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Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,460
Posted By Funkychicken

if that were the case, Hope ftw. ...

if that were the case, Hope ftw.

Considering the posts so far, I doubt you'll be interested in dropping the coin. But for what it's worth, hope's are very love/hate. Compared to the juicy7's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By Funkychicken

+1 depends on how badly bent it is, pics would...

+1 depends on how badly bent it is, pics would help. if bending wont cut it, you can easily buy rotors online or from your lbs
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-08, 01:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 340
Posted By Funkychicken

Pugsly in Alaska

Link to thread in a forum, which forum may have NSFW content, or otherwise contain offensive material, comments or people, or contain links to other NSFW content, offensive material, comments or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-08, 01:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By Funkychicken

You mention leg position but not the rest of the...

You mention leg position but not the rest of the body. Be sure what's "comfortable" overall may differ with the terrain. In general, a "roadie" stance may not be suited for mtb trails - e.g....
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-08, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 330
Posted By Funkychicken

The headline says it all

clicky (http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/10-dead-gastroenteritis-mystery/2008/07/13/1215887451577.html)

I was wondering myself...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-02-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By Funkychicken

psthaw. ebay...

psthaw.

ebay (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=specialized+deviant&category0=)

want us to help you put it on too? maybe wipe your bottom before you get on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-08, 08:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,291
Posted By Funkychicken

my long sleeve jersey provides uv protection over...

my long sleeve jersey provides uv protection over the whole arm while being cooler than cotton
the shorts provide chamois padding
The logos are incidental. I'd get "brandless" if they were...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 975
Posted By Funkychicken

Neutral: easy enough setup as long as you have a...

Neutral: easy enough setup as long as you have a compressor ready, could not observe any significant weight / rotational weight saving
Pros: run really low tyre pressures, no more pinch flats (it's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-08, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,510
Posted By Funkychicken

the 4300 is a featherweight compared to my...

the 4300 is a featherweight compared to my coiler. I assume you mean the "upper" legs are not making contact with the top of your boot/rear window like they're supposed to? Get someone to help push...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-08, 12:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,305
Posted By Funkychicken

OP: for most people the practical differences b/w...

OP: for most people the practical differences b/w sram and shimano are subtle and lie in the shifting.

1. sram uses a 1:1 ratio - think of it as: the shift lever moving as much as the cable does....
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 20,118
Posted By Funkychicken

die thread die!

die thread die!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-01-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By Funkychicken

good boy!

good boy!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Posted By Funkychicken

one of the few times that us aussies are proud of...

one of the few times that us aussies are proud of our NZ neighbours.

the other would be for the Lahar carbon DH bikes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-13-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,777
Posted By Funkychicken

clarification sought: is it the punching that...

clarification sought: is it the punching that will be repeatedly in the throat or the bad-mouthing?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-13-08, 06:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,542
Posted By Funkychicken

nice knowing you, C Law.

nice knowing you, C Law.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-13-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By Funkychicken

does the brand you're looking at make 17 inch...

does the brand you're looking at make 17 inch frames? i remember giant used to, it may be worth your while to try that size if available.

your description seems to indicate that you'd be more...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,307
Posted By Funkychicken

Just remember that after you get the new fork,...

Just remember that after you get the new fork, don't use hydraulic brakes - I doubt you know enough about disc brakes to use hyrdraulics.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,679
Posted By Funkychicken

^^^^ good pickup - i missed that one. I'll echo...

^^^^ good pickup - i missed that one. I'll echo the sentiment - that statment smacks of a whole lot of BS.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-08, 12:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,679
Posted By Funkychicken

and a pic of the drop? preferably in the same...

and a pic of the drop? preferably in the same frame/shot, with the sweet bike in the air, with/sans rider?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 670
Posted By Funkychicken

nice to know all, thanks. yeti's are...

nice to know all, thanks.



yeti's are almost commonplace here (Australia). almost as many as c'dales. but I havent seen a single intense or foes on the trail. from photos on local websites...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 670
Posted By Funkychicken

Out of curiosity:

In my time since joining this forum, I haven't seen many Intense, Mountain Cycle or Foes owners (that are overtly obvious from sigs/mynewbike posts/pimpmyride/postyourrigs).

Are there many on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 526
Posted By Funkychicken

the "levers" have a purpose and are useful for...

the "levers" have a purpose and are useful for climbing - recommend you try them before you ditch. removing the "accordian things" doesn't provide that much more performance value either.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,862
Posted By Funkychicken

I'm too wimpy to strap myself to my bike because...

I'm too wimpy to strap myself to my bike because I will fall.
Over here petrol goes for $1.39/L = $5.26/gallon
Minimum wage for an under 16 shop assistant here is $7/h

/edit: damn, that evens...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-08, 05:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,649
Posted By Funkychicken

Please bring back your old avatars. they were so...

Please bring back your old avatars. they were so much easier on the eyes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-08, 05:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,573
Posted By Funkychicken

Cheeto: 1. Man up and stop worrying about your...

Cheeto:
1. Man up and stop worrying about your bike's paintjob. As dminor said, you may be able to fit both bikes into the back and still have your rear seats by removing both wheels of each bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 472
Posted By Funkychicken

DH event goes wrong with mud

Muddy day for DH (http://www.pinkbike.com/video/10449/)

... you may begin posting lol's
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 474
Posted By Funkychicken

very little practical difference for many. there...

very little practical difference for many. there should be little harm in using the cheapest detergents on the frame/shock/wheels/fork. so long as you do eventually clean out the drivetrain before...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-08, 07:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,476
Posted By Funkychicken

curiously, the vitriol doesn't seem to be coming...

curiously, the vitriol doesn't seem to be coming from the elitists on this thread.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-08, 10:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,265
Posted By Funkychicken

yes - i daresay that makes it hard to wheelie too.

yes - i daresay that makes it hard to wheelie too.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,265
Posted By Funkychicken

there seems to be a problem with your pic. I...

there seems to be a problem with your pic. I dont see anybody carrying a bush ax.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,265
Posted By Funkychicken

strength/gym is not the issue. the trick in...

strength/gym is not the issue. the trick in pulling the wheelie is in shifting your weight backwards quickly while simultaneously applying the right amount of torque to your pedal/rear wheel. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By Funkychicken

farkin's good, try nobmob (http://nobmob.com/) or...

farkin's good, try nobmob (http://nobmob.com/) or fatboys (http://fatboysbicycleclub.wikispaces.com/) as well

for tracks in sydney check out red hill, oxford falls, pm me for details. There's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-23-08, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,673
Posted By Funkychicken

maguras are generally considered very high end...

maguras are generally considered very high end brakes of comparable (if not more so) quality to juicys. If brake quality is a potential deal-breaker, i suggest you try out both bikes/sets of brakes
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,307
Posted By Funkychicken

have used stan's but stopped. i liked the low...

have used stan's but stopped. i liked the low tyre pressures but didnt like the drag it caused and didnt like the maintenance/continuing cost required.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-10-08, 04:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,528
Posted By Funkychicken

sram - thumbshift means i dont have to take my...

sram - thumbshift means i dont have to take my finger off the brake

although new release shimano shifters do the same now, so that's all moot until i try them
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-06-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,188
Posted By Funkychicken

i doubt its anything like the rn01. I understood...

i doubt its anything like the rn01. I understood Honda's transmission was designed from the ground-up whereas the millyard is an "adaptation" over an existing gearbox hub - much like the early...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-06-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 797
Posted By Funkychicken

try a specialized deviant full-face. may not be...

try a specialized deviant full-face. may not be as strong as they come, but certainly light and very well ventilated.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-19-07, 12:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,298
Posted By Funkychicken

the timing seems to correspond to the recent...

the timing seems to correspond to the recent absence of Pete
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,298
Posted By Funkychicken

it's called a headshock (sic?). c'dale has...

it's called a headshock (sic?). c'dale has featured it on their mtb's for a long time. many mtb riders swear by it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-07, 04:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,149
Posted By Funkychicken

maybe he meant "if you like maintaining brakes,...

maybe he meant "if you like maintaining brakes, go with mechanical"?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-16-07, 05:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,115
Posted By Funkychicken

+1

+1
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-07, 11:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
Posted By Funkychicken

This sucker weighs nigh on 18 kgs, which is...

This sucker weighs nigh on 18 kgs, which is 39.7lb for non-metric persons. not a good option if you want your bike sub 33lb.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-07, 11:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,508
Posted By Funkychicken

more importantly, how did you (OP) determine if...

more importantly, how did you (OP) determine if anyone here actually thinks?
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-19-07, 04:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,556
Posted By Funkychicken

Plus: seals quickly and lets you run low tyre...

Plus: seals quickly and lets you run low tyre pressures. I havent noticed the system to be significantly lighter than a tube+tyre, so I wouldn't list weight as a +. Setup is easy and you can easily...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-07, 09:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,666
Posted By Funkychicken

sorry - re read his post. he's NOT referring to...

sorry - re read his post. he's NOT referring to vented rotors.

meh.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-07, 09:14 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,666
Posted By Funkychicken

unless... he's referring to vented rotors - like...

unless... he's referring to vented rotors - like the Hope Moto V2's (http://www.hopegb.com/voir_motov2disc_image__tgrandeimage_1.html)?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-23-07, 05:00 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,666
Posted By Funkychicken

I understand their purpose is to slide muck off...

I understand their purpose is to slide muck off the disc/pads/calipers. same for wavy rotor designs
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-23-07, 03:13 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,145
Posted By Funkychicken

12 square +2 and counting...

12 square +2 and counting...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,220
Posted By Funkychicken

their skull stem is a bit of a novelty too.

their skull stem is a bit of a novelty too.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By Funkychicken

he's saying the old one's longer than a new one...

he's saying the old one's longer than a new one but with the same number of links - a cautionary tale to check your chain often for wear
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