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05-07-2013, 07:54 AM
Thread: Good for the price?
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That's not much bike to be doing 80km a day...
That's not much bike to be doing 80km a day depending on how many days a week you figure on the round trip. Offer him $300, the thing likely weighs about 40lbs. Loving that saddle and the stem.
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05-05-2013, 09:30 AM
Thread: Rear cassette ratio?
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I haven't read all this but I certainly think...
I haven't read all this but I certainly think it's worth going compact with 10 speed. What sold me was realizing a 50 -11 is a bigger gear than a 53 - 12. I don't put an 11 on the 53 anymore so...
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05-04-2013, 04:32 PM
Thread: Other Photography Forums?
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I'd be interested in how this works out since I...
I'd be interested in how this works out since I was thinking of the same setup for my 7000.
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05-02-2013, 10:46 PM
Thread: Fantasy GIRO
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I'm in, never done one before. Of course I had to...
I'm in, never done one before. Of course I had to take Ryder.
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05-02-2013, 10:41 PM
Thread: Shipping to Canada... Question
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Generally USPS is the way to go but I'm not sure...
Generally USPS is the way to go but I'm not sure you can ship a bike that way. At least through the Canada Post end I'm doubtful. Fedex is ok with a $10 brokerage fee last I used them. DO NOT use UPS...
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02-20-2013, 07:34 PM
Thread: TGR dingbats... I mean rad ass webgeeks...
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I just noticed that happening for me with firefox...
I just noticed that happening for me with firefox too. Tried another website and no probs and then forgot while I chased that new shiny bauble.
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02-10-2013, 10:00 PM
Thread: doggy pic thread?
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Nice Griff! I'm a bit partial to them...
Nice Griff! I'm a bit partial to them myself.132391
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01-29-2013, 07:57 AM
Thread: What brakes to buy for all mountain bike?
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FWIW I just got a good deal on some XOs out of...
FWIW I just got a good deal on some XOs out of Chain Reaction. I haven't put them on so performance is unknown. What I do like is the levers are ambidextrous which is bonus and you load pads from the...
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01-26-2013, 10:06 PM
Thread: Vancouver Island. Anyone out there?
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Be out there next weekend.....keep on snowing.
Be out there next weekend.....keep on snowing.
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01-23-2013, 11:27 PM
Thread: Which FULL custom footbed do you use?
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Go for it as long as you don't take the cork down...
Go for it as long as you don't take the cork down too thin.
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01-12-2013, 11:58 AM
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Ya that was super well done and all with straight...
Ya that was super well done and all with straight faces. Has that not been posted here before? I've seen it somewhere a few years back. Maybe the Banff film fest.
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12-29-2012, 09:26 AM
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I'd be concerned if an responsible owner didn't...
I'd be concerned if an responsible owner didn't ask those questions. The question then is, what answers will he get back? A bunch of whining ranting by the likes of the OP certainly isn't going to...
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12-24-2012, 02:48 PM
Thread: Aftermarket running boards on a Subaru?
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Maybe check with a woman's self help...
Maybe check with a woman's self help group....there should be enough Lesbos inbedded there and they can tell you everything you need to know to pimp out your forester.
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12-23-2012, 09:45 AM
Thread: Hardwearing glove recommendations
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Ha, see Splat might fix you up. Whadda ya want a...
Ha, see Splat might fix you up. Whadda ya want a 10year old glove or a more modern one designed and made in Taiwan. The other thing is with the sticky fingers I never drop my palm pilot of my brick...
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12-22-2012, 09:40 PM
Thread: Hardwearing glove recommendations
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2003! jeezus didn't realize it was that long ago....
2003! jeezus didn't realize it was that long ago. The fingers still stick together which is kind of weird but they sure wear well.
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12-22-2012, 06:41 PM
Thread: Hardwearing glove recommendations
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Talk to splat. PM was doing something called a...
Talk to splat. PM was doing something called a kev glove. I bust them out today for the first time. I was thinking they are pretty damn bomber and are some of the warmest gloves I've had. Maybe he...
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12-22-2012, 12:33 PM
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My niece was disturbed by some of my moves at a...
My niece was disturbed by some of my moves at a party this summer. Subsequently she put my face on a jib jab version of the gangam video. Fucking hilarious. I'm all for anything that gets the Beibs...
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12-16-2012, 05:00 PM
Thread: Transport Denver (DEN) to Vail
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So any recommendations or warnings about...
So any recommendations or warnings about powderhound transport or summit express? We will be 6 which seems to be a bit of an in between number. Too many for the big SUVs and not enough to justify the...
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12-15-2012, 09:14 AM
Thread: Relocating to Calgary
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Rentals may be hard to find and restrict you. You...
Rentals may be hard to find and restrict you. You want to be in the north end for easy airport access. The north west for mtn access. North east if you enjoy crime and scummy neighbours. Bowness is...
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12-14-2012, 10:50 PM
Thread: Freezing Thule Cargo Locks - What works?
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Jism directly into the key insert....just...
Jism directly into the key insert....just sayin,....not implying your johnson would actually fit there.
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12-14-2012, 10:47 PM
Thread: Elementary School Shooting-NewTown, CT
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Nothing like the best defence being a good...
Nothing like the best defence being a good offence. Gun control laws and offences speak for themselves. Let the blood dry indeed. How about let the rational thought break through instead. For god...
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12-05-2012, 06:51 PM
Thread: Revelstoke Lodging
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Revelstoke Lodge is decent and about the standard...
Revelstoke Lodge is decent and about the standard price ($90)/night for two. Swiss Chalet or something like that is nice, clean small rooms and a decent breakfast for the same price. There is a...
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12-02-2012, 02:01 PM
Thread: What in the hell is wrong with the site?
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OOORRR Why not jump on TGR giving them excessive...
OOORRR Why not jump on TGR giving them excessive grief about their FREE website right when they're up to their armpits in dealing with the grief the site is giving them. That would be like someone...
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11-30-2012, 07:30 AM
Thread: Transport Denver (DEN) to Vail
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Ok so this is finally on. Sorry I missed some of...
Ok so this is finally on. Sorry I missed some of the accom assistance offers above but I left that to my bro in law. So we're at the lodge at lionhead which I hope is ok. It looks pretty central....
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11-28-2012, 07:44 PM
Thread: Widen your stance!
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Bungee cord around the knees (just above) and...
Bungee cord around the knees (just above) and keep it place by maintaining tension. Also think of beginning each turn by leading the downhill knee into which helps with independent movement. I agree...
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11-25-2012, 12:54 PM
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I see it as mostly an RCR (ie:most of alberta,...
I see it as mostly an RCR (ie:most of alberta, increasing amounts of BC) and a Sunshine problem. I'm not sure how much they still occur in other places. Whistler sells enough brands through their...
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11-24-2012, 10:43 PM
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There are a couple of problems in Alberta. Some...
There are a couple of problems in Alberta. Some hills (Lake Louise, Sunshine and includes Nakiska and may well be now Kicking Horse as it's now RCR). These areas have retail operations or exclusive...
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11-23-2012, 10:51 PM
Thread: Sunshine Posts
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I know chevy and rowan and to be honest don't owe...
I know chevy and rowan and to be honest don't owe them any favours dating back to when my pass was briefly suspended and I started a semi boycott against Sunshine. (20+years) The pass was reinstated...
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11-23-2012, 10:37 PM
Thread: Sunshine Posts
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I'm guessing they paid the packages as they have...
I'm guessing they paid the packages as they have to but maybe not for 'dismissal with cause'. I don't think this rated as 'with cause'. That still leaves the door open for 'wrongful dismissal as...
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11-23-2012, 07:53 AM
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Hard to wind me up when you just match my...
Hard to wind me up when you just match my expectations everytime. You are my favourite parasitic hypocrite after all.
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11-22-2012, 07:51 PM
Thread: Sunshine Posts
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Where's biglines?
Where's biglines?
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11-22-2012, 07:46 AM
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New twist that goes beyond cup size. Suck on this...
New twist that goes beyond cup size. Suck on this FIS.
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11-18-2012, 09:46 PM
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I think the best quote was; 'It’s like telling a...
I think the best quote was; 'It’s like telling a f-ing eagle not to soar majestically, or telling me to put my pants back on at the bar.'
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11-17-2012, 10:08 PM
Thread: Boot help - What would you do?
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I was going to ask if it was liners or shell to...
I was going to ask if it was liners or shell to start but you got there. Cut the liners FROM THE BOTTOM and open them up (stretch) a bit longer and wider if needed. If you can remove the rand on the...
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11-14-2012, 07:58 AM
Thread: Lindsey Vonn Hospitalized
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14 posts to come up with the obvious...
14 posts to come up with the obvious cause/problem. Do hope it's nothing serious though.
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11-11-2012, 11:10 AM
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Can you turn the nipple on the end against the...
Can you turn the nipple on the end against the rest of the handle, then pull the handle out of the stem which may allow the bottom cover to come off and the rest should be obvious? Either that or a...
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11-10-2012, 03:14 PM
Thread: Transport Denver (DEN) to Vail
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^^^^ Kind of thought that's what I recalled
^^^^ Kind of thought that's what I recalled
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11-10-2012, 01:36 PM
Thread: Transport Denver (DEN) to Vail
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Transport Denver (DEN) to Vail
Never been looks like I'm going in March. What are best bets for transporting 6-8 people to vail village. Planning to stay in the village and avoid the need for a car so bus or private car/van...
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11-10-2012, 11:07 AM
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FIRST footbed to align the ankle foot. SECOND...
FIRST footbed to align the ankle foot.
SECOND cuff alignment to match the cuff to the lower leg.
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11-07-2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: How does a dually handle the snow?
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I've never driven one but only heard bad things...
I've never driven one but only heard bad things for snow. Duallies are made for a few things and snow isn't one of them and cement definitely isn't one of them. I live in dually land by the way but...
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11-07-2012, 09:23 PM
Thread: PUB MENU ADVISE FROM SKIERS
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There's what we'd all like to see on such a menu...
There's what we'd all like to see on such a menu and then there is what is manageable on a menu. We're talking universally enjoyed, OFTEN ordered and willingly paid for. I really think staying with...
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11-06-2012, 07:46 AM
Thread: Shop rant.
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Unfortunately paying a little more and better...
Unfortunately paying a little more and better service or higher quality work all too often don't go together. My problems mostly go with bike shops but it really seems a lot of these guys are happy...
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I forget the exact quote but it compares the...
I forget the exact quote but it compares the effort of this ongoing witch hunt with the utter lack of effort to bring any bankers to justice for the financial collapse. Interesting set of values it...
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11-04-2012, 06:16 PM
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Ya there is that. Takes me back to the days fis...
Ya there is that. Takes me back to the days fis was suggesting an end to heli skiing due to carbon output and such. No mention of racers and such jetting across ocean several times a season or impact...
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11-03-2012, 10:18 PM
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See, that's the part I don't get. Racing with the...
See, that's the part I don't get. Racing with the men supposedly gives her an unfair advantage in the women's race on the same hill (not course). Yet forerunning to her hearts content is all good....
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10-25-2012, 08:15 PM
Thread: Which FULL custom footbed do you use?
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I have Amfits which is the same system unit as...
I have Amfits which is the same system unit as Surefoot. As mtnlion says the who is more than the what in most cases. That is certainly true for Surefoot or Amfit. One thing I really like about the...
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10-25-2012, 07:58 AM
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Is that how you climbers talk in the summits...
Is that how you climbers talk in the summits forum?
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10-24-2012, 10:42 PM
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Mountaineering =summits
Mountaineering =summits
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10-20-2012, 09:41 PM
Thread: Quad Training
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Build up the tongues to take up space.
Build up the tongues to take up space.
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10-20-2012, 12:02 PM
Thread: Quad Training
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MORE forward lean is exactly opposite of what you...
MORE forward lean is exactly opposite of what you want at least if you are talking about in the boots. This will cause you to drop your hips back to counter and may limit your ability to flex at the...
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