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Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-06, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By Tag1

I've ridden 9's for a year with no hassle, Got...

I've ridden 9's for a year with no hassle, Got Juicy 5's for the wife's bike and they have caused some hassle (w/noise), but seem to be ok now. Both are good, I'd go with the 9's for less were I you.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-01-06, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,090
Posted By Tag1

I have an old M30 from 1998 which was my first...

I have an old M30 from 1998 which was my first MTB. The geometry sucks (think roadie), but the bike is tough as nails. It's fully rigid chromo, and I beat the heck out of it. Still rides fine!
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-06, 04:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 627
Posted By Tag1

Why not Pace? Light, supposedly stiff...(it's...

Why not Pace? Light, supposedly stiff...(it's what I'm looking at now for my light bike)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-06, 05:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Tag1

+1 - I put these on my Bruiser and they are...

+1 - I put these on my Bruiser and they are fantastic.




:rolleyes:

Even on a $3000 bike, the components usually are worth much more than the frame, and especially on bikes like the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-06, 05:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,218
Posted By Tag1

You have my applause for being willing to say...

You have my applause for being willing to say that. I agree they definitely ignored it for a while, but their stuff now is preeety nice...

To the OP - Trek's are great, so are most other MTB's you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-06, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,019
Posted By Tag1

Definitely agree there, just went to their site...

Definitely agree there, just went to their site the other day and was dismayed to see flash everywhere.

So John, what is your purpose here at the forum? What do you hope to accomplish?

I have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-06, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By Tag1

You might have better luck in the Titus forum at...

You might have better luck in the Titus forum at mtbr.com...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-06, 03:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,794
Posted By Tag1

That frame is gorgeous! Congrats man! :beer: ...

That frame is gorgeous! Congrats man! :beer:

Will you be keeping the Truth, or getting rid of it?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-27-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,415
Posted By Tag1

Stick with hardtail. ;)

Stick with hardtail. ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-27-06, 03:40 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,646
Posted By Tag1

Wow Jason, you couldn't be any more wrong man. ...

Wow Jason, you couldn't be any more wrong man.

What you said may apply to the mainstream MTV crap - but you are generalizing all rap/hip-hop music, when you obviously have no knowledge of or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-26-06, 12:47 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,503
Posted By Tag1

Nice!!!

Nice!!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-06, 01:50 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,684
Posted By Tag1

Strictly speaking, you don't actually have to...

Strictly speaking, you don't actually have to post in order to read replies. :love:



Neat video, but probably the least objective/conclusive test I've ever seen. He didn't tell us the grade of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-06, 01:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By Tag1

Hey the brakes should be ready to go right out of...

Hey the brakes should be ready to go right out of the shop. Hydros are actually very low-maintenance, maybe bleed 'em once a year, so nothing to worry about right now. Just remember it might take 1-2...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-06, 12:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,503
Posted By Tag1

Fleming Meadows - starts on Mormon Emigrant Trail...

Fleming Meadows - starts on Mormon Emigrant Trail just above where the Sly Park lake trail starts past the 2nd dam, but on the other side of the road. There's a sign so it shouldn't be a problem to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-23-06, 07:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,503
Posted By Tag1

From the last ride we did - pictures aren't the...

From the last ride we did - pictures aren't the greatest since the sun was going down.

Some trials tomfoolery in the trailhead parking lot
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/7668/1000007jo5.jpg
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-06, 04:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,182
Posted By Tag1

My wife is 5'4 and loves her 14.5" Trek 6500wsd....

My wife is 5'4 and loves her 14.5" Trek 6500wsd. Might look at that or the 6700...

Are you looking for a HT or FS?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-21-06, 05:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,249
Posted By Tag1

bleh

bleh
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-17-06, 01:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tag1

Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-06, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tag1

Yeah, it's a bit of a drive for me so I'm trying...

Yeah, it's a bit of a drive for me so I'm trying to figure out ahead of time...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-06, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tag1

Can someone tell me if this older Rockhopper has 1-1/8 headtube?

I rode my buddy's old steel-frame Hardrock and really dug it so I'm looking for something similiar for a backup bike...I want to make sure I can put a 1-1/8 fork on it though - can you guys tell from...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-06, 02:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,058
Posted By Tag1

MBA is good. I probably prefer Bike a bit more -...

MBA is good. I probably prefer Bike a bit more - I get them both and if I had to pick one it would be Bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-06, 03:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,736
Posted By Tag1

Tried a Stumpjumper FSR for a day and...

...I hated the thing. Total crap for climbing, I had to have my nose 2 inches from the bars to keep the front wheel from coming up on every pedal-stroke - The cockpit felt ridiculously short (I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-06, 02:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 834
Posted By Tag1

Cool bike, deore stuff works great when it's...

Cool bike, deore stuff works great when it's setup right. I just got some eggies myself after being a platform guy. Haven't put em on yet, so not much to contribute there. You may want to stick with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-06, 11:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 812
Posted By Tag1

Ha, I didn't even bother reading the rest of your...

Ha, I didn't even bother reading the rest of your post... :rolleyes:
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-06, 12:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By Tag1

:rolleyes: The lbs can charge $5000 for break...

:rolleyes: The lbs can charge $5000 for break cables if they wish - that is how free-market capitalism works. Of course the beauty is that the customer is not obligated to purchase at that price,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-09-06, 01:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,475
Posted By Tag1

Razors suck. Every single person I know whose had...

Razors suck. Every single person I know whose had one (6 or 7 people appx) has had it break somehow at some point and had to be replaced. Those phones are a joke.

All the NON-FLIP phones that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-27-06, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By Tag1

Thanks for the suggestions...I will definitely...

Thanks for the suggestions...I will definitely check those out. Just ran across this too:

http://www.kodak.com/eknec/documents/be/0900688a803ea5be/V530_FF_gray_250x200.jpg
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-27-06, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By Tag1

Semi-OT: Good small digital camera? (to fit in camelbak)

I have a good film camera, but I'd like to get something small and digital for taking pictures on the trail, etc. I'm thinking at least 5 megapixels. What are you guys using?

I was looking at this...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-06, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,409
Posted By Tag1

If you like the bike, and like the way it feels -...

If you like the bike, and like the way it feels - upgrade it! It's got a lifetime warranty on the frame, so you're set there...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-06, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,010
Posted By Tag1

+1

+1
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-06, 02:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Tag1

Beautiful ride! I'd love to know the weight on...

Beautiful ride! I'd love to know the weight on that if you get a sec...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-06, 05:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 264
Posted By Tag1

Anyone have a postmount-to-international Hayes adapter sitting around?

If you do, I'd love to take it off your hands... :D

The best price I could find on one is about $14 after shipping @ Jenson. Seems a lot for a stupid little piece of metal. :mad: None on ebay...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-06, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By Tag1

e) refrain from using the word "hella".

e) refrain from using the word "hella".
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-06, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By Tag1

Ha! +1

Ha! +1
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-06, 01:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 752
Posted By Tag1

Read the thread. :rolleyes:

Read the thread. :rolleyes:
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-10-06, 08:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 752
Posted By Tag1

Please. Congrats on the sweet bike, that is...

Please.

Congrats on the sweet bike, that is a singletrack speed-machine!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-10-06, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 551
Posted By Tag1

The 6500 probably has a lighter frame too - it's...

The 6500 probably has a lighter frame too - it's made of a different aluminum (according to Trek) which is supposed to be lighter. Also has the cool tube shaping (SLR aluminum vs. the SL on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-08-06, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By Tag1

Will Sram X-7 8speed shifter work with Shimano derailleur?

Specifically an Acera rear derailleur? Not sure if the ratios are the same...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-08-06, 12:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 447
Posted By Tag1

+1 Wouldn't trade mine. ...And that is so...

+1 Wouldn't trade mine.

...And that is so SWEET that Trek is custom-making you one. This thread will definitely get referenced next time the crap-talking starts about Trek's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-07-06, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 797
Posted By Tag1

Not sure if the 2004's are the same as the 06's,...

Not sure if the 2004's are the same as the 06's, but if they are - definitely go with the Super. It has Rebound adjustment and the Elite doesn't:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-06, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 752
Posted By Tag1

+1 Great deal on the Trek and that thing is...

+1

Great deal on the Trek and that thing is probably light as a feather, especially compared to the other two...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 382
Posted By Tag1

The frame is disc-ready: ...

The frame is disc-ready:

http://fisherbikes.com/images/bikes2006/walls/wahoo_red.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-03-06, 12:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,279
Posted By Tag1

No, but if you might call a few bike shops in...

No, but if you might call a few bike shops in your area and find one if you're lucky. Also, the Jack didn't "feel" right to me, but it might feel great too. Try out a bunch of bikes and see which one...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-02-06, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,279
Posted By Tag1

Hm. The Bruiser had a more trail-friendly...

Hm. The Bruiser had a more trail-friendly geometry if you can find one of those. I test-rode a Jack and didn't like it all that much. Then rode a Bruiser and bought it. The Jack has a very...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-06, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 414
Posted By Tag1

Man, what a bunch of haters. Old bikes are sweet,...

Man, what a bunch of haters. Old bikes are sweet, especially if they have personal significance for you.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-06, 06:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,004
Posted By Tag1

Be original, go with the Cannondale.

Be original, go with the Cannondale.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-06, 04:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 606
Posted By Tag1

Oh hell yes.

Oh hell yes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-06, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 606
Posted By Tag1

Now THAT is a nice bike. I have the Hoo Koo E Koo...

Now THAT is a nice bike. I have the Hoo Koo E Koo which is right below it, and the frame is the same except the Big Sur has the carbon stays with better components, so even lighter. I've been nothing...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-06, 07:37 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 3,647
Posted By Tag1

Dang fellas, let's take the estrogen down a...

Dang fellas, let's take the estrogen down a couple notches...

EJ123 - That would be SWEET if they gave you a remedy frame...please keep us posted on what happens.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-06, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,942
Posted By Tag1

Hey thanks for the warning, I wish that was...

Hey thanks for the warning, I wish that was something I had to worry about anytime soon... :o
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