Didn't really surprise any of us either. He really enjoyed riding with Sq-Earl. The two of them together are dangerous :devil:McGRP01 said:
Sweet! I may just have to get some time on the trainer when I finally get home.McGRP01 said:
~~Happy Humpday Morning!!~~
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The wrench at the lbs is a total hamfist, he could screw up installing pedals. And here I was foolish enough to let him install the bottom bracket. Guess it's time to get a bottom bracket and bottom bracket tools and do it myself.stosh said:
I don't know how much it weighs! It weighs more than the Cane Creek I guess, but less than a coil shock and I can run this focker in 4.5" mode too where I can't do that with the Cane Creek.stosh said:
The IH feels so damned heavy now though.
I wouldn't let a hamfisted mechanic within a mile of my bike, if I knew he was incompetent. It's a good thing that it was your BB that siezed and not something worse like your BB threads stripping. BB's are easily replaced...Rip said:
Why would you want to switch? Your bike was designed with the 2.0" stroke 5th element in mind wasn't it?stosh said:
I have something like 75PSI in the SPV chamber and 205 psi in the main chamber, but you have to remember my shock is a 6.5x1.5 shock whereas yours is a 7.0x 2.0 isn't it?
MMcG said:
How's the Hollowpoint feel with the new shock Mark?MMcG said:
Edit: glad the old avatar is back!
'Morning. I think my neighbor hates me now. He was having a rather loud phone conversation in his driveway (under our bedroom window) last night around 11:30. I went out and explained I had to be up early and asked if he could lower his voice. I don't remember doing this next part, I must have been in that weird almost asleep, but hearing everything funk. Apparently around 12:15 I got out of bed and went to the window and screamed "SHUT THE **** UP!!!" 
My wife was laughing about it this morning when he flipped me off.
I had planned to rant about my job this morning, but it's not worth it. Suffice it to say that my boss's boss is an ***hole. I get to fly to AL tomorrow for a 4-hour meeting that's completely unrelated to my job all because he doesn't want to go.
My wife was laughing about it this morning when he flipped me off.I had planned to rant about my job this morning, but it's not worth it. Suffice it to say that my boss's boss is an ***hole. I get to fly to AL tomorrow for a 4-hour meeting that's completely unrelated to my job all because he doesn't want to go.
'Morn. Still dreaming of the ride Sunday...
Took a newbie for his first-time ride in partial snow...
(Pic's attached)
Me riding along:
Ali climbing:
A little snow on the trail:
It's all about the flowers:
Took a newbie for his first-time ride in partial snow...
(Pic's attached)
Why?stosh said:
Me riding along:
Ali climbing:
A little snow on the trail:
It's all about the flowers:
Morn' Yes, I never post to the GMT but I just need to vent!!! :angry:
My new bike will never be built! It's one thing after another. I picked up my new fork yesterday after waiting 3+ weeks for it
got the race on, cut the steer tube, blah...blah. Installing the rear brake and fulid started spraying out from everywhere I guess this is why I'm suppose to work on my bikes in the garage instead of the living room 
Thanks for listening! Amy
My new bike will never be built! It's one thing after another. I picked up my new fork yesterday after waiting 3+ weeks for it
got the race on, cut the steer tube, blah...blah. Installing the rear brake and fulid started spraying out from everywhere I guess this is why I'm suppose to work on my bikes in the garage instead of the living room Thanks for listening! Amy
That sucks!!!! Did you get it fixed up? Good thing you rent!!!Snacks said:Morn' Yes, I never post to the GMT but I just need to vent!!! :angry:
My new bike will never be built! It's one thing after another. I picked up my new fork yesterday after waiting 3+ weeks for it
Thanks for listening! Amy
morning. blew off the gym (again) but did a short run last night in the lovely 50F gloom which is back to blanketing the region. burned an assload of DVDs as backups last night. i mistakenly got 4x media instead of 8x, but maybe the burn will be better/more consistent. anyone know for sure?
Good morning!
I've been lounging around the past week since well...its summer!!! But I managed to get in some decent riding yesterday. Took my V10 out to Palmer park in attempts of preparing a little bit for Angelfire. Then after an hour or so I decided that I should do some xc, so I went home, picked up the AC and headed off to the SantaFe Trail (which is long fireroad xc that kinda winds through AFA). Luckily I missed the rain and only got sprinkled on a little bit. The ride itself was nice and in some beautiful scenery. After about 7-9miles I decided I should head back (was already tired from previous ride) so I suppose it was a 14-18ish mile ride. Then proceded to go home, eat some damn fine home made steaks and watched The Aviator which I was thoroughly pleased with.
I've been lounging around the past week since well...its summer!!!
But I managed to get in some decent riding yesterday. Took my V10 out to Palmer park in attempts of preparing a little bit for Angelfire. Then after an hour or so I decided that I should do some xc, so I went home, picked up the AC and headed off to the SantaFe Trail (which is long fireroad xc that kinda winds through AFA). Luckily I missed the rain and only got sprinkled on a little bit. The ride itself was nice and in some beautiful scenery. After about 7-9miles I decided I should head back (was already tired from previous ride) so I suppose it was a 14-18ish mile ride. Then proceded to go home, eat some damn fine home made steaks and watched The Aviator which I was thoroughly pleased with.
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Good morning. I rode the roadie last night and flaked out and shifted under load. Twisted the hell out of my chain. It skipped up 4 cogs and down 4 cogs. Broke a link out, road home, and put brakes on the front of the xterra.
Yikes!Snacks said:Morn' Yes, I never post to the GMT but I just need to vent!!! :angry:
My new bike will never be built! It's one thing after another. I picked up my new fork yesterday after waiting 3+ weeks for it
Thanks for listening! Amy
You're brave and I'm not brave enough to try to install or even bleed my own brakes...I guess that's why I leave the hard stuff with Sq-Earl. Good luck with the rest of the build!
The Advids come pre-bled so I figured it wouldn't be too hard to install!TreeSaw said:Yikes!
I'm slowing learning how to work on my bike, but it still takes me about an hour to change my tires or tubes
I'm trying out the new Sram front d. on this bike. I'll let you know what I think of it after a few rides.
Wow, that sucks! But hey atleast you posted in the GMT today!!!!Snacks said:Morn' Yes, I never post to the GMT but I just need to vent!!! :angry:
My new bike will never be built! It's one thing after another. I picked up my new fork yesterday after waiting 3+ weeks for it
Thanks for listening! Amy
It feels pretty good with the Swinger on it Tigg - but it feels so heavy now compared to the Ted Wojcik.McGRP01 said:How's the Hollowpoint feel with the new shock Mark?
Edit: glad the old avatar is back!
Makes me wonder if I want such a heavy bike as a trail bike, but I'm constantly wondering about stuff like that.
I should just STFUAR.
How much does it weigh? How much more is it that the TW?MMcG said:It feels pretty good with the Swinger on it Tigg - but it feels so heavy now compared to the Ted Wojcik.
Makes me wonder if I want such a heavy bike as a trail bike, but I'm constantly wondering about stuff like that.
I should just STFUAR.
i'd guess 3-4 pounds (more than the ted)?
You should ride the Dawg for a day. I think it's around 34lbs. right now.MMcG said:It feels pretty good with the Swinger on it Tigg - but it feels so heavy now compared to the Ted Wojcik.
Makes me wonder if I want such a heavy bike as a trail bike, but I'm constantly wondering about stuff like that.
I should just STFUAR.
Yes, Saturday and Sunday.....DH on Sat, XC on Sunday....what are you looking for?Toshi said:yo Snacks, are you and trailhacker riding this weekend? my last final of 1st year is on friday...