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Old 05-11-09 | 05:30 PM
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I basically look like a bear esp on that thing.
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Old 05-11-09 | 05:59 PM
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Wow, I cant even imagine something at that level.

That being said, this weekend, I passed a quad on an organized roadie ride.



Something a bit slightly related to that: In years past, I always thought all the roadies were super nice on the TOSRV (the organized ride I mentioned earlier), but this year, after spending a season mountain biking and handing out with MTB and some BMX crowd, all the roadies seemed like huge snobs. Just things like not saying hi or warning when passing, and in a few cases, downright reckless passing by impatient riders. Even in mtb RACES, everyone has been so positive and patient with passing. Every time I've ever been passed by people in higher classes (during an MTB race), they've always been so positive and yelled support. I dont know, I guess we're just the luckiest.

Also, after about 8 months off from road riding, I found it really boring and dull. I enjoy chasing birds in parking lots, or playing bike tag (but MTBs are better for that most of the time because you can jump curbs easier), but everything else seems so boring.

Sorry to rant.
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Old 05-11-09 | 07:45 PM
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Old 05-11-09 | 07:59 PM
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Old 05-13-09 | 06:10 AM
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Got everything for the new build except the wheels. This takes the waiting game to new heights.
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Old 05-13-09 | 06:20 AM
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U coming by this week to see if we can press that headset in crooked?
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Old 05-13-09 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ca7erham
Anyone know of any non-custom way to get a frame that will fit someone who is 6'8"?
My friend is 6'9" and he rides a xl frame with low rise bmx handlebars.. it looks kinda funny but it works for him
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Old 05-13-09 | 02:02 PM
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Wow, that would look funny, but what ever works I guess.
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Old 05-13-09 | 05:06 PM
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I'll sell you my midgee:
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Old 05-13-09 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chelboed
U coming by this week to see if we can press that headset in crooked?
Yeah, I bought extra spacers for the bottom of the head tube too! We can make a chopper out of it
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Old 05-14-09 | 06:03 PM
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is there a for trade/swap thread on this forum??
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Old 05-14-09 | 06:56 PM
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Many have tried...none have succeeded...but MTB'ers are pretty resourceful and keep just about everything so they can use it on some sort of Frankenbuild later.
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Old 05-14-09 | 07:53 PM
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so if i wanted to trade a 27.2 carbon fiber aero seatpost for say a 300 mm non aero could i post that here?
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Old 05-14-09 | 07:54 PM
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I'm a handle bar, wheelset, set of V brakes, and a chain away from another bike .
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Old 05-14-09 | 08:05 PM
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when i come across enough stuff for another bike i just sell that one. Then make the nice bike even more nice
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Old 05-15-09 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by craigcraigcraig
so if i wanted to trade a 27.2 carbon fiber aero seatpost for say a 300 mm non aero could i post that here?
You're in the MTB forum trying to pawn off a carbon aero post?
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Old 05-15-09 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by chelboed
You're in the MTB forum trying to pawn off a carbon aero post?
i thought about not posting it. there have been a few people posting threads saying they are coming from road cycling to MTB and figured maybe someone wants a new seatpost for the road bike. just a shot in the dark. I have other things just want to make sure thats ok to post stuff like that in here .
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Old 05-15-09 | 02:32 PM
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You may get a bite...there have been an awful freakin' gob of posts lately about weight.
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Old 05-15-09 | 02:43 PM
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always seems to be easier to lose weight on your body than your bike. and it's cheaper

edit: i guess that doesn't necessarily get the desired effect always. and no offense to anyone of course with that.

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Old 05-15-09 | 04:12 PM
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You may get a bite...there have been an awful freakin' gob of posts lately about weight.
Throw in a set of dirt drops and they'll be beating a path to your door.
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Old 05-15-09 | 04:23 PM
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Touchė, my good man. Well done.

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Old 05-16-09 | 01:06 PM
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Hey Dan! Check this crap out:



That hurts my wang just looking at it...looks like all my body weight would be leaned over on the nose of the saddle.

That rear wheel looks like a 900c or something.

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Old 05-17-09 | 05:52 PM
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Well, a bunch of f***ers have essentially destroyed the jumps we were working on. That a was a waste of time, I doubt they will be rebuilt; the guy who was leading construction was fairly pissed last time this happened.
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Old 05-17-09 | 07:13 PM
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Hehe, we think we know who it might be (we ruled out the homeless guy). Bad thinks could happen.
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Old 05-17-09 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by chelboed
Hey Dan! Check this crap out:



That hurts my wang just looking at it...looks like all my body weight would be leaned over on the nose of the saddle.

That rear wheel looks like a 900c or something.
The rear is a 700c, the front is a 650c rim. TT/tri/Pursuit bikes used a setup like that back in the days.
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