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03-15-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,966
Posted By Moozh

Please post a report on your thoughts on this...

Please post a report on your thoughts on this bike when you feel you have enough time to know if you like, love, hate or am indifferent about it. This cought my eye when it was announced and might...
06-10-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,835
Posted By Moozh

you should head over to the forums.mtbr.com...

you should head over to the forums.mtbr.com website where you can get current owners to offer suggestions (there is a cannondale specific section and a very extensive thread solely devoted to the Bad...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,575
Posted By Moozh

I've had one on my bike since the...

I've had one on my bike since the spring...absolutely maintenance free and works flawlessly. A real pleasure. Does add the weight but anyone with a IGH bike already knows about that inescapable fact...
12-01-11, 08:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,390
Posted By Moozh

I rock a brentwood also. Only helmet I could find...

I rock a brentwood also. Only helmet I could find that would fit my big melon (xxxl) and not make me look like an five-headed martian. It's comfortable, sits low and looks good. It doesnt vent well...
11-13-11, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 38,814
Posted By Moozh

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/rudebwoy85/B...

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/rudebwoy85/BadBoy%202011/9f4b588f.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/rudebwoy85/BadBoy%202011/852efe68.jpg

Again, I'm 6'3" 34" inseam..fits...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,859
Posted By Moozh

I carry this ratcheting wrench, easy-peasy and...

I carry this ratcheting wrench, easy-peasy and small like the rest so totally is no bother to port about, if tossed into backpack or other general cycling 'everyday carry' items it's no bother.. $15...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-20-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,625
Posted By Moozh

darn it, just about to make an impulse purchase...

darn it, just about to make an impulse purchase via amazon and I see they have jacked the price up to $449 also. Urge to impulse sated.. That utter simplicity looks so appealing.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-18-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,514
Posted By Moozh

Thanks for the assist gentlemen, I like what I...

Thanks for the assist gentlemen, I like what I see with the brompton pedal.

Search on here is a bit wanting. Searching was the first thing I did and did not fare so well, had such a barrage of...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-16-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,514
Posted By Moozh

Best folding pedals

Hey all, I'm looking to get a set for my Dahon folder. I currently have the MKS EZY pedals. A good pedal to be sure but I think I would prefer folders over these detachable..decent tho they are its...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,777
Posted By Moozh

I do like that Ruben, it does have a clean...

I do like that Ruben, it does have a clean purposeful look to it, like the price also also like the "bash friendly" quality of steel.

I also happen to have the Van Dessel WTF, I love that bike,...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By Moozh

I just put Planet Bike Cascadia 29ers on one of...

I just put Planet Bike Cascadia 29ers on one of my bikes. Fit great, easy as pie to fit as they come pretty much ready to mount right out the box, works without issue if you have disk brakes, as a...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-11, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By Moozh

Nows the time, new model year intros tend to...

Nows the time, new model year intros tend to begin about now so deals can be found on some brands, some give better deals than others as do some sellers give better deals than others. Truth be told...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-11, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 742
Posted By Moozh

You are singing my song right there. I have...

You are singing my song right there. I have pretty much all performance/fitness oriented bikes in my stable and all of a month ago or so just decided I wanted to just have an easy, chilled out ride...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-11, 04:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,126
Posted By Moozh

The saddle I use on my snow/ice bike is the WTB...

The saddle I use on my snow/ice bike is the WTB Aviator Comp Black. Synthetic shell (the 'pro' model is a canvas shell, it's a comfy, thick DH/Freeride type saddle that can take a licking.
10-04-11, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By Moozh

That looked like a lot of fun, the scenery and...

That looked like a lot of fun, the scenery and the weather looked fantastic.

Now...for the critique: Coasting down a paved hill is always fun, love to see the vid of you guys grinding your way...
10-04-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,617
Posted By Moozh

dam...I hope he bought the Hooligan..

dam...I hope he bought the Hooligan..
Forum: Commuting
09-28-11, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By Moozh

If you have the option of leaving clothes at work...

If you have the option of leaving clothes at work that would be great.

One option I heard of was to wear a cycling base layer or merino wool (wicking properties), have your work shirt in your bag...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,258
Posted By Moozh

I have a few IGH bikes, and the more I deal/hear...

I have a few IGH bikes, and the more I deal/hear about issues and solutions the impression I get is that if you or your LBS dont already have extensive knowledge of the innards of these hubs and know...
09-22-11, 03:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,488
Posted By Moozh

I think it served you pretty well. 7 years worth...

I think it served you pretty well. 7 years worth of service is sorta decent with such a steed no?

I have bikes that range from $500 to $4000 and frankly I dont know of any bike made by any...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-11, 02:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,989
Posted By Moozh

..........retraction....

..........retraction....
09-15-11, 04:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,065
Posted By Moozh

PlanetBike makes the 'Cascadia'...

PlanetBike makes the 'Cascadia' (http://ecom1.planetbike.com/7057_5.html) model of fenders that will fit mountain bikes, they have both a 26" and a Cascadia 29er model...
09-15-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 637
Posted By Moozh

sounds like you should move your seatpost down...

sounds like you should move your seatpost down 3/4" to me.... "optimal-smoptical", bah! Your body just told you what was right, listen to it and enjoy the great feeling and big smiles you now get as...
09-15-11, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,444
Posted By Moozh

Pssht..lightweight!! My story is not so...

Pssht..lightweight!! My story is not so dissimilar to yours, I weighed 250lbs, physically at my worst. My stamina and general energy was at its worst. Started with my old c'dale mtb that had been...
08-26-11, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By Moozh

cant see quite claarly but have a look at the...

cant see quite claarly but have a look at the Ragley Luxy bars also in that bunch. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=ragley+luxy

In addition to what was already...
08-22-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By Moozh

Admittedly your back will get sweaty with the...

Admittedly your back will get sweaty with the Kriega (assuming the stankin' hot SW and you riding without leathers), for it's purpose it's the best I've come across..no wait..there was that 'Nike...
08-22-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By Moozh

http://www.kriega.us/backpacks/ I have the R25...

http://www.kriega.us/backpacks/ I have the R25 and R30..for motorcycle use, nothing compares!
08-13-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By Moozh

It is best to keep new folks that do not normally...

It is best to keep new folks that do not normally relish the aggressive side of activities on as smooth and as groomed a trail as you can manage with only minor features that offer small challenges....
08-04-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 704
Posted By Moozh

yep! Carry along a couple bottles of slushy...

yep! Carry along a couple bottles of slushy gotoraides in my pack (too lazy to use a camel-back and clean em and stuff with consistency to keep them clean and in good condition to warrant owning one)...
08-04-11, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,288
Posted By Moozh

I'm a fan of wider bar mated with shorter stem,...

I'm a fan of wider bar mated with shorter stem, the control, leverage cant be beat. I guess my bikes somewhat started off with more standard sized xc bar sizes, generally 100-110mm 6-deg stem and...
08-04-11, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 839
Posted By Moozh

Redline Monocog, SE Stout are good places to...

Redline Monocog, SE Stout are good places to start.

Vassago Jabberwocky is a sweet option but they dont make complete bikes and the price for frame and fork will put you flirting toward your $800...
07-25-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 709
Posted By Moozh

'splain again? I've tried to figure but I'm...

'splain again? I've tried to figure but I'm missing the gyst...else someone else can chime in if they get it.
07-24-11, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,339
Posted By Moozh

I'm no expert but find I have much better control...

I'm no expert but find I have much better control and confidence if I do this while standing (knees bent to lower my CoG and sometimes to somewhat 'ratchet' the crank, as in not necessarily pedal all...
07-18-11, 07:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,250
Posted By Moozh

nah, few things hurt so much as slamming your...

nah, few things hurt so much as slamming your elbow/forearem, knee/shin and/or face onto some sharp edged rock. If you think there is a real possibility of falling and getting hurt, armor up...
07-17-11, 08:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,250
Posted By Moozh

lol..yep the trails sure will "whomp" your...

lol..yep the trails sure will "whomp" your energy. No dodging cars tho only horse crap.

I was thinking you have an XC fork so your geometry might be somewhat steeper than spec. No biggie as it...
07-17-11, 11:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,250
Posted By Moozh

Sweet! So you went All Mountain FS! For technical...

Sweet! So you went All Mountain FS! For technical ups, down, rocks-n-roots it's a decent choice tho. Trail riding sure can wear you out but is serious fun, looks like a very well thought out build as...
07-15-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By Moozh

Both superb bikes, although you honest to...

Both superb bikes, although you honest to goodness cant go wrong with either I think the 26FS will give you just a little bit more room to explore and take risks in the technical downs than a HT.
...
07-09-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,796
Posted By Moozh

WOW..glad to see you are in good enough condition...

WOW..glad to see you are in good enough condition to write this, very easily couldve been bad enough for a casket.

Follow thru with criminal and civil charges against that motorist and get well. ...
07-08-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,231
Posted By Moozh

I have found nirvana and its name is "WTB...

I have found nirvana and its name is "WTB Silverado"... 6'3" 250LBS stockily built but not necessarily a "lard @$$" (no offense intended to the lard @$$#$ mind u). I've gone thru easily...16 saddles...
07-07-11, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,966
Posted By Moozh

Dahon MU XL (nexus 8 but meh...same-o-same-o) ...

Dahon MU XL (nexus 8 but meh...same-o-same-o)

Dahon los XL http://us.dahon.com/bikes/1677/ios-xl (specs as above but 24" wheels)

European Cannondale Bad-Boy 8...
07-05-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By Moozh

any ole seatpost and wrap it with electrical...

any ole seatpost and wrap it with electrical tape...."says the guy with 7 thomsons..."
07-04-11, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By Moozh

nope..not common at all. Are your spokes properly...

nope..not common at all. Are your spokes properly tensioned? What kind of noise is it?
07-03-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,250
Posted By Moozh

I've only come across the need to bleed lower end...

I've only come across the need to bleed lower end shimano hydros that use mineral oil, well, it needs bleeding but I have not done it yet..that bleeding kit is a ripoff and I'm lazy at present. I...
07-03-11, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 28,434
Posted By Moozh

I assumed there was some reason why the OP was...

I assumed there was some reason why the OP was asking; a surprise present perhaps? But 'Alphav' is right, if at all reasonable and works with your plan have him decide. If not find a way to talk to...
07-03-11, 01:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,493
Posted By Moozh

Ergons are good. Oury Lockons are good...

Ergons are good.

Oury Lockons are good too. sticky and cushy and comfortable in the hand.
07-03-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,250
Posted By Moozh

Adam, do you know what kind of wheels you are...

Adam, do you know what kind of wheels you are interested in? 26" or 29er? I built up a Steel SS Rigid 29er last year that I love to bits. (vassago Jabberwocky). Good 'ol steel.

I've read many of...
07-02-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By Moozh

It would be quite handy to know what type of...

It would be quite handy to know what type of terrain, trail conditions and trail surface you wish to have a tire perform well in, for example do you wish to have one that works great for fast down...
07-02-11, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 28,434
Posted By Moozh

Personally I'm thinking a BMX cruiser (24"...

Personally I'm thinking a BMX cruiser (24" wheels) (if he truly wants to sit and pedal and/or needs 26" wheels, a BMX like the 'Volume Sledgehammer' http://volumebikes.com/70026/bikes/sledgehammer/)...
07-01-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 38,814
Posted By Moozh

34" inseam...are you 6'1" or above? If so the XL...

34" inseam...are you 6'1" or above? If so the XL is the size you want. I have the same inseam and am 6'3" and picked up a BB back in March...the XL is a perfect fit. Prior to my going in to order the...
06-28-11, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By Moozh

Hmm..I didnt know this. I wondered this myself...

Hmm..I didnt know this. I wondered this myself but saw the BMX forum and noticed that it generally gets token visitation so assumed it wasnt a broader subject of interest that went on here. Some...
06-25-11, 11:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,993
Posted By Moozh

AMEN! I have for some years been utterly confused...

AMEN! I have for some years been utterly confused as to what their real purpose is. When a regular fellow tries to engage the Philly cops for what one would presume is quite a legitimate reason it is...
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