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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-14-05, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By kcirtap

what is right for me, clipless w/ or w/o the platform?

I have a pair of shimano m180? mtb shoes on order from the employee purchase program at work. and i'm just starting to convert to clipless from my flats. right now i've got some old crap shoes that a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-05, 12:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 285
Posted By kcirtap

stripped bolt

I just did the the downieville downhill for the first time, tues. before the downieville classic. it was the best ride iv'e ever done. it was a little rough at first adapting to the steep angle on my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-05, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By kcirtap

maintainence Question

my bike has gone a long time without a good wash and I'm throwing the drivtrain in a degreaser bucket tonight. is there anything that I shouln't put in their? I bought some teflon dry lube, should I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-26-05, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By kcirtap

I'm pretty sure it's the water supply type, but i...

I'm pretty sure it's the water supply type, but i wish it was a little softer to keep the noise down better. the most important thing to me is that it will protect the that pivot area that one of the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-05, 12:35 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,972
Posted By kcirtap

the picture of the enduro was supposed to appear...

the picture of the enduro was supposed to appear in the last post
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-05, 12:31 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,972
Posted By kcirtap

hopefully you guys see the pic of the enduro. the...

hopefully you guys see the pic of the enduro. the shock in this pic looks new, and it also looks like it not only has a lockout switch but the itch swith as well. to top it off it looks to me like it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-05, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By kcirtap

by the way raiyn, i went with the clear plastic...

by the way raiyn, i went with the clear plastic tubing for the chainstay it looks better on your bike but i think it's going to protect against chipping very well since it's a custom fit although...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-15-05, 10:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By kcirtap

specialized makes an actual mudflap, not a boot...

specialized makes an actual mudflap, not a boot mind you i have one for my 03 enduro and it looks pretty sexyif you ask me the pictures of it on the web site(if they are still there) don't do it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-05, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 370
Posted By kcirtap

adding travel hmmmm...?

i want to add travel to my enduro by getting a shock with a longer i2i length would anyone advise angainst this or have any experience with this? instead of getting a new bike i think i'm just going...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-05, 04:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,199
Posted By kcirtap

stupid exotic components!

i've been reading reviews on mtbr.com and all of the crap that i've been looking into getting is getting bad reviews when it comes to durability the 5th element coil, FSA carbon crankset and XTR...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By kcirtap

bars and stems- sorry, i thought you would read...

bars and stems- sorry, i thought you would read my mind
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 732
Posted By kcirtap

i changed the geometry on my bike to the more...

i changed the geometry on my bike to the more upright position so i thought i would have to compensate by tiliting the seat back a tad bit. i got a major case of sleepee-peepee
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By kcirtap

is there any significant price difference?

is there any significant price difference?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By kcirtap

nother poll

Easton or Answer
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By kcirtap

by the way what exactly is 4x, is it like a sort...

by the way what exactly is 4x, is it like a sort of a downhill slolam type deal?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By kcirtap

Got Cannondale?

if anyone has a cannondale or happens to know how hard is it or how involved is is it to put a non cannondale fork on them, let me know- considering getting a prophet 4x frame and putting a fox 36 on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 549
Posted By kcirtap

put a marzocchi 66 on the front *hears the song...

put a marzocchi 66 on the front *hears the song Big Pimpin'*
although imo you would want a differnt color frame to offset that big honkin' black fork
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 03:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,870
Posted By kcirtap

true dat,

true dat,
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 03:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,870
Posted By kcirtap

do it yourself it's easy. i have zinn and the art...

do it yourself it's easy. i have zinn and the art of mountian bike maintanence and i don't know a ton, but given the right tool you CAN do any of the things in that book. just take your time, because...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By kcirtap

thank you thats some good advice i will try to...

thank you thats some good advice i will try to follow. the hard part will be having the patience to go without riding for a while until i complete the bike, because i won't be able to get everything...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By kcirtap

okay i relize you guys cant price these things...

okay i relize you guys cant price these things for me but any input is apreciated, i'm just so exited about the possibilities of building my dream bike and i want someone to share it with + i need...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By kcirtap

another "noob" question, can you put a bash guard...

another "noob" question, can you put a bash guard an a triple?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By kcirtap

do you guys have any recomendations for frames...

do you guys have any recomendations for frames for the new build? what about the bullit or the heckler?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-05, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By kcirtap

should i build it myself?

okay so i just got a new job where the discounts to me are really awsome. i can get 50% off of nearly anything from fox, marzocchi, easton, answer/manipoo, magura, mavic, and kenda, and a few others...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By kcirtap

what kind of fork is that on the felt?

what kind of fork is that on the felt?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 10:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,416
Posted By kcirtap

old shoes that have been retired from running...

old shoes that have been retired from running either asics or mizuno. somtimes i do a little jumping or hucking in the driveway ( i put a little wooden ramp at the top of a retainer wall and it's got...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By kcirtap

i've got the shimano somethin or other that came...

i've got the shimano somethin or other that came with the bike. there's nothing "wrong" with what i have now but my skills have been improving and lately some extra stopping power would be real nice....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,378
Posted By kcirtap

i've been looking into some pedal friendly...

i've been looking into some pedal friendly freeride bikes too and the coiler is on my list, but it's toward the bottom. it's between the sx trail, bullit and the coiler. originally it was just the sx...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 01:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By kcirtap

screw lo quality fs. not that that's necessarily...

screw lo quality fs. not that that's necessarily lo, but i would recomend a hardtail for anyones first bike then when youv'e "paid yer dues" buy a nice fs, then it'll be much sweeter because you'll...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 01:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 405
Posted By kcirtap

cable disc vs. hydrolic disc

i've vever tried cable discs, i hear they don't measure up tohydro though. can any respectable serious am/fr rider use cable why do they even stoop to put those things $1500+ bikes? or am i just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 12:44 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 4,142
Posted By kcirtap

it's a sad, sad, state of affairs your brother is...

it's a sad, sad, state of affairs your brother is in but there is hope for you. i started mtbing a year or two years after i got my license which was when i was 18. i'm 22 now it'l be really nice...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-05, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By kcirtap

thats the thing! i've heard the same thing once...

thats the thing! i've heard the same thing once or twice since iv'e been here and it worries me. i'm willing to take a little risk with that, but if the risk is too much, i won't. what does everyone...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-05, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By kcirtap

ah crap

i decided i wanted to put an 8" rotor on the front of my enduro thinking that all i would have to buy was the rotor and adapter which would be a nice upgrade for a relativly low price compared to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 02:07 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,972
Posted By kcirtap

ah crap, i was planning on using the same brakes...

ah crap, i was planning on using the same brakes for the 8" rotors as i'm using for the 6" that i have now, do ya mean i have change those out too? secondly, i don't know anything about axles either,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 01:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,939
Posted By kcirtap

which part did you think we'd forget?

which part did you think we'd forget?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 01:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,152
Posted By kcirtap

some of you guys are bit hostile i've noticed....

some of you guys are bit hostile i've noticed. did your mom and dad not give you enough love as a child?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 01:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 468
Posted By kcirtap

don't forget to make sure the saddle has good...

don't forget to make sure the saddle has good positioning this makes a big difference
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 01:15 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,972
Posted By kcirtap

i have been planning on stepping it up to 8"...

i have been planning on stepping it up to 8" rotors on the front of my enduro but a couple times rescently i've heard the same thing and it makes me a bit concerned. is this really true? i just got a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By kcirtap

to all you people who build your own bikes: is it...

to all you people who build your own bikes: is it cheaper for somone to do that or does it cost the same amount as buying one. do you biuld your own wheels too?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 12:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,150
Posted By kcirtap

can't we all just get along?

can't we all just get along?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 12:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,726
Posted By kcirtap

*gives dirty look* you dirty rat. i hate you. :p

*gives dirty look* you dirty rat. i hate you. :p
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-05, 02:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,661
Posted By kcirtap

my vote is for zoche but i actually want one of...

my vote is for zoche but i actually want one of these on the front of my enduro I would love to get the new SX Trail with the zoche 66, but I can't afford that price tag.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-05, 11:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,726
Posted By kcirtap

sounds like you have the same interests i do, ive...

sounds like you have the same interests i do, ive got the 03 specialized enduro-love it. i got it for 1350 great value. everyone who owns one says the same.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-05, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 984
Posted By kcirtap

that's called a chainstay protector. it protects...

that's called a chainstay protector. it protects the chainstay. chain slapping against the chainstay making annoying noise? get chainstay protector.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-05, 10:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,131
Posted By kcirtap

i have realized that i don't push myself to the...

i have realized that i don't push myself to the limits because i always ride alone and when i meet someone else on the trail i get competative, it's then that i realize that i'm more than ready for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-07-05, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By kcirtap

oh i scoff at the rst! i like the way that...

oh i scoff at the rst! i like the way that someone else on the forum put it- "the rst no-travel fork" my stepdad just bought a bike for my mom with the rst and i think the acera, which is good for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-05, 01:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,713
Posted By kcirtap

...that was kinda vague, wonder if it helped at...

...that was kinda vague, wonder if it helped at all
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-05, 12:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,713
Posted By kcirtap

you might want to consider the s-works enduro...

you might want to consider the s-works enduro 04, it's equiped with the brain, and it's got the extra travel. before i owned an fs bike i had a hardtail, and i ran XC competativly at the jc level so...
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