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Forum: Mountain Biking
12-25-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 902
Posted By scyclops

Girlfriend bought me one of these - I have a cool...

Girlfriend bought me one of these - I have a cool girlfriend.

290128
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

So now we observe the subject (which we will...

So now we observe the subject (which we will refer to as bdswest) in a desperate attempt to justify his maniacal ravings, indeed in an effort to convince himself that he is an emotionally healthy,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

You see gentlemen, here we have another tragic...

You see gentlemen, here we have another tragic textbook example of what happens when the subject is deprived of all forms of human love and affection. Truly sad.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-12, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By scyclops

+1

+1
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-12, 06:10 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

I've bought a bunch of Alivio stuff, 8-speed...

I've bought a bunch of Alivio stuff, 8-speed drivetrain components etc., basically things that have fallen out of favor in recent years (all new btw) on fleabay, really cheap.
Higher end stuff not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-12, 06:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,306
Posted By scyclops

Do it. And post pics, I want to see that.

Do it. And post pics, I want to see that.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-12, 05:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,782
Posted By scyclops

I was really just messin' with ya bro. :D ...

I was really just messin' with ya bro. :D

This time. :lol:
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-12, 05:44 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,577
Posted By scyclops

I would be honored, sir. :beer:

I would be honored, sir. :beer:
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-12, 05:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,306
Posted By scyclops

Finally, a voice of reason on this subject.

Finally, a voice of reason on this subject.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-12, 01:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,782
Posted By scyclops

or 7005 AL I'm NOT a really...

or 7005 AL




I'm NOT a really skilled rider - does this mean I need to downsize the 180mm front rotors on all my bikes? :eek:
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,577
Posted By scyclops

Oh yeah, sure, what if everyone thought that way,...

Oh yeah, sure, what if everyone thought that way, then internet forums would merely be places where rational people exchange useful information and ideas - instead of the chaotic, emotionally-charged...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,577
Posted By scyclops

I won't even begin to try and unpack that...

I won't even begin to try and unpack that statement, but you're the one who started this thread with a critical rant about other people's choices, and you're getting reasonable reactions to that.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,577
Posted By scyclops

Some people like to scale sheer rock faces on...

Some people like to scale sheer rock faces on mountain tops - not a safe or practical endeavor - but AFAIK not illegal/immoral/unethical either.

To each his own.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,888
Posted By scyclops

And remember kids, if you are considering such a...

And remember kids, if you are considering such a bike, never ever ever start a thread on a forum like this and say "so tell me fellas, what do ya think?".
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

:hug:

:hug:
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-12, 06:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,888
Posted By scyclops

OP, don't let this bunch scare you, beneath all...

OP, don't let this bunch scare you, beneath all the noob-eating bluster they're really pretty nice guys (well, except for cryptid, I think his mama used to beat him when he was a child :D )

Ride...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,638
Posted By scyclops

I think the start-with-a-hardtail advice usually...

I think the start-with-a-hardtail advice usually stems more from budget considerations (you know, better components for the entry-level pricepoint) than from any kind of puritanical thinking about FS...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-12, 03:09 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

Exactly, and people being what they are often...

Exactly, and people being what they are often don't make good choices.

My point to the ones who feel "all" or "most" people are bastards/d-bags is that some may be, but you'll be a happier person...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-12, 01:07 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

Mea culpa on the OT posting, but I haven't...

Mea culpa on the OT posting, but I haven't noticed any personal attacks in this thread, seems pretty civil to me so far.

You know, on second thought, isn't the op a comment on humanity?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

Somehow I know I'm going to regret jumping into...

Somehow I know I'm going to regret jumping into this, but here goes.

If you have become so bitter because some of your customers were rude to you, didn't treat you with the proper respect, or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,788
Posted By scyclops

It's really not - 2000 series AL front triangle,...

It's really not - 2000 series AL front triangle, steel swingarm, I weighed an old walgoose frame like that once (with the shock) - it was like 12 pounds. That's about the equivalent of three...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

Fair enough, so here's me trying to offer some...

Fair enough, so here's me trying to offer some helpful advice -

Read this: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2007/01/understanding-human-relationships/
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

I humbly suggest that the next time you make a...

I humbly suggest that the next time you make a statement and want to be taken seriously that you not conclude your remarks with "Go figure. I'll go cry myself a river or something."

If your forum...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-12, 06:30 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

I'm pretty sure he was being facetious with the...

I'm pretty sure he was being facetious with the whole traveling abroad thing (but maybe you already knew that :thumb:)
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-12, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 644
Posted By scyclops

Nice find. I love those old GT AL frames, they're...

Nice find. I love those old GT AL frames, they're worth building up.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,788
Posted By scyclops

Sell or donate it - nothing there worth keeping.

Sell or donate it - nothing there worth keeping.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-12, 08:17 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

It's a great big world out there lad, some 7...

It's a great big world out there lad, some 7 billion people and counting. The few hundred, or even thousand, people you've personally had contact with notwithstanding, my experience has taught me...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-02-12, 05:58 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

My use of it is purely metaphorical (and...

My use of it is purely metaphorical (and hopefully somewhat humorous), though I'm sorry it conjures up bad vibes for you. :(
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-02-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,672
Posted By scyclops

ftfy

ftfy
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-30-12, 04:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By scyclops

Try dropping your pressure to ~40psi, and...

Try dropping your pressure to ~40psi, and downshift if necessary so you can stay in the saddle.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By scyclops

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/cct/

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/cct/
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-28-12, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,502
Posted By scyclops

If you are mechanically inclined, are able to...

If you are mechanically inclined, are able to recognize worn out / damaged components, and are willing to invest in some basic bike tools, CL is fine. Otherwise, go LBS.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-11, 11:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 675
Posted By scyclops

thread closed.

thread closed.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,145
Posted By scyclops

SUVs typically have larger diameter tires than...

SUVs typically have larger diameter tires than sports cars, so by your logic 29er=SUV and 26er=sports car.......oooookay...




What a waste of a perfectly good monster truck undercarriage. ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,145
Posted By scyclops

mechBgon pretty much nailed it. Tire weight and...

mechBgon pretty much nailed it. Tire weight and tread design is a MUCH bigger factor than wheel size. A 26" with fast-rolling tires makes a fine distance bike, OTOH a 29er with aggressive treads...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,887
Posted By scyclops

When I was a kid the big thing was ghetto bmx...

When I was a kid the big thing was ghetto bmx choppers (this was actually before the term BMX existed :eek:). Two pieces of pipe, hammer one end of each flat, drill for dropouts, jam the other end of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 398
Posted By scyclops

That would suck.

That would suck.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,855
Posted By scyclops

Good Lord, how much does that thing weigh? (the...

Good Lord, how much does that thing weigh? (the bike frame, not the girl)
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,766
Posted By scyclops

Chris King agrees: ...

Chris King agrees:
http://chrisking.com/files/pdfs/Int20HeadsetsExplained.pdf
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-13-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,954
Posted By scyclops

I suspect the dork part is long gone, but the...

I suspect the dork part is long gone, but the humility clearly remains. Bravo.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,954
Posted By scyclops

The world would be a better place if more people...

The world would be a better place if more people even thought about what you're saying, let alone acting on it. But life is about balance - you take care of your family and loved ones, and try to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,259
Posted By scyclops

Seriously infected website, I'd remove that link.

Seriously infected website, I'd remove that link.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-08-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,097
Posted By scyclops

Buy the Trek. The Promax disc brakes on the...

Buy the Trek. The Promax disc brakes on the C-dale are heinously, dangerously bad.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,082
Posted By scyclops

Based on the number of "me too" replies in the...

Based on the number of "me too" replies in the riding in jeans thread you should probably add proper/improper attire to the list .
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,275
Posted By scyclops

The general consensus seems to be that a BD bike...

The general consensus seems to be that a BD bike gets you significantly better components all around than a comparably priced premium brand, such that you're essentially getting the frame for free....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,855
Posted By scyclops

This ^ - nothing will wreck your knees quicker...

This ^ - nothing will wreck your knees quicker than sustained hard pedaling with insufficient leg extension.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-11, 04:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,710
Posted By scyclops

+1 on the cargo pants for cold weather.

+1 on the cargo pants for cold weather.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-01-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,766
Posted By scyclops

+1 on the Access frames, I have an older one,...

+1 on the Access frames, I have an older one, very light and very solid.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 669
Posted By scyclops

Sounds like you're sort of definitely convinced....

Sounds like you're sort of definitely convinced. :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By scyclops

Might be time to invest in a full-on FR/DH...

Might be time to invest in a full-on FR/DH wheelset (or at least a rear wheel). Hope your frame can take it.
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