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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-02-05, 11:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,333
Posted By dpdsurf

Yeah, Marz really screwed up on the decals in...

Yeah, Marz really screwed up on the decals in '05. I have an '05 Z1 - FR1. They are a very thin plastic type vs. the thick vinyl type in the past. Mine tried to come off while removing the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-05, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,919
Posted By dpdsurf

Back then most bikes came with rigid forks and...

Back then most bikes came with rigid forks and when you upgraded to a 2" or 3" travel fork it made the head angle slacker. So I think you would be fine if you found an 80mm (3") travel fork. It...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-04, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 589
Posted By dpdsurf

Maybe he wants to do it with more than one bike ;)

Maybe he wants to do it with more than one bike ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-04, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 589
Posted By dpdsurf

Yep, also the seals themselves heating ans...

Yep, also the seals themselves heating ans expanding
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-04, 05:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 589
Posted By dpdsurf

What you are talking about is really no different...

What you are talking about is really no different than using tie downs to secure your bike in the back of a pickup. The only damage that could occur is that you could blow out a seal if left in this...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-28-04, 10:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,811
Posted By dpdsurf

I just picked one up myself last weekend. I was...

I just picked one up myself last weekend. I was looking at new, but was fortunate enough to find this one in town really cheap. I figured if a really like it I'll upgrade. i saw the Bianchi Axis...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-04, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,513
Posted By dpdsurf

Picked up this 2000 JTS this past weekend. ...

Picked up this 2000 JTS this past weekend.

http://www.pmaclub.com/demaray/bike/pics/2000_JTS.JPG
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-16-04, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By dpdsurf

I'm in Pacifica. I just went to American Cyclery...

I'm in Pacifica. I just went to American Cyclery and they have a really good selection of Soma, Waterford, Gunnar and one other I can't remember. You can get a custom build Soma for a reasonable...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-15-04, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By dpdsurf

Thanks. Yeah it's pretty evident by the shops...

Thanks. Yeah it's pretty evident by the shops I've been to that the masses are buying mountain bikes and hybrids.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-15-04, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 958
Posted By dpdsurf

San Francisco Bay Area Cyclocross LBS?

Hey All,

I'm thinking about getting a CX bike and wanted to know if there is a good shop in the SF area that has a decent selection of CX bikes. Everywhere I've been so far will have 1 or 2 at the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-04, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 690
Posted By dpdsurf

eeeee-awwwww eeeee-awwwww

eeeee-awwwww eeeee-awwwww
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-13-04, 02:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,337
Posted By dpdsurf

I have the Truvativ Gigapipe Team SL. It has 3...

I have the Truvativ Gigapipe Team SL. It has 3 bearings and has held up well for me. I'm 240lbs and do light to medium free riding with it. My octalink that came with the bike went to crap in a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-26-04, 11:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,223
Posted By dpdsurf

Check your PM.

Check your PM.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-25-04, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,677
Posted By dpdsurf

Nice bike math! Yes, the geometry and travel are...

Nice bike math! Yes, the geometry and travel are different on your bike. I'm a pretty big guy at around 230 lbs too. I've seen a guy 50 pounds lighter than me pedal his Fox RC equipped Enduro with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-24-04, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,677
Posted By dpdsurf

The pivots were losening up on me a lot. Even...

The pivots were losening up on me a lot. Even after locktite. I wanted something a little more durable for where I ride. I'm 45 minutes up the coast from SC so I am partial to the local thing as...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-04, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,677
Posted By dpdsurf

New frame w/ same parts from my Enduro. ...

New frame w/ same parts from my Enduro.

http://www.pmaclub.com/ebay/heckler%20021904.JPG

http://www.pmaclub.com/ebay/2nd%20ride.JPG
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-07-04, 12:19 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,677
Posted By dpdsurf

Updated pic... ...

Updated pic...

http://www.pmaclub.com/ebay/bike011904b.JPG
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-04, 12:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,148
Posted By dpdsurf

Too funny, I was just explaining this the other...

Too funny, I was just explaining this the other day in a similar thread. We called the "J-Hop" a Joiner. Probably where thr J comes froms? This was in the late 70's.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-22-04, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 881
Posted By dpdsurf

What is the defination of a "bunny hop" these...

What is the defination of a "bunny hop" these days anyway?

When I was a kid, a "BUNNY HOP" was when you pulled both wheels off of the ground at the same time.

And a "JOINER" was when you lifted...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-12-04, 01:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By dpdsurf

It's a Fox Vanilla RL w/ a 750lb spring. ...

It's a Fox Vanilla RL w/ a 750lb spring.

Upgrades:

-8" rotors
-Mavic D-3.1/EX823 Tubeless rims w/ MICHELIN UST DH COMP TIRES (2.5 front, 2.2 rear
-Truvative Stylo Team Cranks (seam to be...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-04, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By dpdsurf

I've found that a chisel gets in there a little...

I've found that a chisel gets in there a little easier then a screw driver. Work your way slowly around the race with a slight twisting motion.

By the way, I love the Z1 on my Enduro.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-04, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,066
Posted By dpdsurf

Very sick bike!!! Congrats!

Very sick bike!!! Congrats!
Forum: BMX
10-12-03, 01:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By dpdsurf

Snake Bellys are hard to get. Even when you do...

Snake Bellys are hard to get. Even when you do find them, they're cracked. Keep searching ebay. The 24" seam to pop up more than 20". I've been looking for 20" in blue for this project for a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-03, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 868
Posted By dpdsurf

Sounds like his calipers are not properly...

Sounds like his calipers are not properly adjusted. There should be an even amount of distance from the pads to the disk on each side if they are hydraulic. Mine will rub sometimes after I really...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-23-03, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By dpdsurf

Sounds simple enough. What are the aluminum...

Sounds simple enough.

What are the aluminum hex bolts for on the bottom of each fork leg? Based on your description they are to be left alone?

thanks for your comments and help.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-03, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 842
Posted By dpdsurf

Not at all. Well on second thought, are you a...

Not at all. Well on second thought, are you a "green circle" rider"? Just kidding. Either way it doesn't matter, as long as you ride. Just ask those "pink polka dot" riders over at MBA.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-03, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 842
Posted By dpdsurf

I think I'll be taking my "green circle" bike for...

I think I'll be taking my "green circle" bike for a ride tonight. The "blue square" is in the shop and the "black diamond" needs a new rim.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-03, 04:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 842
Posted By dpdsurf

Typical MBA. They're just as bad as MXA. Trying...

Typical MBA. They're just as bad as MXA. Trying to coin a new phrase, dorks. I think that they are also replacing the word "freeride" with "black diamond" in reader's letters. You know those...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-03, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By dpdsurf

Changing Marzocchi oil and springs

Can anyone give me some pointers on how to do this. I can't believe that their tech manual has nothing on how to do this.


I have a 2003 Z1 FR QR20

I want to change the springs to the extra...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-03, 04:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,165
Posted By dpdsurf

Thanks KleinMp99, I'm pretty happy with it now. ...

Thanks KleinMp99, I'm pretty happy with it now. Much more stable since I beefed up the front end! I just put some Truvativ Stylos on Friday. Much stiffer pedeling up the hill now. Hopefully...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-03, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,165
Posted By dpdsurf

Well, it's definately worth going to 8". I opted...

Well, it's definately worth going to 8". I opted to upgrade my fork to a QR20. The lateral stability that you gain in the fork was a huge improvement as well. I like to do down hill but opted for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-05-03, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,650
Posted By dpdsurf

Mine are 27 1/2" wide. Being a motocrosser I...

Mine are 27 1/2" wide. Being a motocrosser I went with the widest bars that I could get. In the world of dirt bikes, wider = more high speed control. Narrow = quicker turning and clearance in...
Forum: BMX
06-30-03, 12:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 656
Posted By dpdsurf

Vintage BMX Projects

Anyone out there with some completed or in progress Old School BMX projects?

Here's mine in progress. It's a 1982 Redline MXII

I have some hubs on the way that I'll be lacing up with some NOS...
Forum: Introductions
06-26-03, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By dpdsurf

Ypu're absolutely correct SteveE. It's el Carte...

Ypu're absolutely correct SteveE. It's el Carte Madera Creek. I guess a lot of people just refer to it as "Skeggs". Sounded like my riding buddy was saying Skaggs (my mistake).
Forum: Introductions
06-25-03, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By dpdsurf

Yes, that is where it's at I believe. Somewhere...

Yes, that is where it's at I believe. Somewhere between 4 corners and Purisima I think.
Forum: Introductions
06-24-03, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By dpdsurf

Thanks Chi. It's been a few years since I rode...

Thanks Chi. It's been a few years since I rode at Sweeny. Plan on going real soon now that I'm back into riding. I've also heard that Skaggs is pretty cool.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-24-03, 10:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 967
Posted By dpdsurf

My buddy said he saw one for sale at a bike shop...

My buddy said he saw one for sale at a bike shop in Half Moon Bay. It's 30 minutes north of Santa Cruz. Don't know if that would have anything to do with it. They had about 5 hecklers too.
Forum: Introductions
06-23-03, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By dpdsurf

Thank you Uncastuart I purchased my bike...

Thank you Uncastuart

I purchased my bike just over Sharp Park at the Bike Route in San Bruno.

Now that I got your mug shot, maybe I'll see ya at one of the coffee shops sometine.

:beer:
Forum: Introductions
06-20-03, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By dpdsurf

Hello from Pacifica, CA

Hi everyone and anyone,

I've been viewing the mountain biking forum for about a month now. Thought I'd finally sign in. I mostly ride the downhill/freeride areas in my town. It's 2 miles from...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-03, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,677
Posted By dpdsurf

First post / my rig

Well I thought my first post would contain my rig. I just beefed up the front end with a Z1 FR QR20, Mavic D3.1, Michelin UST and 8" rotor. It's now my trail/downhill bike. A tacoed rim from a...
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