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Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-06, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 682
Posted By skyfish

I have both Eggbeater C and ATAC XS (not XE, but...

I have both Eggbeater C and ATAC XS (not XE, but not much difference). The ATAC is definitely easier to engage/disengage.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-06, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,841
Posted By skyfish

Frame: 45% Fork: 13% Wheelset: 12% ...

Frame: 45%
Fork: 13%
Wheelset: 12%
Drivetrain: 16%
Brakes: 7%
Everything else (bars, saddle, etc.): 7%
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-21-05, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By skyfish

22" EC90 on my XC, 26" Next Carbon OS on my AM,...

22" EC90 on my XC, 26" Next Carbon OS on my AM, and 20" on my folder :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-05, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,711
Posted By skyfish

Go ahead get a Chris King, you won't regret....

Go ahead get a Chris King, you won't regret. Trust me I have it on my Moment.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-05, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,520
Posted By skyfish

It is a waste of money getting the Thomson...

It is a waste of money getting the Thomson Masterpiece (lighter), unless the other components on your bike are super light, and you are over-cautious about total bike-weight. A Thomson Elite is as...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-05, 01:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,584
Posted By skyfish

Be careful about the plastic end cap, though.

Be careful about the plastic end cap, though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-01-05, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,023
Posted By skyfish

I'm 5'9" and 31.5 inseam. I ride a 20" XC (50 mm...

I'm 5'9" and 31.5 inseam. I ride a 20" XC (50 mm stem) and 15" AM.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-05, 06:17 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 14,046
Posted By skyfish

Yes I can reassure you the advantages. After...

Yes I can reassure you the advantages. After break-in period it will be much easier to engage and disengage. Also it'll become your second nature to disengage quickly whenever necessary.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-05, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By skyfish

Panaracer Fire? ...

Panaracer Fire?

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Tire/Panaracer_Fire_DH_Pro.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-05, 11:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,626
Posted By skyfish

http://santacruzbicycles.com/graphics/multimedia/b...

http://santacruzbicycles.com/graphics/multimedia/blur_800.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-05, 05:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,171
Posted By skyfish

A little off-topic, but spray down the bike is...

A little off-topic, but spray down the bike is probably not the best way to wash a bike, unless you don't care much about the paint and lube.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-05, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By skyfish

Marzocchi All Mountain SL?

Performance has the Marzocchi All Mountain SL 130-150 Suspension Fork for about $420, which is much lower than other places. But the picture looks different. Old model? Typo?
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-05, 08:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,102
Posted By skyfish

May I suggest a used FS with dated good frame and...

May I suggest a used FS with dated good frame and high level parts?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-05, 08:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,266
Posted By skyfish

But I seriously doubt that Lance Armstrong could...

But I seriously doubt that Lance Armstrong could have won 7 TdF, had he been riding a Sora groupo
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-05, 03:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,266
Posted By skyfish

Most people who buy Corvette are not into car...

Most people who buy Corvette are not into car racing.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-13-05, 06:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,095
Posted By skyfish

the boutique bikes like ellsworth etc. are still...

the boutique bikes like ellsworth etc. are still hand made on the US soil. They usually set you back about $5k, though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-05, 07:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 906
Posted By skyfish

I remember this one from Nashbar gets pretty good...

I remember this one from Nashbar gets pretty good review

http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/medium/NB-SF2.2.gif

Less than $100, sometimes it goes onsale for even cheaper. You'll have a lot...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-07-05, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 529
Posted By skyfish

Still showing on Cambria's website: SANTA...

Still showing on Cambria's website:

SANTA CRUZ BLUR ANO FRAME '05
013724003603
Base price$1,652.95
Features/Options:
ANO BLACK - LARGE - FOX RP3
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-05, 12:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,271
Posted By skyfish

Wow, I wouldn't mind having one camera like that,...

Wow, I wouldn't mind having one camera like that, too. Could you let us know what that is and where to get? Thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-05, 09:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,337
Posted By skyfish

Sometimes LBS prices could be outrageous. Once I...

Sometimes LBS prices could be outrageous. Once I bought a starnut from a LBS and guess how much? $8.00. I never went back after that.

In your case, $135 can buy you two forks. I'd say order it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-28-05, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By skyfish

It's good but I won't call it steal. A 05 Blur +...

It's good but I won't call it steal. A 05 Blur + full XT disc/Mavic 717 but with Manitou Black Super Air (a cheaper fork) can be found for about $2650.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-05, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 745,848
Posted By skyfish

My Dahon Boardwalk S1...

My Dahon Boardwalk S1 (http://sfbike.blogspot.com)

Single speed, no suspension.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8095/1034/1600/s1-11.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-27-05, 09:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

Yes, you are right. I thought I could replace it...

Yes, you are right. I thought I could replace it easily but most likely not. I might end up leaving it alone.

I have more S1 photos here at http://sfbike.blogspot.com/...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-27-05, 09:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

Thanks for the info. That's a lot for me to...

Thanks for the info. That's a lot for me to digest. I need to research a bit.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-27-05, 09:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

That's a sharp bike. I like the color...

That's a sharp bike. I like the color (red/black). As for the pedals, I'll wait till I find a pair of good light ones. WIll keep you in mind, though.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-05, 10:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

The bike was shipped directly from Dahon...

The bike was shipped directly from Dahon California. It came with fender, rack, stand, and reflectors. After all those being trimmed off, the bike now weighs 25lb (see picture below).

Now look at...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-25-05, 09:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

Got the bike today. Mixed feeling. Will do a...

Got the bike today. Mixed feeling. Will do a review over the weekend.

29lb as pictured.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-05, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 513,433
Posted By skyfish

Why didn't I see this thread before I ordered the...

Why didn't I see this thread before I ordered the Dahon Boardwalk S1? For a little more to get a full suspension would be excellent. Do I need another folder? Decision decision...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-05, 01:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

AverageCommuter, according to this page...

AverageCommuter, according to this page http://www.bikepartsusa.com/product_info.phtml?p=17-BoardwalkS1BLACK S1 has the Magnetix.



Or is it just misprint?
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-05, 08:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By skyfish

Would training wheels be an option? That way you...

Would training wheels be an option? That way you will have a full spectrum of folders to choose from.



http://www.fatwheels.com/images/black3.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-05, 08:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

It turned out I wasn't that patient - I placed...

It turned out I wasn't that patient - I placed the order already :). I still like to read your initial impression though. Now the wait started...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-05, 05:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

Thanks for the info, folder fanatic. I'm almost...

Thanks for the info, folder fanatic. I'm almost ready to pull the trigger. Any other comments? I'll wait for about 2 hours...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-17-05, 05:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

No I probably won't be riding it in the rain. I...

No I probably won't be riding it in the rain. I need it just for casual riding around the neighborhood, park, etc.

Worst case senario, I'll be doing some laundry. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-05, 08:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By skyfish

Dahon Boardwalk S1 and ???

The S1 is available at amazon for below $200. What I like about the S1 are its size (low standover), weight (a little over 25lb now but I'm going to take out the mud guard etc.), coaster brake (laugh...
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