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04-23-2024, 10:52 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Don't have acetone on hand at the moment, so...
Don't have acetone on hand at the moment, so cleaned with alcohol. It looks pretty damn good to me, not really seeing/feeling any residue. Any liquid sealant is long gone at this point, there's a few...
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04-23-2024, 07:42 AM
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I'm in tubeless hell. Swapped a tire on a gravel...
I'm in tubeless hell. Swapped a tire on a gravel wheel (Easton AX70, pretty sure its the same as a non-offset AR24 or ARC24 rim, welded seam). Previously was holding air just fine. Seemed fine at...
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03-20-2024, 07:21 AM
Thread: Some mtb handlebars FS
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How's the stiffness on the Nukeproof bars? Any...
How's the stiffness on the Nukeproof bars? Any chance you can compare to Race Face carbon bars? thanks!
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03-06-2024, 08:07 AM
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Just curious if you contacted east coast or west...
Just curious if you contacted east coast or west coast service. I emailed east coast service (since I'm in NY) explaining that I've had the squelching reoccur again after two full damper rebuilds...
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02-09-2024, 06:16 PM
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Looking forward to getting back at some point...
Looking forward to getting back at some point this season, and perhaps on a more regular basis when snow / snowmaking is a little more reliable...or when the kids build up their appetite for thin...
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02-04-2024, 06:11 PM
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Sticky: I've got some 80s with bindings. Assuming you're...
I've got some 80s with bindings. Assuming you're in VT? I'm usually at Pico on Sundays but shipping from NY shouldn't be bad if that's easier.
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01-27-2024, 01:21 PM
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If you use a nice sharp blade (xacto or good...
If you use a nice sharp blade (xacto or good scissors) I think you could cut your own slits no problem. But also if you're not running a lot of tension/tightness on those buckles, there's enough...
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01-25-2024, 09:10 PM
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Boot gloves with a chemical heater between the...
Boot gloves with a chemical heater between the glove and the shell is a cheap (but dorky) solution if you don't have room in the boot. Bonus is you can use the hand warmer size instead of the toe...
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01-19-2024, 09:06 PM
Thread: Who's driving a VW AllTrack?
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Fyi if you happen to have a PZEV version, there's...
Fyi if you happen to have a PZEV version, there's an extra long warranty on almost anything related to emissions, including the turbo. Got my 2015's turbo replaced for free even though it was outside...
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01-19-2024, 05:55 PM
Thread: Who's driving a VW AllTrack?
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Fkna! Glad someone else got theirs too! Sent...
Fkna! Glad someone else got theirs too!
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12-05-2023, 12:26 PM
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Our first kid took a lesson when he was 4yo and...
Our first kid took a lesson when he was 4yo and those 90 minutes were more beneficial than many many days of magic carpet riding with me and the mrs. He also did a weekly 2hr lesson program at one of...
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11-09-2023, 01:51 PM
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As soon as one thinks about whether they should...
As soon as one thinks about whether they should wear knee pads (or knee warmers, in the road realm) but then chooses not to, they are almost certainly doomed.
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11-02-2023, 09:12 AM
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I've shared this recipe or made it for friends...
I've shared this recipe or made it for friends with new babies. If you're even slightly capable in the kitchen they are easy to make are just sweet enough to satisfy a craving but healthy enough to...
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11-02-2023, 07:14 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Similar issues with bearings on my 2016 Hei Hei....
Similar issues with bearings on my 2016 Hei Hei. First time I went to inspect them (granted, I'm second owner so maybe it'd been a long time) took the rocker link off, pulled the bolt, went to go pop...
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09-07-2023, 06:36 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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If you have to stay Maxxis, Rekon Race gives up...
If you have to stay Maxxis, Rekon Race gives up some speed to the Aspen but isn't nearly as sketchy. Go with the 2.35 or 2.4 though (I've got some of each, the 2.4s are oddly lighter), the 2.25...
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08-03-2023, 09:20 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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The old maxxis forekaster is a good xc mud tire. ...
The old maxxis forekaster is a good xc mud tire.
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07-13-2023, 06:59 AM
Thread: Best value hitch platform bike rack?
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EcoHitch makes 2" hitches for a variety of VWs if...
EcoHitch makes 2" hitches for a variety of VWs if you want to go that route.
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07-12-2023, 07:38 AM
Thread: Who's driving a VW AllTrack?
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Improbably, I received a check in the mail...
Improbably, I received a check in the mail yesterday for my full claim amount. I submitted as much evidence/records as I could, both in my initial submission, and in the second follow up submission....
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07-07-2023, 07:51 AM
Thread: KETL MTN Apparel
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Anyone have any coupon/promo codes for Ketl?...
Anyone have any coupon/promo codes for Ketl? curious to try some of their stuff, a little extra discount would be nice
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06-22-2023, 05:58 AM
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Yeah, thats where the bubbles are. For the heck...
Yeah, thats where the bubbles are. For the heck of it I tried just using Teflon tape and at least in a short test, that seems to have stopped the leak. The original regulator still goes into bypass...
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06-21-2023, 02:44 PM
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I've watched that video a couple times actually....
I've watched that video a couple times actually. Have tried cleaning and greasing the valve, have tried cleaning and not greasing, have tried cleaning and greasing and then making a gasket of sorts...
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06-21-2023, 11:46 AM
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I called Weber and the older Spirit line only...
I called Weber and the older Spirit line only has/had a two-year warranty on the manifold so they offered a discount off the full-price, but as I've been discovering when attempting to clean the...
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06-20-2023, 11:12 AM
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Has anyone ever had propane leaks on a Weber...
Has anyone ever had propane leaks on a Weber grill (Spirit w/ side controls in this case) at the burner control knob valves? And if so, were you able to fix them or did you just replace the manifold...
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06-09-2023, 07:23 AM
Thread: 2023 UCI Downhill/Enduro/XC mega thread
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I had forgotten about this, and it's definitely...
I had forgotten about this, and it's definitely an odd one because as far as app platforms/ecosystems go, Roku is still the most neutral. I was thinking I'd pony up for the subscription, but if I...
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06-07-2023, 02:08 PM
Thread: Who's driving a VW AllTrack?
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Anyone hear anything on their claim recently?
Anyone hear anything on their claim recently?
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05-19-2023, 07:02 PM
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How's the sizing/fit on this? Sent from my...
How's the sizing/fit on this?
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05-11-2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: Northeast 2023- Wheels Up! Sehnd Eht!
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^^ that's a pretty good summary. Don't have much...
^^ that's a pretty good summary. Don't have much to add other than to also check out Sentiers du Moulin trails/bike park if you've got time for the extra drive.
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05-11-2023, 10:37 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I've only used an SE4 (as well as many XR4s and...
I've only used an SE4 (as well as many XR4s and XR3s)but that SE casing is somewhere between a Maxxis EXO and DD casing (so I guess EXO+, but I haven't used one yet), and is definitely more stout...
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05-09-2023, 09:26 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Maybe a 2.6 Mezcal or a 2.6 Bontrager SE2 (if you...
Maybe a 2.6 Mezcal or a 2.6 Bontrager SE2 (if you can track one down), run either with an insert for added protection?
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05-04-2023, 06:27 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I'll put in another vote for the smith Contrast...
I'll put in another vote for the smith Contrast Rose working surprisingly well in dense tree cover. I've even run them for nighttime fatbiking (so lots of light reflectivity off the snow) and they...
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04-26-2023, 01:14 PM
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Ouch that sucks. When I broke mine, the fairly...
Ouch that sucks. When I broke mine, the fairly standard plate+screw surgery had me back to low-key activities in a week, was able to ski a month later. Don't think I biked much since I didn't have a...
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03-07-2023, 09:07 AM
Thread: PSA-New 21 Faction CT 1.0 on sale for $222
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I don't have a true bar but used a combination...
I don't have a true bar but used a combination square ruler that seems to be pretty flat to check the bases.
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03-07-2023, 07:21 AM
Thread: PSA-New 21 Faction CT 1.0 on sale for $222
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They feel sluggish and a shit ton of work to ski...
They feel sluggish and a shit ton of work to ski at normal/faster speeds, but oddly stupid easy to ski at 2mph with my 4yo.
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03-06-2023, 07:09 AM
Thread: PSA-New 21 Faction CT 1.0 on sale for $222
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I may just not have enough time on them, but I'm...
I may just not have enough time on them, but I'm not getting along very well with my 178s. If anyone is looking for a pair PM me. Will probably post a FS thread after I figure out what I want to...
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02-02-2023, 08:27 AM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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GT Peace 9er. Picked it up several years ago to...
GT Peace 9er. Picked it up several years ago to have a dedicated bike for pulling kids in a Burley trailer. They've outgrown that and it seemed a shame to let a nice(ish) Reynold 520 frame go to...
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01-30-2023, 08:26 AM
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Sticky: Anyone have 100 or 110cm skis (with or without...
Anyone have 100 or 110cm skis (with or without bindings)? I was dumb and forgot that the pair I had at the ready were wicked old with just about zero sidecut and highly questionable bindings. My kid...
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01-19-2023, 08:17 AM
Thread: 2023 UCI Downhill/Enduro/XC mega thread
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They're still saying they will announce "more...
They're still saying they will announce "more ways to watch" in the coming months, so maybe there will be an ad-supported version or they'll at least be smart/nice enough to do a 30-45 minute...
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01-02-2023, 04:02 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Thanks, its been a fun project, even if I wasted...
Thanks, its been a fun project, even if I wasted a lot of mental energy exploring alternate build options that were more about can it be done than should it be done. I also don't know if I really...
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01-02-2023, 01:13 PM
Thread: Wtb: Marker Squire heel piece
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Wtb: Marker Squire heel piece
The spring in the heel on my wife's skis exploded itself out of the housing. Anyone got a single heel they'd sell for cheap?
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01-01-2023, 06:11 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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I'm still not 100% sure why I spent time/money...
I'm still not 100% sure why I spent time/money converting this thing to drop bars but well, here we are. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230102/3f2dca1534ad099bd584c58f51f8e2a1.jpg
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12-22-2022, 08:46 AM
Thread: 2023 UCI Downhill/Enduro/XC mega thread
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I know its often said that one of the great...
I know its often said that one of the great things about mountain bikes is that you can buy what the pros ride, but with factory suspension support (custom dampers, tuning, frequent maintenance), I...
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10-28-2022, 09:30 AM
Thread: Marker demo binding closeout
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PM sent on TCXs
PM sent on TCXs
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10-18-2022, 12:46 PM
Thread: 22 NE - Just get out and ride
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I think Slate Valley Trails are going to be your...
I think Slate Valley Trails are going to be your best bet for good trails with good views. I know some people around here like Brant Lake Bike Park and Wheelerville a lot, but I haven't been to...
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10-13-2022, 07:10 AM
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I guess this isn't really a rant, but my Hei Hei...
I guess this isn't really a rant, but my Hei Hei was making some not-nice noises under hard loads. First thought was to pull the crank, check the BB and maybe just clean/re-tighten the direct mount...
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09-13-2022, 08:14 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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In my experience with tannus inserts, getting a...
In my experience with tannus inserts, getting a good seal / adhesion of the tape *before* installing the insert helps a lot with keeping the edges from lifting during install or when it comes time...
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07-25-2022, 07:30 AM
Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.
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Please post up some measurements on those tires...
Please post up some measurements on those tires once they're mounted. Older discussion of those tires said the 2.35s weren't much/any bigger than the 2.25s. I picked up a 2.6 mezcal at one point...
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07-12-2022, 10:50 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Bontrager's XR casing is much lighter duty than...
Bontrager's XR casing is much lighter duty than Maxxis DD. Bontrager SE casings are a better match.
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06-30-2022, 01:23 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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ymmv of course but I'll say for *our* flat,...
ymmv of course but I'll say for *our* flat, twisty, techy trails that lack high speed flow or gnarly descents, I've found that
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06-16-2022, 09:29 AM
Thread: Ask the Idiots
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I just did the same thing this week! But...
I just did the same thing this week! But fortunately the pads fell out while on a carriage trail riding with my kids at 3mph.
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06-03-2022, 11:50 AM
Thread: Upgrades to my 2019 pike rct3
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DSD Runt maybe? I have zero personal experience...
DSD Runt maybe? I have zero personal experience but it seems like everyone that has done the upgrade loves it.
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