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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-06, 04:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,216
Posted By OttawaMTB

I think it's "top peak"... as in like the top...

I think it's "top peak"... as in like the top peak of a mountain.

I just picked up a Topeak mini-pump and multitool myself and they are great quality for the price.
Check with the shop you got...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-06, 04:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By OttawaMTB

I prefer grip shifts too... you aren't alone! ...

I prefer grip shifts too... you aren't alone! What kind are you going with?
I'm thinking of buying some X.9's once I grow tired of the new Shimano triggers... I should wait for stuff to break...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,216
Posted By OttawaMTB

Nice purchase! :D You can prob get the shop...

Nice purchase! :D
You can prob get the shop to throw-in a bottle cage and bottle for free... prob costs them $5 max for the pair for some cheap ones and normally they include them with bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-06, 01:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,216
Posted By OttawaMTB

I just went through this same decision... I had a...

I just went through this same decision... I had a base Rockhopper but ended up switching it for the Rockhopper Comp to get the discs. Reason being I knew I would want to put discs on soon enough and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-04-06, 03:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,261
Posted By OttawaMTB

Ahhh! But I didn't see a pic of it above ;)

Ahhh! But I didn't see a pic of it above ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-02-06, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By OttawaMTB

Nice setup! :) That's the problem with reviews...

Nice setup! :) That's the problem with reviews on these sites... some people just don't know how to write a proper review. If someone can't setup the product properly they give it a bad review...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-02-06, 02:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 841
Posted By OttawaMTB

I like the Hardrock Sport Disc... proven bike and...

I like the Hardrock Sport Disc... proven bike and have tried it myself. Only other one I have tried is the GT and I prefer the Hardrock over it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-06, 11:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,322
Posted By OttawaMTB

Hmmm side question then... do you guys think for...

Hmmm side question then... do you guys think for a large guy the Hardrock frame is a better choice over the Rockhopper? I mean if you compare Hardrock Pro vs Rockhopper Comp Disc... components are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-06, 12:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,261
Posted By OttawaMTB

Man you guys have small Rockhoppers :D I'll...

Man you guys have small Rockhoppers :D
I'll post some pics of a big one soon ;)
(this will be my 3rd RH in as many weeks so hopefully this one survives haha)
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-06, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By OttawaMTB

I'm in Ottawa and there are local shops that have...

I'm in Ottawa and there are local shops that have '05 Rockhopper Comps on sale for $600 CDN which is pretty good I think!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-06, 02:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 835
Posted By OttawaMTB

Try the Jeep SRT-8 :D

Try the Jeep SRT-8 :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-06, 04:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Tsk tsk... already scratched up?! hehe jk......

Tsk tsk... already scratched up?! hehe jk... it's a mountain bike... looks better with some damage! :D

My flat-black RH has yet to be scratched since I haven't had a chance to ride it yet......
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-06, 02:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,186
Posted By OttawaMTB

Ah you lucky ___! haha I had an 06 comp disc...

Ah you lucky ___! haha
I had an 06 comp disc in dream punk for a few days... but returned it since I wasn't sure I wanted it... then when I decided to buy it and went back for it - it was sold! ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-06, 02:32 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,586
Posted By OttawaMTB

On topic: What about that Honda Ridgeline? 4...

On topic:
What about that Honda Ridgeline? 4 door pickup, lots of room for bikes and gear... and reasonably priced (and good on gas I hear).

Off topic:
I'm far from an internet racer or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-06, 01:08 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,586
Posted By OttawaMTB

300C doesn't come with sticky tires by any...

300C doesn't come with sticky tires by any means... so it's easy for the GXP to out-launch it.
Not saying it blows it away off the launch... but it does hook-up a little easier.

S2000's are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-06, 10:58 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,586
Posted By OttawaMTB

Well first off, the GXP does not run 13.x in the...

Well first off, the GXP does not run 13.x in the 1/4 mile... unless you are talking down a hill or have used a G-tech! The quickest I have seen is 14.2. I am not knocking the car - I think it's a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-06, 08:04 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,586
Posted By OttawaMTB

You could always make your own hitch mount also...

You could always make your own hitch mount also if you can weld :) I've made a few for some friends in the past that needed them... $20 worth of steel, a few odds-n-ends and a few hours of labour. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-06, 04:58 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,586
Posted By OttawaMTB

Sweet STi! (has it been Zaino'd?) I always...

Sweet STi! (has it been Zaino'd?)

I always wanted gold rims on mine but in Canada I couldn't order it with em... no choice for that.
Now for the 06 model though they offer the choice.

If I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-06, 04:56 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,586
Posted By OttawaMTB

LOL you beat me to it! I have a 300C and my...

LOL you beat me to it!
I have a 300C and my friend has a new GXP... the Pontiac isn't even close in terms of performance.
340hp in the 300C and it's underrated.

Yes yes I know... you all think...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-06, 02:44 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,586
Posted By OttawaMTB

I agree... I've had 2 STi's and love em. Never...

I agree... I've had 2 STi's and love em. Never had a problem with either but just wanted something more comfy on longer trips so got rid of it for a 300C.
I regret getting rid of the STi sometimes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-06, 06:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,186
Posted By OttawaMTB

Nice colour for sure... but I still prefer the...

Nice colour for sure... but I still prefer the '06 Dream Punk colour and no tribal design.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-06, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By OttawaMTB

I suppose all the bike companies out there are...

I suppose all the bike companies out there are out to make profit. Too bad the FSR doesn't have SRAM components... but I guess I can easily swap em out for X.9 as they break.
Haven't heard anyone...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-06, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By OttawaMTB

Unable to decide... grrrrrrr

Seems like I have been bike shopping now for a year (even though it's only been a few weeks).

Am currently unable to pick between an '05 Specialized FSRxc and an '05 GT IDXC 3.0.
Both bikes are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-06, 01:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Nice! Looks just like the one in my pics from...

Nice! Looks just like the one in my pics from last week hehe (but smaller!)

So you did get them to swap the Shimano stuff for the SRAM! I wasn't sure if you were gonna do that.

I still want...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-06, 03:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By OttawaMTB

Agreed! :D Although I hear for the 05+ models...

Agreed! :D
Although I hear for the 05+ models they beefed it up a bit.

Btw your '07 HR is nice!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-06, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By OttawaMTB

Wow! Weak there too eh. Do you know which...

Wow! Weak there too eh.
Do you know which model/year it was?
Thanks!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-06, 05:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By OttawaMTB

Guess it's not a popular bike?! haha

Guess it's not a popular bike?!
haha
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-10-06, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By OttawaMTB

Heavy riders + GT IDXC = ???

Can't find too much info on the GT IDXC 3.0 (or even 2.0-4.0) bikes when it comes to how strong they actually are. Found one thread where someone broke the frame and was 200lbs or so - but could...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-06, 01:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 423
Posted By OttawaMTB

So all that work to get SRAM X.7 and then X.9 for...

So all that work to get SRAM X.7 and then X.9 for nothing? :D

At least you made a decision though... I'm still as undecided as ever! :p
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-08-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Ok so just got back again and here are my upgrade...

Ok so just got back again and here are my upgrade choices...

On either Rockhopper... I can swap all the Shimano stuff for SRAM X.7 (rear derailer and shifters) and X-Gen front derailer for $50. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-08-06, 02:51 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

I don't think $1100 is overkill at all... you get...

I don't think $1100 is overkill at all... you get a heck of a lotta bike for that price and if you love the bike - why not do it!? You'll be happy everytime you ride it and have a smile on your...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-06, 08:42 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Here it's fairly common to leave it for a bit......

Here it's fairly common to leave it for a bit... when you don't rush them I find they do a better job (as with anything like that I guess)

So went to one of the LBS's tonight... looked at the 05...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-06, 01:26 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

INTERESTING! I wonder how much that thing is up...

INTERESTING! I wonder how much that thing is up here in Canada? Nice that is has all the SRAM stuff already... just need to replace those X.7 shifters with X.9 grips ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-06, 01:02 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Here the 06 RH Comp has Shimano stuff... but he...

Here the 06 RH Comp has Shimano stuff... but he wanted SRAM so he had them switch it over to X.7's... but then decided to pay the extra to upgrade to the X.9's.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-06, 08:22 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

cream.soda - did you happen to test any Gary...

cream.soda - did you happen to test any Gary Fisher bikes before deciding on that one?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-06, 05:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Is the X-7 and X-9 better stuff than the Deore/LX...

Is the X-7 and X-9 better stuff than the Deore/LX stuff that comes on the bike?
Looks like a good price on the stuff - that's about what I was going to pay for the one I had ($999+tax for the bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-06, 01:26 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

No worries on the colour letting me make my...

No worries on the colour letting me make my decision... I like the silver one also (as you can see from my pics above). Just thought I would check around for the colour I prefer :)
Still undecided...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-06, 10:30 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

So I called some LBS's today just to see if the...

So I called some LBS's today just to see if the punk black was available anywhere in the 06 RH Comp Disc... none! They even called Specialized for me and no more are left! Popular colour choice I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-06, 05:45 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Haha I haven't had a report card since '93... so...

Haha I haven't had a report card since '93... so only one kid here I think :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-06, 11:47 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

How much ya gettin it for?

How much ya gettin it for?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Hmmm... so the $350 more for this years Comp Disc...

Hmmm... so the $350 more for this years Comp Disc sounds like a bargain when looking at it that way.
Mind you - the V-brakes on the Comp will last me a year at least. The Comp doesn't have wheels...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-06, 10:14 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

I can do up to 3072 res for those pics if you...

I can do up to 3072 res for those pics if you want :)

Yes I noticed his fork looks to match the rest of the bike eh... looks good!

Hmmmm so I still suck at this decision... down to 3 bikes and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-06, 10:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,480
Posted By OttawaMTB

Man Canada sucks for this stuff! lol We have...

Man Canada sucks for this stuff! lol
We have many more places to ride yet we get things super late!
Oh well gonna have to go for an 05 or 06 then since I can't wait until Spring '07!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-06, 10:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Hope the images work this time :) ...

Hope the images work this time :)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3967/62yw.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1117/17lb5.jpg
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1796/28xy1.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-06, 05:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,480
Posted By OttawaMTB

I called some LBS's here in Ottawa and they all...

I called some LBS's here in Ottawa and they all said the 07's won't arrive until MARCH 2007!!!!!!!!!
:cry:

Did any in the Toronto area give an ETA on when the 07's should arrive?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-06, 12:51 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

I can go MUCH higher res if you like... all the...

I can go MUCH higher res if you like... all the way up to 7.2MP :D I will upload some in 1024x768 this evening. :)

Well I brought the bike home to try it out. Love the bike very much! Then I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

Here are some pics of the 06 Rockhopper Comp Disc...

Here are some pics of the 06 Rockhopper Comp Disc I had for the day...
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2513/rhcd57be.th.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2005/rhcd10wy.th.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 10:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,480
Posted By OttawaMTB

No crazy big/thick stem on the 07 HR anymore...

No crazy big/thick stem on the 07 HR anymore either! :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 10:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,480
Posted By OttawaMTB

I'm holding off too! When the 07's come out the...

I'm holding off too! When the 07's come out the 06's will drop... so you might get that RH CD for $600-700 CDN yet!

That colour on the 07 HR looks amazing!!!! Sweet purchase I<3Mountain Dew!!!...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,695
Posted By OttawaMTB

You talking about on a Hardrock or your...

You talking about on a Hardrock or your Rockhopper?
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