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02-20-06, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by free_pizza
yes
lower them a foot and a half
lower them a foot and a half
02-20-06, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by free_pizza
lower them a foot and a half
02-20-06, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NoF3ar
The bar riser, I need that otherwise Im horribly hunched over.
02-20-06, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NoF3ar
LOL. you so funny. Ok, Im going to have to try and figure out how to get the cassette off.
02-20-06, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by free_pizza
its plastic! get a screwdriver and SMASH IT OFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
02-20-06, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by free_pizza
its plastic! get a screwdriver and SMASH IT OFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
But NoF3ar if you want funny.... then use get a can of aresol brake cleaner. Spray that on the reflectors and the spoke guard. That will get them off for sure!!!
EDIT: Please don't actually use brake cleaner. A chemical reaction with the cleaner causes the plastic to snap, crackle, and pop. And then fall apart on its own.
Last edited by SpiderMike; 02-20-06 at 04:56 PM.
02-20-06, 05:06 PM
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My thoughts on your bike:
1. Cantes? I mean honestly, how much mtb'ing can you do while running cantes? Must be kind of hard on those rocky, steep switchbacks.
2. How much travel does that fork get? 65 mm? 70? Looks like it has about the same travel as the wal Mart bike. Is there even seals on that fork? In the third pic, it sure looks like it doesnt!
3. So your drivetrain shifts like butta? I can't imagine it shifting too well w/ a 10 year old, $5.00 rear derailleur and (most likely) stock gripshifts.
4. Cute dork disc and reflectors! Do your ride on the sidewalk also?
5. That computer is hideous! You could have at least sprung for the $5 more expensive model and got wireless.
6. I like the stem! Looks like something my grandma's bike would have. Kind of reminds me of the 40 year old virgin's bike! haha
I'll give your props on the cranks though. Although they probably cost more than the bike itself...
1. Cantes? I mean honestly, how much mtb'ing can you do while running cantes? Must be kind of hard on those rocky, steep switchbacks.
2. How much travel does that fork get? 65 mm? 70? Looks like it has about the same travel as the wal Mart bike. Is there even seals on that fork? In the third pic, it sure looks like it doesnt!
3. So your drivetrain shifts like butta? I can't imagine it shifting too well w/ a 10 year old, $5.00 rear derailleur and (most likely) stock gripshifts.
4. Cute dork disc and reflectors! Do your ride on the sidewalk also?
5. That computer is hideous! You could have at least sprung for the $5 more expensive model and got wireless.
6. I like the stem! Looks like something my grandma's bike would have. Kind of reminds me of the 40 year old virgin's bike! haha
I'll give your props on the cranks though. Although they probably cost more than the bike itself...
02-20-06, 05:19 PM
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My Schwinn Moab 1 Cro-Mo, beat to heck, but still works for me!
02-20-06, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MattP.
My thoughts on your bike:
1. Cantes? I mean honestly, how much mtb'ing can you do while running cantes? Must be kind of hard on those rocky, steep switchbacks.
2. How much travel does that fork get? 65 mm? 70? Looks like it has about the same travel as the wal Mart bike. Is there even seals on that fork? In the third pic, it sure looks like it doesnt!
3. So your drivetrain shifts like butta? I can't imagine it shifting too well w/ a 10 year old, $5.00 rear derailleur and (most likely) stock gripshifts.
4. Cute dork disc and reflectors! Do your ride on the sidewalk also?
5. That computer is hideous! You could have at least sprung for the $5 more expensive model and got wireless.
6. I like the stem! Looks like something my grandma's bike would have. Kind of reminds me of the 40 year old virgin's bike! haha
I'll give your props on the cranks though. Although they probably cost more than the bike itself...
1. Cantes? I mean honestly, how much mtb'ing can you do while running cantes? Must be kind of hard on those rocky, steep switchbacks.
2. How much travel does that fork get? 65 mm? 70? Looks like it has about the same travel as the wal Mart bike. Is there even seals on that fork? In the third pic, it sure looks like it doesnt!
3. So your drivetrain shifts like butta? I can't imagine it shifting too well w/ a 10 year old, $5.00 rear derailleur and (most likely) stock gripshifts.
4. Cute dork disc and reflectors! Do your ride on the sidewalk also?
5. That computer is hideous! You could have at least sprung for the $5 more expensive model and got wireless.
6. I like the stem! Looks like something my grandma's bike would have. Kind of reminds me of the 40 year old virgin's bike! haha
I'll give your props on the cranks though. Although they probably cost more than the bike itself...
The brakes are garbage, but the way I ride I rarely use brakes anyways. The fork supposedly gets 80mm travel, but since it sucks and barely uses half that who cares.
The drivetrain does shift very nicely, if you wanna try it out give me a call. Thx for the comment on the reflectors, I allways had a thing for sparkly reflectors.
Pfft, the computer was like 15 bucks on sale, I dont care what it looks like. The stem looks hideous doesn't it, seems someone is a little bit to obsessed about how perty his bike is, something to do with his lack of riding im sure
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02-20-06, 05:23 PM
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NoF3ar, the main problem I see with your bike is the tires.
It's currently 2006 - if you're still on Psychos, that suggests to me that you don't ride much at all.
It's currently 2006 - if you're still on Psychos, that suggests to me that you don't ride much at all.
02-20-06, 05:25 PM
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The front tires are still stock and I ride the bike 2-3 times a week.
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02-20-06, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MattP.
My thoughts on your bike:
1. Cantes? I mean honestly, how much mtb'ing can you do while running cantes? Must be kind of hard on those rocky, steep switchbacks.
2. How much travel does that fork get? 65 mm? 70? Looks like it has about the same travel as the wal Mart bike. Is there even seals on that fork? In the third pic, it sure looks like it doesnt!
3. So your drivetrain shifts like butta? I can't imagine it shifting too well w/ a 10 year old, $5.00 rear derailleur and (most likely) stock gripshifts.
4. Cute dork disc and reflectors! Do your ride on the sidewalk also?
5. That computer is hideous! You could have at least sprung for the $5 more expensive model and got wireless.
6. I like the stem! Looks like something my grandma's bike would have. Kind of reminds me of the 40 year old virgin's bike! haha
I'll give your props on the cranks though. Although they probably cost more than the bike itself...
1. Cantes? I mean honestly, how much mtb'ing can you do while running cantes? Must be kind of hard on those rocky, steep switchbacks.
2. How much travel does that fork get? 65 mm? 70? Looks like it has about the same travel as the wal Mart bike. Is there even seals on that fork? In the third pic, it sure looks like it doesnt!
3. So your drivetrain shifts like butta? I can't imagine it shifting too well w/ a 10 year old, $5.00 rear derailleur and (most likely) stock gripshifts.
4. Cute dork disc and reflectors! Do your ride on the sidewalk also?
5. That computer is hideous! You could have at least sprung for the $5 more expensive model and got wireless.
6. I like the stem! Looks like something my grandma's bike would have. Kind of reminds me of the 40 year old virgin's bike! haha
I'll give your props on the cranks though. Although they probably cost more than the bike itself...
02-20-06, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mcoine
I'm not saying this stuff isn't true, but its obvious you are a newbie to mtn biking. There was actually a time when people used no front suspension and canti's, and we rode fast and hard. So a lot of mountain biking occured on canti's. I have 70mm of travel, but I personally think suspensions are for sissies.
I just get pissed when someone posts their bike and some dick posts saying they should buy a new bike.
02-20-06, 05:48 PM
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Just wondering, are there seals on your fork, or is that just me?
Last edited by MattP.; 02-20-06 at 06:46 PM.
02-20-06, 07:04 PM
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Here's an update to my '05 Stumpy. With all the upgrades I've made over the past several months, it barely resembles stock:
The new hotness - wheels: XT hubs, Mavic 719 rims and 14/15 spokes. I replaced them after taco-ing the front wheel. After some investigation, it turns out my front shock was badly under-loaded by the LBS (80psi, should have been 125psi) so the spokes were probably toast from bottoming out constantly.
Other than that, I've replaced lots of things... pedals (Eggbeaters), seat (Avatar 155mm), disc brakes (Avid bb7), tires (Panaracer Smoke/Dart), handlebar (Bontrager riser), and grips (Ergon). Most of the changes are for ergonomics. A few were necessary considering I'm a 255 lb. Clydesdale that does some steep technical trails.
The new hotness - wheels: XT hubs, Mavic 719 rims and 14/15 spokes. I replaced them after taco-ing the front wheel. After some investigation, it turns out my front shock was badly under-loaded by the LBS (80psi, should have been 125psi) so the spokes were probably toast from bottoming out constantly.
Other than that, I've replaced lots of things... pedals (Eggbeaters), seat (Avatar 155mm), disc brakes (Avid bb7), tires (Panaracer Smoke/Dart), handlebar (Bontrager riser), and grips (Ergon). Most of the changes are for ergonomics. A few were necessary considering I'm a 255 lb. Clydesdale that does some steep technical trails.
02-20-06, 07:23 PM
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looks great! but there is some dirt on the floor...hope you're not going to make anyone mad with that!
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02-20-06, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by sipes77
My Schwinn Moab 1 Cro-Mo, beat to heck, but still works for me!
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02-20-06, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by misteralz
get that **** off the leather couch!!!!
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02-20-06, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NoF3ar
The last few are when we were riding in the mud after a week of rain, fun!!
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All Im saying is my bike at least has entry level components, you can't even compare that to an xmart bike. If people think my bike is crappy thats fine, but I know it can beat any xmart bike anyday of the week.
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All Im saying is my bike at least has entry level components, you can't even compare that to an xmart bike. If people think my bike is crappy thats fine, but I know it can beat any xmart bike anyday of the week.
you might want to put some dust seals on the fork if they're missing like someone else mentioned
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02-20-06, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by lowndragon
Here is my ride. I have added alot to it and still have more planned when I get the finances.
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02-20-06, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mx_599
i like your bike!
you might want to put some dust seals on the fork if they're missing like someone else mentioned
you might want to put some dust seals on the fork if they're missing like someone else mentioned
Hey mx_599 can we see yours, the homegrown was a sweet bike.
02-20-06, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by unsuspended
allright, but first this is all in good fun.....you asked
Well, for starters, I will go for the easy pickings.....
the reflectors and spoke guard thing have to go. Immediately. And you have the bars set up like my grandma on her sunday cruiser...you might as well get this bike
Ok I have more so hold on..........................
Well, for starters, I will go for the easy pickings.....
the reflectors and spoke guard thing have to go. Immediately. And you have the bars set up like my grandma on her sunday cruiser...you might as well get this bike
Ok I have more so hold on..........................
Hi, uh hello? Well, I was going to post my bike but it seems like it's already here.
My Navigator is nice (although its' the 05 silver/gold). What's wrong with a Navigator? It suits me well for my bad back. It would be nice to have a road bike, though.
02-20-06, 08:34 PM
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LOL, I should post picture of my old KHS Sport workhorse... cantilever brakes, bent rims, cracked tires, the works... it does have a Shimano Deore XT derailleur though...
I'm getting v-brakes, new rims, new tires and a new pedals getting put on it tomorrow though.
I'm getting v-brakes, new rims, new tires and a new pedals getting put on it tomorrow though.
02-20-06, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mcoine
Hey mx_599 can we see yours, the homegrown was a sweet bike.
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