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    and that some Empty Beer douchenozzles think they...

    and that some Empty Beer douchenozzles think they are geniuses about suspension, and try to outsmart people with irrelevant distractions, and then try to lampoon the target when he/she gets...
  2. same way I wear 11.0 US shoes and 26.5 ski boots.

    same way I wear 11.0 US shoes and 26.5 ski boots.
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    I'm interested. Are you willing to ship them?

    I'm interested. Are you willing to ship them?
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    if I buy new skis this year I will be getting...

    if I buy new skis this year I will be getting 999s.

    I had a pair of the 666 a bunch of years back. super-fun ski, damp with a good amount of rebound, bomber in junky snow. I've heard from a...
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    what sizes of these things do you need? I have...

    what sizes of these things do you need?

    I have a pair of Rossi Elite Pro boots, new in the original box, in a 26.5.

    I also have a pair of lightly used ZipFits, Grand Prix model, in a 27.5.
    ...
  6. Thread: DROID

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    there's a whole world full of people who don't...

    there's a whole world full of people who don't care about iTunes or the iPhone because they're not on Apple's johnson.

    iTunes is nowhere near the only way to get music. iPods are not the only...
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    I'm surprised at how big a size most skiers use. ...

    I'm surprised at how big a size most skiers use. I wear 11.0 US shoes and my alpine and AT boots are always 26.0 or 26.5. I tried a 27.5 boot my first year on AT gear and it felt like there was a...
  8. it's hard to rank things for me, marshal. price...

    it's hard to rank things for me, marshal. price can be foremost in my mind or hardly an issue... depends on my income and free cash when I need a new pair of skis. some days I'm sure the ski's...
  9. 1. graphics? do you prefer pucking blood skulls...

    1. graphics? do you prefer pucking blood skulls ala hellbent, hand paint ala 4frnt, crazy neon colors ala new ks stuff, techy graphic designs ala lhasa pows, or simple designs ala dps? do you care?...
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    The hoops jumped are not the thing. The...

    The hoops jumped are not the thing.

    The top-down preference on policy direction, that's the thing.

    The hoop-jumping is the appearance of rational governmental action.

    The top-down preference...
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    You lecturing me on politics. That's rich. ...

    You lecturing me on politics.

    That's rich.

    You should consider that YOU are wrong, because frankly... that's the truth.

    When you get to knowing what the POTUS does in American government,...
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    It hinges on the definition of "mechanized." ...

    It hinges on the definition of "mechanized."

    And is being applied irregularly. A lacing system on a shoe is mechanized. A belt holding up your pants is mechanized. XC ski bindings are...
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    Dude, when it comes to riding a bike, I will...

    Dude, when it comes to riding a bike, I will defer to your superior skills.

    Not in the realm of politics, though. not even close.

    What happens under a POTUS Admin is the responsibility of that...
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    leave it to a troll named "ms ann thrope" to get...

    leave it to a troll named "ms ann thrope" to get it wrong.

    it's about expanding wilderness, Annie.

    it is Annie, isn't it?

    because I need to eliminate the possibility that you are Mike...
  15. I have a 2006 or -7 Fox 32 vanilla RLC w/ QR...

    I have a 2006 or -7 Fox 32 vanilla RLC w/ QR dropouts that has very low mileage, primo shape. Still have the medium and stiff springs (unused). It's a 130mm travel version. Weight is 4 lbs.
    ...
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    get whichever one costs less. you're not going...

    get whichever one costs less. you're not going to notice any difference between the model years.
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    The DH Champ is interviewed post-race by Betty...

    The DH Champ is interviewed post-race by Betty Bumpdog --

    http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/5870813/

    Mr Rontele, everyone is my friend!
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    Rollin' with the DH Champ

    http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/5868235/

    for reference:

    http://forums.mtbr.com/member.php?u=237441"][COLOR="Lime"]Mtbr.com Forums[
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    I have 3 seasons of very heavy use on these: ...

    I have 3 seasons of very heavy use on these:

    http://www.lakecycling.com/images/large/mx165_black_new_lg.JPG

    Lake MX165
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    A Knolly Delirium would be plenty for what you...

    A Knolly Delirium would be plenty for what you want. It's tougher than most mfrs' DH bikes. The rear travel would easily handle what you want.

    A Knolly V-Tach is a bike for people who do Bowen...
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    People I know who have lived in and ridden around...

    People I know who have lived in and ridden around Boise say it's the perfect place to avoid a FS bike because riding a FS bike on Boise's trails just makes you carry around suspension you don't need....
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    I would never suggest buying a frame for a racer...

    I would never suggest buying a frame for a racer unless I knew the racer's likes/dislikes on frame material, frame design, frame geometry.

    Honestly, I would ask your man what he would buy if...
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    Rock Lobsters are fine handmade steel frames. ...

    Rock Lobsters are fine handmade steel frames. Why would he need to "upgrade" from such a good frame?

    The dude above me offered a suggestion on a MTB not a cross bike.

    Is your husband a serious...
  24. Thread: I <3 CX

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    mr shoelaces, that course looks super-fun. that...

    mr shoelaces, that course looks super-fun. that kind of course would make me race cross. I don't like the grass criteriums that a lot of our local cross courses tend to be. not interesting to me. ...
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    altagirl, my experience is that the problem with...

    altagirl, my experience is that the problem with trying to manual a 29er relates to early designs with very long chainstays. it's just like a 26" wheeled bike, the longer the chainstay, the more...
  26. Thread: I <3 CX

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    our local cross series lets people ride 29" MTBs...

    our local cross series lets people ride 29" MTBs with whatever bar they want, flat - riser - drop - hipster.
  27. Translation: I am naive, innocent, and not that...

    Translation: I am naive, innocent, and not that literate. Don't make me work.
  28. Thread: I <3 CX

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    taking the cross bike out on singletrack that you...

    taking the cross bike out on singletrack that you ride on a FS bike is a super-fun change of pace, trying to haul down descents in a roadie position, using brakes that barely work compared to a good...
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    naaaah, I'm just a blind squirrel who sometimes...

    naaaah, I'm just a blind squirrel who sometimes finds an acorn among the leaves and detritus.

    how can you call SpankMonkey a garbage pile? look at the wisdom and seriousness:

    purple helmet -...
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    He's making the monkeys LAUGH!

    don't miss this thread and definitely don't miss this post by woo:

    Ridemonkey.com - View Single Post - Freeride vs downhill
  31. Thread: fossil fuel

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    fossil fuel

    http://www.declinemagazine.com/Nucleus/COMMUNITY.php?itemid=4247
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    someone hacked the voting machines!

    someone hacked the voting machines!
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    I would say it's pretty hard to go far wrong on...

    I would say it's pretty hard to go far wrong on an AM bike these days, the worst you're likely to do is get one that doesn't suit your style of riding or your geometry preferences.

    for example, if...
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    I've ridden Red Rocks and Bootleg and I would...

    I've ridden Red Rocks and Bootleg and I would head straight for Bootleg and use Red Rocks only for a change of scenery. Bootleg may cause you to wish you had armor though, it's pretty rocky there --...
  35. dammit -- another failed task!

    dammit -- another failed task!
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    I agree with what JJ, marshal and woo said and...

    I agree with what JJ, marshal and woo said and would really emphasize what woo said about suspension balance and softening up the spring rate.

    JJ do you find that it makes much difference how much...
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    jeez woo your video is headlining Vital's...

    jeez woo your video is headlining Vital's Facebook page update. must not even be a contest!

    you got my creaky old vote.
  38. a guy has to be "first" at something. don't be a...

    a guy has to be "first" at something. don't be a hater.

    besides... I'll never challenge you on bike turnover, so there's a "first" you hold intact!



    that's exactly what all those...
  39. LYF is just reminding people what TGR used to be...

    LYF is just reminding people what TGR used to be like before the Front Range Yuppies took it over and made it about Bling and Bragging.
  40. proof that I can eat shit and rake open my...

    proof that I can eat shit and rake open my forearm IN MY SLEEP doooooood!



    what? you want a ladder? here you go:
    ...
  41. that's true -- but maybe it's not relevant to...

    that's true -- but maybe it's not relevant to whether it's any fun to "ride" with a group whose sole purpose in "riding" is to stand around while one or two people "session" a trail feature that most...
  42. a lot of people seem to think riding in huge...

    a lot of people seem to think riding in huge groups with lots of stop-and-gape is the best way to ride. I don't get it myself.
  43. the need for adjustable travel depends on your...

    the need for adjustable travel depends on your frame's geometry, not the travel amount in the fork.

    the question is whether you can still climb the bike up steeper pitches without dropping the...
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    good point. at $450 they're right in line with...

    good point. at $450 they're right in line with most every other decent wheelset I can imagine.
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    mainly because you can have two very useful...

    mainly because you can have two very useful wheelsets for $900 and in the process double your bike's utility. one light set for long XC ish rides, one heavy set that you can use to plow through...
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    wwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh! I announced my RAD...

    wwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!

    I announced my RAD PARTY FOR NO PANTSIES on the InterToobz and nobody showed!

    wwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!

    now I'm gonna go yell at those people I announced my RAD...
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    that bike looks like it is left on a roof rack of...

    that bike looks like it is left on a roof rack of a car that's driven for the whole winter. looks like road salt corrosion on the metal parts.
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    every post so far is true, in my experience. ...

    every post so far is true, in my experience.

    good warranty, yes. I had a "wing" bend on my first pair of mallets, same deal I sent them an inquiry email about repairs, they simply said "send...
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    sounds excellent. and I'm surprised on the Crank...

    sounds excellent. and I'm surprised on the Crank Bros wheels, I thought they'd be more like the pedals... looking like a better design than their performance proves. I'm still not interested in...
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    say more. say more.

    say more. say more.
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