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Esnohplad Semaj Ton
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: A little south of sanity
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Finally started resurrecting my bike today. Replaced the tubes and cleaned it a bit. I can never seem to get the rear tire on with the tread pointing the right way. Even dumber, I took it for a spin around the block and forgot to reconnect the rear brakes.
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#527 |
still says videotape
Join Date: Feb 2001
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As forgetfulness goes, on some newer bikes with full suspension, there are lockouts so the suspension doesn't bob on climbs. A guy shared that he locked out but then only turned on his rear suspension for the downhill... ass over teacup. Sometimes its best to keep it simple.
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Now here is an innovation that really sounds ingenious...
Bits NICK BILTON 10/21/13 Start-Up Reinvents the Bicycle Wheel Quote:
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Quote:
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#531 |
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That put a smile on my face!
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#532 |
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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Benny and I built trail today. I want to improve my home ride to the point where I feel bad if I don't do it at least weekly. Benny has a pretty good eye for flow so I let him make the call on a couple switchbacks. Check out this collie!
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What is involved in building trail? I'm picturing saws, axes and shovels.
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#534 |
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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It depends on how much use it's going to see. It can be a big shovel job to avoid erosion and whatnot but for my purposes it's more hand saw and pruner work.
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#535 |
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#536 |
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Damn, I love that video.
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#537 |
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What's is it the kids say... YOLO?
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#538 |
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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Or dum yo.
This is more my speed.
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#539 |
I hear them call the tide
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Hebe got a new bike (new to her). it has never really been ridden and is a Dynasty Free spirit 230SE ATB
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#540 |
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A useful man.
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