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  1. gmac

    Help w/ Chameleon build

    Simple and cheap sounds good. Here is where I'm @ now: Chameleon 100mm x 20mm thru axle fork or Fox Float 130 dropped to 100mm QR 721 wheels 32x15 drive w/ maybe Shimano or Deity cranks Rim V-brakes rear (maybe cable disc front) Oury grips w/ wire & glue Bars 2.5/3"rise 50mm block stem Cheap...
  2. gmac

    Help w/ Chameleon build

    Hey I got hold of an old 2000 Chameleon for $100 and want to build it up. And I need help. I want to ride it DJ, BMX, trail and errands. What I've got: Small frame w/ no disc mount so rim brakes in rear. Mavic 721 to XT rear wheel Mavic 721 20mm front hub (possibly can change this to QR)...
  3. gmac

    Heavy duty all mountain wheels.

    721 32h, Hadley/Hope/DT hubs, DB spokes, Brass nips. I've run two sets like this. It is like they aren't even there. Zero issues ever.
  4. gmac

    Its 95 Degrees 90 % humidity , time for a ride

    good pics. No riding for me until dark. But, I just realized I need a new hydration pack.
  5. gmac

    Staccato 8

    I'm gonna hold on new pedals as long as I can. Please tell me they will come in black. (no jewelry for me either)
  6. gmac

    why do my new brakes suck

    OK. I'll bleed em and put some rubbing Alcohol on the rotors. That doesn't do it I'm off to the shop. Good bleed article for Shimano on NSMB btw.
  7. gmac

    why do my new brakes suck

    Doubtful anything spilled on them. I'm going to rub down the rotors w/ Whhhiskey and see if that helps. I don't think bleeding is neccesary seeing as I have < day/24hrs of total riding on them.
  8. gmac

    why do my new brakes suck

    Bought Saints brakes last fall. If I remember they were working great until I started skiing and stored it away. The bike spent winter in garage. Now they are loud as **** x 3 good rides and don't stop nearly as well. The rear is a joke actaully. I can't skid on loose dirt unless I pull as...
  9. gmac

    Shaun Palmer wins 2nd KOM

    Congrats to him. Palmer semi-launched my riding. I remember I had not ridden in years. I busted my old bike(rigid) and went to a shop to get parts. I was looking around and saw a Specialized ad w/ Palmer riding DH on a FSR w/ a dual crown (hadn't seen a bike like that before). He was flying...
  10. gmac

    Large, Low, Light and very Grippy Pedals

    -I had a set of A-labs that fell off riding (eh-bout two seconds after landing a drop) That said, A-Lab Mike replaced them real fast & I've been beating the hell out of them since (several years) w/ no issues at all. I'm very happy w/ them (it was pretty scary though). Perfect w/ the 5.10 shoes...
  11. gmac

    Wheelset for agressive Trail Bike?

    721 and Hope is going to be tough to beat. Good middle of the road solution. What is Hadley weight penalty over Hope II ? Can't be much.
  12. gmac

    Wheelset for agressive Trail Bike?

    Which 719 are you talking about ? Disc or Rim ? The profile on the rim version looks like a mini 721/521
  13. gmac

    fox 36

    First I like this ^. I appreciate the educational extras in some of these posts. But, it can get silly. So agreed. Second, I'd love to try the Float. You hear almost nothing but great stuff about it.
  14. gmac

    fox 36

    I run the 2006 36VanRC2 so I can only speak for that model. I run it w/ full high speed and minimum 4click slow speed. Bottoming is on max setting from factory. The fork when set up like that it is perfect for just about everything trail or DH. You get full use of travel w/o bottoming. Couldn't...
  15. gmac

    Anybody not like their SXTs?

    I don't doubt the SX's high performance or that of the Spec riders who likely get them free ? But, why not just pick a bike and company w/ a solid record instead ? That way you can just go ride.... ( I just got back )
  16. gmac

    Anybody not like their SXTs?

    I do not own one. But, the fact that this thing has gone 5 (excuse me) 6 pages deep speaks volumes. Superior product (maybe) from a full on corporation (absolutely). I wouldn't buy one unless I was trying to go Pro. It appears the average rider would do better w/ a truly rider oriented company.
  17. gmac

    Hayes Haters;)

    I had 00 Hayes w/ 8". Best thing that happened to them was Razor Rock levers. Second best was that every shop has parts for them. The brakes were reliable w/ regular service. But, I only DH about 6x a year. Also, I can't comment on comparison other systems. I'm just getting onto Saints now...
  18. gmac

    6 inch 66

    I didn't like ETA system. Talas sounds much better. 36Van is a good choice too. Or like above wait for the 55
  19. gmac

    Time for a new car/truck/suv - what vehicle would you consider?

    I've driven: Jeeps, Rabbit, Sedan, & now a Pickup. Save yourself the trouble and get a truck. Toyota if possible. I'm on my second and love them. Old style Tundra or new Tacoma. 4 door is the way to go.
  20. gmac

    DH brakes: Shimano Saint Vs Formula K24

    -Are LX levers same as Saint and XT ? -Aren't the rotors centerlock specific ? (buy a seperate set) -Can you run 180/160 rotors w/ Shimano ?