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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-01-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

I got a set of these per recommendation from...

I got a set of these per recommendation from another moderator (Zephyr) & they've been perfect for me. Not the prettiest, but they do the job & do it well.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-12, 05:36 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

1. Go to LBS 2. Test ride all bikes in your...

1. Go to LBS
2. Test ride all bikes in your budget
3. Buy bike that feels best to you
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-10-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Gotcha, thanks for the correction.

Gotcha, thanks for the correction.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-12, 04:36 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

I seem to recall a thread not too long ago about...

I seem to recall a thread not too long ago about a guy who had an Airborne Zeppelin with some crooked welds in the suspension linkage. I'd be wary of them.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Well my problem was solved by a generous member...

Well my problem was solved by a generous member here sending me a set of El Caminos & a bleed kit free of charge. Never ceases to amaze me how kind people can be.

Now I got my tax returns & am...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Lost my third set of front brake pads yesterday,...

Lost my third set of front brake pads yesterday, so it's officially time to get something better for the front (& eventually rear). Trying to stay in the $100 range. Already talked to Ed a while back...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-24-12, 12:55 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Good point, I'll have to keep an eye on Ed & his...

Good point, I'll have to keep an eye on Ed & his Jamis endorsements:lol:
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

If I wasn't on my phone at work I could probably...

If I wasn't on my phone at work I could probably find at least a few testimonies from now-mods & other respected members saying that BD bikes are at least worth looking into for the components, if...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-12, 11:57 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Well aware, thanks:thumb: BD bikes are...

Well aware, thanks:thumb:

BD bikes are generally well-liked. Some people say no because newer bikers are often attracted to them (for good reason...they're good deals for sure) but they might not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Yeah, & if we're talking about the grand scheme...

Yeah, & if we're talking about the grand scheme of mountain biking where the vast majority of you are pretty well off, then that's perfect advice. However, we aren't. We're talking about a guy whose...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-12, 08:45 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

I just think it's silly to view recent...

I just think it's silly to view recent technological advances in mountain biking* (or ANY technology...no, you won't die if you lose your cell phone) as essential just because they suddenly exist....
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

I don't keep up with the 29er market, but I can...

I don't keep up with the 29er market, but I can tell you that there's no kind of riding that mandates disc brakes for a beginner, especially if it's 29er territory.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-25-11, 06:56 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Super facepalm!:thumb:

Super facepalm!:thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

You needn't look any further than whale poo.

You needn't look any further than whale poo.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

The Komodo II has a much more capable fork &...

The Komodo II has a much more capable fork & slightly higher component spec all around, so it's definitely worth a look if you're considering going the Komodo route. And like Zephyr said, it has a DJ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Whoops, I linked to the Komodo I but I was...

Whoops, I linked to the Komodo I but I was looking at the Komodo II as I was typing. My mistake.:D
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Mike, I've heard mixed reviews about...

Mike,

I've heard mixed reviews about Cannondale & Giant at that price point, but you can't really go wrong with Specialized or Trek. I'm partial to Specialized so I would try to find a closeout...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Wow, that's one hell of a line-up of 29ers! Jab...

Wow, that's one hell of a line-up of 29ers! Jab recanted--with all those test rides, you're more qualified to talk about 29ers than I am, no doubt. I test rode a few when I first started thinking...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Haha sorry I've been in a harsh mood lately. All...

Haha sorry I've been in a harsh mood lately. All in good fun though ;)

And just so ya know, I wasn't trying to call you a hack, I was just saying that bigger wheels ≠ more skill. If you haven't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

+ = 220618

+ = 220618
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

That reminds me of a joke I never heard: What...

That reminds me of a joke I never heard:
What do you get when you take a hack on a 26er, & put him on a 29er?
A hack on a 29er!:lol:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 07:48 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

EDIT: Whoops, clicked on the wrong page, looks...

EDIT: Whoops, clicked on the wrong page, looks like Eds got it under control already:thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

This kind of nonsense is what keeps me coming...

This kind of nonsense is what keeps me coming back here:D



Is there a way I can agree with you without disagreeing with my previous statement?:innocent:
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 04:13 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Funny, I'm usually very argumentative, but I...

Funny, I'm usually very argumentative, but I guess 'usually' & 'always' are kinda different ;)

Anyway, I've had this argument several times with several people & by the book, I already knew you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 04:02 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

As much as I wish I had the energy, this just...

As much as I wish I had the energy, this just really isn't worth arguing. My definition of a sports car is evolutionary, because the capabilities of today's muscle/pony are too close to that of a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

According to car classes on all the biggest &...

According to car classes on all the biggest & most reputable car websites, & according to almost any professional car reviewer/tester; mechanic; engineer; etc, it is. Anyone who tries to say a Camaro...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 03:37 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Got it!:thumb: So "slack" in bicycles...

Got it!:thumb:

So "slack" in bicycles doesn't refer to the position you're in when on the bike, only the head angle.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

And to get this straight, the term "slack" only...

And to get this straight, the term "slack" only refers to HA? Because I always thought geometry was affected be several factors. How would one describe a bike that has a low seat tube, higher bars,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

I could have looked through every picture of...

I could have looked through every picture of every kind of bike and I never would have noticed the head angle without someone pointing it out to me. Thanks Doug.

And Ed, thanks for the attempt,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Oh come on, that doesn't explain anything. That's...

Oh come on, that doesn't explain anything. That's like saying a Camaro isn't a sports car just because a Ferrari is sportier. Compare it to an XC race bike & tell me her bike isn't slack.

If I'm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 11:20 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Oh & Ed, are you & Doug in the middle of some...

Oh & Ed, are you & Doug in the middle of some sort of competition to see who can change there avatar/sig the most times in a single week or something?:lol:
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Haha I'm not trying to challenge her, that would...

Haha I'm not trying to challenge her, that would be like jumping into the ocean & telling a shark how to swim. I'm honestly just curious, maybe I'm misunderstanding the meaning of "slack geometry",...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 11:09 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

^^Riser handlebars high enough to require a cross...

^^Riser handlebars high enough to require a cross brace & a DH stem, & you wouldn't call that slack? What am I not noticing about that setup that gives it a steep geometry?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 08:01 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Hm...fork repair is a bit beyond my pay grade, so...

Hm...fork repair is a bit beyond my pay grade, so for a detailed explanation we may need to wait for someone with more experience.

But as far as checking to see if the fork still works properly,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 07:47 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Check the frame for any hairline fractures/dents...

Check the frame for any hairline fractures/dents (not dings, bit legitimate dents). If it has any, toss the frame. If the frame's okay & the components seem to work alright, I'd say go for it.

I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

DJ = dirt jumper. Basically a mountain bike with...

DJ = dirt jumper. Basically a mountain bike with a really slack geometry so you can whip it around more easily, similar to a BMX bike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aJzYioSDi4
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-20-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

Power Climber? Must be Next's 29er. The added...

Power Climber? Must be Next's 29er. The added momentum of the wheels literally climb hills for you.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-11, 02:47 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,468
Posted By samburger

I have the Fire-X (per Doug's suggestion:thumb:)...

I have the Fire-X (per Doug's suggestion:thumb:) with the GXP BB. Granted I've only had the bike complete for a little over a week now so I can't speak for long term satisfaction, but thus far I...
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