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  1. dklopp

    Specialized built Demo dirtbike?

    That's pretty close. I was just recently a part of a human physiology study at my university that measured peak power output and how long it can be sustained while on a bike. I haven't gotten to see my results yet, but they showed me the results of a friend who is about 5'10" tall and about 165...
  2. dklopp

    Broken Seat = Need For A Seat That Wont Put Me In The Hospital Again

    Yeah, I will never run one of those EVER again and none of my friends want anything to do with them either. Here are the pics of what happened to it and me (first accident): http://klopp.pinkbike.com/album/OUCH/ I will definitely look into pivotals too - I always seem to forget about those...
  3. dklopp

    Broken Seat = Need For A Seat That Wont Put Me In The Hospital Again

    I sure hope you never do! I knocked on wood for you too :thumb: I have never been injured in my ~6 years of dh and freeriding except for these two instances, aside from the typical scrapes and bruises (...still knocking on wood).
  4. dklopp

    Broken Seat = Need For A Seat That Wont Put Me In The Hospital Again

    Thats exactly what I wont do. That brings about a whole new set of problems when riding DH, FR, SS, and DJ. All of my rides tend to incorporate most styles of riding all in one place, and clips are a bad idea for that. And besides, buying new pedals to replace my straitlines wont exactly fix...
  5. dklopp

    Broken Seat = Need For A Seat That Wont Put Me In The Hospital Again

    I missed my pedals on no footed tricks - trust me, shoes and pedals are not part of the problem :thumb: I am not really a fan of the ibeam seats. A friend had one and either was always slipping or creaking. But I will look into it again - it couldn't hurt....
  6. dklopp

    Broken Seat = Need For A Seat That Wont Put Me In The Hospital Again

    I need a new seat. Does anyone know of any seats that have a unique rail system (other than ibeam)? Maybe something where the rails curl in at the ends/loop together to protect the rider in case the rails break away from the seat? If I can't find anything I think is suitable, I will be looking...
  7. dklopp

    Bellingham Mt Bike Roommates Wanted

    matt, this is exactly what you were looking for! find a job up there quick!
  8. dklopp

    Beyond Bikes

    i have vowed to never order from them (beyond or airbomb) again. out of my 4 orders with them, 3 have been messed up. its just not worth the hassle. the worst was when i ordered 3 things that they listed as IN STOCK: an fsa whip cap, a rockshox speed lube kit, and a quart of fork lube oil. it...
  9. dklopp

    need help getting my bike to double down

    mike is a legit guy, so you know your bike will be in good hands
  10. dklopp

    Illegal Trails in Portland Found

    that kind of stuff makes me mad too. there is no way there is $80k in damages from a bike trail. if left alone for a few months it would look like it was untouched. i hate how the government will even consider spending so much money on something that can be healed in a short amount of time. and...
  11. dklopp

    2010 Race Calendar

    fixed, thanks for the correction
  12. dklopp

    2010 Race Calendar

    March 21 Double Down Hoe Down Spokane, WA Eastside #1 March 28 Fontana Fontana, CA March 28 Dry hill Port Angeles, WA NW Cup 1 April 18 Sea Otter Laguna Seca, CA INDUSTRY April 25 Dry hill Port Angeles, WA Pro GRT#1/NW Cup #2 May 2 Enduro Government Camp,OR Fluidride Enduro #1 May 2 Race...
  13. dklopp

    Galby Machine Built Trails

    that will be an amazing trail once its done
  14. dklopp

    Straitline Componets?

    straitline is all top-notch components. if i had the money, i would bling out my ride with their stuff
  15. dklopp

    How to Determine and Design Leverage Ratios

    here a good thread that has a TON of info on the general building of a frame (hope you have time on your hands because it is very helpful): http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=39840 but the best place to start with finalizing your design is using linkage. it is dirt cheap for a...
  16. dklopp

    Downwillers request to manufacturers....

    Yeah. I was conscious the whole time. It sucked. But I did just get my staples out two days ago so things are looking up (they had to stay in for 5 weeks). Now I just have to deal with the swelling in my leg and blood thinners.
  17. dklopp

    Downwillers request to manufacturers....

    I agree with this post. But mostly keeping a super strong interface between the rails and the rest of the seat (no replaceable rails on dh seats). This is important in preventing major injuries like mine (see album for pics-the broken seat could have killed me, no joke)...
  18. dklopp

    Souper monstar

    dont forget that it has two shocks, because moar shimz is better
  19. dklopp

    Souper monstar

    check out a gsr mach 9. yeah thats right, 14 inches of travel in the back and a 24 inch front wheel to even out the geo a bit
  20. dklopp

    NWCup in Port Angeles

    No kidding. Too bad I will be out for quite a while still...