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10-02-2012, 03:53 PM
Thread: Testing the Waters - Rocky Altitude
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Testing the Waters - Rocky Altitude
I'm thinking about selling my 2 season old Rocky Mountain Altitude 90 MSL.
http://www.bikes.com/main+en+01_102+ALTITUDE_90_RSL.html?BIKE=794&CATID=1&SCATID=3&Y=2010
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08-09-2012, 10:39 AM
Thread: Turner 5-Spot Help
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I have contacted Turner to see if the credit is...
I have contacted Turner to see if the credit is transferable. It is definitely off MSRP, not sale prices.
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08-09-2012, 08:36 AM
Thread: Turner 5-Spot Help
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Like i said, it is very generous! I think it is...
Like i said, it is very generous! I think it is off msrp, not sale prices. Just dont have the budget, sadly.
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08-08-2012, 11:23 PM
Thread: Turner 5-Spot Help
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Next steps
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An update. I spoke to Turner warranty, who were very nice. Apparently the frame is too old to be repaired, but they were willing to give me a $1200 discount on a new frame. This is super... -
07-11-2012, 10:55 PM
Thread: Turner 5-Spot Help
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Damn, what I suspected, but not what I had hoped....
Damn, what I suspected, but not what I had hoped. Thanks guys.
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07-11-2012, 10:21 PM
Thread: Turner 5-Spot Help
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Turner 5-Spot Help
I just picked up a used turner 5-spot. The older horst-link version. The bike is in good shape...apart from a crack along the uppermost weld on the seattube. This weld is to a structural gusset, and...
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05-25-2012, 11:25 PM
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01-22-2012, 10:28 PM
Thread: Whistler Stoke and Conditions - 2011/2012
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PeakChair (and anybody else with new stuff that...
PeakChair (and anybody else with new stuff that is stolen/broken/lost) don't forget Visa and other cards have purchase protection. Your buddy may be able to make a visa claim. I have friends who have...
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01-04-2012, 09:46 PM
Thread: 186 Viciks
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01-04-2012, 10:08 AM
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Interested. Where are you?
Interested. Where are you?
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11-25-2011, 07:44 PM
Thread: HALP!?! I think (know) I fucked up.
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Worked back in the day
I did this to a set of square taper cranks a looooong time ago. I tried everything with no luck, but the thing that got them off was a quick ride around the block with no crank bolt. It just fell...
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08-25-2011, 02:19 PM
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05-16-2011, 06:26 PM
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Race Face
Just heard from a reliable source that Race Face has gone into receivership and is closing up shop! Cash flow problems, apparently.
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11-03-2010, 02:46 PM
Thread: Cross Sportswear
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Cross Sportswear
Anybody have any beta on Cross Sportswear out of Sweden? Quality? Cost/Value?
http://www.cross.eu/site/products/default.cfm?areaID=32
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10-23-2010, 01:00 AM
Thread: Oakley polarized distortion
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Oakley polarized distortion
Can anyone explain to me why, when I look at Oakley polarized lenses while wearing polarized glasses already, I can see what looks like lots of stress and flex in the lens? It kind of looks like the...
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10-12-2010, 10:04 PM
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Wizards Sold - paypal sent.
Wizards Sold - paypal sent.
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10-01-2010, 12:31 AM
Thread: Contador Tests Positive for banned substance
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Top Fuel
Really? Is the spectacle of a top fuel tour really going to be all that fantastic? Ooooh, they went up that hill 1 minute faster than anyone ever before!!!!!
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06-24-2010, 10:32 AM
Thread: STOLEN 08 Commencal Furious ON 06-22
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Sucks
if you go to www.crazedlist.org, you can search all craigslist locations. They have an RSS feature that I suppose you could enter Commencal into and it would update you every time a commencal was...
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05-16-2010, 10:39 PM
Thread: Rocky Mtn Altitude
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Rocky Mtn Altitude
I was in the market for a new bike and looked at either the SC Blur LTc and a Rocky Mountain Altitude. I did a couple of rides on the Blur and never really liked it. Rode the Altitude for 2...
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04-08-2010, 09:59 AM
Thread: My New Ride
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Nice forks.
Nice forks.
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03-29-2010, 12:58 PM
Thread: VPP vs DW/Maestro
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Thanks for the comments. I recognize the...
Thanks for the comments. I recognize the personal preference thing. The LBS owner is a great rider and carries Giant and SC, so can freely choose either. He rides a Nomad and Blur LTC. last year...
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03-29-2010, 12:14 PM
Thread: VPP vs DW/Maestro
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Marshal, Didn't you have a Trance with 150mm...
Marshal,
Didn't you have a Trance with 150mm Revelation and declare it close to perfect?
Just trying to remember.
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03-29-2010, 11:42 AM
Thread: VPP vs DW/Maestro
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Care to elaborate? Is it a geometry thing? What...
Care to elaborate?
Is it a geometry thing? What is it about the giant that is better? I have done a few very quick spins on a buddy's Reign and it felt kind of the same to me (although he weighs a... -
03-29-2010, 11:21 AM
Thread: VPP vs DW/Maestro
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VPP vs DW/Maestro
I'm looking at a new bike. The fantastic LBS owner lent me his personal Blur LTc for a full test ride. It is a great bike. It was outclimbing and descending my existing 4-bar bike, despite being...
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02-08-2010, 09:50 PM
Thread: 2010 Expensive Bike Options
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I have a 29er. I'm on the tall side and have a...
I have a 29er. I'm on the tall side and have a primarily seated riding style and preference for XC. I can't stand the 29er! I wanted to like it, but it didn't happen. I still think it is strange...
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02-07-2010, 10:31 PM
Thread: 2010 Expensive Bike Options
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2010 Expensive Bike Options
I'll probably end up with old parts on a ti hardtail, but just supposing...
If I was looking for a 'super' AM bike, WWMD?
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11-02-2009, 10:14 PM
Thread: Vancouver Bike Theft
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Vancouver Bike Theft
Fuck, my new-to-me titanium Kona Hei Hei was stolen tonight.
I loved the bike. Every time I rode it, I wished I had one when I was racing. Such a nice ride.
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10-08-2009, 09:43 AM
Thread: FS: Maverick DUC32 + wheel
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10-05-2009, 12:04 PM
Thread: Good reason to buy local
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Ok, but where do you draw the line? I need some...
Ok, but where do you draw the line? I need some long reach calipers for my road bike. My local shop is GREAT. They quoted me CAD$150 for some nice tektro brakes. About 2x the price online...
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09-30-2009, 09:52 AM
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Sorry to hear about the hard times. I'll let the...
Sorry to hear about the hard times. I'll let the experts weigh in on this one, but it may be worth more parted out.
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09-25-2009, 10:00 AM
Thread: really nice stuff for sale.
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PM sent re: chorus stuff
PM sent re: chorus stuff
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09-17-2009, 03:50 PM
Thread: brakes for sale
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09-17-2009, 03:26 PM
Thread: brakes for sale
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Very interested in Hope M4. How old? Could be...
Very interested in Hope M4. How old?
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09-15-2009, 01:28 PM
Thread: WTB - AM Fork
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Norco Nitro Niner Size Large. What condition...
Norco Nitro Niner Size Large.
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09-15-2009, 01:05 AM
Thread: WTB - AM Fork
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WTB - AM Fork
I'm looking for a fork for my Devinci Remix (think 5 spot). Revelation/Pike, etc.
Large frame - not sure of the steerer tube, but it can't be short.
20mm/Maxle a must.
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07-31-2009, 02:51 PM
Thread: Ski Resorts that Disappeared
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Little resort north of Squamish, where they plan...
Little resort north of Squamish, where they plan to open the new big resort. You used to be able to see the lift towers from the hwy on the way to Whistler.
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07-29-2009, 02:59 PM
Thread: The Good Gear Thread
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Race Face XC seatposts. Separate bolts for tilt...
Race Face XC seatposts. Separate bolts for tilt and fore/aft. Setback. Pretty light. Look good. 200+lbs and no slipping.
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07-23-2009, 09:55 AM
Thread: tell me about wheels please
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Crossmax XLs. Buy it now on ebay for $309. Not...
Crossmax XLs. Buy it now on ebay for $309. Not my auction.
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07-22-2009, 10:03 PM
Thread: AS-X, Stumpjumper, Wojcik FS/Trade
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Norco Niner
I've got a Large Norco Nitro Niner frame, Reba SL fork, 29er wheels and 29er bontrager rims all for sale/trade. Specialized and Schwalbe tires. Excellent condition, I think it has all been ridden...
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07-13-2009, 02:50 PM
Thread: Anyone here ever get a flat?
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Oh, and I'd second/third the rim strip. My worst...
Oh, and I'd second/third the rim strip. My worst tire mystery was rimstrip related.
Also, you'd be surprised about tiny little thorns in the tube. They can vanish into the tire when the tire... -
07-13-2009, 02:47 PM
Thread: Anyone here ever get a flat?
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Try not using the presta nut at all. I really...
Try not using the presta nut at all. I really doubt the valve is the issue. You could just buy a standard schrader tube (not a heavy one) to see if it helps. You'd have to drill out your rim, so...
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06-15-2009, 11:17 AM
Thread: Chilcotin Fire Updates?
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Chilcotin Fire Updates?
I have a riding trip planned for the Chilcotins in two weeks. There is a pretty big forest fire going on there right now.
Does anybody know if the fire is having a big impact of the trails?
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06-14-2009, 12:44 AM
Thread: FS - Norco 29er
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FS - Norco 29er
I am selling my Norco Nitro-Niner frame/fork or complete bike.
It's a large frame, with a reba fork. The frame is pretty cool. 6061 Tubes, a lot of hydroforming to shape everything I don't think... -
06-03-2009, 10:26 PM
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Check out some of his other videos - some good...
Check out some of his other videos - some good fun stuff in there. This one is more than a little silly.
I want one of those electric motos.
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05-28-2009, 09:47 AM
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05-27-2009, 12:13 AM
Thread: XT vs. XTR
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Uh Oh......
Uh Oh...
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05-24-2009, 11:12 PM
Thread: RED vs Dura Ace
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RED vs Dura Ace
Based on the XT vs XTR thread, people here prefer SRAM over Shimano off road.
What about on the road?
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05-24-2009, 11:07 PM
Thread: XT vs. XTR
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IMHO, the worst part about XTR r der is that they...
IMHO, the worst part about XTR r der is that they refuse to die. I have a bunch of first and second generation (91-96) versions that still work great.
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05-14-2009, 09:09 AM
Thread: WTT - Cross for Road Bike
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WTT - Cross for Road Bike
I have a warranty Jamis Aurora coming to me. It's their 653 cross frame, with a carbon fork. Anybody interested in trading for a steel road bike? 58cm
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