Search:
Type: Posts; User: shmoesmith
Search: Search took 0.07 seconds.
-
05-18-2013, 12:21 AM
Thread: TR: Moab Weekend
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 1,106
Nice job getting it done!!!! Any idea where the...
Nice job getting it done!!!! Any idea where the snow line is at in the la sal's and how far up the shuttles are going?
-
04-29-2012, 12:55 AM
Thread: SLC bike shops
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 17
- Views
- 590
Go-Ride is my favorite. They have always been...
Go-Ride is my favorite. They have always been good to me and worked with me on costs. Sometimes its a bit of a wait with them though (like 1-2 weeks). Their address is:
3232 S 400 E
STE 300... -
06-22-2011, 10:40 PM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 631
I bought a trail bike because I was sick of...
I bought a trail bike because I was sick of pushing my DH bike. My trail bike sits collecting dust now and I still push my DH bike everywhere. Keep the DH bike and if you really feel the need to...
-
06-20-2011, 10:22 PM
Thread: How safe is your bike...? which lock?
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 779
I use the OnGuard Brute STD. Never had a bike...
I use the OnGuard Brute STD. Never had a bike stolen with it and leave some pretty expensive bikes on it. The only stolen bikes I've heard of with it were ones where the lock didn't fail, but what...
-
06-10-2011, 11:39 AM
Thread: Arcylon -/- Nolycra
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 1,315
Thanks for all the digging you guys did. Looking...
Thanks for all the digging you guys did. Looking forward to this one!
-
03-27-2011, 12:46 PM
- Replies
- 26
- Views
- 1,293
I've been pretty happy with my tomasso velocita...
I've been pretty happy with my tomasso velocita with force components..they sell for right around a$900-$1000 and weighs in around 18 lbs. good all around component set on them and I don't see any...
-
11-27-2010, 05:16 PM
Thread: Wasatch Conditions 10-11
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 2,091
- Views
- 300,297
rode mostly north-east facing aspects in BCC...
rode mostly north-east facing aspects in BCC today, Snow seems to have really set up nicely. Winds were kicking up at higher elevations and small wind slabs and little cornices were starting to...
-
11-27-2010, 09:26 AM
Thread: Wasatch Conditions 10-11
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 2,091
- Views
- 300,297
You and your wife are both supertalented, same...
You and your wife are both supertalented, same with jtrue when I went with him!....Trackhead otoh - talented is not an accurate description, the guy is just a machine. Will post some observations...
-
11-02-2010, 09:14 PM
- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 2,889
It will be a shame if the went the route of Iron...
It will be a shame if the went the route of Iron Horse and other bike companies that made a great bike but had financial troubles. I noticed Jeff Titone, their marketing director seems to have...
-
10-24-2010, 01:51 PM
- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 544
love it!
love it!
-
10-22-2010, 10:46 PM
Thread: WTB Feeler: 55-56cm Road Bike ~$500.00
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 1,178
I just bought a bike from these guys...
I just bought a bike from these guys http://www.giantnerd.com (basically they are the new randal scott from what I can tell) Bike came quick and was very inexpensive for what I got. If you are are...
-
10-19-2010, 11:31 AM
Thread: My new one is red!
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 2,306
and here I was expecting you to be showing off a...
and here I was expecting you to be showing off a new bike!!! Well, at least it was at the end of the season. Get better.
-
10-09-2010, 07:36 PM
- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 1,592
UPDATE: Fork is SOLD
UPDATE: Fork is SOLD
-
10-04-2010, 10:24 PM
Thread: WTB: 36 Van or Lyrik Coil
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 474
You have PM.
You have PM.
-
09-30-2010, 12:52 AM
- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 1,592
FS: 2008 Marin Alpine Trail 29er and 2007 Fox 36 Van RC2
2008 Marin Alpine Trail 29er - $600
specs:
17" Triple butted aluminum frame
Rock Shox Dart 3 (rebound and lockout) front fork
Shimano Alivio shifters
Hayes MX4 disk brakes
Good entry level... -
09-29-2010, 10:21 PM
- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,031
thanks for the opinions guys! Based upon your...
thanks for the opinions guys! Based upon your opinions on what a road bike is good for vs a cyclocross or cross country mt. bike I think I'm going to go for the road bike..its seems to suit what I...
-
09-27-2010, 11:53 PM
- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,031
Oh, I already have the DH/FR bike, love it, and...
Oh, I already have the DH/FR bike, love it, and will never give it up...this is more for exercise and maybe doing a tri with some friends.
-
09-27-2010, 11:29 PM
- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,031
Thinking of dropping the 29er and getting a road bike. Input needed
So thinking of selling my 2008 Marin Alpine Trail 29er, and maybe a 2007 fox Van36 RC2 and trying to use the proceeds to get into a cheaper road bike. I just don't use the 29er. I bought it because...
-
09-14-2010, 11:20 PM
- Replies
- 141
- Views
- 10,715
Glad you are getting the bike back. No one...
Glad you are getting the bike back. No one deserves having their shit stolen, especially someone that has done so much for the sprockets community as you have.
-
07-20-2010, 09:55 PM
Thread: SD Cards and repeated use?
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 953
Not sure if you have thought about the fact that...
Not sure if you have thought about the fact that it may be your camera's sensor? I've been a member of a few photography forums and it seems like the sensors of all the major brands start to take...
-
07-18-2010, 01:27 PM
Thread: Netflix: instaView rec's
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 322
- Views
- 31,535
Ink - If you can get over the super low budget...
Ink - If you can get over the super low budget special effects, and the initial wierdness of the movie, its a great flick.
-
06-23-2010, 01:51 AM
- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 1,323
When I researched locks (just a few months ago),...
When I researched locks (just a few months ago), there wasn't a single cable lock that couldn't easily be cut. DO NOT USE A CABLE LOCK. The only really good locks were the kryptonite nYC fugetabout...
-
06-23-2010, 01:45 AM
- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 662
ah, this is a picture of the obstacle I was...
ah, this is a picture of the obstacle I was referring to (courtesy of shepard wong from a few years back) The obstical is more difficult than it appears in this pic because of the drop off at the...
-
06-23-2010, 01:19 AM
- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 1,323
I use an OnGuard Brute STD U-lock. Pretty much...
I use an OnGuard Brute STD U-lock. Pretty much nothing except for power tools is getting through that thing...if they do, and you have registrered your bike, they have a $5,000 insurance policy that...
-
06-21-2010, 10:15 PM
- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 662
Just a quick question for those that have ridden NCS at Deer Valley
rode NCS for the first time saturday and had a great time riding the trail. The only thing that I couldn't seem to figure out the line on or ride down was the feature with a little sign next to it...
-
06-12-2010, 06:16 PM
Thread: Yeti 303 DH versus RDH
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 1,284
Why not order the 2009 303 RDH frame, brand new,...
Why not order the 2009 303 RDH frame, brand new, under warranty from www.go-ride.com for $1600?
Tigerstripe40 just did it this week...got the bike...SMOOOOOOTH. -
06-09-2010, 11:39 AM
Thread: Crazy fast Fort William POV!
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 658
damn!!! Wish we had tracks like that around here...
damn!!! Wish we had tracks like that around here :(
-
06-09-2010, 11:28 AM
- Replies
- 48
- Views
- 7,319
As I seem to recall he did that while goofing off...
As I seem to recall he did that while goofing off on some dirt jumps with his XC bike.
-
06-01-2010, 12:32 AM
Thread: A 29er question.
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 24
- Views
- 1,708
have had a 29er for a few years now. From a ride...
have had a 29er for a few years now. From a ride standpoint it hardly feels any different than a 26' bike - yeah, it feels a LITTLE different, but not much..I wouldn't say it feels better than 1 26"...
-
05-15-2010, 12:17 PM
Thread: New DH bike hawtness from Maribor
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 1,149
That PIvot is sooooo damn sexy. I know what I'll...
That PIvot is sooooo damn sexy. I know what I'll buy when my sunday finally dies. Just love the way the DW link feels.
-
05-14-2010, 11:41 AM
- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 1,424
Yup, Sprocket peeps on TGR are the best enablers...
Yup, Sprocket peeps on TGR are the best enablers ever! :smile::smile::smile:
-
05-09-2010, 11:38 PM
Thread: WTB dh bike for a big guy
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 17
- Views
- 1,044
aireborne bikes bought out the design of the...
aireborne bikes bought out the design of the ironhorse yakuza type R and are selling it on RScycle.com as the Airborne TAKA for around 1600 complete. Its not the best pedaling bike I've ever ridden...
-
05-08-2010, 11:00 PM
Thread: 2008 Avid Codes help?
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 480
It does seem indicative of an air in the lines...
It does seem indicative of an air in the lines problem. I've bled them according to videos, according to the avid instructions etc. Each time I've bled them, there hasn't been jack shit for air...
-
05-08-2010, 06:54 PM
Thread: 2008 Avid Codes help?
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 480
2008 Avid Codes help?
over the last few rides I've come across a quite dangerous situation with my codes. I believe they are code 5's since they have no adjustment knobs on them. Anyway, the problem is that whenever my...
-
04-16-2010, 10:52 PM
Thread: 2010 Maggot Cycling Jersey
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 100
- Views
- 4,545
Poll: like the jersey so far. I know this is a bit...
like the jersey so far. I know this is a bit late, but I'm in for a FR/DH one.
-
02-09-2010, 11:18 AM
Thread: Wife friendly trails in St. George
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 892
hit up the bearclaw poppy trail. It is a fun...
hit up the bearclaw poppy trail. It is a fun one.
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/green.htm -
02-05-2010, 01:58 AM
Thread: Spring Break
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 851
I'll be right down in moab with ya. Going to be...
I'll be right down in moab with ya. Going to be hitting it up for both the bike riding and the jeep trails.
-
02-01-2010, 02:16 AM
Thread: Going crazy, need to ride
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 518
Going crazy, need to ride
I don't have the money to go hit the snow, and I'm getting really anxious to ride the bikes. Oddly, I think I have come to enjoy the dirt more than the snow. I'm thinking of getting out this...
-
01-30-2010, 05:11 PM
Thread: Minion substitutes
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 946
When I ran my minions out, I put on a pair of...
When I ran my minions out, I put on a pair of Kenda Nevegals. Great riding DH tire and a pretty good price. I've found them at $30/tire.
-
12-03-2009, 12:35 AM
Thread: FS 2010 Boxxer world cup
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,236
would love to take that off your hands, but alas...
would love to take that off your hands, but alas I'm not able to round up that kind of money
-
11-27-2009, 06:45 PM
Thread: 29ers
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 1,424
Riiiight..which is why you didn't ride it a...
Riiiight..which is why you didn't ride it a single time this year.
-
11-27-2009, 06:28 PM
Thread: 29ers
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 1,424
It is a Marin. I guess my biggest complaints are...
It is a Marin. I guess my biggest complaints are a flexy fork, and that its just flat out heavier than a comperable 26" bike. I honestly cannot feel a lick of difference between riding it and a 26"...
-
11-25-2009, 07:42 PM
Thread: 29ers
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 1,424
I bought a 29'er....completely regret it. No...
I bought a 29'er....completely regret it. No real advantages that I have noticed for the riding conditions around here. For the same money I could have bought a lighter 26" bike with better...
-
11-15-2009, 01:05 PM
Thread: Breakfast at the Sizzler - 1 pic
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 3,097
Very very nice! I've always heard about sizzler,...
Very very nice! I've always heard about sizzler, but never seen any pictures. Looks like something I would like to try once the snow melts. Where abouts is it? (general vicinity only). How tall is...
-
07-12-2009, 01:00 PM
Thread: DH Jong Questions
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 19
- Views
- 1,157
For $550, I would pull the trigger if you can't...
For $550, I would pull the trigger if you can't find anything wrong with the frame and there is no slop in the bearings/bushings.
You can get a used DHX 3 for around $100 for that and a used DHX 5... -
07-03-2009, 12:03 AM
Thread: WTB: Fork for DH
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 899
you have PM.
you have PM.
-
07-02-2009, 11:19 PM
Thread: WTB: Fork for DH
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 899
I have a 2007 fox 36 RC2 (coil version). I had...
I have a 2007 fox 36 RC2 (coil version). I had the lowers, and uppers both replaced last year and its only had 2 or 3 rides on it since then (just a couple sessions at I-street). I have both stock...
-
07-01-2009, 09:32 PM
Thread: Neck brace/collar for racing?
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 28
- Views
- 1,366
Neck brace/collar for racing?
Any of you wear a neck brace or collar while DH racing/riding? Two of my friends have broken their necks in the last 3 or 4 years and both will be paralyzed for life (one slipped on his stairs at...
-
06-25-2009, 11:23 AM
Thread: tell me about Wolf Mountain
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 0
- Views
- 297
tell me about Wolf Mountain
I need aUT weekend destination to go do some lift served at. I'm feeling something a little more gnarly than Sundance(and hopefully with faster lifts!). I was thinking either Deer Valley or Wolf...
-
05-07-2009, 11:29 AM
Thread: Are DH brakes worth it?
by shmoesmith- Replies
- 31
- Views
- 1,571
I've noticed a difference between my codes and my...
I've noticed a difference between my codes and my hayes 9's. I like the codes better. I get less hand cramping with them...that said, its not like a night and day difference, just a bit more...
Results 1 to 50 of 300















