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Today, 08:42 PM
Thread: Shit that annoys you
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Yep. It was truly amazing.
Yep. It was truly amazing.
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Today, 06:59 PM
Thread: Shit that annoys you
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I was once sitting at a sidewalk table at a...
I was once sitting at a sidewalk table at a restaurant, and across the street was a hipster on a fixie bike, riding no hands, and using those hands to text on his phone. Not looking up at all.
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Today, 02:22 PM
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A CX-5?
A CX-5?
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Today, 02:14 PM
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In general (not specific to Mazda), Brembo basic...
In general (not specific to Mazda), Brembo basic blank rotors, or Centric brand - - these tend to be pretty good quality for decent prices. Don't buy drilled rotors.
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03-15-2024, 09:35 PM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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Muhuhuhaaahaaaahahahhaha! Yer welcome.
Muhuhuhaaahaaaahahahhaha!
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03-15-2024, 09:54 AM
Thread: Please delete my account
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Yes. Be patient, he can take a few days to...
Yes. Be patient, he can take a few days to respond sometimes.
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03-14-2024, 09:43 AM
Thread: FS: 200cm DPS Lotus 120
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I have plenty of other big skis. Bump for last...
I have plenty of other big skis.
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03-12-2024, 06:55 PM
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More likely this:...
More likely this:...
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03-12-2024, 02:41 PM
Thread: FS: 200cm DPS Lotus 120
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I can kinda sorta justify swapping skis, can't...
I can kinda sorta justify swapping skis, can't really justify adding more without unloading some first.
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03-12-2024, 02:39 PM
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I have the original PM Gear / AK roller ski bag...
I have the original PM Gear / AK roller ski bag stored somewhere, if anyone is interested. Huge, burly, I'll probably never use it again.
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03-11-2024, 07:06 PM
Thread: Travel hacks and advice
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For anyone searching, AmEx added the ability to...
For anyone searching, AmEx added the ability to use point.me which is supposed to search Membership Rewards transferable partners for airline redemptions. I tried it today, and it's not very good. ...
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03-11-2024, 07:04 PM
Thread: Travel hacks and advice
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Thanks - I knew there's a visa requirement for...
Thanks - I knew there's a visa requirement for Cambodia for US citizens, I still need to look at that and sort out how much time we'd need there.
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03-11-2024, 03:40 PM
Thread: Travel hacks and advice
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Thanks - helpful input, much appreciated. Phuket...
Thanks - helpful input, much appreciated. Phuket is also on the itinerary if we can fit it in.
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03-11-2024, 11:52 AM
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I haven't done it, but Southwest says a bike...
I haven't done it, but Southwest says a bike counts as one of your two free checked bags -- must fit within weight/dimensions, but whether they actually measure -- ?...
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03-11-2024, 11:24 AM
Thread: Travel hacks and advice
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Kind of a trip-specific long shot here, but in...
Kind of a trip-specific long shot here, but in case anyone has done this before and can give me tips: Mrs C and I are going to Thailand at the end of the year, and if not excessively costly, would...
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03-10-2024, 09:38 PM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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I zoomed in on the pic on my phone - sure looks...
I zoomed in on the pic on my phone - sure looks like it's a pic of those wheels. There are a lot of scratches visible, so I don't think it's just a stock photo of new wheels.
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03-10-2024, 04:55 PM
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These are my favorite generation of Dynafits. I...
These are my favorite generation of Dynafits. I already have a spare set, so not in the market, but definitely recommend.
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03-10-2024, 11:01 AM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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This X10. Put a soldering iron on that screw head...
This X10. Put a soldering iron on that screw head and try heating that way, before any of the other suggestions here like drilling or Dremeling a slot.
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03-09-2024, 09:58 PM
Thread: Mountain Collective 2024-25
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Thanks for the confirmation. Really thinking this...
Thanks for the confirmation. Really thinking this is how we'll go for next season.
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03-09-2024, 08:23 PM
Thread: Mountain Collective 2024-25
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Mountain Collective 2024-25
Mrs C and I have had the Ikon pass for a couple of seasons, but thinking about going back to Mountain Collective for next year. It's $605 vs Ikon base renewal at $819, and would make for some good...
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03-09-2024, 09:52 AM
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I have that same Ultegra crankset, same...
I have that same Ultegra crankset, same chainrings, on a supposed gravel bike too - - a GT Grade from around 2016 - - that has very poor tire clearance for a gravel bike. I don't use it as one...
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03-09-2024, 09:16 AM
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Is that Ultegra crank part of the recall? If so,...
Is that Ultegra crank part of the recall? If so, you might get a whole new crankset out of it, with rings.
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03-08-2024, 10:12 PM
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Gonna have to step up to some burly front end...
Gonna have to step up to some burly front end parts for her ride.
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03-08-2024, 05:08 PM
Thread: Show Us Yer Guitar Quiver
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This is tempting me, a lot. Gretsch G2215-P90...
This is tempting me, a lot. Gretsch G2215-P90 streamliner -- P90 in the neck, filtertron of some sort in the bridge. $199 -- half off -- for the "single barrel stain" finish only. Youtube reviews...
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03-08-2024, 05:06 PM
Thread: Show Us Yer Guitar Quiver
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Ooh. Rickenbacker!
Ooh. Rickenbacker!
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03-08-2024, 09:09 AM
Thread: Fit for 50
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51 here. Started stretching and using a foam...
51 here. Started stretching and using a foam roller last year to address some IT band issues that I think were irritated by a lot of bike riding.
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03-07-2024, 02:47 PM
Thread: I need a new mattress
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"What? It's not like I took the mattress out of...
"What? It's not like I took the mattress out of the plastic bag!!!"
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03-07-2024, 02:00 PM
Thread: Ikon Pass
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Looks like bike park pass is included on all...
Looks like bike park pass is included on all levels:
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03-07-2024, 01:31 PM
Thread: I need a new mattress
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I've bought a couple from Costco. Yes, flop it...
I've bought a couple from Costco. Yes, flop it down and climb on.
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03-07-2024, 12:51 PM
Thread: Ikon Pass
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They added a single day at the bike park,...
They added a single day at the bike park, included with the pass. Mammoth and other locations.
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03-07-2024, 10:51 AM
Thread: Ikon Pass
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Renewal prices and dates announced:...
Renewal prices and dates announced:...
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03-06-2024, 08:26 PM
Thread: FS: 200cm DPS Lotus 120
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Wanna trade for the short L120s you have up for...
Wanna trade for the short L120s you have up for sale? Thinking Mrs C might like those.
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03-06-2024, 04:12 PM
Thread: Deez Old Azz Kneez on Fattiez
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Bring narrower skis to the resort, swap out when...
Bring narrower skis to the resort, swap out when it gets tracked out.
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03-06-2024, 08:10 AM
Thread: FS: 200cm DPS Lotus 120
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Bump. Buy cake.
Bump. Buy cake.
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03-05-2024, 01:30 PM
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I had a pair of Neuvation wheels on my road bike,...
I had a pair of Neuvation wheels on my road bike, probably ten years ago now. They were fine. Nothing too impressive, but good enough quality for the little road riding I do.
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03-05-2024, 01:29 PM
Thread: ISO Pit Viper Pivots
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USPS screwed me out of my claim on bindings I...
USPS screwed me out of my claim on bindings I shipped in a flat rate box. I documented the shit out of that claim, sent in everything they asked for. And they denied it, and then rejected the appeal...
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03-05-2024, 12:30 PM
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Attempted to ski at Mt Rose this morning. Left...
Attempted to ski at Mt Rose this morning. Left ASAP. That was ligament destroying wind fuck horrible conditions. Or groomed ice. And with super high winds.
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03-05-2024, 12:22 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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^^^ Have at it - I picked up the cheap Crank Bros...
^^^ Have at it - I picked up the cheap Crank Bros wheels. They're in nice shape, spin smooth and true. Not very high engagement on the rear hub.
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03-04-2024, 12:36 PM
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It could be a math issue, not reading...
It could be a math issue, not reading comprehension.
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03-04-2024, 11:28 AM
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No problem. If you needed more space, or if you...
No problem. If you needed more space, or if you ended up with a different rental, that 60/40 rear seat splits such that you could put skis straight in, between the front seats (over the armrest...
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03-04-2024, 09:55 AM
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HF has several versions - some are low and long...
HF has several versions - some are low and long reach, if that's what you need. Seems like they're on sale a lot too. Sign up for their emails (nearly daily) and I bet you can score one cheap within...
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03-04-2024, 09:43 AM
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Harbor Freight, seriously. I have a HF floor jack...
Harbor Freight, seriously. I have a HF floor jack - my second one. The first lasted about 15 years before the hydraulics gave out.
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03-04-2024, 09:37 AM
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These are 191 Volkl Katana. Fit with room to...
These are 191 Volkl Katana. Fit with room to spare, front passenger seat was left in a normal legroom position, not slid or tilted forward....
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03-04-2024, 08:49 AM
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I think yes, on the current body style ones. If...
I think yes, on the current body style ones. If you want, I'll test fit and see. Mrs C has a 2021.
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03-03-2024, 03:52 PM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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North Shore Rack downsides: don't hold road bikes...
North Shore Rack downsides: don't hold road bikes well, don't fit kid bikes, a little awkward loading /unloading, the 6-bike one is pretty heavy, and I have seen some pretty rusty ones.
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03-02-2024, 08:56 PM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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Personally I think they're the best mountain bike...
Personally I think they're the best mountain bike rack ever made. But don't use it in winter slop - they will rust.
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Wind forecasts for tomorrow still look pretty...
Wind forecasts for tomorrow still look pretty high - looking at Mt Rose specifically. Wondering if they actually will be able to open.
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03-02-2024, 09:25 AM
Thread: Shit that annoys you
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She gave them to her boyfriend.
She gave them to her boyfriend.
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03-02-2024, 09:11 AM
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Estimating we've had 30" + at my house so far. ...
Estimating we've had 30" + at my house so far. Storm has delivered as forecast... I was hoping for less at the house. This is just a PITA at this point.
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03-02-2024, 08:04 AM
Thread: WTB: Dynafit Hokkaido 189cm
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I have a pair of Hokkaido in 189 that are pretty...
I have a pair of Hokkaido in 189 that are pretty minty, but have been drilled twice. Once for Dynafit Beast 16 at 312 BSL and once for Salomon Warden at 317 BSL. Wardens are currently mounted, and...
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