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04-07-2023, 04:33 PM
Thread: FS: 2015 Bronson C with carbon rims
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Size? Did I miss that somewhere? Sent from my...
Size? Did I miss that somewhere?
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03-28-2023, 07:05 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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I have a Specialized command post XCP and LeVert....
I have a Specialized command post XCP and LeVert. Only 30mm of drop but super light. It will fit your bike if you want it...
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03-15-2023, 08:12 PM
Thread: Dominican Republic Beta?
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Sorry... Not staying at a resort - we are going...
Sorry... Not staying at a resort - we are going to be near Casa Bonita.
We've been to the DR before (Cabaret with trips inland and up the coast) and didn't think it too bad. That said I did grow... -
03-13-2023, 12:21 AM
Thread: Dominican Republic Beta?
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Dominican Republic Beta?
Hey all,
I'll be up North in the Dominican Republic for a week in a half shortly and wondering if it's worthwhile to bring the gravel bike? I'll be staying up north near Punta Bonita. Thanks in... -
01-27-2023, 10:49 PM
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Just logged into training peaks and here is what...
Just logged into training peaks and here is what it shows in the zones area. This seems better to me but I haven't been doing this for very...
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01-26-2023, 12:14 PM
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Thanks all. If memory serves I did some...
Thanks all. If memory serves I did some adjustments based on training peaks a while ago. I have an intervals.icu account and will look around for the HR functionality. I have set custom ranges in...
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01-25-2023, 10:35 PM
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I came here to post my workout from tonight -...
I came here to post my workout from tonight - quick uphill lap at the ski resort after work. From what I can see I did almost an hour in my maximum HR zone. Shouldn't that be near impossible?
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01-18-2023, 10:21 PM
Thread: Rax ski lives!
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Rax...
Rax sighting!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230119/4f752dfac866c8a5e41d8a25e63f91ab.jpg
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01-17-2023, 07:12 PM
Thread: Upgrade to Dynafit Vulcan?
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I have about 6 or 7 days on the Hoji frees so far...
I have about 6 or 7 days on the Hoji frees so far and I generally like them. They seem to ski a bit stiffer than the Vulcans - maybe just a tad less stiff than the Khions, but I like the flex a bit...
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01-13-2023, 06:48 PM
Thread: Anyone selling a bike bag?
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I wish this info would have been up in November....
I wish this info would have been up in November. Bought a dakine or similar bag but this looks better.
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12-28-2022, 10:11 PM
Thread: Upgrade to Dynafit Vulcan?
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Vulcan shell - 1318 Vulcan tongue - 85 Hoji...
Vulcan shell - 1318
Vulcan tongue - 85
Hoji shell - 1357
Khion/beast shell - 1444
Hoji Stock liner + stock footbed - 384
Intuition pro-tour + superfeet - 372
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12-28-2022, 05:42 PM
Thread: Upgrade to Dynafit Vulcan?
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The Hojis came in yesterday and I did a side by...
The Hojis came in yesterday and I did a side by side with my Vulcans. For starters, in size 28/28.5:
Khion/Beast + booster strap + Pro Tour liner - 1834g
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12-19-2022, 05:10 PM
Thread: Upgrade to Dynafit Vulcan?
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Thanks all. I was already looking at these but...
Thanks all. I was already looking at these but one of the buckles on my Khions broke yesterday. I think I'm going to pull the trigger and use that as my justification. I'm hoping that Dynafit...
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12-19-2022, 01:32 AM
Thread: Upgrade to Dynafit Vulcan?
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Any updates? I'm strongly considering a Hoji free...
Any updates? I'm strongly considering a Hoji free 130 as a one boot quiver.
I was able to try on the Hoji free 110s, the Hoji pro tours, and vulcans side by side today. In terms of volume it... -
12-09-2022, 07:06 PM
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If there are any more of the 4pot Shimano brakes...
If there are any more of the 4pot Shimano brakes I'd like some! Would also take all of the Shimano 2pot. PM to follow.
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11-22-2022, 09:58 PM
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Weird! Just ran across your ad on Facebook. Good...
Weird! Just ran across your ad on Facebook. Good luck with the sale.
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11-16-2022, 02:01 PM
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I'll take the 12 speed. I'd like to go look at my...
I'll take the 12 speed. I'd like to go look at my 11 speeds tonight to let you know about that one is possible!
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11-14-2022, 09:04 PM
Thread: Winter gloves recommendations?
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45NRTH Draugenklaw Sent from my SM-S908U using...
45NRTH Draugenklaw
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11-13-2022, 09:29 PM
Thread: Winter gloves recommendations?
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I ordered the pogies. I used to paddle whitewater...
I ordered the pogies. I used to paddle whitewater quite a bit - even in the winter in Montana when rivers would run. Pogies were awesome even in ridiculously cold conditions. I can't imagine it too...
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11-13-2022, 09:19 PM
Thread: Maui/Molokai gravel or road rides?
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Just checking in to say we rode Kihei South,...
Just checking in to say we rode Kihei South, Haleakala and a West Maui out and back (did the loop a few years ago and didn't love the highway back to Lahaina. Thanks for the beta.
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11-13-2022, 06:00 PM
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WG, I have a Coros Apex that I would also sell...
WG,
I have a Coros Apex that I would also sell cheap. Great watch. Seriously long GPS battery life and I'm in your state so shipping should be reasonable. Has wrist-based HR.
Seth
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11-07-2022, 03:52 AM
Thread: Maui/Molokai gravel or road rides?
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Thanks all. We did the west loop last time we...
Thanks all. We did the west loop last time we were here and are planning an out and back this time as the remote section was great and the highway was, well, highway. Definitely going to stop for...
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11-06-2022, 07:58 PM
Thread: Maui/Molokai gravel or road rides?
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Maui/Molokai gravel or road rides?
On the plane to Maui with my wife to celebrate our 15th. We brought our gravel bikes. We are going to ride the road to Hana and West Maui. We were thinking about taking the ferry to Molokai and...
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10-30-2022, 03:18 PM
Thread: Winter gloves recommendations?
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Great suggestions. For those riding with pogies -...
Great suggestions. For those riding with pogies - which are you using?
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10-29-2022, 12:33 PM
Thread: Winter gloves recommendations?
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Winter gloves recommendations?
I'm starting another season of winter riding and am looking for recommendations. I've been using the Amazon Ninja Ice gloves for the warmer temps (down to about 25-30) but I'm riding in colder temps...
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10-23-2022, 01:07 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Bummer. I can't imagine that there is anything...
Bummer. I can't imagine that there is anything special about their tape. Reynolds has gone above and beyond, in my opinion - replacing a fork for me (even though I let them know I was a second owner)...
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10-22-2022, 12:24 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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My Reynolds AR41s are really hard to set up...
My Reynolds AR41s are really hard to set up tubeless. I ended up buying a set of Reynolds valves thinking they might seal better against the rim and it seems like they have. I would consider this...
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10-13-2022, 01:21 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I have a Shimano 8120 crankset with a 34T...
I have a Shimano 8120 crankset with a 34T chainring. The chainring says "12 speed" on it. I'd like to replace that chainring with a 30T and put it on a bike running 11 speed. Do I need to purchase...
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10-13-2022, 12:50 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I would wait. In a year or two bike manufacturers...
I would wait. In a year or two bike manufacturers are likely to release long forked reverse mullet designs that are far superior to the designs of today and you can sell that wheel at a mint.
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10-12-2022, 01:41 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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You had me at Exo... If you decide to sell the...
You had me at Exo...
If you decide to sell the 2.5 and it's in good shape I may be interested.
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10-12-2022, 12:14 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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As mentioned - a tire with tread (sans studs)...
As mentioned - a tire with tread (sans studs) does fine as long as there is no ice. The problem is that snow can sometimes hide where ice (and hard packed snow) is or isn't. I ride for exercise in...
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10-10-2022, 09:47 PM
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Have any of you rebuilt your own? I sent it back...
Have any of you rebuilt your own? I sent it back to Manitou for a rebuild over the winter and it doesn't feel as good. Have been backing off the pressures a little from what worked with the Hightower...
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10-10-2022, 09:42 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Yes. I think they are probably stamped. To get...
Yes. I think they are probably stamped. To get the same strength without stamping you'd probably need to go with a thicker material. I don't have a spare 12spd derailleur - just the "modified" (by...
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10-10-2022, 10:30 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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If anybody has any modeling skills and wants to...
If anybody has any modeling skills and wants to try to model this I have a laser sheet cutter and would be happy to try to cut these out of steel (including stainless) or aluminum. I would need a...
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10-08-2022, 07:39 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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I wouldn't. I figured I'd ask to make sure that's...
I wouldn't. I figured I'd ask to make sure that's the reason why it wasn't on your list. :-) I had to replace the future shock on my '19 Diverge. It reminded me that I swore off specialized when I...
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10-08-2022, 07:23 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Crux but not Diverge? Sent from my SM-S908U...
Crux but not Diverge?
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10-05-2022, 05:41 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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You are right on the money - 30mm rims and 2.5"...
You are right on the money - 30mm rims and 2.5" Aggressors. I cringe at the "XC" but it might be accurate.My HT has 3" 29er tires. I run XR2s at about 15/18 psi but have run 13/16 at times.Where do...
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10-05-2022, 05:34 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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This is a good question. Exo has really been all...
This is a good question. Exo has really been all I've ever known. If I inflate much above these pressures I feel that I lose traction and the tire feels overly harsh. The tires don't feel overly...
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10-05-2022, 05:28 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Man! Go straight for the pressure gauge and not...
Man! Go straight for the pressure gauge and not the scale?! Ouch! :-)
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Another vote for the F150. Most recent is the...
Another vote for the F150. Most recent is the Powerboost (PB) with the generator built in but have had several Ecoboost (EB) in the past. The PB is currently getting about 21 mpg on average (up from...
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10-04-2022, 08:22 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I realize that I'm alone in this but I can...
I realize that I'm alone in this but I can actually get away with running Exo casings on all my tires. I also run really low pressures - 19.5 up front and 21 out back - without inserts and without...
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10-04-2022, 03:55 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Which version are you guys referencing? I'm...
Which version are you guys referencing? I'm wondering if the dissector in DC is (roughly) as durable as the aggressor in DC? I haven't cancelled my aggressor order but am interested in a comparison...
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10-03-2022, 05:19 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I use these also and they work great. Sent...
I use these also and they work great.
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10-03-2022, 01:31 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Thanks! Super helpful. I am squarely in the pedal...
Thanks! Super helpful. I am squarely in the pedal up camp.
Curiously, is the dissector DC or 3C construction? If 3C, which flavor (maxxterra, etc.)?
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10-02-2022, 10:48 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Just ordered another Aggressor for out back. I've...
Just ordered another Aggressor for out back. I've been happy with that tire for my needs in NW Montana but then read a review of the dissector that was intriguing. Can anybody comment on aggressor vs...
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09-29-2022, 02:27 PM
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Can you give me an idea of how large this est is?...
Can you give me an idea of how large this est is? What is your height/weight as reference?
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09-26-2022, 06:29 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Not DIY but I had a frame repaired at Calfee in...
Not DIY but I had a frame repaired at Calfee in California. Was relatively inexpensive (couple hundred bucks) and it came with a warranty. Peace of mind is worth something when you are hauling and...
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09-26-2022, 06:26 PM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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I'm riding those same wheels and tires. A great...
I'm riding those same wheels and tires. A great combo!
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09-20-2022, 02:42 PM
Thread: Magura connections?
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Inner what? Sent from my SM-S908U using...
Inner what?
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09-20-2022, 12:05 PM
Thread: Magura connections?
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I feel like with a little time and effort I can...
I feel like with a little time and effort I can make the solution much more difficult and time intense. Thanks for the offer, though. ;-)
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