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Today, 09:49 PM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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What started out as a basic bathroom refresh has...
What started out as a basic bathroom refresh has grown into an almost whole-house reno. New prehung doors to replace the old chipping pieces of shit with 30 layers of lead paint, refinishing wood...
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Today, 08:31 PM
Thread: MLB 2024 Thread
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Anybody have T-Mobile and doesn’t want their free...
Anybody have T-Mobile and doesn’t want their free MLB.tv subscription that comes with it? Happy to buy a few beers for somebody that isn’t going to use theirs. I guess it’s per line too, so if your...
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Yesterday, 11:17 PM
Thread: MLB 2024 Thread
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I do this most weekdays, is it really a point of...
I do this most weekdays, is it really a point of celebration?
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Yesterday, 10:35 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I can’t recommend the Conti Kryptotal more! It’s...
I can’t recommend the Conti Kryptotal more! It’s perfect for someone that wants similar leaned over grip and low-ish rolling resistance of a DHF without the big dead zone in transition between center...
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Yesterday, 10:07 PM
Thread: MLB 2024 Thread
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Atlanta/Philly postponed 🙁 this was definitely...
Atlanta/Philly postponed 🙁 this was definitely going to be the game of the day, all the beef from last postseason plus they’re both stacked for 2024
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Yesterday, 03:45 PM
Thread: Mega jillions
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I could use a little “spring cleaning”
I could use a little “spring cleaning”
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03-24-2024, 10:34 PM
Thread: Mega jillions
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I got you boys. $4 sent in addition to my $2
I got you boys. $4 sent in addition to my $2
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03-24-2024, 10:26 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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How big of boy are you? Honestly coming from...
How big of boy are you?
Honestly coming from Assguy/Dissector, most combos will be much faster.
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03-24-2024, 04:47 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Best spoke prep for MTB wheels? I routinely...
Best spoke prep for MTB wheels?
I routinely detension my wheels, and I"m sick of it. I'm building a new 32H wheelset with WAO rims on DT350 hubs and would like to start out on the right foot. ... -
03-19-2024, 11:49 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Siiiiick! Super stoked for an Enduro Super Soft...
Siiiiick! Super stoked for an Enduro Super Soft front Kryp
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03-16-2024, 03:13 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Yeah it's definitely a Revel misprint- the Trail...
Yeah it's definitely a Revel misprint- the Trail doesn't come in Soft- just Endurance compound. ...
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03-02-2024, 04:19 PM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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Jenson is blowing out Fox 38s (no tax, free...
Jenson is blowing out Fox 38s (no tax, free ship):
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03-02-2024, 03:50 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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I'm 5-10 and ~200lbs, ski 184 DWT in ID...
I'm 5-10 and ~200lbs, ski 184 DWT in ID Panhandle. I think the 184 DWT has a little more float than my 190 Bibby, I mounted the DWT 1cm back of the line.
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02-28-2024, 08:31 PM
Thread: Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro 2024 touring boot
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I'll argue this point. You are correct that the...
I'll argue this point. You are correct that the forward lean is primarily affected by the front of the cuff. However, given a static volume of your lower leg at cuff height, pushing the back of the...
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02-28-2024, 02:09 AM
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Who puts a 900g binding on a 1200g ski?!
Who puts a 900g binding on a 1200g ski?!
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01-15-2024, 04:50 PM
Thread: Stevens Peak Idaho
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Really curious to see the full IPAC report. The...
Really curious to see the full IPAC report. The West Willow area is my normal touring grounds.
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01-11-2024, 10:31 AM
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How else will my buddies know my FTP is 1.465%...
How else will my buddies know my FTP is 1.465% higher than theirs?
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01-10-2024, 04:14 PM
Thread: Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?
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The DryGuy ones are good. I've abused my pair...
The DryGuy ones are good. I've abused my pair for three years and they just work. Low amp draw and works just as well on my touring boots as it does on my MTB shoes. Kinda annoying that the fan...
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01-02-2024, 06:16 PM
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Sprocket Rockets, Jong! ...
Sprocket Rockets, Jong!
https://bikecloset.com/product/elite-direto-xr-with-cassette/. $399
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01-02-2024, 04:31 PM
Thread: espresso making mags?
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James Hoffman did a good interview with the...
James Hoffman did a good interview with the researcher of that study. A bit more approachable to listen to this than read the paper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLnB99VJ0HE
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01-01-2024, 05:57 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Cheap Double Downs- DHRII 29x2.4 MaxxTerra $39.95...
Cheap Double Downs- DHRII 29x2.4 MaxxTerra $39.95
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12-29-2023, 12:00 AM
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For small pour-over batches the OXO Gooseneck is...
For small pour-over batches the OXO Gooseneck is ok. I'll often make 75g of coffee (~40fl oz) and the 0.9L capacity meant I would be refilling it and waiting for it to come up to temp several times....
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12-25-2023, 10:00 PM
Thread: Vasectomy recovery time
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My TR was similar but I did have a few hiccups. ...
My TR was similar but I did have a few hiccups. Some mild discomfort during procedure but no real pain. Walked the dog on day 2 and 3 and ended up back on the couch with ice for an extra couple...
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12-24-2023, 08:54 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Patagonia Houdini Air The most breathable of...
Patagonia Houdini Air
The most breathable of any shell I've tried, superlight and easy to pack for shoulder season when it warms up mid ride and you don't need a shell anymore. I can ride in the... -
12-23-2023, 09:39 AM
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The ChainReaction/Nukeproof implosion is netting...
The ChainReaction/Nukeproof implosion is netting some insane deals. I'm almost 100% sure Nukeproof will get purchased and relaunched by somebody or other, so buying one shouldn't be too much of a...
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12-22-2023, 02:05 PM
Thread: WTB: Mens One Piece Snowsuit (modern)
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You want it used with some stank?
You want it used with some stank?
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12-20-2023, 01:31 PM
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PSA: Fox fork insanity at Planet Cyclery (Factory 38 for $620 and more)
Damn what a deal! I think this is the bottom for pricing.
Plus 8% cash back Active Junky
Factory 38 $619
38 Performance Elite $569
Factory 34 $484
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12-17-2023, 12:27 AM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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Did that test out hot? Ive had Non-contact...
Did that test out hot? Ive had Non-contact voltage testers give me false positives when a dead line is running close to a hot line for a good span- the hot section will induce electron flow in the...
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12-16-2023, 08:08 PM
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TPC has a bunch of Forbidden Dreadnoughts in nice...
TPC has a bunch of Forbidden Dreadnoughts in nice spec for like $3200- common sizes too and new with warranty, not used or second stock. If I hadn't bought my Spire last summer I'd be 100% in on...
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12-14-2023, 10:38 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Anybody been on a RM Solo 50? Apparently RM is...
Anybody been on a RM Solo 50? Apparently RM is going to SRAM E-grupos and is blowing out their mechanical versions. Currently I do 99% MTB but would like to have a comfy bike for longer tours like...
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12-07-2023, 08:22 PM
Thread: MLB 2024 Thread
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I think he's got a lot of good leadership and...
I think he's got a lot of good leadership and perspective to give young O's bullpen guys, even if his closing abilities aren't what they once were. I wouldn't be surprised to see him as a 8 setup...
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12-04-2023, 03:51 AM
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That was a real play? I thought the receiver was...
That was a real play? I thought the receiver was just giving the d-back a piggy back ride.
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12-01-2023, 07:37 PM
Thread: Truck Tire Time
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I've put 3000 miles on my new Cooper Discoverer...
I've put 3000 miles on my new Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT's now so here's my initial review:
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12-01-2023, 05:39 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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They're expecting 3-6 feet of snow with winds 25...
They're expecting 3-6 feet of snow with winds 25 gusting over 50. No way to manage that with just a couple plow drivers and hanging out at Paradise in a storm like that is not fun anyway. Should be...
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11-30-2023, 06:31 AM
Thread: Official Sprocket Rockets Training Thread
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Coming from "reasonably crappy shape" I'd...
Coming from "reasonably crappy shape" I'd concentrate the winter on mostly Z2 rides (6+hours) and gym work (1-2x a week depending on how much you already do), *maybe* one TGR ride if that and only if...
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11-17-2023, 04:33 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I'm a way bigger fan of WeAreOne than of Nobl. ...
I'm a way bigger fan of WeAreOne than of Nobl. WAO lays their rims in Canada, and offers lifetime warranty on everything, whereas NOBL only offers it on their premium wheels and sources from China,...
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11-17-2023, 11:57 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Continental dropping H2 distributing and going...
Continental dropping H2 distributing and going full in with QBP. Also announcing Minimum Advertised Pricing soon, so get your $65 DH casings now before they reach Maxxis prices....
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11-15-2023, 11:16 AM
Thread: WTT: Salomon MTN Tour for Pure
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Can confirm they mount up perfectly without the...
Can confirm they mount up perfectly without the brake platform. I didn't need to grind screws down, my Tognar 3.6x9.5mm bit worked fine with no dimpling on the base.
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11-14-2023, 08:03 PM
Thread: Truck Tire Time
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I got some of those new Cooper Discoverer...
I got some of those new Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT's put on my AWD van today, only have 40 miles on them but they're nice so far. Definitely more road-oriented than the outgoing AT3-4S and very...
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11-13-2023, 01:13 PM
Thread: Zero G Pro Tour Half Sizes
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114mm at mets and I fit a 26.5 with some generous...
114mm at mets and I fit a 26.5 with some generous punching. Best fitting boot I've ever had.
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11-11-2023, 06:09 PM
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Solid pull! I miss my T4Runner and having all...
Solid pull! I miss my T4Runner and having all the Denso parts available for reasonable prices on RockAuto.
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11-06-2023, 10:39 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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The proper way to service G2 brakes is to...
The proper way to service G2 brakes is to carefully remove the lever and caliper from the bike, walk slowly to your trash can, and throw them away. Replace with literally any other brakes (any model...
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11-06-2023, 01:55 PM
Thread: OFFICIAL 2023 MLB THREAD!!!!
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Woah, that's crazy news. Counsell basically...
Woah, that's crazy news. Counsell basically bleeds Brewers blue and yellow. Brew crew player, front office guy, then manager. Wow. Rumors are he'll be the highest-paid manager in baseball. I did...
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11-04-2023, 06:16 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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He's skiing asbestos he can!
He's skiing asbestos he can!
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11-03-2023, 11:14 AM
Thread: Warren Miller 2023: All Time
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Yeah, I saw the 2021 Winter Starts Now film and...
Yeah, I saw the 2021 Winter Starts Now film and it was terrible. Felt like a promo vid for HH and a couple ski companies, plus a few resorts out east. Mostly vids of people ripping groomers, which...
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10-31-2023, 10:04 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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You know those nightmares where you're stuck in...
You know those nightmares where you're stuck in invisible quicksand and you try to run and you move super slowly?
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10-31-2023, 09:35 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I've collected a bunch of Contis now, so here's...
I've collected a bunch of Contis now, so here's an FYI on some tire weights, all 29x2.4":
Xynotal Enduro Soft: 1215g
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10-28-2023, 07:21 PM
Thread: Analysis Paralysis: Which "Enduro" Bike
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You know it's going to bug you if your bikes...
You know it's going to bug you if your bikes don't match. Get a Spire. $4900 for Fox Factory and XT is a great deal. I can attest that they pedal great. I rode a 50 mile XC race and put multiple...
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10-26-2023, 03:30 PM
Thread: Truck Tire Time
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I'd email Nokian with your date code/batch code...
I'd email Nokian with your date code/batch code and see if they've had any recalls. Where do you store them in the offseason? This is the type of dry rot you'd expect in a room with an electric...
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10-26-2023, 03:03 PM
Thread: Truck Tire Time
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Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT is a new one that...
Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT is a new one that comes in 114T in 245/70r17. I think I'm going with this for my Express.
I liked my General ATX but want narrower and a little more...
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