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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,750
Posted By Kona_stig

Winner. Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin buried a...

Winner. Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin buried a little bit too deep.

And I wasn't old enough to drive when I did that :p
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,750
Posted By Kona_stig

This count? ...

This count?

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/ibratboy/Album%20II/DSCN2248.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By Kona_stig

Anyone have experience with this crank?

Have any of you guys ridden with one of these: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/CR307A06-Fsa+Dynadrive+Sq+Taper+C-Set+Crankset.aspx ? Thoughts?

How about this one?...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-25-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By Kona_stig

Icanhashalp?

Icanhashalp?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-08, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By Kona_stig

What is the difference..

...between a DH and XC crankset?

I'm pricing out the rest of the work my bike needs and this is on the list.

Any recommendations? I want to keep under like $150. May get rid of a ring or two.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 674
Posted By Kona_stig

Chain slips on them, wear is more than likely...

Chain slips on them, wear is more than likely responsible.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 674
Posted By Kona_stig

Yeah but that requires that money thing..

Yeah but that requires that money thing..
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 674
Posted By Kona_stig

Ah. That's what happens when you don't have much...

Ah. That's what happens when you don't have much trust for the first 2 rings.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 674
Posted By Kona_stig

Missed this.. Cross chaining..?

Missed this..

Cross chaining..?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-08, 06:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 674
Posted By Kona_stig

True story.

True story.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 674
Posted By Kona_stig

*shrugs* If I thought I might even see...

*shrugs*

If I thought I might even see another person I would have thought harder about it. As it were I figured correctly that I wouldn't. Being in the middle of nowhere has its perks :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 674
Posted By Kona_stig

Finally got to get a good ride in!

So I finally got a chance to get out my bike for a decent ride yesterday. After spending half the winter and spring working on it and figuring out wtf was wrong with it (stuck link on my first new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-08, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By Kona_stig

I use this stuff ...

I use this stuff

http://www.ezgrip.net/pblasterb.jpg

Anyway, That made some pretty significant progress (At the beginning I could barely make it move, now its pretty close to what it should...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-08, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By Kona_stig

I found a stiff link. How do I un-stick it?

I found a stiff link. How do I un-stick it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-08, 04:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By Kona_stig

Yes this is the first replacement. That's about...

Yes this is the first replacement. That's about what I'm thinking.



The tick is constant when pedaling, not there when I'm not. I haven't had a chance to pinpoint where it's coming from but it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By Kona_stig

Chain slip woes

So.

My chain is being pretty annoying.

I replaced the chain and cassette over the winter. I noticed the chain slipping, particularly on rough surfaces and when I'm really on it. Figured...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-08, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

Forgot to update. ...

Forgot to update.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/ibratboy/Album%20II/IMG_0246.jpg

:D

I was having SRS BSNS problems with the chain slipping. I have declared the #2 chainring toast...
Forum: Introductions
04-14-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By Kona_stig

Sup homes :)

Sup homes :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,448
Posted By Kona_stig

My XC (Kona Hahanna) has yet to implode on me....

My XC (Kona Hahanna) has yet to implode on me. It's actually taken it quite well.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-08, 07:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

Right then, progress. ...

Right then, progress.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/ibratboy/Album%20II/IMG_0243.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/ibratboy/Album%20II/IMG_0244.jpg
:D
Still got some work to do....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-08, 05:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,520
Posted By Kona_stig

Huh, alright. Thanks for the info!

Huh, alright. Thanks for the info!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-08, 07:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,520
Posted By Kona_stig

Really weird (to me) looking valve stems?

I bought some tubes a while ago. The came with these. They look beyond weird to me.. what's the deal here? I also have nothing that will put air in them..
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

Wheel = straight with cassette mounted. ...

Wheel = straight with cassette mounted.

Building commences tomorrow :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-08, 12:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

So I've made a decision. I'm getting my...

So I've made a decision.

I'm getting my rear wheel fixed. Hopefully my parents can take it to a shop tomorrow. I'll run my not-particularly-healthy front hub for a while and upgrade it sometime,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

You be quiet :lol: My parents are out riding...

You be quiet :lol:

My parents are out riding right now. I'm stuck in a town with nothing to do and no license and ALL my hobbies are cut off. My computer with alll my videos/music/games is dead,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

I'm now bored with waiting for my friends'...

I'm now bored with waiting for my friends' wheels.

How much should I pay to get my rear straightened and front hub rebuilt?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 6,489
Posted By Kona_stig

<-- Can't wait to get his shiny new Shimano...

<-- Can't wait to get his shiny new Shimano Deores installed.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

Pretty much. ...

Pretty much.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/ibratboy/DSCN0540.jpg
With my grandma's (yes, you read that right) GSX 600.

Two totally different animals that achieve awesomeness in their...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

Ouch! Dad traded our '05 Ski-Doo MXZ 500SS for a...

Ouch! Dad traded our '05 Ski-Doo MXZ 500SS for a Arctic Cat 4-stroke 2-up thing (Can't remember what it's called lol) in an effort to get my mom into the sport.. so it's just been them riding on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,511
Posted By Kona_stig

Winter's getting old.

Usually I love winter but this time it's just not what it used to be for some reason. The lack of snowmobiling probably covers about 90% of that reason, but hey. The cold, the coat and boots, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By Kona_stig

Less :) Took it in today. I had it put...

Less :)

Took it in today. I had it put together really loosely, he just threw some grease in and tightened it up to no charge :) Picked up some other needed shiny goodies while I was there :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By Kona_stig

Annoyingly I still can't get it figured out.. ...

Annoyingly I still can't get it figured out..

What am I looking at to pay someone else to do it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-08, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By Kona_stig

Talk me through a headset...

I'm going to go attempt a headset. I took it apart a long time ago thinking I knew what I was doing (Bad situation) and just went down and threw the fork + bars on.. again thinking I knew what I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

Ah well, live and learn I suppose :) I'll get it...

Ah well, live and learn I suppose :) I'll get it figured out, got plenty of time!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 05:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

*headmeetskeyboard* About what I expected. ...

*headmeetskeyboard*

About what I expected.

Lesson #1: If you feel like you know what you're doing, you're doing it wrong.

Right.. glad I've got the winter to figure this out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

Ok now I'm starting to regret taking the fork off...

Ok now I'm starting to regret taking the fork off without posting.

It was too loose. I would hold the front brakes and push the bike forward and it would clunk. The rear tire would roll a lot more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 03:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,406
Posted By Kona_stig

I'm going with the trial and error.. I'll let ya...

I'm going with the trial and error.. I'll let ya know how it goes :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

That's the plan. As far as the fork, the...

That's the plan.

As far as the fork, the bearings in the headtube need help.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-07, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,414
Posted By Kona_stig

So rust is normal then? If so, that's new...

So rust is normal then? If so, that's new information.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

I have zero special bike tools lol. I do need to...

I have zero special bike tools lol. I do need to aquire some though.

That said, I got the wheel off. And the fork. Not gonna mess with the drivetrain just yet.

Question though, when I spin the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

Well, the rusty stretched chain needs to be...

Well, the rusty stretched chain needs to be replaced, too, and the tires, probably the cassette...

Yeah.

About that wheel... I can't get it to move? I've unlocked it, taken the screw-thing off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

If I could afford it, I would ;) I need to...

If I could afford it, I would ;)

I need to get the rear wheel off to get it straightened, that's the only thing a shop is doing (hopefully) ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

No, don't have one.

No, don't have one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-07, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,250
Posted By Kona_stig

How to uninstall Shimano IG-31?

I can't get the thing off and figured I'd ask here before I went and cut it. I can't find a master link and I can't get a pin out (no special tools, though). Am I missing something?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-07, 07:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,564
Posted By Kona_stig

That's awesome.

That's awesome.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-07, 06:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,414
Posted By Kona_stig

Road salt sir. It went perfectly fine after I got...

Road salt sir. It went perfectly fine after I got out of the driveway, though. The pics don't do it justice really, and I can only afford so much. If the cranks and crap start rusting then they're...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-07, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,414
Posted By Kona_stig

Holy crap!

Ok, since it's snowed I've put maybe 3 miles at most worth of riding on the road on my bike. Today I'm leaving and I notice the drivetrain is being really noisy and skipping gears. I look down and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-07, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By Kona_stig

Well, I'm just do hardcore that I had to try it. ...

Well, I'm just do hardcore that I had to try it.

This is what happened.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/ibratboy/Album%20II/IMG_0574.jpg

The snow is supporting the bike in the upright...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-04-07, 05:27 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 8,876
Posted By Kona_stig

Not quite, but a Metro is one of few exceptions...

Not quite, but a Metro is one of few exceptions where in a collision the odds depend on the size and weight of the bike + rider :D

...and 5 under the limit is fine by me. I'll keep my distance and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-04-07, 04:47 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 8,876
Posted By Kona_stig

Pretty much. It should be noted, though,...

Pretty much.

It should be noted, though, that I have no patience and a heavy right foot.
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