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03-21-2024, 08:15 AM
Thread: Ohtani
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"My interpreter has never stolen a dime from me"...
"My interpreter has never stolen a dime from me"
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02-29-2024, 04:20 PM
Thread: 2023 Maggot Racing Thread
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This is the year I ride from the summit of...
This is the year I ride from the summit of Rendezvous Mountain. w00t w00t!
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02-15-2024, 03:22 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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02-08-2024, 09:17 AM
Thread: 2024 Fish Pic Thread
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Lunkers! Are you skiing at all this winter (can...
Lunkers! Are you skiing at all this winter (can we call it that?) or just wading cold water, Rasputin?
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02-02-2024, 09:57 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Rain in the valley. Think it's snowing up at the...
Rain in the valley. Think it's snowing up at the Bowl? Gotta go to know, I suppose...
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02-01-2024, 12:59 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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01-19-2024, 06:42 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Pretty good up there today! Much better than I...
Pretty good up there today! Much better than I anticipated. Lots of talk about Snowpark opening tomorrow to help spread out the crowds and ski school.
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12-12-2023, 07:53 AM
Thread: TR - Escape from LA
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For living in an area many mags would not...
For living in an area many mags would not consider to be a primo riding location, you certainly seem to get some more than most. Always enjoying your stoke, evdog. Bad ass.
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12-05-2023, 08:00 AM
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Saw a lot of griz tracks hunting this Front over...
Saw a lot of griz tracks hunting this Front over the Thanksgiving holiday. An old timer in camp said if the snow's not deep enough to drift, the bears won't den.
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11-09-2023, 09:02 AM
Thread: TR - Resurrecting the Dixie 311
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Always love you posts. Good to see someone living...
Always love you posts. Good to see someone living the good life!
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11-05-2023, 09:45 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Yes, This is the truth. I pulled the...
Yes, This is the truth.
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11-03-2023, 10:36 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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frequent skier card at Big Mtn might be the best...
frequent skier card at Big Mtn might be the best deal going. If only I could be sure there was snow over the holidays and the bowl is 100% open, the pass would be worth it. But it just feels like a...
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11-03-2023, 09:17 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Who's getting a pass? Long term forecast and the...
Who's getting a pass? Long term forecast and the cost have me a little shook.... Whenever I get a pass to the bowl, I tend not to ski anywhere else because I want to get the most value out of it. Not...
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08-09-2023, 07:51 AM
Thread: Price Check: 2020 Scott Ransom 910
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Appreciate the reality check.
Appreciate the reality check.
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08-08-2023, 02:12 PM
Thread: Price Check: 2020 Scott Ransom 910
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Is my price high, low, or in between? Any...
Is my price high, low, or in between? Any comments, roasts, or inquiries are welcomed.
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08-08-2023, 09:28 AM
Thread: Price Check: 2020 Scott Ransom 910
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Price Check: 2020 Scott Ransom 910
I am looking to unload my bike. I was considering listing it for $4200. Thoughts?
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07-18-2023, 10:14 AM
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https://www.trailforks.com/help/view/90/ ...
https://www.trailforks.com/help/view/90/
https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000024864-Announcing-Strava-s-Elevation-Basemap
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07-18-2023, 10:08 AM
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a GPS unit looking at 4 satellites will record a...
a GPS unit looking at 4 satellites will record a Z position based on NAVD88. No altimeter or barometer necessary, Not super accurate, but just getting the info out there.
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07-18-2023, 09:45 AM
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Vertical accuracy for any given GPS is usually...
Vertical accuracy for any given GPS is usually 2-3x that of the horizontal accuracy. So if you've got 3m horizontal accuracy on your phone, the vertical accuracy is going to be around 9m. Extrapolate...
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06-21-2023, 02:48 PM
Thread: 2023 Maggot Racing Thread
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Hoping they host the Super Duper D at Sun Valley...
Hoping they host the Super Duper D at Sun Valley this year. Full pull from the top of Bald Mountain Mayday Chair to Apple's Bar and Grill - descending 3250' over 10 miles.
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06-11-2023, 03:27 PM
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After a dozen or so rides on the new shorter...
After a dozen or so rides on the new shorter cranks - it's fair to say that I am very pleased with the results. While I haven't been riding anything overly technical, I haven't experienced pedal...
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05-02-2023, 08:45 AM
Thread: in search of shimano 6500 hoods
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Teledad - Thanks for all the input! Much...
Teledad - Thanks for all the input! Much appreciated.
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05-01-2023, 01:37 PM
Thread: in search of shimano 6500 hoods
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Or since these hoods seem to be unobtanium since...
Or since these hoods seem to be unobtanium since 2010 or so, what would be an appropriate drive train for this thing? Any input is appreciated.
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04-30-2023, 09:23 AM
Thread: in search of shimano 6500 hoods
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in search of shimano 6500 hoods
Trying to show my commuter/town and country bike some love. Does anyone have any OLD shimano 6500 brake hoods lying in a parts bin somewhere?
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04-14-2023, 12:11 PM
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I just switched from 175 to 165 on a Scott...
I just switched from 175 to 165 on a Scott Ransom. The goal is to reduce pedal strike. I keep telling myself how much difference can 10mm make (that's what she said)?? But I'll let you know how it...
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04-11-2023, 01:00 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Yep, I've eyed those. I've also have considered...
Yep, I've eyed those. I've also have considered the Salsa Cowchipper. There are so many options these days!
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04-08-2023, 11:38 AM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Brahs, I need new bars for my gravel commuter. Is...
Brahs, I need new bars for my gravel commuter. Is it faux pass to mismatch bar/stem color? Currently have a chrome stem and I want some bars that are only available in black. Your assistance and...
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04-04-2023, 03:32 PM
Thread: 2023 Maggot Racing Thread
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you sound old, man... :fm: :fmicon: :fm:...
you sound old, man...
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04-04-2023, 09:00 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Brahs, this past weekend was so good I'm still...
Brahs, this past weekend was so good I'm still riding the high. So good....
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04-01-2023, 11:13 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Alright. I ride a size large 2019 Scott Ransom I...
Alright. I ride a size large 2019 Scott Ransom I am generally happy with. It is my do everything bike from lift served riding, to long alpine rides, to after work hot laps, to general fitness riding...
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03-31-2023, 10:27 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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is it the 'gotta go to know' snow report? how was...
is it the 'gotta go to know' snow report? how was the bowl been??
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03-29-2023, 04:19 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Did some googling:...
Did some googling: https://j-techsuspension.co.uk/products/j-tech-shock-spring-adaptor?variant=21452359303245
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03-29-2023, 03:37 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Can I fit an Ohlins spring on a Marzocchi Bomber...
Can I fit an Ohlins spring on a Marzocchi Bomber CR shock? Asking because yellow... Thanks in advance!
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02-18-2023, 09:10 PM
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man - you've sent me down a rabbit hole! You can...
man - you've sent me down a rabbit hole! You can mine TF by region for data and export as a csv: https://www.trailforks.com/tools/trailspreadsheet/?rid=5489
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02-18-2023, 07:30 PM
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https://www.trailforks.com/widgets/config/region_s...
https://www.trailforks.com/widgets/config/region_stats/
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01-30-2023, 12:23 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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The parking lot was empty yesterday, and runs...
The parking lot was empty yesterday, and runs under LaVelle looked like a blank canvas. Good times in the cold!
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01-28-2023, 11:08 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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I left the gas station at 8:30 and was doomed...
I left the gas station at 8:30 and was doomed from the start. Who knew you need to get up there before 8 to have a chance at a parking spot? Also, the number of single occupancy vehicles going up the...
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01-27-2023, 07:04 PM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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GAME ON!! 444873
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01-17-2023, 10:53 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Looks like low angle terrain above the bowl based...
Looks like low angle terrain above the bowl based on the pin location. Def a strange spot to trigger a slide. Stay safe out there!
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12-08-2022, 11:51 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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I'm glad we're all on the same page.
I'm glad we're all on the same page.
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12-08-2022, 09:47 AM
Thread: WOOT WOOT! Nukin' in Missoula
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Can anyone confirm that the bowl is opening...
Can anyone confirm that the bowl is opening tomorrow?
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10-27-2022, 11:38 AM
Thread: Push fork coil conversion???
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Can't you "Mezzer" any fork by installing the...
Can't you "Mezzer" any fork by installing the Diaz Runt?
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08-30-2022, 03:08 PM
Thread: Patagonia/Torres Del Paine?
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I made an extended trip to Patagonia in...
I made an extended trip to Patagonia in 2010/2011. MY itinerary was as follows:
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08-29-2022, 04:48 PM
Thread: Fall 22/23 Days Afield Thread
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From MTFWP 2022 Big Game Forecast:
From MTFWP 2022 Big Game Forecast:
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08-16-2022, 09:37 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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The RWC needle bearing kits are ridiculous and...
The RWC needle bearing kits are ridiculous and add an insane amount of suppleness to the initial stroke to your shock. I haven't had a big issue with my wearing out prematurely, however.
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08-04-2022, 08:23 AM
Thread: Fall 22/23 Days Afield Thread
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I drew an either sex antelope tag for eastern MT....
I drew an either sex antelope tag for eastern MT. I have grown to love that county, and hope to find a big ol' muley buck on the same trip. Also have a elk B tag a little closer to home in a unit I...
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07-11-2022, 08:49 AM
Thread: 2022 Maggot Bike Racing Thread
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How's the riding in Sun Valley? Pretty intrigued...
How's the riding in Sun Valley? Pretty intrigued in this race this coming weekend 07/16: https://superduperd.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15323
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06-30-2022, 02:41 PM
Thread: Go see Billy Strings!
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Full Trey Sit in https://youtu.be/wHK60xkI1NA
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06-23-2022, 08:05 AM
Thread: 2022 Maggot Bike Racing Thread
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Always lurkin', and yes - I'm doing the Carriboo...
Always lurkin', and yes - I'm doing the Carriboo Jack with a group of friends from Missoula! Fired up for this ride and stupid fun day in the saddle. Highly recommended event. Get on the waitlist or...
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06-21-2022, 08:05 AM
Thread: Garden 2022
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The garden is planted, but we're really waiting...
The garden is planted, but we're really waiting for some sunny days and warm weather in Western MT so it can really start growing. So we've been foraging the forest in the mean time....
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