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    It should be like a cross between the LOTR mines...

    It should be like a cross between the LOTR mines of Moria and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom:


    http://movieclips.com/8r9q-indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-doom-movie-mine-cart-chase/
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    The external threading on the spindle (see OP's...

    The external threading on the spindle (see OP's second photo) is unusual. I wonder if that's for some sort of extracting tool?
  3. Thanks Johnny- I was wrong on the adapter --...

    Thanks Johnny-

    I was wrong on the adapter -- got confused amongst all the new press-fit standards. I'll just order that Shimano BB and save the threaded one as a spare.
  4. SLX crank into PF92 frame -- what do I need?

    I have a 10-spd Shimano SLX crankset, with threaded BB. I want to use it on a frame with a PF92 BB shell.

    Is this the correct Shimano BB that I need?...
  5. I might be able to use these -- same size and BSL...

    I might be able to use these -- same size and BSL as my boots (Garmont Shaman), but my liners are getting fairly packed out.

    Would you mind measuring the height of the liner? I'll check my...
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    Marvel Mystery Oil can sometimes help by freeing...

    Marvel Mystery Oil can sometimes help by freeing up sticking lifters, but IDK if this is the problem with your engine.

    Did you have that ticking noise before you ran the engine 2 qts. low on oil?
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    Good point. On all future questions...

    Good point.

    On all future questions involving lube recommendations, PM Rontele.
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    My favorite chain lube is a dry lube, and I never...

    My favorite chain lube is a dry lube, and I never run the chain through a rag after lubing it -- it dries in 30 seconds, no need to wipe it off.

    DuPont teflon "multi use" lube -- available at...
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2yK-NUyAIY

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2yK-NUyAIY
  10. PSA: Free Jump Desktop app on Amazon, incl. $1 MP3 credit

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0070DOHQS/ref=pe_245070_24466410_M1T1DP

    Free download (probably today only) of Jump Desktop, and also includes $1 Amazon MP3 credit.
  11. I heard that if you bring it back to REI, they'll...

    I heard that if you bring it back to REI, they'll give you a new one under their "satisfaction guarantee."
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    Volcanic VD sounds worse than goth herpes. Your...

    Volcanic VD sounds worse than goth herpes. Your rubber might have broken.
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    Unfortunately, Mrs. C. and I are out for the...

    Unfortunately, Mrs. C. and I are out for the mini. Too many things on the house to-do list.
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    Ask for a condo in payment for the photo!

    Ask for a condo in payment for the photo!
  15. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the Trace,...

    I'd like to hear your thoughts on the Trace, after you get some time on it. I've been pretty happy with the Velvet fork, which I decided to keep and put on a hardtail, set at 120mm.
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    I have my Northshore rack mounted on the end of a...

    I have my Northshore rack mounted on the end of a step extension -- this one --

    http://www.harborfreight.com/hitch-extender-with-step-97685.html

    -- on the back of our truck camper. I have the...
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    Rocky Horror Picture Show -- at least 30 times,...

    Rocky Horror Picture Show -- at least 30 times, back in high school.
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    Mrs. C. is using a 9-speed cassette on her road...

    Mrs. C. is using a 9-speed cassette on her road bike, which came with a 3x10 drivetrain -- we didn't swap anything else to use the 9-spd cassette, so the 10-spd rear shifter and derailleur seem to be...
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    That's because in Utah, you use swords.

    That's because in Utah, you use swords.
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    I've had some of the same issues, but they're...

    I've had some of the same issues, but they're workable. Seems to be more of a problems with XC bikes with narrower handlebars, and in particular, *lower* handlebars.

    I sometimes have to use a...
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    Do you mean close to town, or close together...

    Do you mean close to town, or close together (i.e. not much space)?
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    Why not camp at FKNA (wherever it is this year)? ...

    Why not camp at FKNA (wherever it is this year)? It's spread out, plenty of room for you to find some quiet space for the little one to sleep peacefully. And no campsite fees.
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    Discovery Channel =/= U.S. Gov't

    Discovery Channel =/= U.S. Gov't
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    I think my postal carrier is using PEDs. He has...

    I think my postal carrier is using PEDs. He has been delivering the mail 2.8% earlier than usual.
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    http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/vtec.+just+kicked...

    http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/vtec.+just+kicked+in_59f84c_4296814.jpg
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    http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/23/justice/justice-case...

    http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/23/justice/justice-case-armstrong/index.html

    Washington (CNN) -- The Justice Department late Tuesday formally filed its case against Lance Armstrong and his company...
  27. The Valentine One is pure awesomeness. It has...

    The Valentine One is pure awesomeness. It has arrows to point to where the cops are, plus a number readout (for # of different radar sources), plus a signal strength indicator (for showing you if...
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    Get yourself a proper tow vehicle for the job. ...

    Get yourself a proper tow vehicle for the job. Something like this:

    http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/gallery/page__module__images__section__img_ctrl__img__253201__file__med
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    You should buy a PiTy Cruiser.

    You should buy a PiTy Cruiser.
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    I saw them on the "Happy" tour way back then......

    I saw them on the "Happy" tour way back then... 1987? 1988?

    In fact, I think I still have the tour T-shirt. Yours if you want it.
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    I believe it was made for Spec by Fox, but I've...

    I believe it was made for Spec by Fox, but I've never owned any of the proprietary Spec forks/shocks, except for the original Future Shock (Mag 21).

    I recall reading something from Kidwoo about...
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    That Kona Stab is not something you want to pedal...

    That Kona Stab is not something you want to pedal uphill, ever.

    Both the Enduros are usable all-around, but each has pros and cons, and neither is a "downhill" bike. I have the earlier one...
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    Please build a Jerantula model.

    Please build a Jerantula model.
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    It's a Prince Albert mount.

    It's a Prince Albert mount.
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    You should buy a Chrysler 300 instead. Much...

    You should buy a Chrysler 300 instead. Much better drivetrain.
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    No Whodini in my collection, but it came to mind...

    No Whodini in my collection, but it came to mind for whatever reason...

    You going to the Mammoth mini?
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    Both our kids went through the 16/20/24/26" wheel...

    Both our kids went through the 16/20/24/26" wheel progression on bikes. At the smaller wheel size, it's pretty much heavy junk, unless you're willing to spend a fortune. I think Litespeed made a...
  38. Got a bunch of PM's; not responding to all of...

    Got a bunch of PM's; not responding to all of them...

    Code is gone to BRUTAH. Glad he could use it. Thanks everyone, and especially thanks to Praxis for kicking down some great deals on great...
  39. Praxis pre-order 30% (maybe 32%) code

    I have a Praxis 30% off (which might be 32% off, not certain) code that I'm not going to use. It expires tomorrow, April 15, 2013.

    PM me if you want it, but only if you are a long-established...
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    ... dead? Or did you mean:...

    ... dead?

    Or did you mean:
    http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/music2/whodini.jpg
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    Download & print a campfire permit here:...

    Download & print a campfire permit here:
    http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sequoia/passes-permits/?cid=fsbdev3_059516
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    Mrs. C. and I might come down for the weekend --...

    Mrs. C. and I might come down for the weekend -- probably done with skiing for the year, but always good to meet more maggots and hang out. We'd be camping at Ft. FKNA, wherever it may be this...
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    Ad says 5000 miles, but photo of odometer shows...

    Ad says 5000 miles, but photo of odometer shows 50,000.
  44. ^^^ That girl really needs to moisturize. Her...

    ^^^ That girl really needs to moisturize. Her hands look terrible.
  45. These are very nice pants... Recently bought some...

    These are very nice pants... Recently bought some at Sierra Trading Post for around $200 though, so there's some indication of current pricing.
  46. I don't remember the TWD forecasts being so...

    I don't remember the TWD forecasts being so optimistic 100% of the time. (Same forecaster then, IIRC.) Open Snow forecasts, in contrast, seem like they are always calling for huge dumps, but so far...
  47. This winter sucked. No real storms in 2013. ...

    This winter sucked. No real storms in 2013.

    And since the move to Open Snow, it seems like BA's forecast for all of 2013 was "big changes ahead, about 10-14 days out, we could see some major...
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    ^^^ All of this X2. And IMHO, if possible, buy...

    ^^^ All of this X2.

    And IMHO, if possible, buy a center channel speaker from the same brand and model line as your main front left & right speakers. The sound will "match" across all three...
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    ^^ Yep, PM him.

    ^^ Yep, PM him.
  50. We're going to be in L.A. for a spring break trip...

    We're going to be in L.A. for a spring break trip with the kids. Local weather blog thinks that we might get some decent snow over the weekend --

    http://opensnow.com/dailysnow/tahoe
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