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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-14, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By offrdmania

aluminum foil works and so does a can of never...

aluminum foil works and so does a can of never dull
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-08-14, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,075
Posted By offrdmania

Decent but lower end components. Not competition...

Decent but lower end components. Not competition at all. It wouldnt last. It would depend on the price and the type of riding you will be doing. Based on the components, I cant see this bike going...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-14, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 950
Posted By offrdmania

Its hard to give you an answer since it is your...

Its hard to give you an answer since it is your bike and not mine. Without riding them its a shot in the dark. I would decide what your max is that you want to pay and then find the bike with the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By offrdmania

I would start here and see if anything comes up ...

I would start here and see if anything comes up

BikePedia (http://www.bikepedia.com/Search.aspx?Q=giant%20xtc)
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-14, 08:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,689
Posted By offrdmania

A mountain bike will be fine on the road for...

A mountain bike will be fine on the road for light riding. The biggest difference will be the tires and handlebars. The tires, designed for offroad use will have big knobs on them and on the road...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-29-14, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
Posted By offrdmania

I believe they were about 2500 when new, so 800...

I believe they were about 2500 when new, so 800 sounds like a good deal to me for a carbon framed bike. Personally I would never buy a used carbon frame, not knowing if there are any underlying hair...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-27-14, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,448
Posted By offrdmania

Chain is probably stretched to its max. Not much...

Chain is probably stretched to its max. Not much you can do until you get a new one. Post pic of the bike and the cleanup so that we can see your progress.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-27-14, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,448
Posted By offrdmania

Brand new back in 03, the bike sold for about...

Brand new back in 03, the bike sold for about $450. Condition will depict the value. Id say that if it was a garage queen and only ridden a few times then about $200 at the absolute max. And then...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-26-14, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By offrdmania

First off, it looks like you were on your front...

First off, it looks like you were on your front brake. I try to avoid my front brake at all costs on a high speed downhill. Front braking can cause an indo or the front wheel to wash out. I cant tell...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-25-14, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 974
Posted By offrdmania

Have your seat bone measured. i always ran 155mm...

Have your seat bone measured. i always ran 155mm saddles and it turns out my measurement is 143mm. Switching to 143 has been night and day. Also, make sure your saddle is completely flat, as in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-24-14, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By offrdmania

It all depends on what you paid for it. If you...

It all depends on what you paid for it. If you got a screaming deal then there would be room to do it right and get some quality components on it. Its a nice base you have.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-24-14, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By offrdmania

It looks to be about an 07 or an 08 Specialized...

It looks to be about an 07 or an 08 Specialized Hardrock Comp which was originally one of their lower end cross country bikes with entry level components. It looks like your friend wanted a big BMX...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-23-14, 07:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,093
Posted By offrdmania

True, but 99% of people who had them never...

True, but 99% of people who had them never changed out the coil, too much of a hassle. Once air forks came out and you just set the air pressure on them for your weight then the coil shock was put to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-14, 10:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,093
Posted By offrdmania

Any air fork. Avoid spring forks since they tend...

Any air fork. Avoid spring forks since they tend to work against you
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,641
Posted By offrdmania

And there is a huge difference between their high...

And there is a huge difference between their high end bikes and low end. Diamondback is a great example of this. They have their Walmart low end junk and their LBS higher end bikes. Apples and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-22-14, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 718
Posted By offrdmania

I run SPD pedals and I love my Shimano MT-23 shoes

I run SPD pedals and I love my Shimano MT-23 shoes
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-14, 08:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,093
Posted By offrdmania

Offer the guy $150 or less. If not then I would...

Offer the guy $150 or less. If not then I would move on and find something else
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,093
Posted By offrdmania

Actually, if you are that tall then the bike is...

Actually, if you are that tall then the bike is somewhat small. I am 6'2 and I ride an XL 22" frame. If you like it then its easier to stretch out a small frame than trying to shrink a frame thats...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-14, 07:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,093
Posted By offrdmania

If it fits and you like it then I say go for it....

If it fits and you like it then I say go for it. Just up until last year I was riding a 3700 but I had upgraded the fork and converted it to disc. Very easy to do down the road. Trek has a rear disc...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-20-14, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By offrdmania

The main items to maintain are the chain and the...

The main items to maintain are the chain and the derailleurs. The chain is easy, if you here it chirping at all then its time to clean and lube. The chain should be for the most part silent. At wally...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-17-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By offrdmania

Im 6'2" and I ride an XL. A large was too small...

Im 6'2" and I ride an XL. A large was too small for me. I imagine you could go with a large but you would have to most likely move the saddle way back, add a longer seat post, put a super long stem...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-13, 01:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,453
Posted By offrdmania

I found those shortly after I found out I needed...

I found those shortly after I found out I needed a cleat. When I think of a cleat I think of the bottom of a soccer shoe so forgive me if I dont know the terminology. I think its time to go find...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-13, 01:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,453
Posted By offrdmania

Thats why im asking, because not all of us know...

Thats why im asking, because not all of us know everything like the all mighty elitists of this site
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,453
Posted By offrdmania

Thanks, but im trying to do it in a not so half...

Thanks, but im trying to do it in a not so half ass way. Here is a pic of what the holes look like

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/offrdmania/shimano-m230c-shoe-base-low-res.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,453
Posted By offrdmania

Each hole is about an inch long so a screw wont...

Each hole is about an inch long so a screw wont cover it over completely. Please try again.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,453
Posted By offrdmania

Shimano Shoe Clip Holes

Im just running standard pedals with straps on my bike and picked up some Shimano Shoes so that I could have a stiff sole. Im not using any kid of clipless or clipped pedal so I want to cover the two...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,222
Posted By offrdmania

I imagine you wouldnt have any trouble selling...

I imagine you wouldnt have any trouble selling the dawes on here
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-13, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,678
Posted By offrdmania

Has anyone emailed him yet with a link to Amazon ...

Has anyone emailed him yet with a link to Amazon lol
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By offrdmania

Kilo TT for the price for sure

Kilo TT for the price for sure
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,290
Posted By offrdmania

+1, thats is too nice of a bike to convert

+1, thats is too nice of a bike to convert
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By offrdmania

You really cant go wrong with a Shimano freewheel...

You really cant go wrong with a Shimano freewheel but they do go out and for a few few bucks more you can do a White Industries and never have to worry again about your freewheel.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-13, 02:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,101
Posted By offrdmania

Mine is actually very quiet. I can hear the TV...

Mine is actually very quiet. I can hear the TV easily without turning it up. The magneto and fluid trainers tend to be the quietest
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-13, 12:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,101
Posted By offrdmania

It may be boring but it keeps me from being a fat...

It may be boring but it keeps me from being a fat pig in the winter
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-13, 12:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,101
Posted By offrdmania

I was wondering about that. haha

I was wondering about that. haha
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,101
Posted By offrdmania

Lets See Your Indoor Trainers

Just picked up this used Cycleops Magneto trainer for $100 off of Craigslist. My gonads were getting frozen so it was time to move my riding indoors for the winter. So far im really impressed. Lets...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-13, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By offrdmania

+1

+1
Forum: Rides and Races
01-10-13, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By offrdmania

Its paved ...

Its paved

http://www.yelp.com/biz/american-river-bike-trail-sacramento
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By offrdmania

I would say check the Windsor too if there is one...

I would say check the Windsor too if there is one in your size still available.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-13, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By offrdmania

If you are looking at bikes Direct then take a...

If you are looking at bikes Direct then take a look at the Kilo TT

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott.htm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-13, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By offrdmania

I guess i would be in more of a mountain bike...

I guess i would be in more of a mountain bike posture when riding. I tried the foil trick and if im measuring right im seeing around 140mm.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-13, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By offrdmania

If I do the tin foil trick, what do I measure?

If I do the tin foil trick, what do I measure?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By offrdmania

Saddle Fittment

I have my saddle height and angle set. What im trying to figure out is how to measure a saddle to fit my boney butt. How do I figure the right width of a saddle to fit my butt correctly?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-13, 08:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,781
Posted By offrdmania

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/offrdmania/...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c305/offrdmania/shimano-sh-mt23-mountain-bike-shoe-shisho3140-12.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-13, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,678
Posted By offrdmania

Reminds me of this ...

Reminds me of this

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7253/882/1600/prowler.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-13, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,678
Posted By offrdmania

Are those old Hanebrink forks?

Are those old Hanebrink forks?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-13, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,683
Posted By offrdmania

Happy Kitty, sleepy kitty, purr, purr, purr

Happy Kitty, sleepy kitty, purr, purr, purr
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 666
Posted By offrdmania

If anyone needs some 31.8 metropolis bars, let me...

If anyone needs some 31.8 metropolis bars, let me know. I have a set that im not using
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 835,683
Posted By offrdmania

Please be kind. FSA bars, stem. Ritchey grips,...

Please be kind. FSA bars, stem. Ritchey grips, Shimano calipers, salsa chainring, White Industries freewheel, etc. Its my first commuter to go to work. Didnt want to spend big bucks. I think its a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,678
Posted By offrdmania

That Quill stem must be up at its max. I wonder...

That Quill stem must be up at its max. I wonder if the indicator line is showing?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-05-13, 08:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,678
Posted By offrdmania

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