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03-27-2024, 03:05 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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You could probably just, like, do final...
You could probably just, like, do final tensioning and truing and check dish with a tire installed?
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03-24-2024, 08:32 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I have a good amount of time on all those...
I have a good amount of time on all those vittorias, would probably lean toward the syerras or that new forekaster if you're not like, actually trying to race XC.
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03-13-2024, 09:15 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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scratchy underneath but overall not bad and kind...
scratchy underneath but overall not bad and kind of snowed all day
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03-12-2024, 04:58 PM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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frame got here, started putting it together ...
frame got here, started putting it together
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03-11-2024, 08:59 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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Good amount of road riding this year and not...
Good amount of road riding this year and not nearly enough skiing. Did get out on the mtb the other day although there's not much to ride yet
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03-09-2024, 08:04 PM
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Also that is not a shimano part number. The...
Also that is not a shimano part number. The cranks are available with or without rings. the "without rings" does retail for that amount.
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03-08-2024, 07:13 PM
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My levels (not the current versions) do this but...
My levels (not the current versions) do this but I haven't seen it on any other sram brakes. I was thinking about trying to take material off the calipers with maybe a facing tool for mounts. But in...
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02-26-2024, 02:51 PM
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I feel like now is generally the busier time of...
I feel like now is generally the busier time of year for suspension service as many people are trying to get their bikes tuned up for the spring.
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02-24-2024, 08:59 PM
Thread: Zwift, TR, Sufferfest etc
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1- I would say that the lack of rest weeks is...
1- I would say that the lack of rest weeks is because if that's all you do it's not going to fatigue you enough to need a rest week. It is not that much total time, and there is not very much time...
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02-20-2024, 10:49 AM
Thread: Official Sprocket Rockets Training Thread
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Does the dexa website has a list of locations? I...
Does the dexa website has a list of locations? I feel like i've tried looking that up before. Although I suppose that might not include every place.
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02-19-2024, 04:24 PM
Thread: FS: shoes, shorts, gloves, poc glasses
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No, just all polyester/elastene.
No, just all polyester/elastene.
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02-19-2024, 12:01 PM
Thread: FS: shoes, shorts, gloves, poc glasses
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FS: shoes, shorts, gloves, poc glasses
Things that are left
PI canyon shell shorts
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MHW stretchdown
lezyne 1200
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02-16-2024, 07:28 PM
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Been trying to overhaul my transfer SL seatpost...
Been trying to overhaul my transfer SL seatpost but one of the tools you need is out of stock. First I tried a knipex pliers wrench, but no, keeps slipping. Then today took a 12-pt box end wrench to...
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02-13-2024, 09:58 AM
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I'll take those backland liners- mine are toast.
I'll take those backland liners- mine are toast.
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02-08-2024, 07:05 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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very roughly, I would start by taking the ratio...
very roughly, I would start by taking the ratio of rear suspension travel to shock travel, weight of rider and bike, and an approx f/r weight distribution.
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02-06-2024, 10:15 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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there are ep deals on dt wheels through most...
there are ep deals on dt wheels through most distributors, you just have to call/email about it and sometimes watch some videos. In pandemic times I wanted a wheelset for my hei hei and wound up...
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02-05-2024, 11:08 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I'd assume LB, farsports, hunt etc make something...
I'd assume LB, farsports, hunt etc make something along those lines? Trek does 37mm deep if that's not too tall. the aeolus pros retail for 1500/set and have dt350 hubs. 21mm internal. Reserve has...
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02-02-2024, 07:45 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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hey it's snowing on the webcam right now. i'm...
hey it's snowing on the webcam right now.
i'm not going back until you can at least get down paradise again.
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01-26-2024, 06:39 PM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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new gravel/cx bike is gonna be pretty nice i...
new gravel/cx bike is gonna be pretty nice i guess
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01-24-2024, 02:45 PM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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Oh thanks, good year for me, hit 10k miles...
Oh thanks, good year for me, hit 10k miles including zwift
And new gravel bike is happening. Ordered a groupset last week and am playing with colors on the orbea site. Want to get the frame order... -
01-23-2024, 10:22 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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I'm not an expert on snowmaking or running a ski...
I'm not an expert on snowmaking or running a ski area but it seems like spending more time making snow on paradise would have been a good move this winter.
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01-17-2024, 06:09 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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it was starting to get filled in by the end of...
it was starting to get filled in by the end of the day today. had a pretty decent time, would go back tomorrow if i didn't work
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01-10-2024, 09:46 PM
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There's a "dont publish to home or club feeds"...
There's a "dont publish to home or club feeds" check box when you're saving/editing a ride on the app (down at the bottom). I usually try to remember to check that for my commutes and like warm...
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01-08-2024, 01:00 PM
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I would start by looking at tread depth,...
I would start by looking at tread depth, alignment, and the conditioning of suspension bushings. The rear bushings on the front control arms especially tend to wear out and crack and tear.
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01-02-2024, 05:31 PM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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I'm stuck with 25s (although I have big 25s, that...
I'm stuck with 25s (although I have big 25s, that are tubeless) and been tempted by a new road bike for awhile now but think i'm still holding off. Think I'm going to update the major jake this...
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01-02-2024, 01:50 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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generally when a mfg puts bikes/parts on sale,...
generally when a mfg puts bikes/parts on sale, they will also offer discounted pricing to dealers. If it's something already in stock that was bought at the original wholesale price, you can usually...
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12-31-2023, 09:09 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Anyone been to lost trail or lookout? I see...
Anyone been to lost trail or lookout?
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12-20-2023, 11:12 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Bikeindex integrates with a pretty popular point...
Bikeindex integrates with a pretty popular point of sale system, so some shops can automatically register new bike purchases on there. I've been meaning to figure out how to set that up actually....
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12-12-2023, 05:11 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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In case anyone was wondering, it's bad up there....
In case anyone was wondering, it's bad up there. Gave up and walked down the bottom of paradise. Should have started walking earlier. No signs of snowmaking equipment on it. Maybe I should have tried...
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12-12-2023, 10:05 AM
Thread: The Atomic Ski Boot Thread
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I've had my regular alpine hawx 130 ultras pinch...
I've had my regular alpine hawx 130 ultras pinch my heel a couple times but I have to like, hit a road cut I didn't see coming or something and get thrown forward pretty hard.
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12-11-2023, 08:59 PM
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They're actually just regular alpine soles....
They're actually just regular alpine soles. Anyway, thanks guys. I probably could have just left it alone, or figured it out myself. Seems to make sense once you just look at it and put the boots in...
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12-11-2023, 03:10 PM
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Alright so dredging this one back up after...
Alright so dredging this one back up after reading through it.
I have some p15s freshly mounted (by a shop). Forward pressure seems kinda tight, but indicator is lined up, Took it back, shop techs... -
12-11-2023, 02:50 PM
Thread: Zwift, TR, Sufferfest etc
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I'll try to make it on a regular basis. sun-wed...
I'll try to make it on a regular basis. sun-wed are my most open evenings.
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12-11-2023, 12:21 PM
Thread: looking for slack angle carbon hardtail
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Kona made a carbon honzo for awhile but you'd...
Kona made a carbon honzo for awhile but you'd have to find a used one. The cannondale scalpel HT has a 67deg hta with a 100mm fork, or 66.xx with 110. Which, actually is slacker than the honzo. Most...
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12-02-2023, 06:36 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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remember last year when they did open on the 9th...
remember last year when they did open on the 9th but didn't really tell anyone they were actually going to open until like that morning?
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The weras are pretty nice, we use those mostly at...
The weras are pretty nice, we use those mostly at the shop. The "bicycle torque set 1" comes with a low range 1/4" drive wrench and then hex and torx bits and a couple of sockets. Might get one of...
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11-17-2023, 08:22 PM
Thread: It's that time of year...Lights
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I've had an outbound hangover for a few years now...
I've had an outbound hangover for a few years now and yeah it works good for skiing in the dark too. I do our local beer league skimo series which is at night and then occasionally take a marshall or...
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11-15-2023, 09:00 AM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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11-15-2023, 08:43 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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the trek kovee wheels are really light. the pro...
the trek kovee wheels are really light. the pro level is like 1350g for $1500 retail (rsl are 1200g but a lot more). trek does a nica discount if she's in that but I'm not sure if/how it work for...
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11-07-2023, 08:33 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Yeah I bought one, just weekday though because i...
Yeah I bought one, just weekday though because i work saturdays and don't want to be up there on weekends anyway. Not sure i rode lifts anywhere else last year. Maybe 1 day at lost trail?
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yeah that plastic coating on the l-keys will...
yeah that plastic coating on the l-keys will definitely come off after awhile.
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11-01-2023, 10:34 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Heh, My float on my hei hei blew up last summer....
Heh, My float on my hei hei blew up last summer. It is a common issue on those shocks, where the damper shaft just snaps off.
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10-22-2023, 09:39 AM
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Yeah cold and snow and rain in the forecast....
Yeah cold and snow and rain in the forecast. Should make our last two weeks of cyclocross fun
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10-20-2023, 09:16 PM
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Finished overhauling my fork today. fox 34 step...
Finished overhauling my fork today. fox 34 step cast. Full rebuild on air shalft and damper, and replacement of the broken off rebound adjuster. Swapped a fit 4 damper in there last spring and every...
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10-03-2023, 09:38 AM
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Oh yeah, no working dealer b2b site for months,...
Oh yeah, no working dealer b2b site for months, sales reps disappearing/getting fired out of nowhere, basically no carbon bikes available all year, new planned releases shelved (such as an updated...
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09-30-2023, 09:54 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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I began to regret my choices right around that 2nd picture tonight. it was cold and rained on me real good and i was pretty far from town. Slightly cold fingers were about the... -
09-25-2023, 09:43 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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the usual saturday night
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The XS fuel EX comes with 27.5 wheels but you...
The XS fuel EX comes with 27.5 wheels but you could then put a 29 up front and it has flip chips and stuff to run mixed wheels.
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09-11-2023, 09:05 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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What are they on now? the super-race schwalbes...
What are they on now? the super-race schwalbes and xc-race casing vittorias are pretty light and supple and flimsy. And then the lightest and flimsiest mtb tires I've ever used are kenda saber pros....
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09-10-2023, 09:11 PM
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Oh as an update butte finally did pay me my prize...
Oh as an update butte finally did pay me my prize money the other day.
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