09-16-2013, 02:26 AM | #526 |
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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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09-16-2013, 05:14 AM | #527 |
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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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10-22-2013, 08:23 AM | #528 | |
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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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10-22-2013, 02:39 PM | #529 | |
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12-23-2013, 09:50 PM | #530 |
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12-24-2013, 08:27 AM | #531 |
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That put a smile on my face!
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02-02-2014, 03:59 PM | #532 |
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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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02-02-2014, 04:13 PM | #533 |
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What is involved in building trail? I'm picturing saws, axes and shovels.
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02-02-2014, 04:22 PM | #534 |
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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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02-02-2014, 04:29 PM | #535 |
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02-02-2014, 11:55 PM | #536 |
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Damn, I love that video.
Such a polite puppy, waiting for him to catch up when he couldn't cut it.
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07-10-2014, 01:24 PM | #537 |
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What's is it the kids say... YOLO?
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07-12-2014, 02:29 PM | #538 |
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Or dum yo.
This is more my speed.
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07-13-2014, 07:06 PM | #539 |
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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 Turns out it's a Sears bike, ten years older than she is, cost around $200 then and now considered a "10-speed classic" by some No wear on the tires or brake pads, looks like it will last her until she goes to college. Thanks to my ceramics teacher. (confirmed bachelor, huge house full of bikes and bike parts, even in one of the bath tubs)
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07-13-2014, 07:14 PM | #540 |
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A useful man.
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