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Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,376
Posted By DirtPedalerB

This is a really old thread, but interesting it's...

This is a really old thread, but interesting it's only been since March and the guys signature reads 90.2# of weight off & 8" gone from my waist, 31.6# & 4" to go!

That is some good progress, even...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-10, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,906
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I'm not sure Garmin offers a MTB trail map. You...

I'm not sure Garmin offers a MTB trail map. You can certainly find some tracks to download on the internet. I've stole some off of motion based before. Maybe someone else will chime in, but I think...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-10, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I wouldn't worry about the shock, just ride the...

I wouldn't worry about the shock, just ride the bike until it wears out. I wouldn't put any reley good parts on it, when something breaks just replace the whole thing.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-10, 11:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,233
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I'd like to see you do some seated pedaling. ...

I'd like to see you do some seated pedaling. Nice bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-10, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,004
Posted By DirtPedalerB

The trek looks like an 06 model. I'd opt for that...

The trek looks like an 06 model. I'd opt for that one if it's in good shape and fits correctly. As with everything on craigslist... offer less
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I really prefer a new bike over any used bike. lt...

I really prefer a new bike over any used bike. lt Seems like every time I buy used it just needs more cash in repairs. That being said spend the money, if you buy a cheap bike it's easy to ignore it....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-10, 02:44 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,467
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I had a blue heeler that I rode with on occasion,...

I had a blue heeler that I rode with on occasion, he was good for around 10 miles. The first mile he would heard the bike by nipping on the tires. I miss the sound of teeth buzzing on the knobbies.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-27-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By DirtPedalerB

Put a new chain on and pedal around a bit is how...

Put a new chain on and pedal around a bit is how I check it. I would assume you could see how much your current chain is stretched and make a guess though.

people will say the driving edge look...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-27-10, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By DirtPedalerB

Sorry, not enough information included to give an...

Sorry, not enough information included to give an opinion.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-27-10, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,989
Posted By DirtPedalerB

200 bucks would be fair. You can probably go to...

200 bucks would be fair. You can probably go to dicks sporting goods and buy a new diamond back with a crap fork like that for 300 bucks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-10, 02:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,073
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I really like the IRC Trailbear for a front tire,...

I really like the IRC Trailbear for a front tire, they are less than 20 bucks so maybe throw in an 5th. I used to experiment, but now I only change the rear tire on a regular basis. currently it's a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-10, 01:50 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 12,275
Posted By DirtPedalerB

nice frame, are they sold out now?

nice frame, are they sold out now?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-10, 01:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,575
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I got some dust seals and orings for my reba...

I got some dust seals and orings for my reba fork, and a bottle of fork oil. Also some ratchet ended wrenches.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By DirtPedalerB

if it's 26x1.25 it will fit most MTB rims, it'll...

if it's 26x1.25 it will fit most MTB rims, it'll look like a road bike tire. You may need a smaller tube?? maybe you had too much air in the tube. You basically mount it like a normal tire. If...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-21-10, 10:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By DirtPedalerB

Totally smooth tire with no knobs or bumps... I...

Totally smooth tire with no knobs or bumps... I use a 26x1.25 .. a Bontranger from the lbs with a white wall.. it looks gangsta. I also ride on the street with it on occasion, it looks funny with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-10, 03:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 601
Posted By DirtPedalerB

don't cheeto that Bronco.

don't cheeto that Bronco.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-10, 02:55 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,469
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I've had great experiences with Marin. No...

I've had great experiences with Marin. No warranty issues, but they answered the phone and gave great support.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-10, 02:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By DirtPedalerB

The number of gears(speeds) don't matter on the...

The number of gears(speeds) don't matter on the derailleur, the shifters control that.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-10, 02:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,211
Posted By DirtPedalerB

Make sure to budget in some overpriced mounting...

Make sure to budget in some overpriced mounting hardware if you change brands
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-20-10, 02:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By DirtPedalerB

Don't Mess with this Huffy

http://imgur.com/2wGTY.jpg

The best security system ever
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-12-09, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,577
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I use the dry lube, anally one drop per roller. ...

I use the dry lube, anally one drop per roller. Boe shield.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-12-09, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,591
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I'm not going to bash your mongoose.. it actually...

I'm not going to bash your mongoose.. it actually looks like a good school campus knockaround bike.. I'd hate to hear the noise coming from that trainer though!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-05-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 431
Posted By DirtPedalerB

just use the crow bar

just use the crow bar
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 07:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,954
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I've had good dealings with nashbar and no CC...

I've had good dealings with nashbar and no CC problems, well I did have a CC problem, but it wasn't the one I used at nashbar. it's the CC processors fault. I don't order much from nashbar.. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,085
Posted By DirtPedalerB

Maxxis Ridgeline is good for offroad and are...

Maxxis Ridgeline is good for offroad and are durable and roll smooth. not sure on noise as my front tire makes enough to drowned out any noise it makes
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 23,972
Posted By DirtPedalerB

70 miles ... I'd make them swap it. start nicely...

70 miles ... I'd make them swap it. start nicely then become more forceful.. I bet you have massive saddle to bar drop.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-25-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 695
Posted By DirtPedalerB

The tires make a lot of difference as well.....

The tires make a lot of difference as well.. Rolling resistance still matters. plus you were on pavement.

look at a road bike they have narrow tires and the gearing on them is much higher, yet...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By DirtPedalerB

my official guesstimate is 1000 to 1200... I'm...

my official guesstimate is 1000 to 1200... I'm too lazy to check ebay completed items, it's like the blue book for bikes.

edit .. checked ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,499
Posted By DirtPedalerB

tighten the cable a little with the barrel...

tighten the cable a little with the barrel adjuster that will make it shift to bigger cogs easier... if you loosen the cable it will shift down the cassette faster.. I can't tell which your having...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,764
Posted By DirtPedalerB

How do you get on your bike?

This is an odd question but this ebay auction sparked my curiosity. There are scratches on the top tube of the bike next to the seat tube and the auction says "Top-tube photo shows scratches from...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 598
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I ditched my worn out ritchey tvg grips for some...

I ditched my worn out ritchey tvg grips for some oury lockons... They are much thicker... Still undecided if I like the thick grips. I like the end caps of the lock on grips, but I havent hit them...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,469
Posted By DirtPedalerB

do we have a ultimate fred foto thread?? if not...

do we have a ultimate fred foto thread?? if not we need one
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,934
Posted By DirtPedalerB

today I was chased by a one eye'd dog that always...

today I was chased by a one eye'd dog that always chases me, figured I'd take a picture of it.. But this time another dog is chasing me too.. they run into each other and one goes into my wheel.. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,400,523
Posted By DirtPedalerB

my Fredmobile, outfitted for a longish ride. oh...

my Fredmobile, outfitted for a longish ride. oh It's an iron horse triumph 07 .. I call it the beer can as that's what the decals make it look like. I tried to hide the iron horse logo with a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,250
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I just wear normal shorts.. cargo shorts or...

I just wear normal shorts.. cargo shorts or something worn out .. with my normal polyester boxers... seems to work fine for me. I've ridden 4 hour rides with no bike specific shorts without...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,480
Posted By DirtPedalerB

no ... they are tree hooks

no ... they are tree hooks
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,102
Posted By DirtPedalerB

is a tora better than a marz MX pro ???

is a tora better than a marz MX pro ???
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,156
Posted By DirtPedalerB

it's an old bike .. it broke... so go buy a new...

it's an old bike .. it broke... so go buy a new one and quit being cheap
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-17-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 734
Posted By DirtPedalerB

derailleurs don't make a lot of difference, I'd...

derailleurs don't make a lot of difference, I'd get the cheapest front derailer I could find and maybe a deore rear or keep the acera.

I'm sure some people will disagree, but I've got a bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-17-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 782
Posted By DirtPedalerB

you have awesome pics man... I totally ripped of...

you have awesome pics man... I totally ripped of your previous pic of the lizard / wheel shadow for my desktop wallpaper.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-17-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,029
Posted By DirtPedalerB

the topeak or ultimate are nice you can find some...

the topeak or ultimate are nice you can find some deals on the topeaks on amazon occasionally. I'd just up the budget to 150

edit nvrmind topeaks are 200 unless you want to take the front wheel...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-17-09, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I've had that happen just riding along and wham...

I've had that happen just riding along and wham derailleur in spokes... I was on some logging land and it had just been cleared out so I assume a stick got jammed in it, but never found any...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-17-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 805
Posted By DirtPedalerB

before ebay shut down the magazine sub auctions I...

before ebay shut down the magazine sub auctions I bought 2 years of mountain biking and bike for like 5 bucks each.. I'm not resubscribing ... bike is ok, but it has dumb articles.. mountain biking...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,186
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I'm 180 and ride 35-40 in the front 2.25 and 40...

I'm 180 and ride 35-40 in the front 2.25 and 40 to 45 on the rear 2.0 ... on a full suspension bike

I could probably run less if I wanted, but I like the fast rolling and no worries on pinch...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-09, 12:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,253
Posted By DirtPedalerB

am I the only person who thinks consumer reports...

am I the only person who thinks consumer reports doesn't know what they are talking about on anything?? I've seen one site on safety that rates helmets by "snag points" the thinking is a smoother...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-09, 12:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,295
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I like that oh sh***t feeling, but only when you...

I like that oh sh***t feeling, but only when you actually manage to correct the situation and don't go down hard.. I think that's why I bike.. Without the danger it's just suffering, but yeah I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-09, 12:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By DirtPedalerB

nice logo .. >< for an x pretty nice ... the...

nice logo .. >< for an x pretty nice ... the star should be a chain ring. the C1 however looks like a penis.

It's a clean looking site with conservative colors .. you have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-09, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By DirtPedalerB

thehappyrobot .. I think your frame is too small.

thehappyrobot .. I think your frame is too small.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,962
Posted By DirtPedalerB

I like the shimano spd pedals the best... work...

I like the shimano spd pedals the best... work great adjustable tension.. I also have eggbeater smartys that came on my cheapo roadbike.. they work ok.. seem harder to clip into, but that may just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,042
Posted By DirtPedalerB

the big ring protector is cool.. didn't know they...

the big ring protector is cool.. didn't know they made a bash guard that left the ring on. almost 50 bucks is kinda steep though.
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