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Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,983
Posted By twowheelfunman

Ellsworth Truth, dialed ride.

Ellsworth Truth, dialed ride.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-12-06, 10:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,070
Posted By twowheelfunman

I'll second the above! I ride almost everyday but...

I'll second the above! I ride almost everyday but usually drive somewhere West of Denver to hike, ride or ski. I haven't done much riding for utility purposes but am beginning to thin out the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-06, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,328
Posted By twowheelfunman

I would carefully investigate. It should feel...

I would carefully investigate. It should feel solid. Is it a threadless headset on a road bike or?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-06, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By twowheelfunman

I had a Cannondale Super V that I loved except...

I had a Cannondale Super V that I loved except for the bob factor. I upgraded the shock with a Fox RC air shock w/lockout. Made that bike sooooo much better! You need to measure the distance between...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-06, 11:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,263
Posted By twowheelfunman

My first mountain bike came from Target circa...

My first mountain bike came from Target circa 1986? I took it out to some dirt hills, caught small air and landed with the front wheel turned a bit. After dusting myself off from going over the bars...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 10:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 684
Posted By twowheelfunman

You might look into getting foam inserts to...

You might look into getting foam inserts to replace your tubes. They are a real b*?!h to install & do not have the best ride quality but you will get to ride ride ride.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 569
Posted By twowheelfunman

That's quite a score! It pays to be involved once...

That's quite a score! It pays to be involved once in a while, huh?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,365
Posted By twowheelfunman

If you don't like the dual thumb shifters you...

If you don't like the dual thumb shifters you could try 1/4 pipe grip shifters. I ride dirt bikes & have always bought bikes with grip shift because it feels more natural to me. The new grip shifters...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By twowheelfunman

Yeah! The very first thing I lusted after & saved...

Yeah! The very first thing I lusted after & saved up for after getting my first dirt bike was JT goggles with an optional face guard that attached to the bottom of the goggles (for use with an open...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By twowheelfunman

very cool, thank you.

very cool, thank you.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,672
Posted By twowheelfunman

hey, how does one get full size pictures uploaded...

hey, how does one get full size pictures uploaded to a post? I have only been able to compress photos and upload as an attachment. I don't understand how to use the URL option? Is that the way??
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,672
Posted By twowheelfunman

stupid expensive but I am able to ride it on...

stupid expensive but I am able to ride it on really long rides & not get as beat up or tired as my friends
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By twowheelfunman

Also, the trail finder tool at www.mtbr.com...

Also, the trail finder tool at www.mtbr.com (http://www.mtbr.com) is great.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By twowheelfunman

Trails are loved everywhere... Hey, how do you...

Trails are loved everywhere... Hey, how do you get full sized pictures into your posts? I've only been able to attach compressed pics.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-06, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By twowheelfunman

usually you can put soap & water all over the...

usually you can put soap & water all over the bead & over inflate till it the bead is in the right place all around.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-06, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,672
Posted By twowheelfunman

06 Ellsworth Truth, ProPedal Shock, Fox Vanilla...

06 Ellsworth Truth, ProPedal Shock, Fox Vanilla 100 RLC, SRAM 9.0 Gripshift, X-9 R. der, Crossmax Disc tubeless wheels, IRC Mythos Tubeless tires, WTB Shadow V seat, Forged & Splined Race Face...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-06, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 557
Posted By twowheelfunman

Back in my Motocross racing days I used some...

Back in my Motocross racing days I used some stuff like that made by EVS. Google EVS safety equipment & I bet you can view some cool gear.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-06, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,465
Posted By twowheelfunman

If you need/want the tube to be one piece maybe a...

If you need/want the tube to be one piece maybe a medical supply store will have the same type of tubing Camelbak uses & you can pick up a big ol' roll of the stuff.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-06, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 926
Posted By twowheelfunman

Skidding is fun but real hard on the ol' rear...

Skidding is fun but real hard on the ol' rear tire & if off road is bad for the trail too. It's important that people that don't like mountain bikes don't know we've even been there (aka: Leave no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-06, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,628
Posted By twowheelfunman

I had this problem with my front disc brake when...

I had this problem with my front disc brake when I first installed Avid mechanical brakes. I cleaned, inspected, took to LBS & finally replaced "brand new" rotor and problem disappeared.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-06, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,569
Posted By twowheelfunman

In my experience the noise comes from dust build...

In my experience the noise comes from dust build up where the seat clamp plates contact the body of the clamp. Dissassemble, inspect, lightly lube, reinstall & test.
Forum: Introductions
10-04-06, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By twowheelfunman

yes! Lets ride, I mostly mountain bike but I have...

yes! Lets ride, I mostly mountain bike but I have a decent road bike & am up for anything... What do you guys want to do?
Forum: Introductions
10-04-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By twowheelfunman

hey, through this forum I was turned on to H.I.D....

hey, through this forum I was turned on to H.I.D. lights that are 1/2 price of the competition. They are at batteryspace.com just click on the bike lights section in the index.
Forum: Introductions
10-04-06, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By twowheelfunman

Do you need someone to explore those awesome...

Do you need someone to explore those awesome singletrack trails with or? Lots of people work all year to take vacations to come out West to ride trails for just a few precious days a year & they are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By twowheelfunman

If it's just temporary you'll can deal with it...

If it's just temporary you'll can deal with it till you can get the new frame. Climbing won't be as fun but the downhills will be awesome (just not switchbacks).
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-06, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 693
Posted By twowheelfunman

SRAM sells halfpipe & quarterpipe grip sizes....

SRAM sells halfpipe & quarterpipe grip sizes. Definately get the quarterpipe to help avoid shifting when you don't want to. I've always run grip shifters because my background is Motocross racing &...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-06, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,481
Posted By twowheelfunman

I still have my steel framed 91? performance...

I still have my steel framed 91? performance pulse that I took out a loan to pay the $550 (fully Rigid, SunTour components)! The next spring the Answer Manitou II came out & I stepped up & paid $325...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-06, 10:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,044
Posted By twowheelfunman

I suggest a full suspension model that is...

I suggest a full suspension model that is designed for XC racing that has 3-3-1/2" rear travel and anywhere from 80-100mm fork. Giant NRS, C-Dale Scalpel and Gary Fischer Sugar are a few very...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-06, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By twowheelfunman

I would have to say that you're a little tall for...

I would have to say that you're a little tall for a 17" frame too.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-06, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 321
Posted By twowheelfunman

you can put fatter tires on easily enough you...

you can put fatter tires on easily enough you just have to stay small enough to not hit the fork legs or the chainstays. I don't think an old Raleigh will have too much clearance.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-06, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,886
Posted By twowheelfunman

I wear Pearl bib tights with the fleece on the...

I wear Pearl bib tights with the fleece on the inside, smartwool socks (thin & warm), Pearl shoe covers (on & off road). Did several rides in the 20's last year and was perfect.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-06, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By twowheelfunman

skidding is hard on tires and the trail. You're...

skidding is hard on tires and the trail. You're better off finessing it around the turns.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-06, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By twowheelfunman

One thing that is important in conquering...

One thing that is important in conquering switchbacks is practicing slow riding/balance drills on flat ground. It's not as fun as riding trails but if you want to improve try these: 1, Ride in an...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-06, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By twowheelfunman

welcome to Denver

I asked where you moved to in Colorado because Veloswap is less than a month away & you might be able to score a higher quality used bike for the same money. If you know what you're looking for it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-06, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By twowheelfunman

What part of Colorado did you move to?

What part of Colorado did you move to?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-06, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 808
Posted By twowheelfunman

Hey, all... I was just looking into saving big...

Hey, all... I was just looking into saving big dollars by getting a setup through batteryspace but I see there is an option for a 6 degree spot & a 12 degree flood & I'm not sure which one would be...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By twowheelfunman

Nightriding...

I am going to buy a new 10w H.I.D. light setup & there is an option for the beam pattern. I can select a 6 degree spot pattern or a 12 degree flood pattern.

My question is which would be ideal...
Forum: Introductions
09-29-06, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By twowheelfunman

Nice to meet you all

Hi everyone,

My name is Andy, I am a former pro motocross racer that fell in love with mountain biking while going through rehab for a damaged left knee about 8 years ago. I'm 33 years young and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-06, 08:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 262
Posted By twowheelfunman

Battery Source

Hello everyone, I recently found a source for higher capacity replacement batteries for Vistalight Nightstick systems. I've looked for a long time to find new batteries. These have 4X the burn time...
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