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    More Tattoo Stupidity...

    Anyone notice that the "I'm Awsome" tattoo is misspelled? There's supposed to be a second 'e' in there: A-W-E-S-O-M-E.
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    FSA gets into rear derr game!!!

    yeah, haven't ridden Di2 yet though. As much as i dislike shimano, they didn't try to make their system wireless, which is probably a good thing. I just can't learn to love those 7900 cranks though. . . uuugggggggggglllllyyyyyyy.
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    FSA gets into rear derr game!!!

    looks interesting. it would be hard to produce it cheaply, and would probably come out for road several years before mountain. mavic tried electronic shifting with servo-operated derailleurs and even got them into production a few years back, but they never caught on. I rode a cannondale...
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    Mark Sanford...anyone want to speculate?

    Ahh, my state. . . Sanford is quite literally evil scum. He denies funding for education in the state that's ranked 49th in education. He denies funding for a bankrupt unemployment system when he owns payday loan business all over the state. He does these things for no reason other than his...
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    XC peeps, What's you favorite upgrade(s)??

    a good wheelset is the best way to shave a bunch of weight. A fork will improve the ride the most. Cranks can save weight and improve power transfer and shifting. All of these can also make you look cool. Easton EA 70 or -90 stem and handlebar will save weight pretty cheaply. Unless your local...
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    Iron Horse parts

    A Wheels Mfg. replacement hanger should run $20-25 at any shop. Wheels hangers tend to be lighter and stronger than OEM ones.
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    New Mountain Biker

    the M300 is a solid bike. I have a cannondale xc bike that i've ridden for years and years. Your M300 isn't necessarily built for jumping, but you've got a solid frame and fork, and double-wall rims. These are most important as far as durability goes. If you're riding it hard, you might find...
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    Lbs

    NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO I've worked as a mechanic in a shop for 12 years. I can count on one hand the number of customers I've ever encountered who actually know enough about bikes not to need an LBS. Now before you all jump down my throat, that's not to say that you don't know...
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    New Mountain Biker

    It'll be tough, but it's possible. The main issue will probably be weight, since any bike built for jumping and such is gonna be heavy. The Trail X-3 from Jamis ($540) and the P.1 A.M. from Specialized ($590) are probably the best do-it-all bikes for trail riding and jumping. Anything much...
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    spring for a 2005 Marz All Mountain 1 130-150mm

    Try contacting PUSH: http://www.pushindustries.com/2009/index.php If they can't help, they can probably point you in the right direction.
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    HFX Hayes rebuild ?'s

    HFX's aren't difficult to bleed. The easiest thing to do is follow the manufacturer's instructions. Instead of using a bottle at the caliper end, though, I like to use a syringe. If you're replacing the master cylinder or rebuilding the caliper, there are a few pitfalls to avoid. It may be worth...
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    Westminster, SC + surrounding areas?

    Issaqueena's going to be your nearest trail system, and you'll have close to eighty miles of single track out there to deal with. The trails are well-maintained and fun, but not very technical for the most part. [unless you venture over to the truly awesome downhill course] If you're willing to...
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    New Mountain Biker

    It definitely depends on what kind of riding you'll be doing. If you want a bike that'll be reasonably well-equipped for trail riding but that you can also hit some jumps on, you'll most likely have to spend a bit more. If you're looking for a bike just for jumping, look for something basic -...
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    Helmetless riders.

    I got 56 stitches across the top of my head when I was FOUR YEARS OLD, because I went over the bars without a helmet. I always tell customers at the shop that if I could wreck hard enough to do that at 4 years, it doesn't take much, huh? I keep my sister's old purple mushroom-head helmet at the...
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    New here, building a hardtail

    XT works really well, but keep in mind that if you're new and plan on riding FR/DH, you'll almost certainly trash your rear derailleur before long. I'd suggest SRAM X-7 or X-9 over anything Shimano offers, for the sake of price vs. durability. That said, DO NOT skimp on the cranks or wheelset...
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    * Trials Buy/Sell *

    $750 w/ FREE SHIPPING Santa Cruz Chameleon Single-Speed Trials Setup: Size: SM (14.5 seat tube/21.5 top tube/68 degree head angle/16.25 chainstays/13 bb height) Color: Translucent Blue Powder Coat Fork: Cannondale Fatty R Trials [superlight, super stiff] HS: Aheadset Tank Stem...