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  1. Brete

    Northstar Conditions in August?

    Yeah, we get a number of afternoon cloud-bursts in August. It dries out fast, but makes for some sweet hardpack. Still, I don't mind riding dusty/loose trails. I live in the high-desert, after all. However, if I'm up to my axles in powder and can't see the terrain at all, well ... that's just...
  2. Brete

    Northstar Conditions in August?

    Hmmm .... that's a long drive for brown powder, especially considering what's right in my backyard.
  3. Brete

    Northstar Conditions in August?

    Some friends are planning a trip to Tahoe for some trail riding, and I'm game to go -- if I can sneak some DH in. Wondering what the trail conditions are like at Northstar in August? I'm guessing pretty dry, but is it like 8" of powdered sugar? Thanks!
  4. Brete

    Post your 2012 Rides!

    Looks like fun!
  5. Brete

    XO brakes for DH?

    No wonder I take brakes seriously. ;-)
  6. Brete

    XO brakes for DH?

    I'd rather have Deore on my DH than Avid anything, X0 or otherwise. Life and limb are on the line. Shimano are simply more reliable.
  7. Brete

    Post your 2012 Rides!

    Ardents are an interesting choice for that rig. What is it that you like about them? For which type of terrain do you find them best suited?
  8. Brete

    Driver-8 on Chainlove - $1279

    They had a medium up earlier today. It's history.
  9. Brete

    Post your 2012 Rides!

    w/ single ply tires? Either way, pretty nimble.
  10. Brete

    Post your 2012 Rides!

    A drop seat would solve the issue. Personally, I'd have your HT angle measured first. The stock specs are rarely accurate. I thought I was at 66.5 and so I ordered the -2 headset. Turns out, as mentioned, I'm at 65.5 and now might be a tad slack at 63.5 with the angled headset.
  11. Brete

    Post your 2012 Rides!

    So far i love it. The 888 and Vivid are a plush setup. My LBS measured the HT angle at 65.5* (although the specs say 66.5*). I bought a -2* Works headset, which is still in the box. This time of year, I'll have to pedal/push the rig up the hill, so I'm running single-ply tires and holding...
  12. Brete

    Post your 2012 Rides!

    Finished building my first gravity bike on New Year's Eve. The lack of snow in the Rockies has offered up a dozen rides on her so far in 2012. Loving it!
  13. Brete

    My new local "XC" trails....

    Bloody dirt roadies. ;-)
  14. Brete

    List of ALL Lift and Shuttle Served DH Spots

    Might add Canyons Resort in Park City. Their plans are to be the #1 destination MTB resort in the USA within two years. Already have a great start on construction. Here's some vid of some local shredders (Ropelato, et al)...
  15. Brete

    Hammerschmidt AM vs FR

    Has anyone paired the HS with a 10 speed cassette? Will the HS run a 10-speed chain? Also, will any 2-speed SRAM front shifter work with the HS?
  16. Brete

    Driver-8 on Chainlove - $1279

    Well, I'm getting there slowly, with a little help from the boyz at Go-Ride.
  17. Brete

    Driver-8 on Chainlove - $1279

    Thanks Sandwich! I spoke with Rick at Works Components and ordered one of their -2* headsets. I REALLY appreciate you steering me in the right direction on this.
  18. Brete

    Driver-8 on Chainlove - $1279

    $999 right now on ChainLove.
  19. Brete

    Driver-8 on Chainlove - $1279

    Thanks to both of you! I'm stoked!
  20. Brete

    Driver-8 on Chainlove - $1279

    Yea, I found the website. I was hoping to buy it domestically. I have that new-bike impatience thing going on. ;-)
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