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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-13, 01:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,444
Posted By tkehler

Too funny! Good looking bike. Those are...

Too funny!

Good looking bike. Those are Tiger colors too. Or Bengals, not just Flyers.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-13, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By tkehler

Ok thanks, I hear you. As it happens, I would...

Ok thanks, I hear you. As it happens, I would probably have preferred an XT equipped bike. I think XT is the best value for money groupo. I've never tried XX and I've never tried XTR (other than a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By tkehler

Thanks. The bike is a 970. I don't know the...

Thanks. The bike is a 970. I don't know the Instinct. I tried an Anthem and a Stumpy. They were good bikes. I preferred the Element but any one of these would have been a good purchase, I think. The...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By tkehler

hah hah, yeah, I may not be able to sleep

hah hah, yeah, I may not be able to sleep
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-13, 01:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By tkehler

Yes, I want to ... but I don't want to do it out...

Yes, I want to ... but I don't want to do it out of vanity.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By tkehler

But it will shift better? If so, I'm going to do...

But it will shift better? If so, I'm going to do it. A minimal improvement would please me. Now is the time to upgrade, as that sucker is probably staying on the bike for a couple of years.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,063
Posted By tkehler

Try the bike you will buy. If you can't do...

Try the bike you will buy.

If you can't do this, try a bike by the same manufacturer.

If you can't do that either, for sure figure out who is making bikes with a similar geometry and then try...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-13, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By tkehler

And what about longevity? I forgot about that....

And what about longevity? I forgot about that. Might be minimal, but still...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,087
Posted By tkehler

It's a good question, but it seems to pertain...

It's a good question, but it seems to pertain more to commuting than mountain biking.

I've given this a lot of thought myself. Though I'm a mountain biker, I also commute. If I didn't have a tough...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-13, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By tkehler

Thanks. I don't know SRAM that well. So, X7...

Thanks.

I don't know SRAM that well. So, X7 is essentially equal to X9 or X0?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By tkehler

upgrading FD on new 29er

Just wondering if someone has any thoughts on this:

I'm buying a new FS 2x10 29er from Rocky Mtn, and it is specced with X0 and X9 shifters, but with X7 front derailleur. What would be the reason...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-12-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,448
Posted By tkehler

I have tried various kinds. I always go back to...

I have tried various kinds. I always go back to Shimano SPD pedals. Now I have them on all of my bikes, and I have their cleats on all of my cycling shoes (even a pair of cycling sandals from Keens...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By tkehler

Great, that was very informative. Thanks --...

Great, that was very informative.

Thanks -- seems like I will be able to tweak the fit as you put it. It may take quite a short stem, but that can have its advantages too.

I also went and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By tkehler

That's very informative, thanks very much! ...

That's very informative, thanks very much!

FWIW, I recently put a 15 degree 100mm stem on my current ti hardtail, to get a bit more height on the bars. And the steering got remarkably squirrelly....
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By tkehler

What I meant was ... I do a fair bit of climbing....

What I meant was ... I do a fair bit of climbing. With a longer TT, and a shorter stem, am I going to have trouble keeping the front end down on climbs?
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By tkehler

Thanks -- great. Can you elaborate a bit. What...

Thanks -- great. Can you elaborate a bit. What would be the most significant handling difference, if I went with a longer (XL) top tube and shorter stem as opposed to a slightly shorter TT and longer...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-11, 12:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By tkehler

my ti hardtail frame is 19" c-to-c, and 21"...

my ti hardtail frame is 19" c-to-c, and 21" c-to-top. The Effective Top Tube is 24". I'm using a 100mm stem.

The SC Superlight is 20.9 c-to-top, and the ETT is 25".
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-11, 12:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By tkehler

Thanks! My worry is that I read that in 07,...

Thanks!

My worry is that I read that in 07, Santa Cruz changed the geometry slightly and made the top tube a bit longer...

I'm going to go and measure my current bike in the basement and report...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-10-11, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By tkehler

Helllloooo -- Can someone with a bit of...

Helllloooo -- Can someone with a bit of experience re: Santa Cruz sizing help out? Please? It would be much appreciated
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-09-11, 09:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By tkehler

Quick request for help re: Santa Cruz Superlight sizing

Am thinking about buying a barely used 2009 Santa Cruz Superlight, sight unseen, to replace an older XC full susser frame. A possible problem is that it's an XL.

I'm 6' 1", and wear 34-35 dress...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-11, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 708
Posted By tkehler

Yikes, first it's a small dink, and then your...

Yikes, first it's a small dink, and then your nuts go. Stay away from that frame!
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-24-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Haven't heard of them. Will check them out....

Haven't heard of them. Will check them out. Thanks.

PS -- what about running a Nobby Nic 2.4 front and a Rocket Ron 2.1 on the rear... Too much height differential?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-23-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Hmmm. Let's see ... I ride 3-4 days a week, lots...

Hmmm. Let's see ... I ride 3-4 days a week, lots of climbing and fireroads. But I'm pretty easy on stuff (no jumps, no rock gardens with sharp rocks, and these days no attempts to leave long skid...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-23-10, 03:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

I don't know them, but Campione -- the high end...

I don't know them, but Campione -- the high end Crammeroti road cycling store in town -- sells them. I like Continental and Vredestein (which seem to slide under the radar a bit in N. America)....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-23-10, 03:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

I rode today, on Nobby Nics 2.4 snakeskin (front)...

I rode today, on Nobby Nics 2.4 snakeskin (front) and ExiWolf 2.3 (rear).

Awesome ride. I did 18 km, though because I had to shop on the way home, about half that was on asphalt :notamused:

But...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-10, 04:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

I stopped by the LBS today. The owner misspoke....

I stopped by the LBS today. The owner misspoke. He's getting in Maxxis tires, lots of them, instead of Schwables. Ardents, Aspens, Crossmarks, Larsens, etc. etc.

That makes more sense than the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-10, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,984
Posted By tkehler

I have had a ti hardtail for years and I like it....

I have had a ti hardtail for years and I like it. However, last year I bought an older Gary Fisher frame and built it up with parts I wasn't using and stuff from Craigslist and Ebay. The best was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,679
Posted By tkehler

I agree that you should focus on strong, reliable...

I agree that you should focus on strong, reliable parts.

And -- since you'd be in the saddle quite a bit -- you should think about comfort. (I love Selle SMP saddles, a design/comfort marvel, but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Thanks! I've just heard that a local shop...

Thanks!

I've just heard that a local shop is selling off some Schwalbes -- the owner says he's yielding to pressure from Vancouver area riders, and is bringing in Michelins instead. I'll see...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Can't say I know them that well. I've had good...

Can't say I know them that well. I've had good results with WTB and Schwalbe tires. The venerable old Panaracer Fire XC pro has hard rubber and is extremely tough, though the traction is not great...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Ebay is my friend. I got two 2.25 Nobby...

Ebay is my friend.

I got two 2.25 Nobby Nics, triple nano and snakeskin. From England, 55 bucks for both, plus reasonable shipping.

And a Rocket Ron from Hong Kong (2.1 folding, evo) around 50...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

That seems to be the consensus. Great, thanks, I...

That seems to be the consensus. Great, thanks, I got one. With at least one more to follow.

Which particular one do you recommend? The newest "pace star" or "triple nano" or what?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 892
Posted By tkehler

I have the older Ergon grips with the small-ish...

I have the older Ergon grips with the small-ish bar ends. I like them simply (only?) because they offer me an extra hand position, which is good to have as I ride 2 hours a day, almost every day.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,679
Posted By tkehler

I'm 6-2, but haven't owned a 29er. Would like to!...

I'm 6-2, but haven't owned a 29er. Would like to!

I bought a Cane Creek Thudbuster for a particularly pot-holed commuter route, but found that while it works (but is heavy!), I didn't use it that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,679
Posted By tkehler

I'm no longer convinced that steel is better or...

I'm no longer convinced that steel is better or stronger than other materials. I personally like steel, and 'want' it to be stronger, but I know several bike shop owners -- and one in particular is a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-16-10, 05:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Actually, she wears Lycra too. I got her to...

Actually, she wears Lycra too. I got her to commute to work over a year ago.

C'mon, you gotta have some opinions on tires...

I picked up the ExiWolf tires this afternoon. Will install them...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-16-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

My LBS called just now and I'm getting some WTB...

My LBS called just now and I'm getting some WTB ExiWolf tires today (a 2.3 for the front and a 2.1 for the rear). They oughta be solid 'til springtime and I can get something faster and lighter...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Nope, no snakeskin. Just three varieties: the new...

Nope, no snakeskin. Just three varieties: the new for 2011 Pacestar, the triple Nano, and the performance ORC.

So what about the Nobby Nic on the rear, for a bit o' longevity ... and the Rocket...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

If I get the Rocket Rons, should I get the...

If I get the Rocket Rons, should I get the snakeskin variety ... hang on, I should see if that's an option with those tires.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Great, thanks. I had no idea about the Rocket...

Great, thanks. I had no idea about the Rocket Ron... I just figured it would wear out in no time.

I could ask "Santa" -- i.e., me -- for three Rocket Rons for the rear, and one Nobby Nic for the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

PS -- I'm not going tubeless ... yet.

PS -- I'm not going tubeless ... yet.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-10, 05:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,090
Posted By tkehler

Wife says "buy yourself any 4 tires you want"... Schwalbe? Maxxis? Continental?

My wife's Xmas present to me is that I can buy any 4 mountain bike tires I want, no matter what the cost.

I ride a ti hardtail, and I weigh 180 lbs.

My (almost daily) ~ 30 km ride to and from...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By tkehler

So what do you figure? Is that a good deal for a...

So what do you figure? Is that a good deal for a bike frame?

And: anything stick out re: the components you'd change or modify?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 05:08 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,011
Posted By tkehler

I love the solid, robust mid-range stuff: Tiagra...

I love the solid, robust mid-range stuff: Tiagra and 105, and SRAM X-7 and X-9 for mtb

Don't know Sora. I have older Ultegra shifters -- bought used like many of my things -- and they don't work...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 04:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By tkehler

Thanks. I've commuted for several years on...

Thanks.

I've commuted for several years on road bikes -- a ti ten speed equipped bike for nice days, or a 'cross bike with (as you say) fenders for the lousy days.

But in the last half year,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By tkehler

Building up a six13 for my wife for Xmas

So after some searching and waiting, I finally found a frame that I can use to build up for my wife. She's current commuting (pretty much year 'round) on a hybrid, which I outfitted with the Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-10, 11:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,817
Posted By tkehler

Not enough information. The buyer could be a...

Not enough information. The buyer could be a completely ignorant or lazy dork, or someone nice but in a hurry.

If you want to sell something you got to follow the adage that the customer is always...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-10, 02:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,627
Posted By tkehler

The sweats gets bad, sometimes. But the worst is...

The sweats gets bad, sometimes. But the worst is when it rains -- my eyes would sting. As Mr. Basil Moss, esq., opines, the sweat-soaked pads in the helmet were leaking old sweat, via the rain, into...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-10, 11:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,639
Posted By tkehler

Well, good thing I've got a compact crank on this...

Well, good thing I've got a compact crank on this thing, rather than a triple. Sheesh.

Anyhow, thanks for dumbing it down for me. I will look for something like an 11-23.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,639
Posted By tkehler

That's as good as reason as any. (Is it me,...

That's as good as reason as any.

(Is it me, or does these kind of symmetry things start to matter? Never thought they would, but lately I've been trying to get my seatposts and stems to match, or...
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