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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-21, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By xcfang

Thanks for the feedback. JensonUSA looks like the...

Thanks for the feedback. JensonUSA looks like the cheapest place ($33). I think the old one still spins OK but not having handled many it's hard for me to tell. I probably take it to LBS for their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By xcfang

Those are good ideas. After removing the...

Those are good ideas. After removing the non-drive side first, I was able to get the trickier drive side out with a little effort. Luckily, the bb-6500 threads were well-greased. Doesn't look to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By xcfang

2004 Trek 5000 - how to remove BB?

See photos at imgur link below (and embedded now that I have 10 posts!). I have 2004 Trek 5000 (http://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/2004/trek/5000#/us/en/support)that has been ridden or serviced a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,008
Posted By xcfang

I didn't use my dropper when I bought my more...

I didn't use my dropper when I bought my more modern bike in 2018...until I started using it; now I use it all the time. Favorite component on the bike! Use it on drops; use it on turns; use it on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,726
Posted By xcfang

A lot with tubes. First 2.5 years tubeless, not...

A lot with tubes. First 2.5 years tubeless, not at all. Last 3 months of riding grand canyon, Austin and Bentonville -- 3 times. large holes from rocks in rear tires: XR4, mezcal, aggressor (exo)....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,016
Posted By xcfang

2003 Specialized Rockhopper Comp FSR. Size L. ...

2003 Specialized Rockhopper Comp FSR. Size L. Too big for me but had no clue what i was doing. Just that is was on a major discount b/c it was a couple of years old (though brand new). Bought in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-21, 10:35 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,439
Posted By xcfang

I'd say 27.5 for downhill and 29 for the other...

I'd say 27.5 for downhill and 29 for the other stuff. I do miss the whipiness of my 26" specialized rockhopper from 2003, but I don't miss descending on it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,478
Posted By xcfang

Very cool! I appreciate the extra pictures. I...

Very cool! I appreciate the extra pictures. I think I have the perfect spot for this.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,654
Posted By xcfang

wool keeps heat even when wet.

wool keeps heat even when wet.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,792
Posted By xcfang

Make some friends that are better than you and...

Make some friends that are better than you and ride with them. It helps a lot to see their lines and techniques. Take a look at youtube videos too. Start with Jeff Lenosky and go from there. Oh -...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,929
Posted By xcfang

What I've always wondered about the tube was how...

What I've always wondered about the tube was how would that work with all the old sealant in my tires. I recently repaired the sidewall on one of my tires (including some stitching up!) and there is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,478
Posted By xcfang

This reminds me of one I saw that used what you...

This reminds me of one I saw that used what you have plus added a cheap wench from Harbor Freight to raise and lower the bar for easy access. Very cool.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,478
Posted By xcfang

This looks like something I should do. So, you...

This looks like something I should do. So, you just use gravity to hold the tire on the wall by moving the stand a little ways away from the wall? How far apart are the long rails on the floor?
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