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Today, 11:35 AM
Thread: The "I'm an idiot" Thread
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Last night, went to work on the bike and saw...
Last night, went to work on the bike and saw several gaps on my tool wall.
"Oh yeah, forgot to put everything back after last weekend in Salida."
Went to the truck to retrieve the tool box and...
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Today, 11:28 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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You all know my answer Mezzer, but get the Pro...
You all know my answer
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Huge F-up on my part. Left my travel tool kit at...
Huge F-up on my part.
Left my travel tool kit at the campsite and now have to replace some stuff.
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Today, 08:26 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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OK, looking for a fast rolling rear tire for the...
OK, looking for a fast rolling rear tire for the dry rocky hardpack of New Mexico.
Looking for good weight:toughness ratio (Reasonably tough/reasonably light - 1200+gm need not apply) Prefer... -
Dee, WHY would you do that?! WHY? WHY? WHY?
Dee, WHY would you do that?!
WHY?
WHY?
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Yesterday, 01:36 PM
Thread: Anyone else having issues with the site?
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Is the no-pic-posting happening to everyone or is...
Is the no-pic-posting happening to everyone or is it a case by case issue?
In my case, the Insert Image pop-up only has a tab for URL, nothing for From This Computer -
04-15-2024, 02:45 PM
Thread: 21/22 Bikes That Make Your Shorts Tighter.
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OK, back to the whole bikes for tight shorts,...
OK, back to the whole bikes for tight shorts, thing.
I recently built a top level Evil Wreckoning for a bud. When it was done, he was out of town for a week and he told me to take it out and put... -
04-15-2024, 02:07 PM
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I'm assuming this is that gravity bleed I've...
I'm assuming this is that gravity bleed I've heard the Syndicate guys were touting.
It must work or a race team wouldn't use it but I'm not really a fan for a couple reasons.
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04-15-2024, 11:14 AM
Thread: 21/22 Bikes That Make Your Shorts Tighter.
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Yeah, my first thought was, Hey RM, Santa Cruz...
Yeah, my first thought was, Hey RM, Santa Cruz just called and said, "WTF, dude?!"
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04-15-2024, 07:55 AM
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04-11-2024, 08:50 AM
Thread: Anyone else having issues with the site?
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Will posting pics from your computer no longer be...
Will posting pics from your computer no longer be allowed?
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04-10-2024, 09:36 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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The Dirt is a great resource for dispersed...
The Dirt is a great resource for dispersed camping. They include info on Cell and WiFi service.
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04-10-2024, 08:24 AM
Thread: Anyone else having issues with the site?
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Ahhh, a new more-better server. Like new...
Ahhh, a new more-better server.
Like new more-better Avid brakes? -
04-10-2024, 07:46 AM
Thread: Anyone else having issues with the site?
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Anyone else having issues with the site?
Can't edit, insert pic, and (often) can't reply. Keep getting this pop-up:
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04-10-2024, 07:38 AM
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Generally, torque values are specified without...
Generally, torque values are specified without lube.
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04-09-2024, 08:09 AM
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I've had similar issues with Tesa tape on some...
I've had similar issues with Tesa tape on some carbon rims. I don't think heat will help and will probably effect the strength.
DT (good but $$), Muc-Off (good and reasonable), and, believe it or... -
04-09-2024, 07:55 AM
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Instagramin? Is that a new thing on the Google?
Instagramin? Is that a new thing on the Google?
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04-09-2024, 07:51 AM
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You mean someone here is older than me? I go the...
You mean someone here is older than me?
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04-09-2024, 07:49 AM
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Funny, that's the exact thing that went through...
Funny, that's the exact thing that went through my mind when I read his post.
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04-09-2024, 07:46 AM
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That's a new one to me. I always go the other...
That's a new one to me. I always go the other direction, greasing the threads on all mine.
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04-09-2024, 07:28 AM
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Lower service on the fork. Shock can wait till...
Lower service on the fork. Shock can wait till next season.
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04-08-2024, 12:28 PM
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Some good points; this one being the best.
Some good points; this one being the best.
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04-08-2024, 09:16 AM
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My .02 regarding Sram vs Shimano is likening it...
My .02 regarding Sram vs Shimano is likening it to the Mac vs Microsoft wars of days gone past.
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04-08-2024, 08:22 AM
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Sorry, but gotta get pissy here. Disagree 100%...
Sorry, but gotta get pissy here.
Disagree 100%
I understand what you're saying but but disagree with the sentiment. Innovation can also be in perfecting what's there.
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04-08-2024, 08:14 AM
Thread: The "I'm an idiot" Thread
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Ouch Sorry
Ouch
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04-08-2024, 08:11 AM
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Nope. Just too easy.
Nope. Just too easy.
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04-04-2024, 12:47 PM
Thread: Anyone here doing Salida Enduro?
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Anyone here doing Salida Enduro?
Saturday, Apr 27.
It was a great race last year with two pedally stages and two janky.
This year takes the jank up a serious notch in expert/pro with a 5th stage racing Unkle Nazty down all the... -
04-04-2024, 10:33 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I've been hoping to see 37mm seals for the Mezzer...
I've been hoping to see 37mm seals for the Mezzer come from SKF, Enduro, or PUSH.
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04-04-2024, 07:36 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I would check to make sure one of the foam rings...
I would check to make sure one of the foam rings didn't get slightly displaced when you reinstalled the lowers and is binding up. It happens.
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04-03-2024, 04:13 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Locally? You're probably right, however PB has a...
Locally? You're probably right, however PB has a trove of all sizes.
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04-03-2024, 03:27 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Not really sure that's the best plan of attack in...
Not really sure that's the best plan of attack in this buyer's market. I'm seeing some ridiculous deals on really nicely speced used bikes.
You may be buying parts you won't need.
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04-01-2024, 02:09 PM
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And use cup/cone washers on any uneven adapters.
And use cup/cone washers on any uneven adapters.
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04-01-2024, 09:07 AM
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I wasn't a fan of it on my matte black Ripmo,...
I wasn't a fan of it on my matte black Ripmo, either. Was very obvious, color-wise, where it was applied but worse, did little to protect. It's so thin that anything more than mild scuffs would go...
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04-01-2024, 08:54 AM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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Awesome. Nice work. I'm finally getting my oldest...
Awesome. Nice work. I'm finally getting my oldest son into mtb.
Of course he's 40 so slightly different. :rolleyes2 -
03-28-2024, 04:17 PM
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What he said. If that was from the factory,...
What he said.
If that was from the factory, there's your culprit.
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03-28-2024, 04:12 PM
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Every time you adjust or bleed your brakes, as...
Every time you adjust or bleed your brakes, as well as any fork servicing, you loosen and retighten caliper bolts and yes, they are one of the higher torqued bolts on your bike.
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03-28-2024, 01:33 PM
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I have new XTRs - no locktite. Shimano has always...
I have new XTRs - no locktite. Shimano has always used alternate ways of securing caliper bolts, from lock wires to those plastic clips. Maybe Shimano does use a locktite but if so, it's a very light...
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03-28-2024, 07:53 AM
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Yeah, that's definitely on them. 1st: Titanium...
Yeah, that's definitely on them.
1st: Titanium caliper bolts? Really?
2nd: Loctite on any caliper bolt, especially titanium?
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03-27-2024, 08:45 AM
Thread: FS: [New] Manitou Mara Pro
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Find me a buyer and I'm all in. :party:
Find me a buyer and I'm all in. :party:
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03-26-2024, 01:32 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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IMO, aluminum nipples are the worst form of gram...
IMO, aluminum nipples are the worst form of gram shaving that exists.
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03-26-2024, 09:34 AM
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It jus be
It jus be
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03-26-2024, 07:40 AM
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Some things just is
Some things just is
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03-25-2024, 08:54 AM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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25+" of fresh snow last weekend gave me time to...
25+" of fresh snow last weekend gave me time to do a good pre-season teardown. Replace I9 bearings, cleaned/regreased the cassette to freehub body, did a lower fork service and...
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03-25-2024, 08:14 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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The only wheels that i'd use the linseed oil on...
The only wheels that i'd use the linseed oil on are I9 system wheels due to the aluminum spokes requiring lube to not lock to the aluminum hubs.
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03-21-2024, 04:44 PM
Thread: FS: [New] Manitou Mara Pro
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This is the exact size I'd need for an air sprung...
This is the exact size I'd need for an air sprung Wrecker but I need my Offering frame sold first.
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03-21-2024, 12:08 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I believe it will work. The shifter determines...
I believe it will work. The shifter determines what the F Der does.
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03-21-2024, 11:17 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Fuck Specialized Oops, wrong thread.
Fuck Specialized
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03-21-2024, 11:12 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Not at all. At least regarding the corrosion...
Not at all.
At least regarding the corrosion issue.
The rest of the bike? Your call. -
03-21-2024, 07:50 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Shimano full suspension is 5 or 6 links,...
Shimano full suspension is 5 or 6 links, depending on first link being inner or outer.
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03-20-2024, 12:09 PM
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What's the process to request an emoji to be...
What's the process to request an emoji to be created of this?
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