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06-26-2016, 05:15 PM
Thread: TR - Bikepacking the Kaibab Plateau
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Bravo! I still haven't gotten up there, and I...
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... -
11-08-2015, 12:45 AM
Thread: Dogs biking in Moab/Fruita?
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haha, mine does too. especially dead fish when...
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,... -
05-18-2015, 09:32 PM
Thread: Phoenix Area Riding?
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Too bad I just saw this. I have some time off...
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...
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05-02-2015, 03:23 PM
Thread: Sedona Review
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If you don't dig the vibe and crowds in Sedona,...
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...
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12-09-2014, 12:29 AM
Thread: Ski poles to a young'un.
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i lol'ed
i lol'ed
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11-21-2014, 10:54 PM
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Good work, it looks like fun was had. You sir,...
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.... -
10-23-2014, 08:43 AM
Thread: How do I buy a car?
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Another old dealer trick, they will massage the...
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...
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10-22-2014, 06:17 PM
Thread: How do I buy a car?
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^ This is your best advice. Refuse to speak to...
^ 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...
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10-22-2014, 05:22 PM
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I haven't seen them reduce anything from PHX,...
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.
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10-08-2014, 03:58 PM
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^ that's my favorite shot, very nice. ...
^ that's my favorite shot, very nice.
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10-04-2014, 02:22 AM
Thread: Deer Valley to purchase Solitude.
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Vail brings cheap passes but insane day prices....
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... -
09-18-2014, 11:12 PM
Thread: Tubeless issues
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have you tried wiping down your fork?
have you tried wiping down your fork?
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09-05-2014, 12:22 PM
Thread: Sedona Restaurants?
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if you're coming thru PHX you could borrow my...
if you're coming thru PHX you could borrow my Kuat 2" hitch rack..
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08-31-2014, 02:05 AM
Thread: Telluride Lift Tickets?
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Bumppp. Anything looking good this season? Motels...
Bumppp. Anything looking good this season? Motels still doing 50% off?
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08-22-2014, 01:26 AM
Thread: Sportsmobile stolen in Berkeley
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what happened? did they catch the fuckers or was...
what happened? did they catch the fuckers or was it ditched?
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08-22-2014, 01:16 AM
Thread: Feeler: Norco range frame w/ monarch
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Damn, where were you two weeks ago?! I just...
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...
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08-22-2014, 01:08 AM
Thread: Sedona Restaurants?
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Dahl and Diluca really is excellent, and romantic...
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,...
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08-05-2014, 11:16 AM
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Heh, the OP got way more than he bargained for...
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. -
08-05-2014, 01:17 AM
Thread: WTB: Medium AM FS +/- $1000
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oh sorry just realized you meant for a complete...
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... -
08-05-2014, 01:15 AM
Thread: WTB: Medium AM FS +/- $1000
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I don't know what price they are offering but $1k...
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..
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07-31-2014, 10:43 AM
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I have a 27.2 Lev that will probably need a new...
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.
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07-24-2014, 01:05 PM
Thread: The $1000 Trail BIke - Can it be done?
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Value added comment, yet again. If you hate it...
Value added comment, yet again. If you hate it here so much, why do you still post?
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07-24-2014, 01:00 PM
Thread: Need cheap parts, please help!
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Thanks! I think I will take you up on the bars, I...
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.
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07-23-2014, 05:44 PM
Thread: Need cheap parts, please help!
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Need cheap parts, please help!
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!
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07-22-2014, 12:21 PM
Thread: The $1000 Trail BIke - Can it be done?
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Of course there is demand for it, who wouldn't...
Of course there is demand for it, who wouldn't want a cheaper bike.
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07-21-2014, 10:51 AM
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I have found the problem with most "downhill"...
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...
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07-18-2014, 12:03 PM
Thread: english boiled dinner
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what meds are you on?
what meds are you on?
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07-07-2014, 11:27 AM
Thread: How are your bikes insured?
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WTF is wrong with you, Creaky? When I became a...
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... -
07-02-2014, 11:55 AM
Thread: FS: 2012 Norco Range 3 Large
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Dee, did you see my PM?
Dee, did you see my PM?
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07-01-2014, 11:07 AM
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This is fucking gold.
This is fucking gold.
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07-01-2014, 10:54 AM
Thread: XT pedal loose screw
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If you are the original owner, fairly certain...
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.
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06-24-2014, 02:25 AM
Thread: FS: 2012 Norco Range 3 Large
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frame only?
frame only?
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06-06-2014, 01:31 PM
Thread: Does your significant-other ski?
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Yes, this was a requirement for me. I wouldn't...
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...
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03-09-2014, 01:29 PM
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I wouldn't drive down to Utah during a storm....
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...
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02-09-2014, 09:23 PM
Thread: Shit your gaper wife/girlfriend says
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Please expand upon this. My current strategy is...
Please expand upon this. My current strategy is to ask for forgiveness, not permission. which I don't think is sustainable long term.
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02-05-2014, 04:52 AM
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Great advice, thanks a bunch!
Great advice, thanks a bunch!
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01-31-2014, 06:04 AM
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Hey all, got a trip in the works to get out there...
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...
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01-30-2014, 03:27 AM
Thread: Lenova Yoga 2
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My parents tasked me with picking an ultrabook...
My parents tasked me with picking an ultrabook for each of them. I got one of these and Samsung Ativ book 9 or whatever.
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01-30-2014, 01:59 AM
Thread: Super Bowl XLVIII
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FUCK THE SEACUNTS
FUCK THE SEACUNTS
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01-10-2014, 07:39 PM
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You only get points if you pair those items with...
You only get points if you pair those items with 2+ GoPros. Preferably two helmet-mounted and one pole mount.
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01-09-2014, 04:54 AM
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People die in bounds there every couple years....
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.
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01-01-2014, 06:33 PM
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Oh yeah, and edibles. Will a drug dog still pick...
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?
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01-01-2014, 06:22 PM
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Are the DUI laws updated accordingly? From what I...
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...
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12-28-2013, 10:52 PM
Thread: Dysfunctional families: what you got?
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I'll play. Parents - Simply awesome. Very...
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... -
12-21-2013, 02:30 PM
Thread: Arizona Powder Surfing vid from today.
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wow, all that snowmaking is piling up!!
wow, all that snowmaking is piling up!!
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12-20-2013, 05:16 AM
Thread: Bach Party
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South Lake Tahoe was successful for mine. the...
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...
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12-12-2013, 05:12 PM
Thread: Mountain Biking Dog
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What are the signs of pads wearing? Cracking and...
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...
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12-12-2013, 02:18 AM
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Excited for this, but will they work with a...
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?
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12-12-2013, 01:54 AM
Thread: Mountain Biking Dog
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Just want to chime in again about being in...
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...
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12-09-2013, 10:26 PM
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figure I should bump this up, as I have a 3-mo...
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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