Bike Checks
#1853
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Solid AA
As good as Director forks are (or, at least, seem to be) strength-wise, I can't stand the way that they look. On the off-chance that you did manage to bend them, how the hell would you even be able to tell?
#1856
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Solid AA
#1858
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Solid AA
I don't know, but it happens; I've seen a lot more forks bent away from the frame that I have the other way, because you usually throw the bike away from you when you're going to nosecase a double.
In related news, I sprocket-cased a five-foot tall, nine-foot long, easy-as-hell double this morning out at the trails, and ended up with a swollen hip, bruised ribs, and a what's probably a low-level concussion. The moral of this story is to remember that you need to carve the berm higher and pump a little harder when the dirt in front of the lip is a bit muddy. Alternatively, remember to always have two lighters at any given time, in case one goes out and you can't spark up a bowl.
In related news, I sprocket-cased a five-foot tall, nine-foot long, easy-as-hell double this morning out at the trails, and ended up with a swollen hip, bruised ribs, and a what's probably a low-level concussion. The moral of this story is to remember that you need to carve the berm higher and pump a little harder when the dirt in front of the lip is a bit muddy. Alternatively, remember to always have two lighters at any given time, in case one goes out and you can't spark up a bowl.
#1864
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 55
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From: Estacada Oregon
Bikes: MOSH Dj2, Redline X, 1986 Univega GT, GT Vertigo, Haro back trail and two mystory frames??? beats me what they are..one is a gt though
Yeah if I didn't quit about a year ago I'd still be enjoying a camel or a Marb' red right about now...
#1867
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 55
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From: Estacada Oregon
Bikes: MOSH Dj2, Redline X, 1986 Univega GT, GT Vertigo, Haro back trail and two mystory frames??? beats me what they are..one is a gt though






