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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,582
Posted By kmoses

The jake would probably serve you just as well. ...

The jake would probably serve you just as well. The 08 Jake comes stock with tiagra plus the steel fork is more comfy than carbon. If you're going to primarily use it for commuting and touring...
Forum: Triathlon
02-19-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,465
Posted By kmoses

Quick answer - Do more interval work and/or do a...

Quick answer - Do more interval work and/or do a few races.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-07, 06:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 735
Posted By kmoses

I think mountain bike tt's are an awesome idea. ...

I think mountain bike tt's are an awesome idea. We have one here in Pittsburgh as part of the 'month of mud.' Riders are sent off at 1 min intervals.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-07, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,113
Posted By kmoses

Should be fine. I used an 80/100 mm manitou...

Should be fine. I used an 80/100 mm manitou black for a couple of years and never had a problem. Kept in 80mm most of the time and switched to 100 mm for rough stuff.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-07, 06:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,431
Posted By kmoses

fingerless gloves are fine, lycra is fine, you...

fingerless gloves are fine, lycra is fine, you can wear road shoes, but they'll probably get torn up.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,330
Posted By kmoses

I built up a 2006 salsa ala carte early this past...

I built up a 2006 salsa ala carte early this past summer. I love it! The steel ride feels great and the geometry is comfortable.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/changedlatitude/Bike1-1.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-07, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By kmoses

I rode one for about a year. It's really stiff...

I rode one for about a year. It's really stiff and accelerates well but I never got used to the extra weight it the back. The adjustable suspension was really nice. I'd set it stiff for racing and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-07, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By kmoses

My vote is for a cross bike. Skinny knobby tires...

My vote is for a cross bike. Skinny knobby tires will hook up on the gravel roads and cropland. Can throw on road tires for a quick road commute. What's your budget. Around $800 will get you a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-07, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,369
Posted By kmoses

Bontrager frames are pretty much classic steel...

Bontrager frames are pretty much classic steel frames, BUT if you ever have to replace the fork you'll have to find a 1" steerer. That aside, if the frame is in good shape, I'd buy it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-07-07, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 760
Posted By kmoses

I sold an 07 JTS frame for $220 a couple months...

I sold an 07 JTS frame for $220 a couple months ago. I'd say the 07 Jake w/ the project 2 should go for $220 - $300
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-06-07, 06:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,498
Posted By kmoses

Not sure of the weight, don't have a scale. I'm...

Not sure of the weight, don't have a scale. I'm pretty sure its under 25.5 lbs though

just put it on my bathroom scale. Weighed 20 lbs even. I also weighed a 10 lb dumbell that came in at 9 lbs....
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-05-07, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,498
Posted By kmoses

I like them alot. They're great for long, bumpy...

I like them alot. They're great for long, bumpy rides. Really help with forearm pump and hand cramping. The ones I have now are a bit big, but I think the new GX series will have a medium.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-05-07, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,498
Posted By kmoses

The seat tube is tall and without a sloping top...

The seat tube is tall and without a sloping top tube, but I don't seem to have a problem with standover clearance.

Build specs -
Frame: 2006 salsa ala carte
Fork: 2006 Marzocchi mx comp 85mm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-05-07, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,498
Posted By kmoses

PICS of my new ala carte

Just built her up this weekend. Its pouring rain now, so will have to wait to take her out on the trails.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/changedlatitude/Bike3-1.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-07, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By kmoses

It's not the horses, it's the riders. If they...

It's not the horses, it's the riders. If they actually participated in trail maintenance it wouldn't be as much of a problem. The horses have slowly, but surely, destroyed the short climbs on one...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-25-07, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By kmoses

I'm getting all new components with the exception...

I'm getting all new components with the exception of the shifters which I got used off ebay. I'm going to use the same wheels/tires/cassette that are on my epic since I won't be riding both bikes at...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-25-07, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By kmoses

My new Salsa Ala Carte

Got my frame, fork, and other components in over the week. Am going to the LBS tomorrow to have the fork put on and will do the rest of the build this weekend. Will post pics of the final build...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-25-07, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,903
Posted By kmoses

I've been looking to get a steel hardtail again,...

I've been looking to get a steel hardtail again, so I just picked up a salsa ala carte. Don't know if its b/c I'm sick of dealing with constant break downs since I went fs aluminum or b/c I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,851
Posted By kmoses

tehe, I got lowcel to buy another bike:p

tehe, I got lowcel to buy another bike:p
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-07-07, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 583
Posted By kmoses

Get a cyclocross bike and put some slick 35s or...

Get a cyclocross bike and put some slick 35s or 26s if you want to go fast. The geometry is comfortable and it has drop bars for changing hand position. The sequoia is a good choice too,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-04-07, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Posted By kmoses

Tiagra shifters on the Jake is definitely a nice...

Tiagra shifters on the Jake is definitely a nice upgrade. I was surprised to see they went with a solid color instead of painting the stays black. I'm especially excited about the carbon kona p2 on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-04-07, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,186
Posted By kmoses

FYI Nashbar has 15% off all orders today. ...

FYI Nashbar has 15% off all orders today.

You don't have to use road shifters. You could use a straight bar and use separate shifter and brake units. Or go to ebay and pick up some used shifters.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-01-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Posted By kmoses

2008 Kona Jake, JTS, and MJ Pics

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/changedlatitude/JTSandMJ.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/changedlatitude/Jake2008.jpg

other pics of the 2008 lineup here:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-01-07, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By kmoses

yea, new wheels next. The deore hubs have been...

yea, new wheels next. The deore hubs have been great, never a problem, and still spin smooth. But the braking surface on the rear wheel is shot. I'm just looking for something reliable around...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-29-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By kmoses

New upgrades for my Jake!

Had a bit of upgraditis over the past 2 months. I think I'm about done...for now.
Upgrades:
Easton EC70X Carbon Fork
FSA Orbit Headset
105 Shifters
105 RD
105 Cassette
SRAM PC 991 Chain
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-29-07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By kmoses

ah, on closer inspection I see it is. I know...

ah, on closer inspection I see it is.

I know I've seen 1" carbon cross forks on ebay.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By kmoses

There ya go: ...

There ya go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Easton-Carbon-EC90-Fork-one-inch-steerer-tube_W0QQitemZ230147599677QQihZ013QQcategoryZ56196QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-07, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By kmoses

I checked out their site but they only seem to...

I checked out their site but they only seem to have an Ultegra hub offering.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-07, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By kmoses

Black open pro with 105 hubs?

I'm looking to get a new wheelset for my jake and have decided on mavic open pros with 105 hubs. I'd like to find an all black wheelset, but have only found black rims/black hubs/silver spokes. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By kmoses

I'm selling the steel fork off my 2006 kona jake...

I'm selling the steel fork off my 2006 kona jake on ebay right now. BIN of $35. Doesn't end for another 17 hrs....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-07, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 582
Posted By kmoses

One need look no further than the Kona Jake. ...

One need look no further than the Kona Jake. Around $800, triple crank to accommodate a diversity of riding, and a great frame that can be upgraded as needed for future use. Just check through past...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,240
Posted By kmoses

I've got a 2006 Jake. LOVE IT! I've never had a...

I've got a 2006 Jake. LOVE IT! I've never had a problem with the Sora shifters or tiagra rd. However, I have found if I'm changing gears alot the little thumb shifter will give me a blister. Other...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-07, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,284
Posted By kmoses

I run some 700x35 kenda kwick roller Holiday. I...

I run some 700x35 kenda kwick roller Holiday. I mostly ride paved and dirt roads. I love 'em more than any knobby tire I've ever used. Plus, pavement just obliterates the knobs.

Oh, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By kmoses

It would be tight even if you go ebay. Does the...

It would be tight even if you go ebay. Does the frame include a fork? If not that's probably about $50-75. If you went with Sora shifters that's around $70 right there. Then there's rd (tiagra ~...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-07, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By kmoses

I run 700x35 kenda kwick rollers on my cross...

I run 700x35 kenda kwick rollers on my cross bike. They're great for everything - except loose/wet singletrack conditions. If you go with something knobby they'll slow you down on the road and the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-07, 07:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,748
Posted By kmoses

I don't own one so I can't speak to their...

I don't own one so I can't speak to their reliability, but at that price I say go for it. That's an awesome component package for the price and if the frame goes to crap you can just pickup another...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-07, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By kmoses

I've seen the solitudes brand new on ebay for...

I've seen the solitudes brand new on ebay for around $260
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-07, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 673
Posted By kmoses

Not sure about the tricross, but I LOVE my 06...

Not sure about the tricross, but I LOVE my 06 Jake. I've put that bike through so much crap iin the past year and a half and the sora/tiagra drivetrain just keeps going. It's nice having a triple...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-19-07, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By kmoses

I think, in some states at least, its illegal for...

I think, in some states at least, its illegal for a shop to sell you a bike without reflectors.

I walked my 2006 jake out of the shop with a 2005 manual and reflectors. Of course the shop I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-18-07, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By kmoses

Go over to www.mtbr.com and post on the wv forum...

Go over to www.mtbr.com and post on the wv forum or just search Slatyfork. Could also just pm Davis over at mtbr.com or wait for lowcel to post here.
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
05-08-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,036
Posted By kmoses

Damn photobucket! ...

Damn photobucket!
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/changedlatitude/bikes_2.jpg
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
05-08-07, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,036
Posted By kmoses

There ya go You're gonna have trouble...

There ya go

You're gonna have trouble getting that thing around lake spencer.
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-23-07, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,033
Posted By kmoses

Fortunately after the painting and moving in are...

Fortunately after the painting and moving in are done I won't have any more day long projects. When it comes to chores, heather is as lazy as I am :D
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-23-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,033
Posted By kmoses

Congrats again lowcel!

Congrats again lowcel!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-07, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By kmoses

Mine can be weird sometimes. I have to plug in...

Mine can be weird sometimes. I have to plug in the infrared usb, open the polar program on my computer, line my watch up and hit the connect buttom, and wait for the weird connection sound. They...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By kmoses

The worst is when you jump in the shower...

The worst is when you jump in the shower afterwards and open your eyes before its all washed off your face. Stings a bit.
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-16-07, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,003
Posted By kmoses

Good to hear everyone made it out alive. Rain or...

Good to hear everyone made it out alive. Rain or cold, the rocky sands at big bear and coopers will make for less muddy times in the races to come. Cold, wet, and muddy is no way to race. Hot,...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-16-07, 07:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By kmoses

I plan on being at big bear, but its not definite...

I plan on being at big bear, but its not definite since we close on our house tomorrow and need to prep it next weekend (new paint and carpet) for heather to move into soon. If I'm there it won't be...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-15-07, 08:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 913
Posted By kmoses

Sounds like it was a mudfest (much like last...

Sounds like it was a mudfest (much like last year), in which case I'm not sorry I missed it. Hopefully Big Bear will be better.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-07, 03:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,084
Posted By kmoses

I discovered last year that June, July, and...

I discovered last year that June, July, and August are the months to race in WV. Besides, I just finished a 4 hr ride on the cross bike. My legs are toast now.

Oh yea, make sure your pedals are...
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