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02-01-15, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,939
Posted By skiahh

Headset bearings won't go into cup

Building up a new bike. It's a CF fatty with an internal headset. The Cane Creek 40 supplied with the bike won't fit into the cups. They're sealed bearings that just will not go in without some...
11-18-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 651
Posted By skiahh

Anyone on the Front Range have an extra hub hanging around?

Looking to swap either my DT 340 15 thru axle hub for a comparable QR hub.

Or to swap maybe to swap my Reba SL 80mm fork for a 15mm fork. I've got a bunch of parts hanging around, too, to even...
03-19-12, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By skiahh

No, the blue part is pressed into the frame. ...

No, the blue part is pressed into the frame. It's a King Inset, so whatever the lower piece is called for the integrated HS lower. The silver you see in the gap is the race pressed onto the adapter...
03-18-12, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By skiahh

I had that same thought myself.

I had that same thought myself.
03-18-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By skiahh

Is this normal? Is it OK?

A couple of weeks ago, I did an upgrade that included putting a Lefty on my Pivot. I noticed today (doing some other general maintenance) that there's a gap (about 1mm) between the lower headset cup...
04-03-11, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 549
Posted By skiahh

Yes, but.... There's many threads on other...

Yes, but....

There's many threads on other forums about supporting your LBS. And sadly, there are many shop employees that post on those threads that are petty and childish, saying they won't...
04-03-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,635
Posted By skiahh

Agreed. Though you do need to refund the...

Agreed. Though you do need to refund the shipping right away, since that seems to be part of the agreement.

Your offer of $20 is very fair since when he picked up the item, he was responsible to...
01-23-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By skiahh

Any update to this? I'll stay logged on until I...

Any update to this? I'll stay logged on until I close the browser. I've allowed cookies from this domain, so they should stay.

Update: This appears to be an Internet Brands and Firefox issue. ...
01-07-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By skiahh

Same here. I'm running Firefox Beta 4.0. This...

Same here. I'm running Firefox Beta 4.0. This is the only forum where this happens and I've even specifically allowed BF cookies. I've cleared cache, the old cookies and history. It's annoying...
10-30-10, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,861
Posted By skiahh

GF through 2010... Trek from 2011 and beyond.

GF through 2010... Trek from 2011 and beyond.
10-01-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By skiahh

That's more than an entry level 9er!! I have the...

That's more than an entry level 9er!! I have the 09 Felt Nine Race and they're the same frame! I love mine (mine's full XT; same frame)! You'll get miles and miles of great enjoyment out of it!
09-30-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 327
Posted By skiahh

MTB Fund Raising/Charity rides?

Right up front, let me assure you this is not a solicitation for money, just opinions!!

We all know roadies have lots of fund raising rides: MS 150, Tour de Cure, Ride for the Cure, Pan-Mass...
02-14-10, 11:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 664
Posted By skiahh

Western Rim GPS file?

Anyone have a GPS file of the Western Rim Trail?

I'm doing Kokopelli (with the Bikerpelli group) at the end of April and would like to do Western Rim this year. I haven't been able to locate any...
10-12-09, 10:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,833
Posted By skiahh

Hypocrite. Yes, that's what I'm saying.

Hypocrite.

Yes, that's what I'm saying.
10-12-09, 09:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,155
Posted By skiahh

Guess math in public's nor your forte. It's...

Guess math in public's nor your forte. It's 2009... I got my first RR bike in 1998.

Too much dope for ya, hick... you seem to have lost a few years there.
10-11-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,833
Posted By skiahh

skiahh is "downeast" for skier. As someone from...

skiahh is "downeast" for skier. As someone from Maine would pronounce it. I can't even imagine what you were thinking or attempting to imply.

I don't hang out here because of the quality of the...
10-11-09, 07:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,833
Posted By skiahh

Erm, I've been riding MTBs for ~13 years now. I...

Erm, I've been riding MTBs for ~13 years now. I don't race, don't huck, don't boast... I just enjoy riding in the woods. And I'm a he (can't tell if you're attempting a flame or just missed...
10-11-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,155
Posted By skiahh

Not sure about most, but it does seem to be a...

Not sure about most, but it does seem to be a love it or hate it kind of thing. I loved mine... ran it for about 10 years until I got a bike last year with SRAM X-O rear (normal rise) and it's so...
10-11-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,833
Posted By skiahh

OK, so your expertise on 29ers is based on one 8...

OK, so your expertise on 29ers is based on one 8 mile demo loop and your bias towards "normal" bikes and dirt bikes? Great. Thanks... I'll give your posts on 29ers every bit of consideration they...
10-11-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,833
Posted By skiahh

Hmmm.... whether you will admit this or not,...

Hmmm.... whether you will admit this or not, you've done this with every bike you've ever ridden.

Now granted, you pick a new bike on your changing riding style and ability, but you absolutely...
10-11-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 544
Posted By skiahh

Because people are slaves to fashion, peer...

Because people are slaves to fashion, peer pressure and perceived style and lack the self-confidence to make their own choices.

Ride what works for you and don't worry about what you are...
10-10-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,833
Posted By skiahh

Recent tests have shown that unless you're at the...

Recent tests have shown that unless you're at the stratospheric level of, say a Lance, the acceleration difference is negligible. Having believed that myth for a while, I was very pleasantly...
10-08-09, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 655
Posted By skiahh

I think you owe Metzinger an apology. You...

I think you owe Metzinger an apology. You basically have a normal wheel with a plastic spoke cover. Maybe carbon reinforced plastic, but a plastic spoke cover none the less.
09-26-09, 05:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,886
Posted By skiahh

Ticked off or frustrated is a whole different...

Ticked off or frustrated is a whole different thing than shame....
09-26-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,886
Posted By skiahh

Maybe you ought to remember that on an internet...

Maybe you ought to remember that on an internet forum, you need to write in the tongue-in-cheek part so everyone knows he wasn't serious. Then you don't get comments you don't appreciate.
...
09-26-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,886
Posted By skiahh

I think your brother has masculinity issues.

I think your brother has masculinity issues.
09-26-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,886
Posted By skiahh

Nope. Why would I? If I can't ride...

Nope.

Why would I? If I can't ride something, I can't.

I guarantee that no matter how good you are, how good you get, there will ALWAYS be some section of trail you can't ride.

As...
09-24-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,922
Posted By skiahh

I rode some of the GFs and the Felt Nine Race and...

I rode some of the GFs and the Felt Nine Race and got the Felt. I don't find it twitchy at all, but it is fast!
09-20-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,368
Posted By skiahh

Hmmm... I'd go a step further and say that...

Hmmm... I'd go a step further and say that generous, kind and mature people would take the time to answer the question, even though it's been asked again and again.
09-20-09, 05:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,368
Posted By skiahh

Yeah, your supplies of puppies, cats and any...

Yeah, your supplies of puppies, cats and any other small, cute furry critters has been long wiped out by everyone else who thinks they are so superior and makes the same declaration for the Spec vs...
09-20-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 824
Posted By skiahh

This isn't an issue on bike with the "Brain Fade"...

This isn't an issue on bike with the "Brain Fade" - which 08s are. The Brain never fully locks out, so this won't be an issue. Even pre-Fade versions on their firmest setting would still activate...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,253
Posted By skiahh

Yeah? Patents are SUPPOSED to create a temporary...

Yeah? Patents are SUPPOSED to create a temporary monopoly to allow the inventor to profit from his/her labors. That could be from selling the design or being the only one to be able to sell the...
09-20-09, 08:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,368
Posted By skiahh

Pretty much dead on. The benefits you'll get...

Pretty much dead on.

The benefits you'll get from a 9er over 26" are more momentum and stability on your flat paths and a bit more comfort on your occasional foray into singletrack. But those...
09-20-09, 08:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,527
Posted By skiahh

If you've got $1500, you can just go get a decent...

If you've got $1500, you can just go get a decent hardtail... 26 or 29er. Lots of 09s (and even a few 08s) on year end closeouts these days.

You're not going to get to 23# with $1500... either by...
09-19-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 672
Posted By skiahh

I think you have your computer calibrated wrong. ...

I think you have your computer calibrated wrong. 41 MPH in .6 miles? With time to accelerate AND slow enough to make the curve at the bottom?

I don't think so.

Oh, and while not over the...
09-12-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By skiahh

No. Closeout should be lower. My local shop had...

No. Closeout should be lower. My local shop had 'em for about $1600 normally. These are now TWO years old... the new ones 2010 are only $1850 and, I think, better geometry.

I'd guess you'll be...
09-09-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By skiahh

Stick with 26ers. Lots of selections to choose...

Stick with 26ers. Lots of selections to choose from. At 5', not many 29ers, if any, and 24... well, just leave 'em alone.

Your best bet is a "standard" 26er in either HT or FS.
09-07-09, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By skiahh

Wow, there seems to be more ads in that thing...

Wow, there seems to be more ads in that thing than a print mag.
09-07-09, 05:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,241
Posted By skiahh

Hmmm.... getting close to the pot calling the...

Hmmm.... getting close to the pot calling the kettle black here.

Saying 29ers are for the sit'n'spin with butt in the saddle is pretty shortsighted, too.

I ride mine pretty much like I ride...
09-06-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,241
Posted By skiahh

Hmmm... maybe I didn't express it right. ...

Hmmm... maybe I didn't express it right.



I guess that's a better way of putting it. It actually does make sense that a 29er wouldn't have an overall lower CG and in fact, with the bigger...
09-06-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,241
Posted By skiahh

Well, that's possible. I was still pretty new,...

Well, that's possible. I was still pretty new, but did research on the bike before I bought it. Also, it wasn't a cramped, not feeling right back pain, but more that the trail vibrations felt like...
09-05-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,241
Posted By skiahh

Have you actually ridden one?? I just bought...

Have you actually ridden one??

I just bought a niner HT. Now, I'm not a rabid "you gotta go niner" type, but I have found a couple of definite advantages.

1. Before I went FS, I was able to...
09-05-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By skiahh

There will be no appreciable difference in your...

There will be no appreciable difference in your ride. Specialized is big enough now that they can get "custom" SLX and XT versions made for them.

If you are able to tell the difference, simply...
08-23-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,511
Posted By skiahh

I tried baggies and they kept getting caught on...

I tried baggies and they kept getting caught on the seat as I moved forward or back. Ditched them and just accept the fact that lycra looks dumb. But it works!
08-21-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,570
Posted By skiahh

Anyone who claims trails other than those they...

Anyone who claims trails other than those they ride on aren't real... well, aren't real; they lack any credibility.

While there are some trails that, no doubt, that would be near suicide to...
08-20-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,107
Posted By skiahh

Almost right.. it's actually ANYTIME you stop...

Almost right.. it's actually ANYTIME you stop with people following you who may continue up or over the obstacle or even just down the path.

It's also the responsibility of the follower to allow...
08-19-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By skiahh

This one has my attention, depending on how my...

This one has my attention, depending on how my 29er HT experience goes:

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2010/bikes/9303-35_l.jpg

And yes, the women are getting screwed because the Safires...
08-19-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By skiahh

Been using them for 11 years now, both road and...

Been using them for 11 years now, both road and MTB. Love the lack of spring force and ease of getting in and out.

The only issues I've had are with really sticky mud - the kind that doesn't shed...
08-17-09, 09:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,358
Posted By skiahh

Siu... it's OK to go both ways these days!

Siu... it's OK to go both ways these days!
08-17-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,358
Posted By skiahh

Siu, maybe you should show us a before and after...

Siu, maybe you should show us a before and after picture. Take a picture at the trailhead, BEFORE you get home since you won't be able to help yourself once you get there and there'd be no evidence...
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