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    Profile HIP stem ?

    I'm considering a Profile HIP Stem in 65mm reach. I'm a big guy at 220lbs, and run DMR cromo wingbars on an Argyle (Aluminum steerer tube). Should I have any concerns trusting the bar/steerer single-action clamping for urban/park and front wheel action? Tom P.
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    Low gearing for 26er

    32x20 = 41.6 gear-inches I run 40 gear-inches on my SS play bike. I can top-out easily on smooth, flat rides, but there is usually someone riding that pace anyway, so I just spin along. I love the low gearing in rough, technical terrain, and despite the low top-end there is still plenty of...
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    Refining my do-it-all

    I have a tire/tube question about my Scratch: I love my wheel/tire combo: - 24" doublewides - 2.6 Nokian Gazz Jr's - DH tubes - DMR revolver 14mm/13mm SS hub - White 18T Trials FW - WTB Superduty 20mm I built it to ride anywhere, and I do - technical singletrack...
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    Flatland geometry for the skatepark ???

    Similar to the "save my son from the big box..." thread, I need a little help with bike selection for my two sons. I'm thinking of something they can use for flatland, and also take to the local skatepark. They have BMX race bikes, and 16" bikes cobbled into low-geared trail bikes, so the new...
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    24 inches of love

    Here's my 08 Scratch, finished a few weeks ago: Tom P.
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    Front brake cable through steerer Q

    Here is what I did: Yes, that's a flexible drink straw! I tried fighting a piece of shrink tubing on there, but that quickly became futile. The drink straw is actually pretty durable, and very low friction. The only downside, the brakes feel terrible, probably due to the bend going to the...
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    Front brake cable through steerer Q

    By topcap, do you mean the hollow bolt? That's were it looks like abrasion will take place. I'll pull that bolt and check it really well. I thik it's milled inside for a 6mm hex wrench, so it may not be smooth enough. Dremmel time... Thanks guys, Tom P.
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    Front brake cable through steerer Q

    If I run the brake cable through the steerer, will the housing wear-out prematurely with a 100mm fork? This is on a HT freeride bike + an Argyle, but I figured you guys would have more experience. Not intending to do a lot of barspinning, but on occasion I'll fool around a little and the...
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    Fly Bikes 2.5pc. cranks?

    Thanks Freddy. I decided to go with Profile 175's. Tom P.
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    The Hardtail 'Frames and Geometry' thread

    My current build, although no longer in production, possibly still available in Canada: Banshee Scratch, large, below geometry for 24"x24" (also accepts 26"x26") - Fork Travel: 3" - Head Angle: 70° - Seat Angle: 72° - BB Height: 12.3" (312mm) - Seat Tube: 16” (406mm) - Top Tube: 23.5”...
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    Fly Bikes 2.5pc. cranks?

    I need to get cranks for my DJ/FR bike and I really like the design of the Fly cranks. I originally planned on Profiles, but I can't get the Fly's out of my head. Seems like they've cured any durability problem with the new model having a full-wrap pedal boss. Looks like any (22mm) American...
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    Lil manimal gettin' some rhythm

    That IS awesome! His form, the fact he rides, and that you take him!!! What frame is Noah riding? I've built-up a pair of 16"-wheeled single-speed freeride bikes for my sons, but I'm thining to the future and their need for slightly larger bikes... Tom P.
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    Some rear wheel stuff

    I just picked-up a DMR SS 14mm/135mm hub for a new build. It is a really nice, burly hub. This is the thread-on FW model, but I wouldn't hesitate toward DMR in the future. Rims - I'd go for whichever you like and get a good deal on. I'm building on old model Suns, but these are FR not DJ...
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    All-around tire?

    Did I miss any other ~2.5" options? Tom P.
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    All-around tire?

    I'm looking for a 24" all-around tire. I have a set of 2.6" knobbies for trail use, but they're heavy overkill for street and parks. I do want a fat tire, so I'm looking at the following (in order of preference): Maxxis Holy Roller 24x2.4 Maxxis Hookworm 24x2.5 Kenda K-rad 24x2.3 I like...
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    Disc Brakes

    What about modulation, 160mm vs. 203mm? I was leaning toward 160's too... Tom P.