Some have noticed that strip of tire on my saddle...
12-14-06, 10:35 PM
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Some have noticed that strip of tire on my saddle...
That strip of tire is functional, it is put on there by some downhillers for increased control of the bike when it is wet out.
The initial pictures had the zipties on, they were just holding the tire on while the epoxy cured. Then removed the zipties and put screws in to further secure it to the saddle.
That is just phase 1 of it, going to be putting two more smaller strips on the saddle as well.
The initial pictures had the zipties on, they were just holding the tire on while the epoxy cured. Then removed the zipties and put screws in to further secure it to the saddle.
That is just phase 1 of it, going to be putting two more smaller strips on the saddle as well.
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12-14-06, 10:40 PM
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It's working pretty well.
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12-14-06, 10:46 PM
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Man,
As if it doen't hurt enough on a normal seat if you feet come off the pedals!
Seems like a sensible idea for jumping and downhilling. Won't see many xc riders doing it though.
As if it doen't hurt enough on a normal seat if you feet come off the pedals!
Seems like a sensible idea for jumping and downhilling. Won't see many xc riders doing it though.
12-14-06, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JKWITS
Man,
As if it doen't hurt enough on a normal seat if you feet come off the pedals!
Seems like a sensible idea for jumping and downhilling. Won't see many xc riders doing it though.
As if it doen't hurt enough on a normal seat if you feet come off the pedals!
Seems like a sensible idea for jumping and downhilling. Won't see many xc riders doing it though.
Nice Argyle fork, though....
12-14-06, 10:55 PM
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At the very least clean of the mud.
And it looks like you have the tread backwards.
And it looks like you have the tread backwards.
12-14-06, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
You got balls, man, but they are hurting! Nice Argyle fork, though....
Nice Argyle fork, though....
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12-14-06, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by FreeRidin'
At the very least clean of the mud.
And it looks like you have the tread backwards.
And it looks like you have the tread backwards.
Purposely have it backwards.
Originally Posted by mcoine
So how did you place at mt snow this year?
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12-14-06, 10:59 PM
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Hmmm, what about coating the entire saddle in plasti-dip, then pressing a tire into it as it dried to make a pattern. Then the saddle would be grippy all over.
Or velcro shorts!
Or velcro shorts!
12-14-06, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AfterThisNap
Hmmm, what about coating the entire saddle in plasti-dip, then pressing a tire into it as it dried to make a pattern. Then the saddle would be grippy all over.
Or velcro shorts!
Or velcro shorts!
Plasti-dip isn't cost effective. I probably spent all of $2.00 on this project. The tire is obviously a used tire, and already had zipties and epoxy. I also hate Velcro.
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12-14-06, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
During the times I've been on the saddle, I don't really notice the presence of the tire strip.
12-14-06, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
Ok, fess up, how many grams did that add to your bike?!
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12-15-06, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Being that it is on the Kona, I really don't care.
12-15-06, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
No weight -weenie here! I likie!
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12-15-06, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Siu Blue Wind
Gives a whole new meaning the the words: skid mark
12-15-06, 06:22 AM
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I wouldn't think you sit down enough to actually put it to use and if you did, I agree it would rub your azz raw.
12-15-06, 07:33 PM
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he must have had buddies that armour-all'd his bike seat ... that's my best guess.. armour-all away with that bad boy on there.
I have an old school GT all plastic bike seat.. maybe I'll glue some semislicks on it for padding
I have an old school GT all plastic bike seat.. maybe I'll glue some semislicks on it for padding
12-15-06, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Quick_Torch C5
You got balls, man,
12-15-06, 08:01 PM
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I'm confused.
How many downhillers sit down going down a run?
How many downhillers sit down going down a run?
12-15-06, 08:05 PM
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It isn't for sitting it's used when off the saddle and cornering in wet conditions.
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12-15-06, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
It isn't for sitting it's used when off the saddle and cornering in wet conditions.
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