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spookydave · 03-01-2007, 07:59 AM

#409 is ready to go.

don't make fun of my old skool fork.

mtnbikej · 03-01-2007, 08:06 AM

Did ya do the Small Block 8 and Blue Groove?

spookydave · 03-01-2007, 08:15 AM

CPATCRASH · 03-01-2007, 08:16 AM

I know. I'm crazy.

Kid A · 03-01-2007, 08:23 AM

that's your "light" rig, huh. still think the Brooklyn would have been the way to go

hear a few are switching from nev's to Small block 8's in back as they roll faster. anyone have a report on how thye run in muddy/wet conditions?

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Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

I know. I'm crazy.

have fun on the mmmmmmooootttttooooorrrrwwwwwaaaaaaayyyy

j/k good luck

CPATCRASH · 03-01-2007, 08:28 AM

have fun on the mmmmmmooootttttooooorrrrwwwwwaaaaaaayyyy

j/k good luck[/quote]

I have since swiched to a Pace carbon fork so it is a little better. I won't be able to feel my hands by about 1/2 way down.

dstepper · 03-01-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

I know. I'm crazy.

Brian, that is one sweet bike...one of my favorites.

Dean

mtnbikej · 03-01-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid A

hear a few are switching from nev's to Small block 8's in back as they roll faster. anyone have a report on how thye run in muddy/wet conditions?

They actually work pretty well in the wet and mud....for a small profile tire. Road them through all the mud at Whiting and had zero problems with them.

mtnbikej

ShinKen · 03-01-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid A

have fun on the mmmmmmooootttttooooorrrrwwwwwaaaaaaayyyy

j/k good luck

yeah I was crazy like him but no more!! got the Reba to help out a little

mtnbikej · 03-01-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ShinKen

yeah I was crazy like him but no more!! got the Reba to help out a little

I see you have come to the dark side......

dstepper · 03-01-2007, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ShinKen

yeah I was crazy like him but no more!! got the Reba to help out a little

Jose, Reba for the VQ or Reba all the time?

CPATCRASH · 03-01-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dstepper

Brian, that is one sweet bike...one of my favorites.

Dean

Not Brian. Pat.

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Originally Posted by ShinKen

yeah I was crazy like him but no more!! got the Reba to help out a little

This bike isn't suspension corrected so that's why I went with the Pace. I also put a new 2.5 tire on the front and a 2.35 in the rear. At least it's something.

dstepper · 03-01-2007, 08:44 AM

[quote=CPATCRASH;53193]Not Brian. Pat.

Sorry

Kid A · 03-01-2007, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

I have since swiched to a Pace carbon fork so it is a little better. I won't be able to feel my hands by about 1/2 way down.

full rigid - "hands" would be least of my worries

really just playing - good luck on ride and i see your Element at path all the time...you got private parking spot there

Winston · 03-01-2007, 08:55 AM

That bike is cheating and is under the weight limit IMHO.

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Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

I know. I'm crazy.

CPATCRASH · 03-01-2007, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kid A

full rigid - "hands" would be least of my worries

really just playing - good luck on ride and i see your Element at path all the time...you got private parking spot there

I have probably paid for a spot there by now!

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Originally Posted by Winston

That bike is cheating and is under the weight limit IMHO.

The new tires added about a pound so it's up to 22 now.

slowSSer · 03-01-2007, 08:59 AM

two options:

a- 29er ss, assuming the bb isnt creaking on today's ride- the ebb is heavily lubed at the moment. it was ridgid for most of its life. i dont think that'd be smart on this ride. so, the reba will go on the seven after this event.

b- 26er TituSS (kinda de-stickered). major benefit: 20 lbs = easy to push.

ShinKen · 03-01-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dstepper

Jose, Reba for the VQ or Reba all the time?

NOT sure yet!!

u know how much I love speed on down hills and latelly I've been going faster than when I had the rigid forK!!

ER herE I come!!!

CPATCRASH · 03-01-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by slowSSer

two options:

a- 29er ss, assuming the bb isnt creaking on today's ride- the ebb is heavily lubed at the moment. it was ridgid for most of its life. i dont think that'd be smart on this ride. so, the reba will go on the seven after this event.

b- 26er TituSS (kinda de-stickered). major benefit: 20 lbs = easy to push.

Nice Sofa King!

dstepper · 03-01-2007, 09:07 AM

[quote=slowSSer;53202]two options:

a- 29er ss, assuming the bb isnt creaking on today's ride- the ebb is heavily lubed at the moment. quote]

I have ebb creaking problems on my Niner. I have in under control by wrapping the ebb with Teflon Tape.

Dean

03-01-2007, 08:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
mtnbikej Warrior Society Member	Did ya do the Small Block 8 and Blue Groove? __________________ http://www.switchbackcyclery.com http://warriorssociety.org

03-01-2007, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
spookydave A little dab will do me	yep

03-01-2007, 08:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	Fun? have fun on the mmmmmmooootttttooooorrrrwwwwwaaaaaaayyyy j/k good luck[/quote] I have since swiched to a Pace carbon fork so it is a little better. I won't be able to feel my hands by about 1/2 way down.

03-01-2007, 08:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	[quote=CPATCRASH;53193]Not Brian. Pat. Sorry __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

03-01-2007, 09:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	[quote=slowSSer;53202]two options: a- 29er ss, assuming the bb isnt creaking on today's ride- the ebb is heavily lubed at the moment. quote] I have ebb creaking problems on my Niner. I have in under control by wrapping the ebb with Teflon Tape. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

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