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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-29-19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,452
Posted By pinkrobe

/ Wow, that's going back a ways. Yes?

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Wow, that's going back a ways. Yes?
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-09-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,054
Posted By pinkrobe

Holy crap, I go away for a while and all hell...

Holy crap, I go away for a while and all hell breaks loose. Fargin awesome...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 64,026
Posted By pinkrobe

Too much iron! What else?

Too much iron! What else?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 64,026
Posted By pinkrobe

I'm looking at the Wabi Lightning...

I'm looking at the Wabi Lightning (http://www.wabicycles.com/lightning_bike_spec_orng.html) for a non-snow SS/FG road bike that doesn't have track geometry. It's light, orange, has a carbon fork and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By pinkrobe

~425mm ought to do it.

~425mm ought to do it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-09, 04:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,242
Posted By pinkrobe

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/139491889_e22c99...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/139491889_e22c994969.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/73/164615889_da328d27ff.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1007/538690706_2e162df746.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,315
Posted By pinkrobe

FYI, road went to 11 a few months ago. 11-cog...

FYI, road went to 11 a few months ago. 11-cog drivetrains from Campagnolo, Shimano.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 870
Posted By pinkrobe

Also, don't forget www.chainreactioncycles.com...

Also, don't forget www.chainreactioncycles.com out of the UK. Often, faster shipping than out of the US and lower prices...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By pinkrobe

I've never watched DH, but I have watched XC. ...

I've never watched DH, but I have watched XC. It's like watching paint dry, but slower.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By pinkrobe

Wow. I totally missed that one. :(

Wow. I totally missed that one. :(
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 779
Posted By pinkrobe

Betcha it's a Hope Pro II. ...

Betcha it's a Hope Pro II. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-09, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,337
Posted By pinkrobe

How do you like the ride of each bike? Without a...

How do you like the ride of each bike? Without a test ride, you have a 50% chance of getting the wrong bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 923
Posted By pinkrobe

I'd get Juicy 3s or an LX hydraulic for a new...

I'd get Juicy 3s or an LX hydraulic for a new rider. Have the shop set them up and bleed them [if needed] before taking the bike home. I have BB7s, and while they are a fine brake, they are not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,264
Posted By pinkrobe

Meh indeed. If a business can't be competitive,...

Meh indeed. If a business can't be competitive, it needs to change or it will die. It's cheaper to build the frames elsewhere, so why not do it?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 585
Posted By pinkrobe

"I'll never drink that much ever again." ...

"I'll never drink that much ever again."

Yeah, that's all I got.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-09, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,512
Posted By pinkrobe

On my daily commute or errands, I just wear...

On my daily commute or errands, I just wear boxers under regular shorts. Actually, they're more like cropped shants, but you get the idea. When riding on the road, it's bibs + nothing. When riding...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 980
Posted By pinkrobe

First pants, now bikes! Oh belts - what can't...

First pants, now bikes! Oh belts - what can't they do?!!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,112
Posted By pinkrobe

There's a thread on this on MTBR, but the...

There's a thread on this on MTBR, but the consensus seems to be that the SuperSonic tires have too many micro-holes in the sidewall. I've read that adding glitter [or maybe flair] to the sealant,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By pinkrobe

Wise are Kram and Fastboy, hmm yes!

Wise are Kram and Fastboy, hmm yes!
Forum: Commuting
03-26-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,862
Posted By pinkrobe

LOL! I've been in a similar situation, although...

LOL! I've been in a similar situation, although replace "chili" with "Matouk's Calypso Sauce" [ingredients: Scotch Bonnet Peppers, vinegar, salt]. I was pulling my shorts down as I scrambled in the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,622
Posted By pinkrobe

Tie: Grizzly bear and badly built stunts

Tie: Grizzly bear and badly built stunts
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,306
Posted By pinkrobe

Rubber-side down, or for better feel, no rubber...

Rubber-side down, or for better feel, no rubber at all...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-09, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 722
Posted By pinkrobe

Gaahh! 3-D Violet!

Gaahh! 3-D Violet!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,344
Posted By pinkrobe

Ah yes, aesthetics. IIRC, the reason that mtn...

Ah yes, aesthetics. IIRC, the reason that mtn bikes originally came with horizontal top tubes is that they used touring bike jigs for the frame builds. Sloped top tubes started to come on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,306
Posted By pinkrobe

That's mainly why I run a 2.3 in front and a 2.1...

That's mainly why I run a 2.3 in front and a 2.1 in back. I'll be going to a full-size 2.4 in front and smaller 2.4 in back this year [Conti Rubber Queen and Mountain King respectively].
Forum: Commuting
03-14-09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By pinkrobe

I really like the invisible wheels on the cruiser.

I really like the invisible wheels on the cruiser.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-13-09, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By pinkrobe

IIRC, about $8 more per wheel...

IIRC, about $8 more per wheel...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-12-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By pinkrobe

Chainreactioncycles.com: Hope Pro 2 Disc Front...

Chainreactioncycles.com:
Hope Pro 2 Disc Front Black 32h
DT Swiss EX 5.1 XC-FR Disc Rim 32h Black 26inch Presta
DT Swiss Spokes Champion Stainless PG Silver 2mm
Hope Pro 2 Disc Rear Black...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-10-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 606
Posted By pinkrobe

:eek: $375? Where?!?!?!? Other than that -...

:eek: $375? Where?!?!?!?

Other than that - to answer the OP's question, the Havoc is a pretty burly wheelset by all accounts, but apparently weigh a bit more than advertised. The Hope Hoops are...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,418
Posted By pinkrobe

Continental Ultra Gatorskins, but I use 25C on...

Continental Ultra Gatorskins, but I use 25C on the commuter, 23C on the road bike.
Forum: Commuting
03-10-09, 04:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,308
Posted By pinkrobe

$99 each for a pair of Schwalbe Ice Spikers. I...

$99 each for a pair of Schwalbe Ice Spikers. I only used them for one season before getting some used Snow Studs at $25 each.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,199
Posted By pinkrobe

It is common for people to hate what they don't...

It is common for people to hate what they don't understand. :thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-09, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 696
Posted By pinkrobe

It sort of has been answered. Explicitly, I...

It sort of has been answered. Explicitly, I don't think you need to go to 4-pots based on your described weight and riding type. I would recommend going with a larger front rotor, like a 180...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,199
Posted By pinkrobe

I've had the XT version since 2004 [came stock on...

I've had the XT version since 2004 [came stock on my Trek 8500], paired with a Rapid-Rise rear dérailleur. I recently picked up the new version with all the zippy adjustments for lever travel and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 696
Posted By pinkrobe

I'm 185 + gear. I've had the XT two-pots for...

I'm 185 + gear. I've had the XT two-pots for years, and have never had a problem with modulation or fade in that time. YMMV
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-03-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,230
Posted By pinkrobe

Shimano XT clipless pedals - I've had a couple of...

Shimano XT clipless pedals - I've had a couple of others [i.e. Ritchey/Victor] since my first set in '94, but I love the reliability
Shimano XT shifters and dérailleurs - again, so reliable
Shimano...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-09, 12:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,742
Posted By pinkrobe

Personal Cycling Data Questionnaire What...

Personal Cycling Data Questionnaire

What type of cycling do you do?
Road, Mountain, Commuting

What information do you rely on while cycling? Mileage, Odometer, Time, Current Speed, Avg. Speed,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By pinkrobe

This user is posting here, there and everywhere. ...

This user is posting here, there and everywhere. Expect multiple identical posts soon.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,859
Posted By pinkrobe

I go to a few in town, so my vote was an average....

I go to a few in town, so my vote was an average. I do almost all my own wrenching, so all I really do is go in and molest new bikes or buy emergency parts.
Bow Cycle - pretty darn good, especially...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 949
Posted By pinkrobe

Most motorcycles sold here fall into the sport or...

Most motorcycles sold here fall into the sport or cruiser categories. The cruisers typically have a single sealed-beam lamp, with dual filaments for high and low beams. The sport bikes are often...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-19-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 949
Posted By pinkrobe

One thing that bothers me about the use of two...

One thing that bothers me about the use of two [dim] lights on the bars, is the Saturn effect. The Saturn effect [so coined by a physics teacher many moons ago] is the illusion that a vehicle is...
Forum: Commuting
02-19-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,974
Posted By pinkrobe

Invisible berm - those things are deadly. Glad...

Invisible berm - those things are deadly. Glad to hear you're okay...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,310
Posted By pinkrobe

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-09, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,495
Posted By pinkrobe

So we can ride them? :rolleyes:

So we can ride them? :rolleyes:
Forum: Commuting
02-19-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By pinkrobe

Very fashionable.

Very fashionable.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-18-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,113
Posted By pinkrobe

If I win the lotto, I'm going to go looking for...

If I win the lotto, I'm going to go looking for some forested land off of Hwy 22 and build my brains out. XC for me, FR for the wife and a shack with a wet bar at the bottom. :D
Forum: Commuting
02-18-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By pinkrobe

I use the magic gear with vertical dropouts for...

I use the magic gear with vertical dropouts for my SS. What I have found is that anything more than about 1/8" of "stretch" [a misnomer if ever there was one] will allow the chain to drop fairly...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-09, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By pinkrobe

The rule of thumb around here is you give a day...

The rule of thumb around here is you give a day of drying time for every inch of rain that falls. Of course, that varies widely depending on soil types, grade, traffic and vegetation. Some trails...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-09, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By pinkrobe

I'd go test-ride some bikes, figure out the frame...

I'd go test-ride some bikes, figure out the frame I liked the best, then have the shop build me up something. I've done that in the past. Insurance co. says I have $1900 to work with, so I find a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By pinkrobe

I wouldn't bother. The time it would take to...

I wouldn't bother. The time it would take to rehab those crusty rides isn't worth it.
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