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sharp21 replied to a thread Specialized 24" Hotrock FSR Build in Families and Riding with Kids

In another coincidental turn of events, the neighbor kid just got a brand new Hotrock for his birthday. Looks cool Cheap forks Only a...

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Cleared2land replied to a thread tallboy 3 color on alu vs carbon in Santa Cruz

True color interpretation from photos are often misleading for many reasons. Color balance, saturation, lighting etc. In person can reveal the...

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jreed3 replied to a thread Anyone Going to Dirtfest WV 2018 in Virginia, WV, Maryland, DC, Delaware

Big Bear is pretty rural but there are a couple places within a short drive. About 10 mins down the road in bruceton mills is Little Sandy’s, which...

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jmossbarger started a thread Anyone gone 130/140 fork travel on Epic? in Specialized

I bought a DVO Sapphire for my 2014 Epic Comp over the winter and I originally planned to set it at 120 (which is where I have had my Reba), but...

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R_Pierce replied to a thread Chinese Carbon 29er in 29er Bikes

Yes. Still laying in bed. Just woke up. Lol Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk

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LyNx replied to a thread Grinding noise after replacing chain in Drivetrain - shifters, derailleurs, cranks

Why, oh why do people come looking for help and provide absolutely no useful info for people to help them?? :madman: What is your exact setup? How...

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LyNx replied to a thread MK1 following @ 6FT in Evil Bikes

No, if you're like 5'11.5", I'd say go for the XL and a 35-50mm stem, depending on your body proportions, I'd especially say go for the XL is you're...

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Loch replied to a thread Grinding noise after replacing chain in Drivetrain - shifters, derailleurs, cranks

Also check to make sure your chain is routed properly through the derailleur. Sometimes it's easy to get it wrong and the chain can rub on the...

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sclyde2 replied to a thread Chinese Carbon 29er in 29er Bikes

You re-read my post, huh?

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sharp21 replied to a thread Specialized 24" Hotrock FSR Build in Families and Riding with Kids

I'm going to get some Rocket Rons and some nice light tubes and call it a day. Any tube recommendations?

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J.B. Weld replied to a thread Chain-Length on GX Eagle? in Drivetrain - shifters, derailleurs, cranks

You wrap the chain around the chainring and largest cassette cog and add 4 links for full suspension bikes (with suspension fully compressed) or 2...

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R_Pierce replied to a thread Chinese Carbon 29er in 29er Bikes

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2hearted replied to a thread Mtn bike/camping Mn or Wisc or ?? in Minnesota, Wisconsin

The DNR campground has some sites that are a bit more private and have good tree cover, but you have to get there early to get one as it’s first come...

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R_Pierce replied to a thread 2018 Intense Tracer Expert build in Intense

You made a good choice. The M1900 comes with a 370 hub. They leave a lot to be desired. The M1700 series is the better of the two coming with 350...

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NYrr496 replied to a thread Hadley on NBC Dateline in Wheels and Tires

Their hubs are still too damn heavy. Did they address that? ;)

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sclyde2 replied to a thread Chinese Carbon 29er in 29er Bikes

I am about 2cm taller than you. Not sure of my inseam, but I don't have disproportionately short legs for my height. I run a seatpost at a height of...

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NYrr496 replied to a thread My first wheel build from scratch... double check me please in Wheels and Tires

I buy spokes from a guy that cuts to any number. I always round up to the nearest whole number. On your front I'd go 283, 285 and on the rear 284...

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Alta825 replied to a thread MK1 following @ 6FT in Evil Bikes

You'll be perfect on a LG... I'm 5'11" and have a LG, couldn't imagine being on the MD. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

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*OneSpeed* replied to a thread Hadley on NBC Dateline in Wheels and Tires

I caught the tail end of it. The daughter, Michelle, was accused of harassing her boyfriends ex wife, even spent some time in jail. A few months I...

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TwoTone replied to a thread 2017 Tallboy in an xc race in Santa Cruz

Not sure what to say if after years of riding you still have to think about cross chaining. Where the mass is makes a difference- that was my...

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NYrr496 replied to a thread New wheel set in Wheels and Tires

Go with Flows. I had a Stumpjumper fully a while back that originally came with 19mm wide rims. Complete trash. First, I built a set of 30mm rims...

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J.B. Weld replied to a thread Grinding noise after replacing chain in Drivetrain - shifters, derailleurs, cranks

Either the chainring or cassette is the problem, could be both. If it feels just as grindy in every cassette gear then I would guess the chainring...

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TwoTone replied to a thread Ripley, Yeti sb5.5, Open UP comparisons in 29er Bikes

Not sure where you are but see if you can demo an Intense Sniper Trail. might be the ticket for what you're looking for.

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Kinetic 27 replied to a thread Ok give me the truth! How does the Trail Pistol climb? in Guerrilla Gravity

Let me know if you want to try my large TPistola out. We ride at Raccoon a good bit and/ or if you get to middle Tennessee.

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NYrr496 replied to a thread 29" wheelset upgrade: factory take-off or custom in 29er Components

I just built a set of wheels for a guy last night with Stans Flow Mk3's, Bike Hub Store Boost hubs and Sapim Race spokes and alloy nipples. His cost...

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