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08-18-08, 11:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By Defiance

How loud can chain slap get?

For a while I've noticed a very large crack sound when I do a drop larger then a curb (more so on dirt) on my bike, a K2 Attack with a 150mm fork (my main concern at this point), that would be taller...
08-12-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By Defiance

Well, with the ridiculous amount of luggage tied...

Well, with the ridiculous amount of luggage tied to two female family members, at least for the sake of scapegoating, I couldn't get it fit in the car. With the tools I had I couldn't quite strip it...
08-11-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By Defiance

Fixing up a Univega Specialissima.

I've recently picked up a Univega Specialissima from some relatives who aren't doing much but letting it rust. That's just about all I know about it and it would be my first "road"-ish bike.

The...
08-05-08, 02:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,702
Posted By Defiance

Deleting posts isn't right, seeing a locked...

Deleting posts isn't right, seeing a locked thread and someone being a tit can help teach new members what's wrong. When someone posts something like shockers, porn (where it isn't appropriate) or a...
08-05-08, 01:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,190
Posted By Defiance

I'd be worried about roots and rocks. Usually...

I'd be worried about roots and rocks. Usually when people tell me a trail is tough, that means technical.

I doubt you'll total the bike but I don't think the wheels will hold up well.
08-05-08, 01:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,254
Posted By Defiance

I took my FD off because I never used it and...

I took my FD off because I never used it and figured it was just sitting away wasting. Well, the next ride the chain came off all the time. At one point it even got caught between the rings and...
07-31-08, 06:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,652
Posted By Defiance

I think part of me just died. Thanks to the...

I think part of me just died.

Thanks to the world of 2D, I can't tell how far it is away from you (provided it's real but hey, TSD) but I've know remote control toy zeppelins to come in various...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 22,106
Posted By Defiance

Just read through most of that. It's amazing what...

Just read through most of that. It's amazing what a bit of bias can do.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 18,694
Posted By Defiance

http://www.modelflight.com.au/team_losi/images/los...

http://www.modelflight.com.au/team_losi/images/losi_xxx-nt_adam_drake_12a.jpg
(Not mine, though I do have a XXX-NT and a fun little 4x4 truck I got cheap and fixed up. Can't recall the type, it's in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 10:39 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 22,106
Posted By Defiance

The video shows without the doubt the points in...

The video shows without the doubt the points in the "complaint" are inaccurate. The whole thing should be thrown out. I don't think I know the proper term for what should be done to the officer, but...
07-29-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,409
Posted By Defiance

You're trying to call someone out on a...

You're trying to call someone out on a technicality. That's ridiculous. All you had to say was "Worst case scenario, there is an adapter _here_ you could use if you don't want to buy a new...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 07:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,831
Posted By Defiance

As a kid I had wally world bikes, then I played...

As a kid I had wally world bikes, then I played with BMX for a few years and now I have this strange K2 frankenstein bike with a freeride fork. Now I'm soon to pick up a half-decent road bike. I...
07-29-08, 02:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,114
Posted By Defiance

As I read this thread I started thinking it would...

As I read this thread I started thinking it would be a good idea to keep a folding bike or whatever wouldn't be too obtrusive in the trunk in case of emergencies. Turns out you beat me to it, in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-08, 03:39 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,342
Posted By Defiance

I used to live in Palo Alto. As far as cars go I...

I used to live in Palo Alto. As far as cars go I only remember seeing one really high end car in Palo Alto, but after I moved up to Washington I started seeing all sorts of Ferrari's and the first...
07-28-08, 12:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,666
Posted By Defiance

One of my friends took me to the Colonnade a...

One of my friends took me to the Colonnade a while back, somewhere just before your 6-21 post. I still have a nice scar from the skinny above the dog park, it's tough and I'm not that great on them....
09-30-06, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 361,782
Posted By Defiance

Nice flat ;)

Nice flat ;)
09-20-06, 07:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,710
Posted By Defiance

I've got Capt Crunch :D Although I don't...

I've got Capt Crunch :D

Although I don't feel like finishing it... thanks guys.
09-05-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,377
Posted By Defiance

Please, submit your own good advice. It will...

Please, submit your own good advice. It will help.

Personally, I've got a BB7 and I'm happy with it. I haven't had a lot of experience with hydros (and none on a trail, so I can't directly...
09-03-06, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By Defiance

This board should get a karma system, so that...

This board should get a karma system, so that with people say "+1" they can actually do that to people.
09-03-06, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 595
Posted By Defiance

Thanks.

Thanks.
09-03-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By Defiance

Exactly. Another special hub, another special...

Exactly. Another special hub, another special fork, and another set of parts that only the manufacturer can sell, meaning! inflation. Lots of it.
09-03-06, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 595
Posted By Defiance

Translated: Specialized P.1 or P.2 Giant...

Translated:

Specialized P.1 or P.2
Giant STP
Cannondale Chase
Transition Trail-or-Park

That should help you find them ;) But wtf is a 125?
09-03-06, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 746
Posted By Defiance

Bah.

Bah.
09-03-06, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,445
Posted By Defiance

Maybe I'll try and conciously try to not use the...

Maybe I'll try and conciously try to not use the front brake as much, but I'm not very comfortable with ripping off the brake and going down a trail of any magnitude.

At least not while I've got...
09-03-06, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,445
Posted By Defiance

Of course a disc brake can fail. There are many...

Of course a disc brake can fail. There are many reasons that have been noted (thanks pink) but yes, it is possible.

If your brakes fail I would recommend getting off the track ASAP, possibly...
09-03-06, 03:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 746
Posted By Defiance

I would reccomend just ditching the tektro. I've...

I would reccomend just ditching the tektro. I've got a BB7 on the front, so thankfully I don't have to use the tektro much more, but the one on the back is just complete crap.
09-02-06, 10:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 522
Posted By Defiance

Creative, but it's got the worst code design. ...

Creative, but it's got the worst code design.

A flash file, maybe with some magnification on mouseover, would work better then an image and a map...

But speaking of a different code, that brake...
09-01-06, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 664
Posted By Defiance

Most of the time I'm using by bike on the street,...

Most of the time I'm using by bike on the street, so both wheels are around 55-60 psi. Sometimes I lower the front for more grip. On trails though, both go down to 40-45.
09-01-06, 01:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,326
Posted By Defiance

Competition is seeing who's better the other. A...

Competition is seeing who's better the other. A lot of the times it's fun, but there's a thing called bragging rights and the only reason we're having this conversation is because you're letting that...
08-31-06, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 638
Posted By Defiance

http://richardsbicycles.com/merchant/482/images/sm...

http://richardsbicycles.com/merchant/482/images/small/Z1FR3-l.jpg

*huggles*
08-31-06, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,326
Posted By Defiance

Because that's the spirit of competition.

Because that's the spirit of competition.
08-31-06, 01:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 819
Posted By Defiance

http://www.cobra-optics.co.uk/images/storm1.jpg

http://www.cobra-optics.co.uk/images/storm1.jpg
08-31-06, 01:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By Defiance

Hmm... FR fork and a fox air shock in the rear...

Hmm... FR fork and a fox air shock in the rear and me likey.

Looks like fun, someone on the forums has something like that in their sig...
08-31-06, 01:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By Defiance

Tighter chains, "pulled" derailleurs.

On trials bikes, I've seen it where the chain is shortened where it pulls the derailleur cage forward, pointing towards the bottom bracket instead of down. Does that serve any purpose other then a...
08-31-06, 01:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 977
Posted By Defiance

Amazing, someone else noticed. I like you. I...

Amazing, someone else noticed. I like you.

I can tell you what it means if you tell me whether you like your fox fork or not.
08-31-06, 01:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,496
Posted By Defiance

I second the curb notion. If you want to learn...

I second the curb notion. If you want to learn how to land a drop, ride off a curb and land both wheels at the same (this applies to small drops only) time. If you want to take Jasons advice and mix...
08-31-06, 01:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 638
Posted By Defiance

Agreed, I'm keeping mine kthxbye. I wish it was...

Agreed, I'm keeping mine kthxbye. I wish it was more adjustable, although that's my fault for buying it :P

Anyways, the Super T looks great. Personally, I want to try out a Super Monster T, or any...
08-30-06, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By Defiance

How do you know when to upgrade? When something...

How do you know when to upgrade? When something on your bike just isn't cutting it in what you want to do.

The way I see it, if it works for what you're doing then there isn't a reason to upgrade....
08-30-06, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By Defiance

Machete it to the face. That'll solve all your...

Machete it to the face. That'll solve all your problems.

Works with people too.
08-30-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,449
Posted By Defiance

A good hardtail can withstand more then 4-5 feet,...

A good hardtail can withstand more then 4-5 feet, just look at evil bikes.

I don't think you're going to snap your frame at all, but if you want to not have to true your rims get some stronger...
08-30-06, 07:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,692
Posted By Defiance

Why should we have to convince you? Go ride...

Why should we have to convince you?

Go ride a mountain bike over a mountain and you'll be far more then convinced.
08-29-06, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 489
Posted By Defiance

Great riding, nice find.

Great riding, nice find.
08-28-06, 11:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,437
Posted By Defiance

Can't say I'm suprised, I've PMd you.

Can't say I'm suprised, I've PMd you.
08-28-06, 08:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,512
Posted By Defiance

I like my fork, but that's only until I get rid...

I like my fork, but that's only until I get rid of this crap frame.

If it's not clicking, then the frame will be my favorite.
08-28-06, 07:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,437
Posted By Defiance

True, and thank you. Mmk. ...

True, and thank you.



Mmk.



So do I, but an equivalent would be to roll down a hill and hope not to get hurt. Best if you have photographic memory. Mix in some static and bam, there you...
08-24-06, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By Defiance

Thank you for the summary. It helped a lot....

Thank you for the summary. It helped a lot. Anyways, 350 for a rockhopper? Sounds good to me...
08-24-06, 07:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,656
Posted By Defiance

How strong is carbon compared to steel/aluminium...

How strong is carbon compared to steel/aluminium when used as a bike frame? IE, what can stand more abuse?

I've always wondered this and I think it's a good question to ask in this situation.
...
08-24-06, 07:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,437
Posted By Defiance

But why would someone do either? Ohhh...

But why would someone do either?



Ohhh I get it now...
08-24-06, 07:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,353
Posted By Defiance

Overposted my ass, I've posted them in two...

Overposted my ass, I've posted them in two threads.

The owls are an internet meme, started on some old forums, and they're classic now.

It's a geek joke, now be gone.
08-22-06, 01:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,437
Posted By Defiance

If not, I wonder what gave them the idea to strap...

If not, I wonder what gave them the idea to strap a camera to a bike and roll it down a hill...
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