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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 825
Posted By disandat

Both Trek an Canondale are good bikes with good...

Both Trek an Canondale are good bikes with good reputations. It's better to just go to your local Bike Shop and test ride a few. I have a Trek 4300Disc and really like it. It's a great entry level...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-07, 10:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,256
Posted By disandat

I grew up in Wichita Kansas. The Big Ditch...

I grew up in Wichita Kansas. The Big Ditch trails were originally burned in by motorcyles. You guys ever try along the river in Mulvane? There use to be some motorcylce trails back in there until...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-07, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 961
Posted By disandat

Just discovered Trek has great support in South...

Just discovered Trek has great support in South Africa too. You just gotta find a bike shop that sells Trek so you can compare you can compare Trek support with Commencal support and compare the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-07, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 961
Posted By disandat

Commencal looks like it has good support in South...

Commencal looks like it has good support in South Africa. And it looks like a totally awesome bike with lots of use on the professional biking circuits.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-07, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 961
Posted By disandat

Most bike shops specialize in their favorite...

Most bike shops specialize in their favorite brands. This is not a bad thing. It actually save them money because they only have to get training on a few brands compared to employing people to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-07, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By disandat

My LBS gives a 10% discount on all accessories...

My LBS gives a 10% discount on all accessories with a new bike purchase (safety stuff and otherwise). It also offers the first tune-up for free. And the owner is always staying tuned into the best...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-22-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,211
Posted By disandat

Last summer we had a series of home break-ins by...

Last summer we had a series of home break-ins by a couple of teens (not our house but here on the island). They eventually caught them. They were hiding out in the forest on the south end.

My...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By disandat

When I first went into my LBS, I discovered a...

When I first went into my LBS, I discovered a whole new definition of freedom. I buy all my bike things from Stanwood Velo Sport 'cause I want them to stay in business. They are a retailer for Trek...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-21-07, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,211
Posted By disandat

We have our share believe me. And, it seems to...

We have our share believe me. And, it seems to be getting closer and closer to us.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-20-07, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 399
Posted By disandat

Smart man...sure beats WallyWorld...I bet the...

Smart man...sure beats WallyWorld...I bet the bikes even fit ya. Enjoy you're new bikes and please post some pics. :D
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-20-07, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 155,211
Posted By disandat

Not sure if I said howdy on this thread. I'm on...

Not sure if I said howdy on this thread. I'm on Camano Island...nope there is no ferry...we have ramps and a landing strip :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-07, 06:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,046
Posted By disandat

Put it through it's paces and get back to us. ...

Put it through it's paces and get back to us. Try riding wheelies and hopping over some fallen trees and try some down-hill switch-backs in muddy soil. Also, try riding up some grueling rocky...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-07, 09:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,408
Posted By disandat

I've used Ebay for several things. I bought two...

I've used Ebay for several things. I bought two chainsaws, a seat for my classic truck and many books and things. Never bought bike stuff though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-07, 10:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,257
Posted By disandat

We bought 5 High Sierra packs from Costco. They...

We bought 5 High Sierra packs from Costco. They are 2L, they hold the bladder tight, room for stuff, they work great.

High Sierra have several packs and also make 3L bladders. All are priced...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-07, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By disandat

I'm thinking labor is around $60 per...

I'm thinking labor is around $60 per hour...generally speaking
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-07, 04:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,144
Posted By disandat

Not to spook ya but you might just try drinking...

Not to spook ya but you might just try drinking some extra water. Your body uses more water when you are working out and so your kindneys might be a little deprived. And if your actual spine needs...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,225
Posted By disandat

Ditto to that. Only you know how you feel about...

Ditto to that. Only you know how you feel about how your bike fits. No mechanic can duplicate that.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-09-07, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 624
Posted By disandat

I'm 6'4" and I ride a 21.5 HT Trek. But ditto to...

I'm 6'4" and I ride a 21.5 HT Trek. But ditto to the above. Try out your favorite brand at your local dealer...the dealer can help fit you too. Most bikes at the big department stores are 16's and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-07, 11:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 742
Posted By disandat

Very nice pics..

Very nice pics..
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,925
Posted By disandat

Those bikes are just cool. I want one, where can...

Those bikes are just cool. I want one, where can I get one????
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-06, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 853
Posted By disandat

Go to a bike shop, get one fitted to you and go...

Go to a bike shop, get one fitted to you and go with it. Cheap bikes break on jumps. Good ones go from jump to jump with little problems. Buy well, play hard.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-06, 03:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,958
Posted By disandat

Just turned 40 back in October and just took up...

Just turned 40 back in October and just took up mtn biking this year. I have a lot to look forward too...that's for sure.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-13-06, 11:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,452
Posted By disandat

Must be hard to ride with your pants on the bar...

Must be hard to ride with your pants on the bar and your rear on the seat...talk about chafing ouch :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-30-06, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,925
Posted By disandat

Just wrap yours around a tree and then go...

Just wrap yours around a tree and then go shopping...;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-06, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By disandat

I do try to anticipate the right gear for the...

I do try to anticipate the right gear for the hill. Right now, I try not to shift going up a hill unless I really have to. I shift on the down-hill though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-06, 10:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 637
Posted By disandat

There was a tiny little campaign back in the...

There was a tiny little campaign back in the early 70's to convert to the metric system. If you buy a USA product you get the best of both worlds....metric and standard. With one...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By disandat

Yeah, I can do a classy dismount but then my feet...

Yeah, I can do a classy dismount but then my feet get wet and cause more problems.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-06, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 853
Posted By disandat

Well, he grabbed the front brake on a tight turn...

Well, he grabbed the front brake on a tight turn and locked it up (disc brakes) and went right over.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By disandat

I tried the thumb thing and it works really well,...

I tried the thumb thing and it works really well, thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 853
Posted By disandat

I did actually got to go out for 1.5 hours with...

I did actually got to go out for 1.5 hours with my boys. We hit some local trails. My son got the thrill of missing a hair-pin turn and flying over the bars only to land on some cushy brush. He...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 09:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,738
Posted By disandat

That's an incredible crank!!

That's an incredible crank!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 07:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,738
Posted By disandat

Carolyn "Curly" Curl-Skyer:...

Carolyn "Curly" Curl-Skyer: http://www.speedski.com/carolyncurl.htm
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 07:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,738
Posted By disandat

Here is Christians...

Here is Christians record:http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/content_pages/record.asp?recordid=52629
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 07:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,738
Posted By disandat

Well, anyway, the frames can only take so much. ...

Well, anyway, the frames can only take so much. I just did a quick google for downhill bike records and there was a girl named Curly? that ran a whole lot faster. I post the article here in a few.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 06:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,738
Posted By disandat

He probably slid futher when he crashed too. ;)

He probably slid futher when he crashed too. ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 853
Posted By disandat

I rode some yesterday around 5pm. Today is...

I rode some yesterday around 5pm. Today is birthday day so I'm not allowed to leave the yard :(, but I can practice my wheelies :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By disandat

I'm 6'4". But I'm still out of the seat more...

I'm 6'4". But I'm still out of the seat more than in it unless it's a casual straight-away.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By disandat

It's a 21" frame with the seat posted at max...

It's a 21" frame with the seat posted at max height. Sometimes I feel my weight is too far back on the uphills.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-06, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By disandat

You could always just shoot it with a 12mag slug....

You could always just shoot it with a 12mag slug. Those will remove most any lock. Hmmmm, might blow your bike apart too...probably not a good idea second thought
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-09-06, 09:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,738
Posted By disandat

It looked like frame seperation at the weld to...

It looked like frame seperation at the weld to me. Should've had a second bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-09-06, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By disandat

Switch-backs and wheelies

So, still pretty green to MBing so a question. I do ok going up and down but when I go up hill and encounter switch-backs I have trouble keeping the front wheel on the ground while maintaining...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-06, 08:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,738
Posted By disandat

Wild video...what did he do try it a second time...

Wild video...what did he do try it a second time just to break a record...he should have had two bikes...metal fatigue big time...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-06, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,138
Posted By disandat

I'm kinda new to this so right now I'll plead the...

I'm kinda new to this so right now I'll plead the 5th and just sit back and read and learn :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-06, 08:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,798
Posted By disandat

Awesome ride...a hardtail with attitude...

Awesome ride...a hardtail with attitude...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-03-06, 08:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,422
Posted By disandat

Most people who buy helmets don't have the...

Most people who buy helmets don't have the foggiest idea how they should fit...for instance, if you wear one too big there is usually some air space between the head and the helmet liner...this is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-06, 10:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,521
Posted By disandat

My shorts are Canari. Look pretty durable, but I...

My shorts are Canari. Look pretty durable, but I haven't really put them to the test yet.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-29-06, 11:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,521
Posted By disandat

I got my first pair of mountain shorts the other...

I got my first pair of mountain shorts the other day. I double checked the sizing chart, but was totally surprised when I first tried them on. I wasn't ready for how tight they wear. I usually...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-29-06, 11:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,765
Posted By disandat

Don't be afraid of aluminum bikes. I've already...

Don't be afraid of aluminum bikes. I've already gone over the bars on mine and it handled it pretty well...I came out pretty good also. Hill climbing is a blast. Because of the lighter weight, it's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-28-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,765
Posted By disandat

I have a 21 inch 4300disc. It is tons lighter...

I have a 21 inch 4300disc. It is tons lighter than my son's 16in 820.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-28-06, 08:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,526
Posted By disandat

I'm liking the whole thing. It's the first...

I'm liking the whole thing. It's the first really nice bike I've ever had...my last bike was a Murray 20incher with the banna seat.
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