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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 853
Posted By Bandrada

Start with 1/4" on each side. That is about one...

Start with 1/4" on each side. That is about one of the hash marks on most bars. The only way to do it right is to do a little at a time. Handlebars and handlebar position are one of those adjustments...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By Bandrada

Why Santa Cruz? I think the 5010 is a pretty...

Why Santa Cruz? I think the 5010 is a pretty good build. If you aren't gonna go to bike parks and you are looking at a pure downcountry rig, I don't think you could go wrong.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-03-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By Bandrada

Forum "jump" function

in the lower right hand corner doesn't function properly. FYI.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-20-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,984
Posted By Bandrada

Strip down your bike to the bare frame and...

Strip down your bike to the bare frame and clean/polish it. Repack/Replace the bearings, even if they are "sealed." And then put it all back together. It's good practice, and you will have a smooth...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,172
Posted By Bandrada

I guess you are right. I don't exactly go to Moab...

I guess you are right. I don't exactly go to Moab to ride beginner trails, so my advice on that is relegated to the more technical trails in there. I do know from my experience in Sedona that the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-12-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

I never had a problem with my Totem, so it really...

I never had a problem with my Totem, so it really depends on whether we are discussing 26" or 650b.

I could actually run a 2.5x27.5 on that fork if I'm not mistaken. Still one of the best forks...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-12-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,172
Posted By Bandrada

Try Sedona, would be my recommendation. It's...

Try Sedona, would be my recommendation. It's better in the spring than Moab. Moab is typically best in the fall, IMO.

Sedona has plenty of beginner trails, and has a similar backdrop to Moab.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

Well, not exactly. I meant to say "But, I'm...

Well, not exactly. I meant to say "But, I'm pretty sure you can go from 135 through-axle to 142 with the right end caps". I hope I didn't make this any more confusing. The point is that I don't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

Besides, I'd think the shifting would be pretty...

Besides, I'd think the shifting would be pretty jacked up, or you'd have to adjust the Q factor fairly significantly.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-19, 01:00 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

Bolded: I don't think you can go from 135 quick...

Bolded: I don't think you can go from 135 quick release to 148x12, even with a conversion T/A conversion. But, I'm pretty sure you can go from 135 through-axle to 148 with the right end caps. The...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

True, but if I remember correctly many medium to...

True, but if I remember correctly many medium to high end wheel sets made a conversion kit.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

142 yes. 148 I don't think so...

142 yes. 148 I don't think so...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

Actually, 150mm spacing would solve a lot of...

Actually, 150mm spacing would solve a lot of problems for many bicycles, which is popular with DH bikes and old skool FR bikes. I don't think Boost offers any real advantage up front, unless you are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-19, 09:09 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

26ers can't be the next big thing. It's already...

26ers can't be the next big thing. It's already been a thing! It could very well get resurrected, if the market were so inclined. :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-19, 12:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,277
Posted By Bandrada

T-Rez likes to herd our cat. It's hilarious. ...

T-Rez likes to herd our cat. It's hilarious. The cat isn't sure what to think, but he tolerates it because T-Rez is quite gentle.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,277
Posted By Bandrada

Flagstaff? I agree that Aussies are a great...

Flagstaff?

I agree that Aussies are a great breed as a traildog companion. Eager to learn and please...and, they are often found in rescue/animal shelters.

This is Rez. As some have stated, it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,374
Posted By Bandrada

I was going to say, you don't really need that...

I was going to say, you don't really need that much rotor on the rear. On the front, maybe, if you are a bigger individual and like to ride fast. Even then, I run 170 fr/rr on my Enduro 29 (same...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,445
Posted By Bandrada

Yep. :) Been riding their gloves for a few...

Yep. :)

Been riding their gloves for a few years, now. This are filled with snot, and feel like they were starched by George Jefferson since I haven't washed them in a ride or two.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

I think that was the last bike bike that...

I think that was the last bike bike that Speicalized made with the 142+ (Spesh early version of boost) was 2015, but I could be wrong. In any case, this allowed clearance for a higher volume tire,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

For sure, smaller wheels favor rock crawling, and...

For sure, smaller wheels favor rock crawling, and tight/fast singletrack like what you find in Sedona. So do higher volume tires, which are still pretty popular in the desert. I've sorta settle on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

Ha! I thought you were making fun of the weight....

Ha! I thought you were making fun of the weight. Looks like a beast!
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-19, 08:42 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,203
Posted By Bandrada

My '15 S-Works Enduro 29 can run 27.5 in a 2.8. ...

My '15 S-Works Enduro 29 can run 27.5 in a 2.8. Pretty versatile bike, but sorta lacks any real focus other than it can plow through stuff pretty efficiently. I've not tried running the 297.5 as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-18, 11:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,143
Posted By Bandrada

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,624
Posted By Bandrada

Use the "manage attachments" under the "go...

Use the "manage attachments" under the "go advanced" tab towards the bottom of the page. In the old days, the forum server would be a database that the user could use to access their uploaded...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,624
Posted By Bandrada

My bike sometimes makes sounds like a motorcycle....

My bike sometimes makes sounds like a motorcycle.

Wait, maybe that is me. lol
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,624
Posted By Bandrada

I found this thread in the NEW newsletter.

I found this thread in the NEW newsletter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,624
Posted By Bandrada

My bikes haven't talked to me in a while, and...

My bikes haven't talked to me in a while, and that's probably a good thing. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-18, 08:35 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,375
Posted By Bandrada

That's really the nature of the chain lube...

That's really the nature of the chain lube thread. It has nothing to do with me, specifically. :lol:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,891
Posted By Bandrada

Sorry, here is a better link. This is actually...

Sorry, here is a better link. This is actually the one I was looking for.

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/pages/boost-chainline-and-chainrings
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,891
Posted By Bandrada

+1 on what everyone else has said about the...

+1 on what everyone else has said about the chainline being the priority, especially with the narrower chains/cog spacing of the 11 and 12 cluster setups...

I posted this in another thread. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,143
Posted By Bandrada

I learned a lot from this when I was looking...

I learned a lot from this when I was looking trying to figure out the 142+ spacing on my Enduro.

I run a 1x setup, but I think it's applicable.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,375
Posted By Bandrada

I gotta say, BF probably has the best collection...

I gotta say, BF probably has the best collection of chain lube threads. More than one person would ever, should ever, want to know. It's a real gold mine. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,046
Posted By Bandrada

I want to find some of that neon green stuff that...

I want to find some of that neon green stuff that Shimano packs their higher end bearings with.

I lube when my chain needs lube.

Simple experience will tell you when.

Depending on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,046
Posted By Bandrada

For dry lubes, I just use 120 psi out of my...

For dry lubes, I just use 120 psi out of my compressor. It's fast, easy, and clean.

Peace.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,375
Posted By Bandrada

I've been rocking a new formula from Pedros. ...

I've been rocking a new formula from Pedros. It's a medium dry lube, supposedly made from bees wax. It's called Slick Wax. The old formula used to clump and coagulate after a time, especially in...
Forum: Introductions
11-05-16, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,145
Posted By Bandrada

A friend of mine was placed in a coma (later...

A friend of mine was placed in a coma (later died) on that long stretch of road going to the lake. Head on collision.
Forum: Introductions
11-05-16, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,145
Posted By Bandrada

We used to hang out at Lake Bardwell...skiing,...

We used to hang out at Lake Bardwell...skiing, boating, etc,..
Forum: Introductions
11-05-16, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,145
Posted By Bandrada

Wacks-A-hatchy:) I lived in Ennis for a time.

Wacks-A-hatchy:)

I lived in Ennis for a time.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-25-16, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,538
Posted By Bandrada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEjlJYblcao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEjlJYblcao
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-25-16, 07:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,538
Posted By Bandrada

F88me?

F88me?
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-28-15, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,916
Posted By Bandrada

This is the way to go for an entry level light,...

This is the way to go for an entry level light, and as a good backup/supplemental if or when you decide to upgrade. To the novice barn owl, the chinese knock-offs (cree specifically) are a good bang...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-15, 10:57 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 446,651
Posted By Bandrada

I rinse out my old reagent bottles from my pool...

I rinse out my old reagent bottles from my pool test kits. They come in a couple different sizes. I keep a small one in my pack, and the larger ones I keep in the side panel of my truck and one for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-02-15, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By Bandrada

I've had good luck with Maxxis over the years,...

I've had good luck with Maxxis over the years, but their sizing is all aver the place. I've been testing some Michelin tires (RockR and GripR) and they seem up to the task. I particularly like th...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-02-15, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,356
Posted By Bandrada

I keep a dedicated SS for SSimplification. ...

I keep a dedicated SS for SSimplification.

Mountain biking, in it's purest form, is far from simple.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,797
Posted By Bandrada

Not my experience. Sorry about yours.

Not my experience. Sorry about yours.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-15, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,797
Posted By Bandrada

Pinkbike.com is a really good resource for used...

Pinkbike.com is a really good resource for used MTB's, as is Mountain Bike Review.com.

Tell em I sent ya! :)

Seriously, good luck and have a lot of fun with it. Your adventure awaits!
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-15, 09:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 27,973
Posted By Bandrada

Looks like it has great geometry.

Looks like it has great geometry.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-15, 10:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 27,973
Posted By Bandrada

Interesting choice of fasteners. :) Coolest...

Interesting choice of fasteners. :)

Coolest thread on the web!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-16-15, 10:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 27,973
Posted By Bandrada

Nice work, man.

Nice work, man.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-15, 11:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,248
Posted By Bandrada

I use 'em and inflate all my tubeless setups with...

I use 'em and inflate all my tubeless setups with them. Not sure if it's been mentioned, but if your stem is not long enough to bottom out the adapter that could be another source for the problem.
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