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Forum: Mountain Biking
12-01-06, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 786
Posted By gregseto

I'm assuming you're in the east bay. I wouldn't...

I'm assuming you're in the east bay. I wouldn't take a beginner to Redwood, that hill is pretty intense (from the bottom parking lot). I'd take a beginner to Joaquin Miller, just don't go down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-06, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,851
Posted By gregseto

after greasing everything, try pulling and...

after greasing everything, try pulling and greasing the chainring bolts- that has worked for me in the past.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-06, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By gregseto

yes, its fine

yes, its fine
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-14-06, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 423
Posted By gregseto

Yeah, thats a long story.

Yeah, thats a long story.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-14-06, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 423
Posted By gregseto

Did you click on the pics? It blows them up...

Did you click on the pics? It blows them up pretty big, or do you want bigger?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-14-06, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 423
Posted By gregseto

Oh, and under the rattlecan paint job was/is a...

Oh, and under the rattlecan paint job was/is a metallic green color, which I'm assuming is the original paint.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-14-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 423
Posted By gregseto

Mystery singlespeed MTB frame, please help me ID

Link to pictures: http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/gregseto/mysteryframe/. So I bought a frame this morning. It was owned by a nonprofit, who aquired it from the local transit authority...
Forum: Touring
05-27-06, 07:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 348
Posted By gregseto

Downtube shifter question

I posted this in the mechanics section, but I figure folks here probably have more experience with DT shifters per capita...

So I decided that indexed shifting is not for me. I picked up a pair of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-06, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By gregseto

I should have said that I don't have the backing...

I should have said that I don't have the backing plates..thats the thing. Anybody know a source or replacement?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-06, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 518
Posted By gregseto

"Mech" is the English term for a derailer which...

"Mech" is the English term for a derailer which is the American term for derailleur. To tighten the cable, unscrew the bolt on the derailer that holds the cable, pull the cable tighter, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-06, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By gregseto

Needed: cassette lock ring wrench, chain whip ...

Needed: cassette lock ring wrench, chain whip

Take off quick release.
Put cassette lock ring wrench in the cassette lock ring.
Lay chain whip (or chain wrapped around crankset) over cassette....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-06, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By gregseto

Downtube shifter backing plate question

So I decided that indexed shifting is not for me. I picked up a pair of Kelly Take Off downtube shifter brackets (which effectively mount downtube shifters to the handlebars).

The only shifters...
Forum: Touring
05-22-06, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By gregseto

Great, thanks for your response.

Great, thanks for your response.
Forum: Touring
05-22-06, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By gregseto

Downtube shifter question

Can anyone confirm whether any friction downtube shifter can work with any cassette? So, hypothetically, can I use some old Suntour 6-speed indexed (with friction mode) DT shifters with a Shimano...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-06, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By gregseto

Word. Thats just what I figured. Thanks...

Word. Thats just what I figured. Thanks everybody.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-06, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By gregseto

anybody?

anybody?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-06, 12:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,103
Posted By gregseto

There are some stories about that...rigging up a...

There are some stories about that...rigging up a shotgun to the door of a house, robber opens the door, gets his head blown off, and the robber's family sues the owner of the house (and wins).

A...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-06, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By gregseto

Whats the deal with BB drop?

I'm building up a slalom bike, and bottom bracket drop seems to be something to think about according the manufacturer (Planet X). Apparently, if I run a 5" fork, there will be no bb drop, which I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-06, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,025
Posted By gregseto

Got it. Thanks

Got it. Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-06, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,025
Posted By gregseto

bump

bump
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-06, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,025
Posted By gregseto

Chris King rear hub disassembly

I noticed a gritty feeling in my rear Chris King classic MTB hub. I figured I'd open it up as per the manual and if I couldn't get it back to normal, I'd take it into the LBS and have them fix her...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-24-06, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By gregseto

Race Face chainrings question

So I was using a set of square taper Race Face Turbines on a singlespeed, but they're moving on up to a geared bike. They are compact 5 arm cranks...and there is a very limited array of chainrings...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-05, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By gregseto

That bike is awesome. Put a 26" on the front and...

That bike is awesome. Put a 26" on the front and run two brakes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-05, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By gregseto

A major part of the price difference is the...

A major part of the price difference is the boutique factor. I just checked the range on the frames you mentioned, and at wrenchscience.com, the cheapest was the Yeti at $1400 and the most expensive...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-05, 06:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,190
Posted By gregseto

I don't think anybody has mentined this...another...

I don't think anybody has mentined this...another issue with race-components like XTR is that it is not designed to be used for much more than a season (of racing). The same can be said about pretty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-05, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 518
Posted By gregseto

I don't like downtube routing. Crap definitely...

I don't like downtube routing. Crap definitely gets kicked up onto the exposed cables which has detrimental (sp) effects on ****ing and the life of the cable. I also like the idea of full-length...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-05, 03:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,876
Posted By gregseto

I use Pedro's Ice Wax for the chain. Can't ask...

I use Pedro's Ice Wax for the chain. Can't ask for more. I used to use triflow for that, but I like some more substance in my chain lube. I do use triflow for pretty much everything else on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-05, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By gregseto

I use 517s, couldn't ask for much more. I also...

I use 517s, couldn't ask for much more. I also ride trails and fireroads, but I do do a little jumping off rocks, cliffs, and buildings. They have held up, with minimal truing, they will definitely...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-05, 09:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,008
Posted By gregseto

Easy enough to check. Just see if there are tabs...

Easy enough to check. Just see if there are tabs on the non-drive side seatstay, and non-drive side fork leg.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-05, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By gregseto

Interval training is definitely good. Try some...

Interval training is definitely good. Try some trail running and swimming for cardio to mix it up a bit. Make sure you stretch if you training hard, that goes without saying though...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-05, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 769
Posted By gregseto

Well, those Ritcheys are SPDs. Not that theres...

Well, those Ritcheys are SPDs. Not that theres anything wrong with that, but there are better pedal designs. SPDs, as someone mentioned, are prone to getting crap stuck in them, and their design...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-20-05, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,341
Posted By gregseto

I just noticed that justsomeguy asked me a...

I just noticed that justsomeguy asked me a question. I have ridden many FS frames, Marins, Fishers, Konas, and the like. I have much more experience with a Specialized FSR, Titus Switchblade (same...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-05, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By gregseto

It depends on the type of riding you do, and...

It depends on the type of riding you do, and whether you like ISIS or not.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-05, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By gregseto

All I know is that it will yield the right one. ...

All I know is that it will yield the right one. I have had RF and 113mm with full Shimano setups on a number of bikes, and it works perfectly.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-18-05, 12:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,162
Posted By gregseto

I can't believe the majority of bikes here are...

I can't believe the majority of bikes here are '05s. I'm a 2001, with '02 wheels, '03 front derailleur and shifters, '00 or '04 cranks. The only '05 thing on there is Avid cables..
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-05, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 486
Posted By gregseto

I want to expand on what phantomcow said. ...

I want to expand on what phantomcow said.

Pretend you're coming up on a bench, knee height. You want coast up to the bench pretty slow, so you have time to excecute the following steps.

1. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-05, 09:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,911
Posted By gregseto

I went to a private junior high school, where...

I went to a private junior high school, where mountain biking was a large part of the curriculum, we would take 3 or 4 week to two-week trips a year. After that, I rode mountain until I got my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,341
Posted By gregseto

Santa Cruz. Heckler or Blur. They are the best...

Santa Cruz. Heckler or Blur. They are the best climbing fullys ever- the single pivot suspension is a proven performer. In your weight class, I'd probably say the Heckler, but if you're tall (over...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-05, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By gregseto

go to the trailfinder at MTBR. I think...

go to the trailfinder at MTBR. I think Downeyville is pretty close...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-05, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,943
Posted By gregseto

I think you'd have to ride it, and get specifics...

I think you'd have to ride it, and get specifics on the part spec. He could have replaced everything last year with full XTR, you never know...

I agree with being skeptical about 10 year old...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-05, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,509
Posted By gregseto

to get a reasonably light bike, by most peoples...

to get a reasonably light bike, by most peoples standards (under 24lbs), I think you'd either have to pay a good deal more than a grand, or build it up yourself. I can't think of any off the rack...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,413
Posted By gregseto

I keep my city bike inside my apartment, and my...

I keep my city bike inside my apartment, and my mtn bike, wheels off, in the car. That way, its always ready to rumble, and I don't have to get mud everywhere. But I also can't clean it as often as...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,184
Posted By gregseto

Different tools for different jobs. I love them...

Different tools for different jobs. I love them both.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,929
Posted By gregseto

I'm 6'4" and ride a 20". The seat tube AND top...

I'm 6'4" and ride a 20". The seat tube AND top tube are the main factors of sizing. You should definitely take into consideration the type of riding you want to do, and how comfortable you want to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By gregseto

And it will hold its resale value MUCH better...

And it will hold its resale value MUCH better than the other ones you listed.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By gregseto

Santa Cruz, best customer relations I have dealt...

Santa Cruz, best customer relations I have dealt with in the bike world. Assuming it is in your price range, get it. It also has some "drool-factor" being that it is a small, in-house company. At...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Mud
Views: 614
Posted By gregseto

The mud where I live is a sort of clay. It feels...

The mud where I live is a sort of clay. It feels like mud, it looks like mud, but it doesn't free itself from the fork arch, brakes, tires, etc. If I do go through it and its deep enough, I have to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 12:19 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,138
Posted By gregseto

21. I had about 2,500 dirt miles under me by 14...

21. I had about 2,500 dirt miles under me by 14 (I went to a 'outward bound' type school, but not for bad kids). I got my license, and forgot about bikes until I was 19, when I built up a track...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-05, 12:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,731
Posted By gregseto

I think this post was originally about pavement. ...

I think this post was originally about pavement.

I ride XC, and am wholeheartedly against drifting corners. As mentioned, it makes ruts, which makes water channels, which makes mud where it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-05, 10:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,939
Posted By gregseto

Santa Cruz-frame Chris King-headset Chris...

Santa Cruz-frame
Chris King-headset
Chris King-hubs
Mavic-rims
DT-spokes
Maxxis-tires
Race Face-cranks
Race Face-bottom bracket
SRAM-chain
XT-rear derailleur
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