Absolutely anything in this thread....

He doesn't have to answer them if he doesn't want to.

Should I go micro drive on the DMR?

Do you have clearance issues? I've always been super intrigued by the DXR. Tried one yet? Expensive as heck...but PIMP!!!!

Just another place for me to shed some weight from the bike.

Do it do it do it!!!

And it's something different for me as well....

Is a 650b tire the same as 27.5"? I saw on the "New for 2011" thread that Jamis has a 650b & they use 650b synonymously with 27.5".

If that's the case, I might have to do some googling & see if it would be worth it to swap the front tire of the Hornet out for a a 650b. But I guess that would mean swapping the fork too. Still, food for thought.

Need new pads for Deore V-brakes.
What to get and where to get?

And whare are you standing on legs shaving issue?

What is the best way for russian gas to Europe - through Ukraine or under the Black Sea?

1. Back when I bought V-Brake pads...Kool stop was the only way to go. I still have them on the Crapper. They're lasting forever. Something that small and consumable...have your LBS order them. Pads, tubes, chains...good way to build repoire with your LBS. If you can save more than $50 on something(like say getting a $300 fork for $130 closeout)...then think about shopping elsewhere.

2. I love shaved legs...as long as they're attached to my wife. Dudes be hairy.

3. Have Vladimir Putin bend over and valsalva.


Yes, 650b is 27.5". Give it a while. Enjoy the build the way it is. Get comfy with it first so you can tell the difference if you decide to change it.

^Oh yeah this isn't immediate change thought. This "I wonder what I could do if I ever get bored with/replace this bike as it stands".

Been a while, I gotta rent it!

One of three movies I actually own

Who is they guy with the stick in D minor's avatar, come to think of it who is that in your avatar? And why has gastro changed his account name to something unpronouncable, is that all he has in common with Prince?

If a suspension fork has no steerer, will it be as safe as a fork with a steerer (I mean once you put a steerer on)?

The guy in Doug's avatar is actually Doug...50yrs ago when he was in his prime. The guy in my avatar is Eddie VanHalen who will always be in his prime. Gastro either committed or witnessed a serious felony (he won't go into detail) and he's trying to protect his anonymity.

Safer than a fork that has no stanchions.

If i can lock up my brakes with a six inch rotor, why does locking my brakes with an eight inch rotor magically make my qiuck release axle inadequate? " I know those aren't your words, I've see brake manufacterers say that too.

I think we can finally kiss that old "theory goodbye". I'm glad this came up again b/c I actually took the time to research it more. There used to be a 203-taboo. Mfgr's wouldn't warranty issues related to this. There were "rumors" of sheering off QR's and wrenching hubs out of dropouts. I've read a crapload this morning about people all over the world using 203's on QR forks with no problems. The main "disclaimer" they offered was "Tighten your QR!" Apparently some have come loose?

Regarding you locking up your wheel with a 6" rotor...this sorta comes down to people in Lee's Summit thinking mountain biking is riding a 29'er on smooth trails. For me...mountain biking is different...but that's all that they see or come in contact with. Myself...weighing about 50lbs more than you...I can't lock up my front wheel with a 6" rotor. I can do it with a 7 or 8 though. I figure since I weigh more, I've got more weight to stop but more traction to do it b/c there's 205lbs of weight pushing my tires into the ground.

By Guy Kesteven, WMB & MBUK
Buyer's Guide to disc brakes

Buyer's Guide to disc brakes (Russell Burton)

Hydraulic disc brakes are now coming as standard on most mountain bikes, but what should you be looking for when it comes to shopping for your ideal stoppers? This guide explains the basics, and the Jargon Buster below will help you get to grips with the terminology.
Disc/rotor

Power varies with each calliper and its pad surface/leverage, but the biggest difference is in disc (or rotor in the US) size. The bigger the disc, the more leverage your brake has on the wheel and the faster it can stop it. Each 20mm increase in size roughly equates to a 20 percent increase in power.



Fox:
Disc brakes with 160 – 203 mm rotors can be used on FOX 32MM forks. Do not use rotors larger than 203 mm.

The 2012 Marzocchi 44 LR website:
» 6" PM D-BRAKE (MAX 203mm)

White Bro's "Rock Solid" carbon rigid:
( *Max Rotor Size 185mm or may void warranty)

Rockshox Tora:
Maximum Rotor Size 210mm

50 lbs? My next question then would be "what the hell you been doing in KC, besides eating?" Ha

C'mon dude...you know you don't weigh over a buck fiddy!!

is upgrading a bike with minimal gain in perfomance or weight savings stupid? Or is any excuse to break out the tools reason enough?

When will then be now?

How high is up?

If you can afford it, you'll be the happy fool. I would say that mountain bikers are a little more coin conscious than road bikers I've never seen a $16,000 MTB wheelset. I can think of better places to drop $2500 than an EC90 wheelset, but if you can afford it...and you want it...enjoy it! I was guilty of spending over $100 on a CK headset. I always wanted one. (I sold it)



From what I've read about the Myans...I'm guessing 12-21-2012



We'll have to defer to the Masters of Infinite Wisdom for that one.

Is the girl saddle Terry TRX (w/"Tri like a Girl" all over the seat) is the same cool thing on 195 lbs man's SS MTB as a pink shirt?