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Forum: Mountain Biking
11-30-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,687
Posted By bewshy

My 2007 GF Fat Possum XT (new) US$1400

My 2007 GF Fat Possum XT (new) US$1400
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-19-07, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,185
Posted By bewshy

Saddles are a very personal thing. With that...

Saddles are a very personal thing. With that said I'll second the WTB Rocket V and all of my bikes (XC and AM) have the Rocket V SLT on them. I'd ridden the Laser V and Speed V and didn't care for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-29-07, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By bewshy

My TriNewt is coming today and I'll post some...

My TriNewt is coming today and I'll post some updates once I try it out. These photos and the price (US$315) swayed me towards the TriNewt.

TriNewt VS 600L beam shots....
Forum: Southern California
10-23-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By bewshy

Any Blue Ridge D riders?

I'm looking at doing Blue Ridge D this weekend and was wondering if any other BF'ers have rode it lately. How are the conditions, etc?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-07, 04:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 818
Posted By bewshy

Mike @ Odds and Endos can build you a set for...

Mike @ Odds and Endos can build you a set for that price.
Forum: Southern California
10-18-07, 10:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,567
Posted By bewshy

From the cement landing. I don't think I would...

From the cement landing. I don't think I would want to ride up there in the dark :eek:
Forum: Southern California
10-18-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,567
Posted By bewshy

I went last weekend right after the rain and it...

I went last weekend right after the rain and it ended up being colder then I expected. I snapped a few pics, but it was still pretty cloudy. This was a quick resizing job so please excuse the...
Forum: Southern California
10-17-07, 04:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,567
Posted By bewshy

Nice pics! I ride CHWP and go through it to ride...

Nice pics! I ride CHWP and go through it to ride up to Potato Mountain.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-17-07, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 362
Posted By bewshy

New wheels arrived!

I decided a few months back it was time for some new wheels and after some shopping around I decided to order a new wheel set from Mike Garcia @ Odds and Endos. After itemizing exactly what I needed...
Forum: Southern California
10-11-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 651
Posted By bewshy

How was the turnout? I rode Bonelli on Saturday...

How was the turnout? I rode Bonelli on Saturday and saw some of the course markers.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-07, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,349
Posted By bewshy

No matter how hard you try you can't polish a...

No matter how hard you try you can't polish a turd.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-07, 01:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,999
Posted By bewshy

Standing still at a red light and fell over.

Standing still at a red light and fell over.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-07, 01:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,670
Posted By bewshy

Second that. I ride alone 5 - 6 days out...

Second that.


I ride alone 5 - 6 days out of the week and every so often I take the lady because she loves to ride with me.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-07, 10:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 608
Posted By bewshy

Hmm I'm 5'11" - 6 foot and 2 of my Konas are 18's...

Hmm I'm 5'11" - 6 foot and 2 of my Konas are 18's (perfect for me) and one is a 19. I was surprised at how much "bigger" the 19 felt. Needless to say it never felt right and has been retired to...
Forum: Southern California
10-03-07, 02:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,410
Posted By bewshy

I can't believe I've lived in Rancho Cucamonga...

I can't believe I've lived in Rancho Cucamonga for 20 years and riding for half that and I have never ever rode SART. How crowded does this get on weekends?
Forum: Southern California
10-03-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,410
Posted By bewshy

I ride 5 - 6 days a week in the Inland Empire and...

I ride 5 - 6 days a week in the Inland Empire and OC. Hoping to go do SART within the next few weeks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-07, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By bewshy

The majority of Velocity's 26" rim line come in...

The majority of Velocity's 26" rim line come in assorted colors. My wheels that are being built are using colored Velocity VXC rims.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-07, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 548
Posted By bewshy

I have a Fox Flux helmet that replaced my...

I have a Fox Flux helmet that replaced my previous 3 helmets and I like it a lot. Fit is great, feels slightly heavier then my Giro, but way better air flow then my Protec.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,409
Posted By bewshy

Common sense and you'll be alright. I bought a...

Common sense and you'll be alright. I bought a 2008 XT front derailleur, crank, and a Chris King headset from eBay. No problems.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By bewshy

The only "better" part would be the fork and...

The only "better" part would be the fork and maybe the crank. I like that color and good luck selling it!
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-07, 01:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By bewshy

Honestly the specs aren't really that different...

Honestly the specs aren't really that different from any Caldera up to 2007 and you can get a 2007 from Jensons for around US$749.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 614
Posted By bewshy

I rode a Heckler when I weighed about 225-230lbs...

I rode a Heckler when I weighed about 225-230lbs with no problems. Right now I'm 195lbs and alternate between that and my Kona.
Forum: Southern California
09-04-07, 12:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 791
Posted By bewshy

I'll second Coates. I bought my 3rd Kona from...

I'll second Coates. I bought my 3rd Kona from them and they are the best local shop I've been to. Everyone must take their damn bikes to them because there service department has been crazy busy...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-01-07, 03:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,750
Posted By bewshy

I'm 5'11" and about 195lbs and I have a 2007...

I'm 5'11" and about 195lbs and I have a 2007 Caldera in a size 18 and love it! Around here you can get a `07 Caldera for about US$150 less then a `08 model.

Kona recommends not to go above 100mm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-23-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 629
Posted By bewshy

I have a `07 Caldera and love it.

I have a `07 Caldera and love it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-23-07, 12:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,493
Posted By bewshy

Pfft! Hydros for the win. Girls love it when...

Pfft! Hydros for the win. Girls love it when you hit the switches.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-07, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,030
Posted By bewshy

You didn't mention what kind of riding you...

You didn't mention what kind of riding you planned to do.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-15-07, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,731
Posted By bewshy

My Caldera has the MZ Race and it's alright for...

My Caldera has the MZ Race and it's alright for the XC that I do. With that said the fork seems like it flexes when I tighten the QR and makes my disk brakes rub. I've tried a new rotor, pads,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-06-07, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By bewshy

My MZ Race when locked out and I start to climb...

My MZ Race when locked out and I start to climb also makes a slight clicking noise. I haven't noticed any thing different, but I thought maybe my weight was putting to much stress on it. I'm a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-07, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By bewshy

I started with a 04 or 05 Kona Blast (forums here...

I started with a 04 or 05 Kona Blast (forums here helped me decide) and have since "upgraded" to a 07 Caldera. I checked out the new Blasts and it looks like Kona knocked some of the components down...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-03, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By bewshy

Got my first MTB

Yesterday I bought my first MTB. I called almost every Kona dealer in SoCal and one had the 2004 Blast in my size in stock. I was deciding between the Blast and the Rock Hopper. The deciding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-03, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By bewshy

Thanks for the help :D

Thanks for the help :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-03, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 855
Posted By bewshy

Trick to closing the quick release?

Ok I know this is a big idiot question, but today I got my first MTB bike and the LBS had to take off the front wheel so I could get it in my car.

Now I was reading the manual about putting the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-03, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,780
Posted By bewshy

I contacted the bike manuf. and they told me the...

I contacted the bike manuf. and they told me the Marz is a Coil / MCU fork. Is that the same as an elastomer.


I get the impression from almost everyone that Marz makes better entry-level forks....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-03, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,780
Posted By bewshy

Entry Level Fork? Marz / Manitou / Rock Shox?

What fork would you recommend for a 200-205 lbs entry level rider not doing anything crazy.

Rock Shox Pilot XC
Manitou Axel Elite
Marzocchi MZ-Comp




thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-11-03, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By bewshy

Thank you for the information, it is very much...

Thank you for the information, it is very much appreciated.


eric
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-11-03, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By bewshy

Its official. I can't find any dealers in SoCal...

Its official. I can't find any dealers in SoCal who have the 2004 Blast in stock and won't get them in until Feb. :(
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-11-03, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By bewshy

The Kona Blast is starting to look pretty good...

The Kona Blast is starting to look pretty good compared to the other two :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-11-03, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 806
Posted By bewshy

Q: New MTB purchase and rider weight q?

I ran a search but was unable to find any posts relating to this question.

I'm purchasing my first MTB and I weigh about 200-205 lbs and am about 5'11 - 6'0 tall. The 2 bikes I like (in my price...
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