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03-26-2018, 10:26 AM
Thread: Outback roof box options???
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both Yakima and Thule make (hard to find) box fit...
both Yakima and Thule make (hard to find) box fit guides. You open the hatch and measure from the hatch to the front crossbar, and it will let you know which boxes will work without hitting. Links...
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02-25-2017, 11:53 AM
Thread: Finding my boot centerline
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A: yeah measure to center should work fine B:...
A: yeah measure to center should work fine
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10-13-2016, 12:24 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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That is correct, Brahma too
That is correct, Brahma too
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07-16-2016, 11:32 PM
Thread: Best floor pump for the $$?
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Honestly? Get another Joe Blow, or better yet,...
Honestly? Get another Joe Blow, or better yet, just repair the one you have. You can get all the replacement parts for it.
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01-20-2016, 03:42 PM
Thread: Heavyweight 3/4 midlayer pants
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Heavyweight 3/4 midlayer pants
disclaimer, this is a super lame question.
Greetings all,
Does anyone know of anyone who makes a 3/4 length midlayer pant? Living in the midwest, I am frequently skiing in the single digits and... -
01-17-2016, 01:34 PM
Thread: Touring pants
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anyone have expierience with the brand Eider? ...
anyone have expierience with the brand Eider? seem mostly euro, but the big "R" is carrying them. Anyway their Swift Pants look pretty alright. Windstopper uppers with gore lowers (built in...
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01-16-2016, 01:57 PM
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I'm of the opinion that the Dillingers are only...
I'm of the opinion that the Dillingers are only useful for the studding class. Knobs are fine, but on ice, carbide is key. I would never look at Dillingers in a situation that didn't need ice...
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11-14-2015, 08:42 AM
Thread: Butchered roof box - fixable?
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based on the seller's description, the box repair...
based on the seller's description, the box repair is the least of the problems. to me it seems that you forgo any of the original closing mechanism. After lid repair, a way to keep the box closed,...
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11-10-2015, 10:46 AM
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kinda 2 different things, as you heat and mold...
kinda 2 different things, as you heat and mold the shells first, then mold the liner. If you were doing an Intuition swapout, I would likely mold the shell with the stock liner first, then mold the...
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11-04-2015, 07:34 AM
Thread: Heated Boot Bags?
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why not just do the portable boot drier/heater,...
why not just do the portable boot drier/heater, like the dry guy? $40 inside any bag instead of $200 for a boot bag. Seriously, is there something I am missing?
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10-26-2015, 10:37 AM
Thread: Hooded Base Layer
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check out the Odlo stuff. Options in synthetic...
check out the Odlo stuff. Options in synthetic and synth-wool blend.
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10-18-2015, 07:35 AM
Thread: New tech binding Marker "King"
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yes, you need to hold the brake down while...
yes, you need to hold the brake down while switching to walk mode to catch the wires.
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09-13-2015, 12:45 PM
Thread: Advice for a newbie?
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Actually, don't ask this question here. TGR is a...
Actually, don't ask this question here. TGR is a silly place. Go to http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/forum.php
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09-13-2015, 11:10 AM
Thread: Advice for a newbie?
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Live in MN: do you know where you are going...
Live in MN:
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08-20-2015, 09:40 AM
Thread: New Skis. Im totally lost...
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before you get all jong'd to death. get the...
before you get all jong'd to death. get the rossi's in the longer length. Enjoy your year.
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08-20-2015, 09:38 AM
Thread: Yakima q tower/core lock questions
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Many Yakima retailers are provided a master key...
Many Yakima retailers are provided a master key set so that they can unlock and verify the keys needed for a customer. Perhaps that is a possibility before you pull out the drill?
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07-11-2015, 09:17 AM
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you can bike Denali National Park, of course...
you can bike Denali National Park, of course there is wildlife to contend with:
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06-05-2015, 08:22 AM
Thread: 2012 hitch rack thread
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while it doesn't swing to the side, the Softride...
while it doesn't swing to the side, the Softride Hang5 pivots out of the way. Might be worth a look.
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05-23-2015, 08:11 AM
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That it doesn't have a replaceable battery is...
That it doesn't have a replaceable battery is what nixes it for me. 20 minute flight time followed by hours of recharge time basically makes it a 1 shot/day deal without some serious preshot...
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05-07-2015, 09:56 AM
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My general conclusion has been that any kids bike...
My general conclusion has been that any kids bike that comes at kids prices is heavy. Kid size bikes that come at adult prices can be light. Unless you have a kid that rides better than you do, it...
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04-23-2015, 10:37 AM
Thread: WWMD: Sell complete vs part out
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WWMD: Sell complete vs part out
Ahoy,
Looking for an opinion on what to do with my old steed.
The Bike is a 2004 Marin Rift Zone (Bikepedia entry here). As of 2010, It has been converted to 650b (27.5 in) with a White... -
04-22-2015, 09:39 AM
Thread: Trek recall
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should be noted that this will go beyond trek. ...
should be noted that this will go beyond trek. Shimano has already contacted the CPSC to set up a replacement program.
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04-17-2015, 11:56 AM
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I assume that the seller is not the first owner...
I assume that the seller is not the first owner given the vintage, so we have to assume it had the shit ridden out of it prior to the current owner. If there isn't a crack at the headset (I'd check...
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04-16-2015, 05:09 PM
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FWIW Yakima started doing a basic coating inside...
FWIW Yakima started doing a basic coating inside their bars 2-3 years ago, Thule has been doing this awhile. That said, if you are a "rack always" user, and especially if you live in road salt land,...
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04-07-2015, 11:23 PM
Thread: Modern Mountainbike Frame Sizing
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I guess what I am encountering is that what feels...
I guess what I am encountering is that what feels familiar to me, as far as reach from saddle to bars, I am finding on bikes listed as Large or XL, by all accounts I should be looking at these models...
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04-07-2015, 12:46 AM
Thread: Modern Mountainbike Frame Sizing
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Modern Mountainbike Frame Sizing
Ahoy
Looking to finally replace my old XC steed with something new and AM-trail-ish. everything seems to have gotten closer and wider, and so I have hit the sizing conundrum. Mostly, I am... -
03-28-2015, 08:21 AM
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Many "true" cyclocross bikes still have a high...
Many "true" cyclocross bikes still have a high bottom bracket and a pretty agressive body position so that they can be quick and twitchy for CX racing. Many of the "gravel" bikes take the CX tire...
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03-14-2015, 05:30 PM
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what about something like the softride hangfive...
what about something like the softride hangfive. seems more roadbike friendly, but I do wonder about carbon handlebars. The swagman jackknife also seems like it would be neat, but not fatbike...
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02-19-2015, 10:53 AM
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I had a chance to demo the Rossi Pursuit's and...
I had a chance to demo the Rossi Pursuit's and found them way more fun than I was expecting. The Salomon X-drive were similarily entertaining
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02-19-2015, 10:47 AM
Thread: Flagstaff's new bike park
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My general impression is that it is much easier...
My general impression is that it is much easier to get things like this past the city/county/land manager if the money is taken care of. Whether that comes from a local advocacy group, bell-esque...
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02-16-2015, 10:03 AM
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which 50/50 blend do you have? That said, i...
which 50/50 blend do you have?
That said, i too have found some happy medium with the wool/synthetic blends, I have used the Patagonia and MH options, and would love to find a decent boot cut... -
02-05-2015, 08:54 AM
Thread: DIN for butters
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I think you should swap for Barons. If DIN puts...
I think you should swap for Barons. If DIN puts you at a 6 (as a type 3 skiier), then that is what a shop will test for you, and at your weight that makes sense. That said, Dukes start at a 6 din,...
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01-26-2015, 08:41 AM
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this document from Yakima: ...
this document from Yakima:
http://www.yakima.com/download/Yakima-Hatch-Interference.pdf
is what you need to determining hatch interference with their current boxes. Unfortunately there isn't a... -
12-24-2014, 11:34 AM
Thread: New tech binding Marker "King"
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well that fact clearly checks out.
well that fact clearly checks out.
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11-08-2014, 06:06 PM
Thread: Can you ID these rack mounts?
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Yakima bases for the Control Tower feet. ...
Yakima bases for the Control Tower feet.
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11-05-2014, 12:31 PM
Thread: Cheap -10 / -20 Bag?
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That Elkhorn seems like a fine option, though an...
That Elkhorn seems like a fine option, though an older polyfill which is less conforming, so it take the bag a bit more time to warm up than some of the newer options.
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09-11-2014, 09:42 AM
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A note about capacity. The "default" rack load...
A note about capacity. The "default" rack load for cars is 165 pounds. If you look at either the Yakima or Thule fit guides, you will see that is as high as anything is listed. That number is set...
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08-11-2014, 10:13 PM
Thread: adjustable angle headset que
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Yep, I got a Works headset which I installed in a...
Yep, I got a Works headset which I installed in a gen 1 Surly Instigator. Works like a champ.
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07-30-2014, 10:28 AM
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I maintain that folks who abhor gripshift never...
I maintain that folks who abhor gripshift never used a good one. Now it may not be your preference, but the X0 stuff works great, and will likely not cause the pain that triggers do. I have a buddy...
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07-21-2014, 06:12 PM
Thread: The $1000 Trail BIke - Can it be done?
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I built up a first-gen Surly Instigator frame...
I built up a first-gen Surly Instigator frame like this. cost me about $1100. I'll see if I have pics.
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07-03-2014, 10:21 PM
Thread: magnetic valving. how do they work?
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I have the magnetic valving on my White Brothers...
I have the magnetic valving on my White Brothers Loop fork, which I have been running for a few years. The set up takes some time, figuring out where you want the magnetic threshold to be, but man...
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05-24-2014, 09:05 PM
Thread: Fork mount rack, and a big gap?
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yes, that gap is worth fretting about. However I...
yes, that gap is worth fretting about. However I will also fall into the washers to solve the problem camp.
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05-23-2014, 09:53 AM
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I think that Tye1on was alluding to the...
I think that Tye1on was alluding to the artificial raingutter mounting points which are paired with their 300 raingutter mounts and a set of bars.
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05-05-2014, 05:26 PM
Thread: Shin Guard Recommendations?
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yeah, that g-form stuff is rad. The d30...
yeah, that g-form stuff is rad.
The d30 material is similar in that it is pliable until under impact, then it stiffens up. a few other manufacturers are using that for similar products (616 and... -
05-05-2014, 05:20 PM
Thread: Help me build a bike park!
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Woo-Hoo! Many jumps will be had by all
Woo-Hoo! Many jumps will be had by all
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05-05-2014, 08:20 AM
Thread: Help me build a bike park!
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Looks like voting closed, and now we wait ...
Looks like voting closed, and now we wait
I'll get out when I can. Working retail, the build times tend to conflict with work times, and I already have my declared day off for Wednesday... -
05-04-2014, 02:38 PM
Thread: Help me build a bike park!
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Last day to vote for us fly-over country mags. ...
Last day to vote for us fly-over country mags. Please vote if you haven't.
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04-20-2014, 09:15 AM
Thread: Roof Rack Suggestions
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the Snowcat is really all you are looking for. ...
the Snowcat is really all you are looking for.
However, it is a ski only solution that only works for vehicles with siderails. I always find other things I want to transport that I would prefer... -
03-27-2014, 09:48 AM
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new boots soon, want to ski now, Binding options?
ahoy
So I am picking up an end of season set of sticks, and would like to mount them up to get the last days of the season in. However, I am looking to replace my boots next season, which will... -
03-24-2014, 08:25 AM
Thread: Skilogik Rave RL compares to what?
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Skilogik Rave RL compares to what?
greetings all. I'm looking for a new daily driver. I live in Minnesota, so I want something that can handle the manmade ice we have, but will still be competent out west. Thus I am looking at...
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