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xx1 is mentioned lots here... the idea certainly is awesome but everyone I know that has actually used xx1 rear der's say they suck donkeys balls. One dude swapped everything to shimano because the...

some of the 2m HAM handhelds work on UHF/VHF channels, as well as FRS / GMRS channels. You want something like that? They can transmit on GMRS frequencies at higher (illegal) power levels, but you...

the place has never made money, he's probably just trying not to flush $$ down the toilet.

what do you want to use it for? I thought those FRS radios were all more or less the same, they're only really work line of sight. Having the tone squelch function can be useful as some frequencies...

Nth American diesel is a different discussion, not sure its related to pops in Texas...

Is the prius AWD similar system to the matrix? Matrix AWD was something like 90% power to front wheels...

FWIW I wish these existed a few years ago. g/f has an imprezza, awesome car but the clearance sucks. The front bumper has been partially knocked off a couple times, I have a bag of the spare...

isn't it just a raised imprezza?

you & lamothe? What did you do?

Moonraker trails are fking fun, most fun pedalling trails I've ridden in a while.

err... skiing related content... I saw some sleds on trucks yesterday. I...

and here's me thinking his hipster fixie days were the peak of his career...

Size & geometry specs are on the Norco website...

to each their own, but I drink it so long as its flowing. The g/f won't so we have a filter for that. You could just boil it if you are worried, it'll use less fuel than melting snow. In theory...

How long to leave a chain soaking in wax? parafin wax in a crockpot overnight seems excessive (?).
Can you just heat it up & leave in there for a short while, ie pull it out before it solidifies?

my local trails here are dry & dusty. I use dry lube every ride but I apply it after a ride so the waxy stuff has dried ready for the next ride. Dry lube flicks right off if you ride when its still...

well I demo'd a 29r (Stumpjumper evo carbon) for shits & giggles this week. It does pedal uphill nicely but handles very different on twisty slow stuff & downhills. I'm not shopping for bikes, but...

Basecamp is the Garmin mapping software you want on your PC, I think its a free download. I can't remember what was needed to make the maps work on the computer, maybe just the serial number.......

I've heard of some spray/cleaner stuff that roadies use on their carbon frames to help wash road grime & grease off & provide UV protection. Sorry don't know the brand.

I didn't end up changing mine to an XC as I thought the numbers were there for the XC, also I wanted a long sleeve. If there was a way for me to change to an LONG sleeve XC I'd be happy to...

if its not too late & makes a difference to numbers (ie makes XC cheaper but doesn't change the FR) I could change mine to an XC (from FR).

Books have their place.... you don't want to only ski areas in them, but for a first recon trip to a new area it can be nice to go the 'regular' route just to get your bearings.
If you can make...

doesn't the book describe how to get to the peak? Or am I being a dick saying that (apologies if so)? Ah well put it down to an exploratory mission.

Google earth concept is super cool, but...

I met some people in Australia that live in Boston & fly, there must be somewhere nearby (?).

ahhh ok got it. My cranks are not 10 speed specific, they just happen to be paired with a 10 speed derallieurs. Thanks for clarifying.

Guess I'll look for just the chain rings as the bash I have...

I'm not looking to convert from 9 to 10 speed. My current ride is already 2x10, I'm trying to find out if other brands 2x10 chain rings fit on my Race Face cranks.

I need new chain rings soon (actually the whole lot, rear cluster, chain etc). I'm shopping online now so I have the parts on hand for when I need to change it all.

I have Race Face Evolve...

ditto. I love my Slayer & the '13 Slayer 50 seems to come with a dropper & internal cable routing for prettiness. Can't help on geometry comparisons.

Wondering where the freezing / rain level got to around Lake Louise today? Thinking of heading across that way tomorrow providing it doesn't rain too high.

What's the 7 year thing? Didn't he admit to doping up to 2006 ie 7 years ago? Or is 7 years for civil suits?

how does the statute of limitations work here? Didn't Lancey-boy only admit to doping up to a certain time then said he was clean for the latter part of his career?

my LBS had a Trance 29 demo last summer & everyone that rode it said it felt/handled a bit weird.

holy shit you people have been getting after it. Nice.

LX is older mid-range Shimano. It'll work just fine.

what are the numbers up to? I've been on the bike for a month.

yep. I've not tried it, but a couple strong riders local to me have & like CTD shocks & forks.

did you try a Slayer? On paper they seem to be equivalent to reigns.

awesome. Did they put you through many 'vetting' runs before you skied the big stuff? I want to know how to win a random (?) comp & get a trip across the world to ski shit like that.

Heard reports that someone died in a crevasse fall on Mt Hector. Shitty news.

I heard full face are worse for ramming snow down the throat (?).

check the BC Interior & Cdn Rocky Mountain threads

plenty of random spring weather lately. Socked in with rain/snow at Pano yesterday, sunny & dry in town & mtn biking last night. Sunny at Pano today, hail in town at lunch, a bunch of sleds...

the cable is really flexy on the new GD's, no need for v brake bits. I could have pulled the cable even tighter but I left a bit of room for adjusting the height via the regular QR.
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a guy died in a crevasse fall on the Wapta this year also, the party had a rope but I heard it was too short (?).
My first couple mountaineering trips were in NZ, & the mountains there are super...

couple rides on the GD & I likey. Ended up with the 1" down & 4" down. Easy to find the 1" down position, & 4" down is enough for the riding I do. Cable is facing forward & is unobtrusive.

Only...

MEC? bc.com? I probably have an old ice axe that could be traded for beer.

ah got it (google earth is a wonderful thing).

Is the pic just a weird angle... Were you sheltered from the seracs?

went part way up Mt Hector today. Started too late & we were kinda scared about going back down the steep gully thing through the lower cliffs in the heat of the afternoon, so we bailed pretty...

went for a quick look up the parkway this morning since we were in lake louise anyway. Raining at crowfoot glacier so we bailed....crazy warm!

ok thanks. Vague plan was to head up there Fri-Sat-Sun (friends in town & they want to tour somewhere). They are calling for snow but its been pushed back to Saturday now.

anyone been up the Icefields Parkway this week? Its been a while since I've been up that way. I'm guessing shady nth aspects will be the best?

I'd still recommend it. Its so much nicer than ipod+wires & is worth it despite the relatively small amount of fking round.