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Today, 05:48 AM
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Rossignol s7 is by far the best tree-specific ski...
Rossignol s7 is by far the best tree-specific ski out there.
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05-15-2013, 07:00 PM
Thread: Quick spin on a Niner RIP 9 RDO
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If you read the 650b thread, you'd realize that...
If you read the 650b thread, you'd realize that wagon wheels are only good on smooth trails where they roll faster. Seeing as though you liked it in rocky terrain, you must suck at riding :rolleyes2
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05-15-2013, 06:53 PM
Thread: Giro 2013 (spoilers possible)
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Wiggo uttering F$%k as he crossed the line the...
Wiggo uttering F$%k as he crossed the line the other day, would indicate he got his ass dropped. So, if there is a change in tactic for Giro vs. Tour, its certainly due to necessity.
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05-14-2013, 12:49 PM
Thread: Giro 2013 (spoilers possible)
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I was happy to see Wiggins crack today. For some...
I was happy to see Wiggins crack today. For some reason i just don't like him.
Uran looked very comfortable off the front. It was a good move by sky, too bad it didn't work.
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05-11-2013, 12:10 PM
Thread: Honest question about 650b
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Isn't this what people said when 29"came out? ...
Isn't this what people said when 29"came out?
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05-08-2013, 01:31 PM
Thread: Chain lube
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Rock n Roll Gold was #2 in their test by a small...
Rock n Roll Gold was #2 in their test by a small margain.
The biggest gain from the hassle of paraffin is a chain that's basically clean all the time.
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05-07-2013, 05:52 PM
Thread: Anyone know how to hack Strava?
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eh- its just like the goths being...
eh- its just like the goths being non-conformists.
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05-01-2013, 09:16 PM
Thread: Giro 2013 (spoilers possible)
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I don't think that Wiggo can climb with Nibali et...
I don't think that Wiggo can climb with Nibali et al. But I also don't think anyone can touch him on the TT's, it all depends how much time he can put into everyone. Its just one man against the...
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05-01-2013, 09:12 PM
Thread: Fantasy GIRO
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I'm in. But i always suck at these.
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04-26-2013, 08:42 PM
Thread: Rear cassette ratio?
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Just go with an 11-28 (THey do not make a 12-28...
Just go with an 11-28 (THey do not make a 12-28 ultegra).
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04-19-2013, 11:09 AM
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Looking forward to a Woo ReVoo: New Specialized Sx
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Specialized-Unveils-a-New-Short-Travel-Special.html
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04-04-2013, 05:58 PM
Thread: Shimano electronic road shifters?
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If you're going to do it, get ultegra or the 2nd...
If you're going to do it, get ultegra or the 2nd gen DA.
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04-04-2013, 05:57 PM
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Marshall beat me to the happy medium, It really...
Marshall beat me to the happy medium, It really is a great rear tire. Fast rolling and predictably drifty. Ran it on my 26" bike and Front / rear on the cross bike.
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03-17-2013, 01:36 PM
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I've seen a rack set like that, with skis in it. ...
I've seen a rack set like that, with skis in it.
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03-15-2013, 08:05 AM
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Watching the stage, it was absurd. The top guys...
Watching the stage, it was absurd. The top guys were weaving across the road. Riders were readily getting off to push.
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03-12-2013, 12:44 PM
Thread: Strava...a modest proposal
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definitely didn't get a KOM on that one.
definitely didn't get a KOM on that one.
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03-11-2013, 09:51 AM
Thread: Strava...a modest proposal
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Annnd I follow all applicable laws as well...
Annnd I follow all applicable laws as well (although not speeding downhill, I do that religiously).
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03-10-2013, 05:58 PM
Thread: Strava...a modest proposal
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An Ahole will act like an Ahole regardless. ...
An Ahole will act like an Ahole regardless.
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03-09-2013, 11:11 AM
Thread: Strava...a modest proposal
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I use strava and I haven't run anyone over. ...
I use strava and I haven't run anyone over.
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03-05-2013, 07:52 PM
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Technically, individuals with more fat tend to...
Technically, individuals with more fat tend to oxidize a higher % of fat as part of their resting metabolic rate meaning a decrease in CO2 production for every molecule of oxygen consumed. :eek:...
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02-18-2013, 09:25 PM
Thread: Baby Tech Talk
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Our little girl was like this. We switched from...
Our little girl was like this.
We switched from breast milk to formula prior to bed.
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02-12-2013, 07:22 PM
Thread: MPC #99 "Zoom" (2/8/13 - 2/20/13)
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All I take pictures of anymore are the twins. ...
All I take pictures of anymore are the twins.
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02-10-2013, 05:53 PM
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Price isn't too high, if it also includes a...
Price isn't too high, if it also includes a reach-around
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01-29-2013, 05:27 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Here Here. I love how everyone talks about...
Here Here.
I love how everyone talks about "chest deep" when it splashed up on them a little bit. "Chest deep" is "I could only move if I was in the track of the guy in front of me and when I... -
01-12-2013, 10:31 AM
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I've good luck with Shipping using...
I've good luck with Shipping using Bikeflights.com
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01-09-2013, 09:35 PM
Thread: Specialized is GWINNING!!!!!
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Gwin is claiming there is no breach of contract.
Gwin is claiming there is no breach of contract.
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01-07-2013, 06:24 PM
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$300 just seems too good to be true. I could...
$300 just seems too good to be true.
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01-05-2013, 11:59 PM
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How did you "discover it after they closed"...
How did you "discover it after they closed"
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01-04-2013, 02:58 PM
Thread: Track bike velodrome specific
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13 and going on 6'? Impressive. I'll keep an...
13 and going on 6'? Impressive.
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01-01-2013, 07:35 PM
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Poll: DFinn was really close for me, but wish the sky...
DFinn was really close for me, but wish the sky was a bit more torrential.
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12-26-2012, 03:52 PM
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Were these the Falcon-based gun? Those were...
Were these the Falcon-based gun?
Those were uber soft, but fit me great. I ended up ove cranking to find more stiffness even with powerwraps... only to have them give me crazy lower leg cramps.
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12-23-2012, 10:35 AM
Thread: FS - Salomon Rocker 2 (184-cm)
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Not that is has to be said, but EL C is a...
Not that is has to be said, but EL C is a fantastic buyer/seller
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12-17-2012, 07:34 AM
Thread: Master of my rocker
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If you paid him for the skis, he should have done...
If you paid him for the skis, he should have done them as your wanted / you should have said upfront that it didn't look right.
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11-25-2012, 08:08 PM
Thread: Junkshow Diaries
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Junkshow Diaries
I just opened the DVD player and there it was. Christmas music is on and I'm in a giving mood.
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11-14-2012, 09:32 AM
Thread: KidWoo's 29 Review
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Whether or not you know it, you're one of the...
Whether or not you know it, you're one of the worst posters on TGR. You have added very little of value to the community and frankly all of your postings are being pissy about one thing or another....
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11-11-2012, 08:55 AM
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Thats awesome.
Thats awesome.
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11-08-2012, 12:41 PM
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Or cyclists could just be stabbed... ...
Or cyclists could just be stabbed...
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10-31-2012, 02:56 AM
Thread: Dalebello Krypton Cross 27.5 - $50
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I wouldn't mind trying these if they're still...
I wouldn't mind trying these if they're still around. Hell, I'd pay the $50, just didn't see it first time around.
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10-29-2012, 11:57 AM
Thread: out of da oven
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what sort of pressures would you run in differing...
what sort of pressures would you run in differing conditions?
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10-29-2012, 06:35 AM
Thread: out of da oven
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AFAIK better in the latter rather than the former
AFAIK better in the latter rather than the former
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10-22-2012, 09:59 PM
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your taint-spanking preferences are bordering on...
your taint-spanking preferences are bordering on bondage
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10-19-2012, 09:26 PM
Thread: Veloswap, Denver
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Veloswap is tomorrow for anyone looking for cheap...
Veloswap is tomorrow for anyone looking for cheap tires and socks
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10-19-2012, 10:46 AM
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Irony? 2468
Irony?
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10-15-2012, 09:37 AM
Thread: Warmest Cycling Tights?
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Fleece boxer briefs with a windproof front panel...
Fleece boxer briefs with a windproof front panel (like those made by Sugoi) are probably one of the greatest things known to man.
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10-14-2012, 08:54 PM
Thread: CO2 Inflator
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How many cartridges do you go through? I use...
How many cartridges do you go through? I use MAYBE 4 a year between road and mountain. I can't imagine needing so many cartridges that i whine about the price.
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10-14-2012, 07:23 PM
Thread: CO2 Inflator
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The only one you need 122791
The only one you need
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10-11-2012, 09:46 PM
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I'm must be pretty far out of the loop. I...
I'm must be pretty far out of the loop.
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10-11-2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: Warmest Cycling Tights?
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Sugoi Firewall are another of the vein SMSlavin...
Sugoi Firewall are another of the vein SMSlavin mentioned.
Or, there's always:
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10-08-2012, 10:51 PM
Thread: Colorado Storm
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You're mis-reading it. It says 0.5 inches right...
You're mis-reading it. It says 0.5 inches right on the map.
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10-08-2012, 08:17 PM
Thread: Strava
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Yeah- we have a trail with two entrances, one...
Yeah-
we have a trail with two entrances, one being an approach from a road and the other from the trailhead which is maybe 200feet down the trail from the road entrance. The segment starts at the...
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