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04-21-2024, 06:29 PM
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Well, I went thru there last month and rode, I...
Well, I went thru there last month and rode, I didn't think it was sketchy, just a rural blue collar area in the vain of Butte,Mt. , etc.
People at the TH and on the trail were friendly.
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04-21-2024, 10:26 AM
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I had a piston that was slowly leaking on a long...
I had a piston that was slowly leaking on a long descent and the rotor got all glazed and f'd up. I took an orbital sander with 80 grit to the rotors. They worked ok for a ride or two but 'glazed'...
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04-20-2024, 08:35 PM
Thread: Wasatch Dirt Thread
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Levitate and Vertigo are G2G. There are a few...
Levitate and Vertigo are G2G. There are a few small dried rutted spots nut they were pretty obvious.
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04-20-2024, 09:56 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75142500 ??
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/75142500
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04-19-2024, 01:46 PM
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Found a used Zeb down the street from me for $200...
Found a used Zeb down the street from me for $200 so I grabbed it for now.
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04-19-2024, 09:19 AM
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If you make it down to the South end of the...
If you make it down to the South end of the valley let me know....
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04-18-2024, 10:23 PM
Thread: The "I'm an idiot" Thread
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When I rode up Mount Evans I dug thru the garbage...
When I rode up Mount Evans I dug thru the garbage can at the summit and pulled out enough newspapers to keep me warm on the down.
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04-18-2024, 10:51 AM
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Well, I picked up a Revel Rail 27 frame yesterday...
Well, I picked up a Revel Rail 27 frame yesterday for $350. Guess I need to build it up.
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04-16-2024, 10:06 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I've been running GC front/Slaughter in the rear...
I've been running GC front/Slaughter in the rear this season and have been happy with it so far.
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04-16-2024, 11:19 AM
Thread: Anybody wanna go ride White Rim May 10-13?
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Hmmmm, I might be interested.
Hmmmm, I might be interested.
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04-12-2024, 10:53 AM
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You can park/camp on the Mineral road.
You can park/camp on the Mineral road.
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04-12-2024, 10:16 AM
Thread: 21/22 Bikes That Make Your Shorts Tighter.
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A concentric BB is an insert that goes in an...
A concentric BB is an insert that goes in an oversized BB shell that has an insert that is drilled off center that the BB is mounted in and lets you tension the chain by rotating the insert around in...
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04-12-2024, 10:11 AM
Thread: Market Test: 23 Canyon Lux Trail CF8 LG
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I think the CF9 had the MSRP of $6300 -- A new...
I think the CF9 had the MSRP of $6300 -- A new 2024 Lux Trail CF8 is only $4800.
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04-11-2024, 04:15 PM
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I was just down in Cedar City and Hurricane last...
I was just down in Cedar City and Hurricane last weekend. Pretty much good as it gets right now (The higher stuff in Cedar will still have some snow) .... I would post some pics but...
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04-08-2024, 11:16 AM
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On the old 3x that granny gear loved to suck the...
On the old 3x that granny gear loved to suck the chain in when it got muddy or dirty. But the really problem was there was so little clearance between the ring and the frame when it did get sucked in...
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04-08-2024, 10:06 AM
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Front derailleurs on mountain bikes sucked ass....
Front derailleurs on mountain bikes sucked ass. The wrong orbit of the planets would cause chain suck. Not planning your shifting the day before the ride would result in dropped chains.
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04-08-2024, 09:11 AM
Thread: The "I'm an idiot" Thread
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Yeah, did a similar recently on a much cheaper...
Yeah, did a similar recently on a much cheaper front DT wheel. I didn't realize how fragile that lock ring mount....
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04-07-2024, 08:58 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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This thread doesn't work very well without...
This thread doesn't work very well without pictures.
But went down South to get out of the rain/snow.
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04-03-2024, 03:55 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I've been watching the market out here, but it...
I've been watching the market out here, but it seems like everything is a medium or XL that is reasonably priced. Lots of used bikes priced about the same as what new ones are going for. Might have...
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04-03-2024, 10:25 AM
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With component prices at an all time low I'm just...
With component prices at an all time low I'm just considering putting back some parts in anticipation of building up a 'downcountry' type bike.
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03-30-2024, 11:45 PM
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If your ready to toss that rear triangle, have...
If your ready to toss that rear triangle, have you tired hitting it with some heat? If that was an auto, I would have had the blow torch on it right away.... not that it would recommend that on CF,...
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03-30-2024, 11:38 PM
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But that TruCoat ...
But that TruCoat
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03-30-2024, 11:30 PM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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2 S-works for $120. There's a brand new Paul...
2 S-works for $120. There's a brand new Paul Chain Tensioner hanging on the stripped frame.....
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03-29-2024, 07:24 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Oh, and the Cannondale Scalpel SE, they have them...
Oh, and the Cannondale Scalpel SE, they have them marked down right now.
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03-29-2024, 01:58 PM
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I've been looking around for a new 'down country'...
I've been looking around for a new 'down country' bike too, I like my XC bike, but the steep headtube gets annoying because when I can't let my guard down...
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03-28-2024, 09:52 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Is he doing NICA? I've ridden most of the courses...
Is he doing NICA? I've ridden most of the courses in Utah which I imagine is similar to the front range and a fast rolling tire with good puncture resistance is what you are after...
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03-28-2024, 09:48 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Just measured my 2.3 Slaughter @ 2.34 and a 2.25...
Just measured my 2.3 Slaughter @ 2.34 and a 2.25 GC at 2.26
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03-28-2024, 09:39 PM
Thread: Beer + Shipping Thread
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A neighbor gave me an older 24" Schwinn kids bike...
A neighbor gave me an older 24" Schwinn kids bike in good condition (before they went to total crap) with Shimano STX and a Rock Shock on it they were going to throw out.
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03-26-2024, 09:57 PM
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It's the Ammonia in (some) tire sealants...
It's the Ammonia in (some) tire sealants attacking the aluminum.
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03-24-2024, 09:55 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Everyone says 'Lake' if you need wide shoes. I've...
Everyone says 'Lake' if you need wide shoes. I've had good luck with Shimano Wide, but most people say they are just normal wide compared to the rest of the world. (but they are cheap and readily...
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03-24-2024, 09:51 PM
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Has anyone tried Vibra-Tite VC-3 Threadmate on...
Has anyone tried Vibra-Tite VC-3 Threadmate on spokes? I've used it in some other applications and
its interesting because it stays flexible when it dries vs. curing hard like loctite.
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03-24-2024, 09:45 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I've been running the Barzo/Mezcal on my XC...
I've been running the Barzo/Mezcal on my XC bikes, but your trading fast for downhill performance for sure.
In the Maxi line you could look at the Rekon.
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03-20-2024, 11:46 AM
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I ranted about this a few pages back.... What am...
I ranted about this a few pages back.... What am I doing , ranting at the clouds if no one is paying attention?
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03-17-2024, 07:21 PM
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Not a Hayes guy, but are they missing the little...
Not a Hayes guy, but are they missing the little O-ring around the bolt?
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03-15-2024, 03:03 PM
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Yeah, my thought was if it worked well they would...
Yeah, my thought was if it worked well they would license it out to other manufactures.
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03-15-2024, 02:19 PM
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Spank seems to have done some work on this:...
Spank seems to have done some work on this: https://spank-ind.com/blogs/news/vibrocore%E2%84%A2-the-inside-story
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03-15-2024, 02:09 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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one more....490648
one more....490648
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03-15-2024, 02:08 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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After a couple of days of Vegas I was ready to...
After a couple of days of Vegas I was ready to get the hell out of there. Headed down to Kingman to check stuff out. Trails were fun and the local at the trail were friendly, but damn, that place is...
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03-15-2024, 02:03 PM
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Had a bizness trip to Vegas, so I brought the...
Had a bizness trip to Vegas, so I brought the bike along. Left Salt Lake Saturday and hit Jems up really quick that night then went to Gooseberry the next day.
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03-12-2024, 09:57 PM
Thread: Avalung, but with a trigger
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No, but when your platoon is assigned to patrol...
No, but when your platoon is assigned to patrol in the mountain for a few weeks a year how do you dictate to soldiers when they need to have a tube in their mouth, and when not too?
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03-12-2024, 09:54 AM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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Be sure to pair it with the hat and scarf combo:...
Be sure to pair it with the hat and scarf combo:
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03-08-2024, 01:41 PM
Thread: Avalung, but with a trigger
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See my post above: The idea is to extend the...
See my post above:
The idea is to extend the survival rate for patients that make it past the initial 15 mins on a burial(i.e. no truma/or occluded airway)
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03-04-2024, 10:54 PM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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Buying bikes in a snow storm. I need help. I've...
Buying bikes in a snow storm. I need help. I've wanted an Eddy since the 7-11 days. Didn't think it would be a gravel bike, but the universe works in mysterious ways.
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03-04-2024, 08:56 AM
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As much as I complain about the Ikon Pass and...
As much as I complain about the Ikon Pass and Solitude, yesterday made me remember why I love the place. Rolled up at 9:30, headed towards Summit that they just opened, got in 3 great headwall laps...
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03-03-2024, 04:50 PM
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Thanks! Think I'm going to ride a few days in...
Thanks! Think I'm going to ride a few days in Vegas and head to Caliente for a day or two. Less driving and cheaper then heading farther South.
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03-03-2024, 03:40 PM
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Best day of the season today at Soli. That is...
Best day of the season today at Soli. That is all. No bitches to give.
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03-03-2024, 09:37 AM
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Ok, I have to go the Vegas for work on March...
Ok, I have to go the Vegas for work on March 10/11th. I'm in the Salt Lake Area. My plan is to drive down to Hurricane/St. George Saturday and ride a few days head to Vegas, then ride Wens-Saturday...
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03-02-2024, 10:50 PM
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Quick, someone talk me out of this: Eddy Merckx...
Quick, someone talk me out of this:
Eddy Merckx Gravel Bike
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02-29-2024, 02:15 PM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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That Intense gravel bike is interesting, but I...
That Intense gravel bike is interesting, but I have a hard tail mountain bike that is about the same weight, so I really don't know how much use I would get out of it.
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02-26-2024, 06:28 PM
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Safeback Device– A ‘new asphyxiation delaying...
Safeback Device– A ‘new asphyxiation delaying device during snow burial in a prone position.” It is a battery powdered rebreather device that pulls fresh air from the back of a buried patient and...
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