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Yesterday, 05:17 PM
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ha, yup, out for a run. its pretty awesome back...
ha, yup, out for a run. its pretty awesome back there. didn't see a soul for 4 hours. good stuff. hit me, lets get out sometime...
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06-17-2013, 12:22 PM
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FOUND: Ski / Boot / Binding / Poles - west porter fork - SLC
daywalker and i found a single ski, with skin and a boot still in it, and a pair of poles up in west porter fork.
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06-13-2013, 10:28 PM
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its ~66.5* with a 160mm fork
its ~66.5* with a 160mm fork
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06-13-2013, 08:07 PM
Thread: 29" AM Combos
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the aspen is a semi-slick ardent. the ikon is...
the aspen is a semi-slick ardent. the ikon is like a shrunken ardent
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06-13-2013, 03:04 PM
Thread: Macbook Air?
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i love my 4gb memory 2011 air. but i only love...
i love my 4gb memory 2011 air.
but i only love it for email/spreadsheets and stuff like that. photoshop and programming, and i would want 8gb minimum.
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06-13-2013, 01:54 PM
Thread: DPS Hybrid vs Pure carbon
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DPS does offer several skis with low profile...
DPS does offer several skis with low profile rocker shapes: wailer 105 and Lotus 120 as an example.
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06-13-2013, 11:11 AM
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tell him to do a few crunchies,get some core...
tell him to do a few crunchies,get some core muscles, then go ride it some more.
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06-13-2013, 07:31 AM
Thread: The New Douchebag Badge?
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While dfinn is probably the ultimate douchebadge,...
While dfinn is probably the ultimate douchebadge, his tailgate pad is not. It rules harder than chuck Norris on meth.
I just use a furniture pad myself. Gets the job done, and cost $0.00
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06-12-2013, 07:01 PM
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is that a request? you might want to sleep in a...
is that a request? you might want to sleep in a hotel tomorrow night ;)
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06-12-2013, 06:59 PM
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yo e, hit me when you make it to SLC.
yo e, hit me when you make it to SLC.
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06-12-2013, 09:36 AM
Thread: 29" AM Combos
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maxxis ikon as a rear tire has awesome in it too....
maxxis ikon as a rear tire has awesome in it too. very fast, breaks well, and is not made of paper like the RR junk. EXO TR is a very good casing imo. it is, for sure, a dry hardback tire, for...
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06-11-2013, 03:14 PM
Thread: 29" AM Combos
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had a little chat with kidwoo about doing exactly...
had a little chat with kidwoo about doing exactly this today actually. i don't think the tire works quite right as it currently sits. TBD if trimming helps on the 2.3, but the woo kid thought it...
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06-10-2013, 11:33 AM
Thread: 29" AM Combos
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you might check out the 2.3 DHR2 as a potential...
you might check out the 2.3 DHR2 as a potential front tire. have it up front on my trail bike right now. not sure that i *love* it but its riding pretty nice.
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06-09-2013, 03:03 PM
Thread: 29" AM Combos
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j- have you ridden dan's yelli yet? that geax...
j- have you ridden dan's yelli yet? that geax saguaro rear is pretty darn legit on the back.
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06-05-2013, 11:14 AM
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HIRING: full time position in SLC - Customer Service / Account Assistant
I am hiring an account assistant to work directly for me and the operations manager. Position is located in SLC, UT.
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06-05-2013, 10:54 AM
Thread: DPS Hybrid vs Pure carbon
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pure3 add the perimeter weighting in the tips and...
pure3 add the perimeter weighting in the tips and tails to the WAILER and CASSIAR skis. the LOTUS skis don't get it, they don't need it.
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06-04-2013, 03:00 PM
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i just used an old reichman belt edge machine. i...
i just used an old reichman belt edge machine. i think modern ceramic discs can go up to 2 or 2.5. i would check with some of the local snowboard shops, or see what ski shops have an old analog...
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06-04-2013, 02:02 PM
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i would suggest doing a little bit - say going...
i would suggest doing a little bit - say going for 1 to 2 - and seeing how that goes, and keep going if you want more.
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06-03-2013, 04:40 PM
Thread: Chainrings - 'dropless teeth'
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not out yet, but MRP and E13 will be on the xx1...
not out yet, but MRP and E13 will be on the xx1 ripoff program here pretty darn soon too.
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06-03-2013, 04:35 PM
Thread: PNW trail/dh tires?
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its a touch bigger than 2.1 kenda, about the same...
its a touch bigger than 2.1 kenda, about the same size as a conti baron 2.3, a bigger by a bit than the 2.35 DHF. not sure on a 2.35 high roller. a little big smaller than a 2.5 exo.
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06-02-2013, 07:13 PM
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arlid, no idea shipping costs, but i will be...
arlid, no idea shipping costs, but i will be listing a 2011 66 eve v2 ti in the next 2 weeks, for a good price and will come with a fresh works overhaul on it.
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06-02-2013, 07:11 PM
Thread: Trek Fuel Ex 29ers - the new sexy?
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-2deg works headset cup and you are in business.
-2deg works headset cup and you are in business.
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06-02-2013, 07:10 PM
Thread: PNW trail/dh tires?
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just my opinion but: trail: maxxis DHR2 2.3...
just my opinion but:
trail: maxxis DHR2 2.3 TR front and rear (780g) maxxis DHF 2.5 exo if you like a bigger/heavier tire (915g)
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06-02-2013, 03:37 PM
Thread: DPS Hybrid vs Pure carbon
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obviously some folks love 'em, some folks hate...
obviously some folks love 'em, some folks hate 'em, but i have never ever heard of any partial or full bamboo core ski (liberty, dps hybrid = partial; on3p = full bamboo) getting "too soft" after a...
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06-01-2013, 02:39 PM
Thread: Kenda BBG tire review
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:) In all seriousness though, how rearward is...
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In all seriousness though, how rearward is that axle path on the 5spot?
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06-01-2013, 11:07 AM
Thread: Kenda BBG tire review
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Ah yes, overly sensitive Replies to jokes do...
Ah yes, overly sensitive Replies to jokes do often include the "I am more gnarly than you" argument. Good fun!
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06-01-2013, 07:33 AM
Thread: Kenda BBG tire review
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Sounds like you need a frame with a suspension...
Sounds like you need a frame with a suspension system that works properly.
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05-31-2013, 08:29 PM
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CAVEAT: i work for DPS as sales manager. please...
CAVEAT: i work for DPS as sales manager. please take all comments with as much/many grains of salt as required.
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05-31-2013, 07:35 PM
Thread: Good local bike shops thread
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Steve, next time you are on there, see if Dana...
Steve, next time you are on there, see if Dana still works there. He and I go way back. Give him a hi five for me!
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05-31-2013, 01:27 PM
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dude i am wrong all the time
dude i am wrong all the time
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05-31-2013, 10:19 AM
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dang. you got me! i couldn't find them on...
dang. you got me!
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05-31-2013, 09:11 AM
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THIS JUST IN!!!! you can't buy single bladed...
THIS JUST IN!!!!
you can't buy single bladed spokes from those guys either. why? because bladed spokes are sold in packs of 20. they just are.
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05-30-2013, 07:26 PM
Thread: Kenda BBG tire review
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They even managed to copy the mm's cornering...
They even managed to copy the mm's cornering knobs pointing the wrong way from the ramping.
But willing to bet the casing is at least legit. Wtb's am-tvs casing is heavy duty for sure. -
05-29-2013, 11:27 AM
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Blades spokes are sold in packs of 20. They are...
Blades spokes are sold in packs of 20. They are about $4 each retail, so yeah, if you don't want to spend $80 for spokes to last more than a lifetime, they would be eating the difference.
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05-23-2013, 12:56 PM
Thread: Kenda BBG tire review
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just what i was told by someone at kenda over the...
just what i was told by someone at kenda over the winter.... and supported by the fact that you literally cannot buy any of the UST or DH casing tires at any wholesale vendor in the US, meaning no...
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05-23-2013, 09:58 AM
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try flattening the ramp - easy to add and...
try flattening the ramp - easy to add and subtract.
you want your BOF, knee and hip all aligned correctly. cuff angle is merely the mechanism to do so. cuff angle has more to do with your... -
05-22-2013, 11:14 AM
Thread: WTB Fork, Rims
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not sure if it would work, but i have some new,...
not sure if it would work, but i have some new, never ridden velocity blunt sl wheels (1750g, 20mm internal width, 20mm/15mm front hub, 135 QR rear hub).
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05-22-2013, 10:40 AM
Thread: Low volume foot, bootfitting help
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exactly. step #2 would be a tecnica inferno.
exactly.
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05-21-2013, 04:42 PM
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generally all are VHS, DVD, iTunes usual...
generally all are VHS, DVD, iTunes
usual suspects
shawshank redemption
blue velvet
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05-21-2013, 03:34 PM
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your best bet is to ask her to sit on the bike...
your best bet is to ask her to sit on the bike and put her hands where she wants them.
then figure out whatever stem/handlebar combo will do that - i.e. does she want her hands 2" shorter and 4"... -
05-17-2013, 07:06 PM
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gone baby gone! enjoy mang.
gone baby gone! enjoy mang.
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05-17-2013, 04:05 PM
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called + pics sent. feel free to delete...
called + pics sent.
feel free to delete contact info above.
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05-16-2013, 04:40 PM
Thread: TR: Haines, AK Glacier Trip
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thread of the year, and its only 1/2 posted!
thread of the year, and its only 1/2 posted!
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05-16-2013, 11:29 AM
Thread: Plum guide tech binding
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auv, i think there is a set or two of the stop...
auv, i think there is a set or two of the stop pad things at the DPS store in SLC.
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05-16-2013, 10:48 AM
Thread: Spend my money: I need a new bike
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yeah man, if you can fit a size large, check my...
yeah man, if you can fit a size large, check my stumpjumper out. its easily an $8000 bike... i am just asking ~$3100 for it. i can sell it with 26" wheels or 650b wheels.
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05-15-2013, 04:00 PM
Thread: FS: wheels and tires!
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done and done
done and done
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05-15-2013, 03:02 PM
Thread: Kenda BBG tire review
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i should slightly edit the above: i was told...
i should slightly edit the above:
i was told they are being discontinued a year ago, UST and DH casings have been unobtanium for at least 5-6 months, and kenda is not accepting refill orders from... -
05-15-2013, 12:55 PM
Thread: Kenda BBG tire review
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i told you man, BBG = discontinued. UST and DH...
i told you man, BBG = discontinued. UST and DH are long sold thru, and the 2.1 and 2.35 casings are not having any additonals being made.
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05-15-2013, 09:18 AM
Thread: FS: wheels and tires!
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FS: wheels and tires!
garage clean-out
1. kenda happy medium 2.1 ust (really a 1.95), kenda BBG 2.1 ust (true 2.1) as a pair. excellent condition on this pair, maybe 50 miles. maybe the best trail bike / dry /... -
05-15-2013, 09:06 AM
Thread: Kenda BBG tire review
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WG: you might consider a minion dhf exo 2.5 front...
WG: you might consider a minion dhf exo 2.5 front and pop on the DHR2 2.3 rear when those come out later in the month, or stick a 2.35 DHF or similar on the rear.
i also have a pair of...
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