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bighit8 · 04-06-2008, 10:58 PM

I thought this would be fun. I know its late so Answer in the am.What do these terms, acronyms stand for. I did not know all of them, but I have the master key!
1) ATA
2)BIGHIT ( bonus points for this one) Be creative, my feelings wont be hurt.
DW
4)Equalink
5)ETA
6)ETSX
7)FSR

Maxle (qr)
9)Quad Link
10) RTA
11) POPLOC
12) RC3
13) SSA
14)SPV
15)TALAS
16)TPC
17)TST
1

VPP
19)VLS
20)VPS

I don't know quite how to judge this. Just name either the manufacture or what the acronym stands for.

jeffj · 04-07-2008, 12:14 AM

B = Bet=yo=azz
I = I'm
G = Gonna
H = Hit
I = It
T = Twice

bighit8 · 04-07-2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffj

B = Bet=yo=azz
I = I'm
G = Gonna
H = Hit
I = It
T = Twice

I dont go that way!

emfc · 04-07-2008, 04:26 AM

ETSX stands for something? Wow I've been riding one for 4 years now and I have no idea.

PacMan · 04-07-2008, 06:09 AM

1) ATA -- Air Travel Adjust
2)BIGHIT ( bonus points for this one) Specialized's FR bike
3.DW -- Dave Weagle
4)Equalink - link used to counteract pedal bob, used on Felt bikes
5)ETA - Extension Travel adjust
6)ETSX
7)FSR - Future Shock Rear
8.)Maxle - A thru axle that doesn't require tools
9)Quad Link - Iron Horse suspension feature
10) RTA
11) POPLOC - Rock Shox's compression lock out control
12) RC3 - Rebound and compression adjust
13) SSA
14)SPV - Suspension Platform Valving
15)TALAS - Travel Adjustable Linear Air Spring
16)TPC
17)TST - Trail Selection Technology
18.)VPP - Virtual Pivot Point
19)VLS
20)VPS

These are the one's I knew off the top of my head without having to look them up.

autoduel · 04-07-2008, 06:11 AM

I only know half of them.
I guess I know boobies more than I know bikes although I get to fondle the latter a lot more often. Are they real or fake?

PacMan · 04-07-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoduel

I only know half of them.
I guess I know boobies more than I know bikes although I get to fondle the former a lot more often. Are ther real or fake?

Nice. I got 17/20 right.

thephat · 04-07-2008, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

1) ATA -- Air Travel Adjust
2)BIGHIT ( bonus points for this one) Specialized's FR bike
3.DW -- Dave Weagle
4)Equalink - link used to counteract pedal bob, used on Felt bikes
5)ETA - Extension Travel adjust
6)ETSX - Rocly mountain's 5 inch trail bike
7)FSR - what specialized calls a horst link
8.)Maxle - A thru axle that doesn't require tools
9)Quad Link - Isn't this Marin
10) RTA
11) POPLOC - Rock Shox's (remote operated) compression lock out control
12) RC3 - modern verion of high end marzocchi cartridge
13) SSA
14)SPV - stable platform valve
15)TALAS - Travel Adjustable Linear Air Spring
16)TPC - twin piston chamber from manipoo
17)TST - Trail Selection Technology
18.)VPP - Virtual Pivot Point
19)VLS
20)VPS - very pleasurable sensation Norco bikes

These are the one's I knew off the top of my head without having to look them up.

I added what I knew to the Pac.

I knew all of his too.

How about these ones

21) JRA

22) OTB

34) CPS

35) B adjust

36) TNT

37) ICT

3

ATLAS

39) Quad bearings

40) RLC

41) RC2

dstepper · 04-07-2008, 06:21 AM

I know #22....

el_d00der1n0 · 04-07-2008, 07:11 AM

What about OPP?

un-kola · 04-07-2008, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thephat

I added what I knew to the Pac.

I knew all of his too.

How about these ones

21) JRA

22) OTB

34) CPS

35) B adjust

36) TNT

37) ICT

3

ATLAS

39) Quad bearings

40) RLC

41) RC2

JRA - Just Riding Along
OTB - Over The Bars(Done that one too many times!)
CPS - Avid hydro brakes Center Positioning System
B-Adjust - Back screw adjustment on rear der.
TNT
ICT- Ellsworth's Instant Center Tracking
ATLAS
Quad bearings - dual bearings on both ends of the pivot
bolt.
RLC - Fox Fork Rebound,Lockout,Compression
RC2

amor587 · 04-07-2008, 07:57 AM

ETSX - Energy Transfer System used by Rocky Mountain

RTA - Rear Travel Adjustment?

VLS - Virtual Link Suspension?

SSA - Single Speed Addict

JimmyJ · 04-07-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoduel

I only know half of them.
I guess I know boobies more than I know bikes although I get to fondle the former a lot more often. Are ther real or fake?

20 out of 20...I think that I found my special purpose!

theclayster · 04-07-2008, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyJ

20 out of 20...I think that I found my special purpose!

me too! i guess you can say I know my boobs better than I know my bike acronyms.

UseItOrLooseIt · 04-07-2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

What about OPP?

you down with opp?!?!?!

el_d00der1n0 · 04-07-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UseItOrLooseIt

you down with opp?!?!?!

not if i know what's good for me

Clockwork_Rider · 04-07-2008, 10:45 AM

This one should be added... I've been trying to figure this one out for awhile.... S.R.A.M.'s E.S.P?!?!?!?!?!?!

guero · 04-07-2008, 10:47 AM

TNT = Torque Neutralizing Technology

CalEpic · 04-07-2008, 11:06 AM

Wwsd?

kev · 04-07-2008, 11:33 AM

I have one that eliminates almost all of those. 1FG

04-06-2008, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	How well do you know bikes Quiz I thought this would be fun. I know its late so Answer in the am.What do these terms, acronyms stand for. I did not know all of them, but I have the master key! 1) ATA 2)BIGHIT ( bonus points for this one) Be creative, my feelings wont be hurt. DW 4)Equalink 5)ETA 6)ETSX 7)FSR Maxle (qr) 9)Quad Link 10) RTA 11) POPLOC 12) RC3 13) SSA 14)SPV 15)TALAS 16)TPC 17)TST 1VPP 19)VLS 20)VPS I don't know quite how to judge this. Just name either the manufacture or what the acronym stands for. __________________ singletrack angel: is that a real hole Fred? Mtbnbikefred: Yes,I have stuck all kind of things in it. Last edited by bighit8; 04-06-2008 at 11:26 PM. Reason: just becuase.

04-07-2008, 04:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
emfc Don't taze me bro	ETSX stands for something? Wow I've been riding one for 4 years now and I have no idea. __________________ el_d00der1no I busted a nut MTBMaven The salty flavor really hit the spot.

04-07-2008, 06:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
PacMan Team Quarter Slot	1) ATA -- Air Travel Adjust 2)BIGHIT ( bonus points for this one) Specialized's FR bike 3.DW -- Dave Weagle 4)Equalink - link used to counteract pedal bob, used on Felt bikes 5)ETA - Extension Travel adjust 6)ETSX 7)FSR - Future Shock Rear 8.)Maxle - A thru axle that doesn't require tools 9)Quad Link - Iron Horse suspension feature 10) RTA 11) POPLOC - Rock Shox's compression lock out control 12) RC3 - Rebound and compression adjust 13) SSA 14)SPV - Suspension Platform Valving 15)TALAS - Travel Adjustable Linear Air Spring 16)TPC 17)TST - Trail Selection Technology 18.)VPP - Virtual Pivot Point 19)VLS 20)VPS These are the one's I knew off the top of my head without having to look them up. __________________ From CraigsList ad: "The bike says Giant on the side because it's referring to my junk." Harden The F*** Up!!

04-07-2008, 06:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
autoduel sandbagger	I only know half of them. I guess I know boobies more than I know bikes although I get to fondle the latter a lot more often. Are they real or fake? __________________ Steve Just along for the ride Originally Posted by SheDevil Autoduel...yours is huge!!! Last edited by autoduel; 04-07-2008 at 10:27 AM. Reason: I meant latter

04-07-2008, 06:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	I know #22.... __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

04-07-2008, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
jeffj Bloated Ogre	B = Bet=yo=azz I = I'm G = Gonna H = Hit I = It T = Twice

04-07-2008, 07:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
el_d00der1n0 STR Veteran	What about OPP? __________________ My Blog

04-07-2008, 07:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
amor587	ETSX - Energy Transfer System used by Rocky Mountain RTA - Rear Travel Adjustment? VLS - Virtual Link Suspension? SSA - Single Speed Addict __________________ Yeti-ya-he-who! http://www.travbuddy.com/widget_map_...php?id=3291361

04-07-2008, 10:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
Clockwork_Rider Super Cool Member	This one should be added... I've been trying to figure this one out for awhile.... S.R.A.M.'s E.S.P?!?!?!?!?!?! __________________ There's nothing like a nice cold beer after a ride... and an ice pack, and some pain killers.

04-07-2008, 10:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
guero thats hot.	TNT = Torque Neutralizing Technology __________________ i <3 nachos

04-07-2008, 11:06 AM	#19 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	Wwsd? __________________ ShinKen: OOhhh helLSS YEsS!~!!! JoeTruth: As far as I'm concerned, I could really care less. Just ride your damn bike and STFU already

04-07-2008, 11:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
kev vincit qui patitur	I have one that eliminates almost all of those. 1FG __________________ Present suffering is not enjoyable, but life would be worth little without it. The difference between iron and steel is fire, but steel is worth all it costs. Single Minded Endurance

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