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  1. skatetokil

    Beloved STP stolen - what next?

    Hey, had a tricked out STP since about 2005 that finally got boosted from behind my house. It was my "everything but DH" bike, including xc, dj, street and park, and I loved the versatility. Great "one bike" but I suspect I was giving up some agility and jumping prowess for good trail manners...
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    DH near Santa Maria CA?

    Hey, I have to be out that way this fall and I'm trying to find local shuttle spots and people to ride with. Let me know if you've got the goods. Happy to help out with digging and maintenance too. Shoot me a PM. I've ridden the SB trails (and plan to do so again) but I haven't explored...
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    Anybody on the west side of LA have a room to rent?

    So there's a good chance I'll be coming back out to LA for grad school (Pepperdine public policy) starting at the end of August and I'm in need of a place to live. Basically I'm looking for anywhere between Malibu and Santa Monica. I would love to get in with a household of bikers who...
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    Riding Wisp Tomorrow!

    Hey all, I'm going to hit the park at wisp tomorrow if anybody wants to make it out. We can ride high roller and pretend it's a race!
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    22t bash ring?

    Where do I find a tiny little bash ring that's not actually more expensive than the full size jobs? I cant seem to come up with anything that's not like 40 bucks and I'm thinking about just making my own.
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    cracked my mother!@#$^&$ frame

    So it looks like the rock gardens at massanutten put an end to my bike. I have hairline cracks on either side of the shock mount (which is an obvious stress riser with a sharp 90 degree corner) but after 3 seasons I guess I shouldn't complain too bitterly. Anyway I have a dilemma and I...
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    Shimz to the rescue

    I got a motorcycle like this for free off craigslist: and I've been screwing with it trying to get it running for the last couple months. So I had the carbs off for the 10th time this afternoon trying to get them jetted right and finally, like a bolt of lightning from the collective...
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    Modifying Flak Jacket?

    So I have an 08 flak jacket, and it's fairly comfortable once I've got it on, but getting in and out of it is a total pain in the butt. My particular problem is that the mesh around the bicep/forearm gets all hung up. I have a separated shoulder from last season and I can literally feel it...
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    Bike storage at diablo?

    Just a quick question for the diablo people. I'm coming up for the weekend, but planning to crash with friends in the city over night. Is there a place I can stash my bike so it doesn't get stolen while I'm out on the town? You think they'd let me leave it in the back of the shop?
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    I just can't corner as hard with the leatt.

    Ok, so I don't want to bash on the product, I just wanted to put out a fair warning that some helmets just don't work particularly well with the brace. I have an Azonic moto helmet which I will be the first to admit is one of the largest helmets on the market. I had planned to replace it soon...
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    New season, time for some shock tuning (Roco specific sort of)

    So I have always been a "set it and forget it" kind of rider but in making the switch from a Swinger 4 Way to a Roco RC on my Iron Horse Kumicho I noticed some changes that I'm having trouble adjusting to. I think it might be a tuning issue so I hope you all will share your settings. I got...
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    Coming to Charlottesville

    Is it worth bringing my bike? Be there 2 days but I'll be in class during the daylight hours. Is there good street riding to be had? Around the UVA campus perhaps? Also, I'd like some suggestions for places to crash that are not expensive but still centrally located, and any tasty...
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    Riding at my trails. Lots of pics.

    Hey all, been building trails up at my parents cabin in VA for a few years now and I finally managed to get some action shots that weren't all dark and blurry. My man Dave came up with his ATV the other day and we lapped it out till dark. Super dry and sketchy, but lots of fun. Runs only take...
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    Best DH in Mexico?

    Hey all, I'm thinking about skipping out to someplace warm and cheap for the winter to ride and I'm trying to find the best possible destination. I speak good Spanish, and I'd probably want to drive so that kind of leaves me looking in Central America. I'm leaning towards Mexico, but I...
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    Swinger 4 way to Roco first impressions.

    Hey all, Just swapped in a Roco on my Kumicho and I figured I'd share some observations and hit up the peanut gallery for tuning tips. I know I haven't really gotten it dialed yet, but I've got it into the acceptable area where it doesnt buck dive or bottom so I think I just need some minor...
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    Cheers to Marzocchi Customer Service

    Was having trouble finding the right mounting hardware for the Roco that's going on the Kumicho this season, so I gave a call to Marzo USA today. Not only was it fast and easy to order, they gave me a break off the usual exorbitant price and told me it would ship out today. :cupidarrow...
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    Different size shock on Kumicho

    So I have this 2006 Iron Horse Yakuza Kumicho R with a swinger on the back. Don't really like the shock and I'm thinking about upgrading for the season. Only problem is, the shock is a funky size: 9x2.75 I obviously could find a new Roco WC in that size if I wanted to pay through the...
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    xpost from XC: 426 Revelation?

    I'm wondering if any of you revelation owners has had a chance to really beat on the fork. I'm thinking about getting one for my STP which gets used for everything I ride except dh. The Pike is my second choice, but its kinda expensive and on this bike I'd frankly prefer 85-130 over 95-140...
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    Pics of your wallride?

    Hey, thinking about adding a wall ride up at my house. Problem is I have no idea how to brace it. . . anybody have good pics of their carpentry that they could post up? I've got some ideas, but I want to build it right the first time as opposed to most of my trail "improvements" which have...
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    Armor that can be worn commando

    So I like to go commando :shocked: . . . I have the 661 assault suit and it bugs me that it is too rough on my nips to wear without a t shirt. I also want to swap it for something with some more protection in the spine area as it has just foam, no hard shell. Is all mtb armor this scratchy...
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