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Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

Yea, but at a whooping 5'7", I'd figure if a 18"...

Yea, but at a whooping 5'7", I'd figure if a 18" felt small, then I don't have it set up right. My first mtb experience was with a frame way to big. Didn't have to lean down at all, and felt good....
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

That's what I figured, but watched a video on...

That's what I figured, but watched a video on youtube where a guy was measuring a mtb and said to stop at that intersection, and that got me confused. That and I was thinking that since it's above...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

Top of seat tube being where the seat tube and...

Top of seat tube being where the seat tube and top tube intersect, Or top of seat tube being at the end of the extra inch or two past the intersection?

In my first pic you can see how the seat...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-11, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By NewFuji

If you are selling, where you located?

If you are selling, where you located?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-03-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

So from the center of the bb to the top of top...

So from the center of the bb to the top of top tube. That's where the seat tube and top tube meet? Should I measure that extra inch or so that extends past the top tube ( where the seat inserts), or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-11, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

Went ahead and got some V8's. Figured they'd be...

Went ahead and got some V8's. Figured they'd be better then the plastics. Ended up going with red, figured white would get dirty too fast after looking at my white pedals on my road bike.
Still...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

Is there a way to measure the bike so I can tell...

Is there a way to measure the bike so I can tell what size frame it is? Not sure if it's 16.5" or 18".
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-11, 06:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

Yea, I only stay on the big ring (mainly using...

Yea, I only stay on the big ring (mainly using this bike as a commuter). Then on 5-7 on the right. Just seems like it doesn't have the power of other bikes I've street cruised. My roommates old turd...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-21-11, 08:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

They don't have to be white. But I'd like either...

They don't have to be white. But I'd like either white or red. Might just go with the V8s. Wouldn't be against going with a more expensive one as long as the grip is awesome.

Would this crank...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

Will the next shocks just go right in? Guy at LBS...

Will the next shocks just go right in? Guy at LBS said the tubes are going to be different, and won't work.

If those grip, then I'm game. I made the mistake once of throwing down $50-70 bucks on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-11, 02:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

Bueller?

Bueller?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-11, 05:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,806
Posted By NewFuji

Yea, back in P'cola I would ride some trails on...

Yea, back in P'cola I would ride some trails on the local college campus and these were built and maintained by the local mtb club. You'd see runners out there from time to time. I don't mind sharing...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,242
Posted By NewFuji

Those announcers were almost the best part. I...

Those announcers were almost the best part. I love it when they get all pumped. I watched it again just to hear them report the ride.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,948
Posted By NewFuji

Just picked up a Trek 930, help me update please

So I've been looking for a 90s MTB for cruising around base to the gym and that kind of stuff. Picked up a 96' (I believe) Trek Single Track 930 yesterday.
Some of the stuff seems worn, and I'd...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-09, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,574
Posted By NewFuji

Thats good. That trek seemed a little high for...

Thats good. That trek seemed a little high for being 6+ years old. A lot of abuse can happen in six years.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-18-09, 10:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,887
Posted By NewFuji

That guy has skills, no doubt there. But I went...

That guy has skills, no doubt there. But I went back and rewatched a little, and it def. looks speed up at seconds 48-53 when coming out of that turn. Next turn looks funny too, but not as bad.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-18-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,776
Posted By NewFuji

Curious why you went with the SS?

Curious why you went with the SS?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-18-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 922
Posted By NewFuji

I rode a couple GF, and the frame just didn't...

I rode a couple GF, and the frame just didn't feel right. I ended up getting a Trek, which is owned by same people, but for some reason the GF frame felt to small, didn't feel like I was getting good...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-18-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,887
Posted By NewFuji

WTF, how is he going so fast and not losing...

WTF, how is he going so fast and not losing traction or anything? I went over some roots today, at just the slightest slant, my back tire would kick out a little bit. Granted it was slick and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-18-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 895
Posted By NewFuji

Some/most MTB have a dial on the front shock...

Some/most MTB have a dial on the front shock which allows you to "lock it out". All it does it make the shock almost non existant, like you were riding a rigid frame, or no front shock. Although even...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 895
Posted By NewFuji

I see what you mean. There wasn't to many jumps...

I see what you mean. There wasn't to many jumps out there, just a lot of rocks and hills. I locked out the fork about 1/2 way through since there was a stretch of dirt road, and I forgot to adjust...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 895
Posted By NewFuji

:wtf: No idea what you mean. I messed with the...

:wtf: No idea what you mean. I messed with the preload dial, but not sure what it did/does. I'm a rook to the bike sceen.

Yea, the 4100 is nice, I rode it a couple times, and beat on it pretty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-09, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 895
Posted By NewFuji

My new Trek

Well, after long search, I finally picked my hardtail. LBS had a Trek 6700 on sale for $900 since it was an 08 leftover. http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/archive/6700
The next day I had to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By NewFuji

Yea, thats what I was thinking. $1k for a bike...

Yea, thats what I was thinking. $1k for a bike with a DART 3 seemed kinda steep from what I have picked up from around here.

Well, chances are I will be getting the trek, then off to WV for some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By NewFuji

Buying tomorrow, which hardtail???

Local bike store has a 2008 left over Trek 6700. http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/archive/6700
Bike rides good, and feels good. Can get it out the door for $905 or something close.

Or...
Forum: Introductions
10-05-09, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 547
Posted By NewFuji

1 hour of rain. Jeez, what time where you riding?...

1 hour of rain. Jeez, what time where you riding? I only hit about 3-5 min of rain.
Congrats on finishing. That last bridge was fun. :thumb:
Forum: Introductions
10-04-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 547
Posted By NewFuji

How'd you make out? I couldn't believe how...

How'd you make out?
I couldn't believe how many people were there. I had a great time, except for those pb&j cracker sandwichs kinda ruined my taste for peanut butter, and I love peanut butter....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By NewFuji

Well pedals did great. No riding problems at all....

Well pedals did great. No riding problems at all. No troubles almost falling due to not clipping out in time, or forgetting. Only problem I had was that the pedals would spin alot when trying to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,026
Posted By NewFuji

Well after 2 long days of sitting in the saddle,...

Well after 2 long days of sitting in the saddle, I didn't get any pain from the seat, except for day 2, buts that was just the usual soreness after a 100 mile ride I'm told. None of the taint pain,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By NewFuji

Well, I went through paypal and filed a dispute,...

Well, I went through paypal and filed a dispute, and got a quick reply from them saying the pedals were on back order and that they would be getting a shipment soon. Fast forward to today: Pedals...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,026
Posted By NewFuji

Picked up a Selle SMP extra. Looks crazy, but...

Picked up a Selle SMP extra. Looks crazy, but feels good. Only did a quick test ride, but it felt nice. I have a century+ this weekend, so I will update how it felt after that. :thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 942
Posted By NewFuji

I really love the 08 6 series left over they...

I really love the 08 6 series left over they have. But it is 200 more then the 09 6 series left over. Only difference is the hydro disc on the 08. Think they would budge on the 08 since it is 2 years...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By NewFuji

No keos. Gonna get a set of either M520 or M540...

No keos. Gonna get a set of either M520 or M540 SPDs. I currently have a pair of Time RXI road shoes. They have a 3 hole bottom though, in the shape of a triangle.

If the SPDs wont work on them,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By NewFuji

Is that with all pedals, or just certain ones? I...

Is that with all pedals, or just certain ones? I don't have much time, and don't know if I'll be able to go try on some mountain shoes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By NewFuji

Seeing a lot of recommendations for Shimano SPDs....

Seeing a lot of recommendations for Shimano SPDs. I am guessing M540 is better then M520? Also, the M stands for mountain. Anyone ever used the Mountain pedals on the road? Or the R540 in the mud? ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 747
Posted By NewFuji

Same pedals for MTB and Road bikes?

Well, my road pedals are on back order, and I want to start training with some clipless. So, my plan is to order some clipless pedals that I can use on my road bike, then put them on my mtb once my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 942
Posted By NewFuji

I stopped by, they only had 2. I was gonna go...

I stopped by, they only had 2. I was gonna go check them out online, but Fuji's website is way too slow. I just get aggrevated and have to close it out.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-09, 07:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 942
Posted By NewFuji

Fuji road bike. Got it at a great price, that I...

Fuji road bike. Got it at a great price, that I couldn't pass up.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 942
Posted By NewFuji

Not a lot of Trek???

So, I am currently in the market for a low mid range hardtail. Went to the LBS, and was looking at the Treks and fishers. Figured I would swing by the MB forum and look at what people are saying...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,026
Posted By NewFuji

Got my sits measured today. 146 the guy said....

Got my sits measured today. 146 the guy said. Does that make a difference in the choice?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-09, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,026
Posted By NewFuji

I have padded shorts. They help some, but pain...

I have padded shorts. They help some, but pain still occurs.

Not 100% if it is sits pain. It is right on the taint, so whatever the official term for that area is. I do try and sit back and have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,026
Posted By NewFuji

Selle Italia or Selle SMP

Ok, stock seat went out and I got a cheapo from nashbar b/c it had great reviews. It sucks too. The pain is more in the taint area, guessing thats the sits bone everyone mentions on here. I don't get...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-09, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By NewFuji

Understandable. I just want to know if they are...

Understandable. I just want to know if they are on their way or not. I didn't get any confirmation of shipment, just a receit of payment. If they are on their way, then thats fine. But, I read a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-09, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By NewFuji

Where is the BS in my post?

Where is the BS in my post?
Forum: Introductions
09-18-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 547
Posted By NewFuji

I'll be there as well. I'm gonna try and go the...

I'll be there as well. I'm gonna try and go the distance though. All 175 miles. You can always throw some of the donations towards me. I'm only at $220. Stilll need $80 to qualify. Getting the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By NewFuji

Never said I would be in the mood to do the 75...

Never said I would be in the mood to do the 75 the next day. Thats where the mental battle comes into play. Just gotta hope on and go, can't think about it too much. The fact that I'm doing it for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By NewFuji

I was going to go with PBK, but they didn't have...

I was going to go with PBK, but they didn't have the product in stock. Still don't. I'll check chainreaction.

Didn't know this site was filled with a bunch of pessimist. If I can do 50 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By NewFuji

1) Found the site recommended on here in a...

1) Found the site recommended on here in a thread. Figured it was good. :crash: Should of searched more
2) As long as I can find a comfy seat, I'll be fine. Legs don't get tired, my "sits" just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By NewFuji

XXCYCLE problem and contact number

I ordered my clipless pedals over 15 days ago. Still haven't received them. I can't check their status on their website b/c I never got a tracking number, or any other type of confirmation other then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-09, 06:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 737
Posted By NewFuji

Thats what I have when I ride. Figured it was...

Thats what I have when I ride. Figured it was normal. I bought a new saddle of nashbar, and got some padded shorts. It is not as bad, but still hurts. Is there a normal break-in period for getting...
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