Bravo! I still haven't gotten up there, and I live in AZ..

For those of us that are not bikepack equipped, is it possible to drive in closer, out-and-back or shuttle some shorter sections, like...

haha, mine does too. especially dead fish when camping near water.

the pros say it's an old hunting trait, they mask their scent from their prey that way. never was able to train it out of her,...

Too bad I just saw this. I have some time off work. It's actually cooler here than it was in March. Just got a decent sized storm that cooled us off. Avoid the afternoon and it's fine, mornings and...

If you don't dig the vibe and crowds in Sedona, go to Flag. Better riding and town there, imo. Free camping pretty much anywhere you want, right next to trails. Flag is the total package and you...

i lol'ed

Good work, it looks like fun was had. You sir, are now winning at life.

My job didn't start for six months after graduating, so I was able to take advantage, but still for too short of a time....

Another old dealer trick, they will massage the payment to make you feel warm but you're fucked on total price. Never give them a number, instead ask what the payment would be for a given total...

^ This is your best advice. Refuse to speak to anyone except the Internet sales manager, or sometimes called the Fleet Sales manager. The Fleet guys make their profit on volume, not margins. Call him...

I haven't seen them reduce anything from PHX, yet...having 6 nonstops per day to SLC has been pretty money the last few years for long weekends.

Although I'm having a hell of a time getting to...

^ that's my favorite shot, very nice.

excellent TR, thanks for that.

Vail brings cheap passes but insane day prices. and crowds.

Brighton is looking like the last semi cheap place to ski. sure hope they don't change too much. Solitude was fucked ever since they...

have you tried wiping down your fork?

if you're coming thru PHX you could borrow my Kuat 2" hitch rack..

Bumppp. Anything looking good this season? Motels still doing 50% off?

what happened? did they catch the fuckers or was it ditched?

Damn, where were you two weeks ago?! I just picked up an '11 range 2 with monarch shock and headset for $650. your price may be a little high for a non carbon 26er... , someone else on here was...

Dahl and Diluca really is excellent, and romantic for an anniversary dinner. The other suggestions are good too. just avoid that Mexican place that's highly visible in Uptown, that was a terrible,...

Heh, the OP got way more than he bargained for with this thread.

I don't notice the extra weight of my dropper, but I am looking forward to not having a 27.2 post anymore.

oh sorry just realized you meant for a complete bike.. just ignore me..

that reign does look like a pretty good deal though. as a general rule (for me) when buying a used bike, I generally only...

I don't know what price they are offering but $1k for any '08 frame seems high, especially if you plan on keeping it a while. For about 1500 you could score a pivot mach 5.7 carbon from last year..

I have a 27.2 Lev that will probably need a new home when I upgrade my frame. I will PM you when it's ready.

Value added comment, yet again. If you hate it here so much, why do you still post?

Thanks! I think I will take you up on the bars, I still need to check about the seatpost. I'll send you a PM when I confirm.

Anyone else??

Now that my wife has squeezed out our baby girl, I need to build up her frame again so she can get back in shape...this time with parts that fit her, rather than my OEM take-offs!

- Crankset with...

Of course there is demand for it, who wouldn't want a cheaper bike.

It's definitely feasible to piece together used bike components to make a pretty decent build, but I think it's a loooong...

I have found the problem with most "downhill" trails is that most of them in my area, outside of a proper DH course, have at least some sort of uphill section. For me, if I had my seat lowered and a...

what meds are you on?

WTF is wrong with you, Creaky?

When I became a homeowner, my employer offered significant discounts for signing up with MetLife. Although i haven't had to make a claim, I can't complain about...

Dee, did you see my PM?

This is fucking gold.

If you are the original owner, fairly certain Shimano will warranty this for you. I had a pedal fall off the spindle and they replaced them no questions asked.

frame only?

Yes, this was a requirement for me. I wouldn't have dated anyone (seriously, anyway) who dismissed skiing, or the mountains in general. This was a bit of a challenge especially since my now wife is...

I wouldn't drive down to Utah during a storm. Tetons have been getting the better end of the stick all season and the shitty driving conditions likely won't be worth it. That said, I'd look to make...

Please expand upon this. My current strategy is to ask for forgiveness, not permission. which I don't think is sustainable long term.

Great advice, thanks a bunch!

Hey all, got a trip in the works to get out there in late Feb. Coming with the wife and dog, anybody got some recs on affordable places to stay? Preferably with some space or a yard and some...

My parents tasked me with picking an ultrabook for each of them. I got one of these and Samsung Ativ book 9 or whatever.

From the brief time I played around and set them up, I preferred the Lenovo...

FUCK THE SEACUNTS

You only get points if you pair those items with 2+ GoPros. Preferably two helmet-mounted and one pole mount.

People die in bounds there every couple years. Tower 3 is the most recent that comes to mind, not to mention the fatality just outside the gates a few weeks ago.

Personally, I like my bacon...

Oh yeah, and edibles. Will a drug dog still pick up on them at say a traffic stop? How do they actually verify if there's pot in it?

Are the DUI laws updated accordingly? From what I understand, there isn't a great way to test your current intoxication level, i.e. if there is suspicion and you test very slightly positive from...

I'll play.

Parents - Simply awesome. Very grounded and rational for the most part. Father immigrated, went to college on a soccer scholarship, been a hardworking corporate man for 25yrs. Still...

wow, all that snowmaking is piling up!!

South Lake Tahoe was successful for mine. the strippers were quite accommodating. booze, ganja, gambling, and sun were not in short supply either. but snow was...

What are the signs of pads wearing? Cracking and bleeding? I've noticed she'll limp a bit after a long run, but figured it's just sore muscles after inspecting the pads and finding nothing. I use...

Excited for this, but will they work with a short-cage derailleur? 42 seems a little too big, I think 40 would be perfect for the jump from 36?

Just want to chime in again about being in acutely aware of the dog's warning signs. My buddy lost his golden retriever to heat stroke...it wasn't even that hot out. If he's usually right on you, and...

figure I should bump this up, as I have a 3-mo pregnant wife...other than being tired more often she hasn't been too far from normal crazy, but i'm already working with a pretty high baseline...
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