count chocula Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 word i didn't realize it was such a 'throw-away' --hahaha thanks for the heads up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I know I should be drooling but I can't stop thinking it's ugly. Ti > carbon IMO :D my friend has this moots (minus carbon wheels), built up to ~20lb. i rode it (not to it's full potential by any means), and the combination of ti, light weight and geometry makes the thing fun as hell. if i had the choice of any ss mtb regardless of budget... you know it'd be ti over carbon, and hardtail over f/s. god, when i had a ss mtb, the thing was 27lb, rigid, too big for me and bottom of the barrel components. not much fun at all in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Oh shit, Joker's racing again! I've had a sabbatical of my own that's nearing end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Dude... yeah, raced tonight. Needed to test the knee out and see what it can handle. I'm stronger than I thought I was but not as strong as I should be, and I have no engine for big, long efforts. The knee felt fine most of the race till the end, when it started to really flare up. Right now, sitting here typing, it's killing me. I need to go to bed. It was good for morale to see that I could put in efforts at the front, whether trying to bring a break back or just keep the pace high. Still not sure about racing this Saturday, though. While it was nice to get out and get some fast paced racing in... the evening ended in bad form. A good friend and past teammate passed out after the sprint finish. Stopped breathing. Long story really short, one hour later he passed away. I'm in shock, stunned and in awe. I keep telling myself he passed away doing what he loved to do... cycling. Rest easy, David. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 holy shit — thoughts & energy out to David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Wow, that is tragic, Rest in Peace. You guys should do a jersey commemoration or something... Man thats scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnout Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 got a bike @ a yard sale trek 1500.....but i cant keep air in the front tire.replaced the tube and tire..is there a thicker tire i can get or is there a self-sealing inertube i can get ....my old lady says my ass to fat for the aluminum bike and i should stick to the mtn bike but the trek is fucking fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Rim tape.... could be the rim has a defect that is pinching your tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suca Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 RIP david... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knim_One Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 fuck man its the northwest learn to deal! i understand ur just venting, but im a fucking steelhead fisher and at least you CAN ride in the rain. Try fishing for an ESA listed fish species in water that has 1 inch of visibility and is near flood stage! rain barely even effects cycling, count ur blessings. fuck the wind though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 sorry to hear joker, RIP david. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-walk Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Thats a shame, RIP David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroit red Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I can't wait until it is finished.... I am also looking to buy a Mtn. Bike this summer....that plus with all the parts I am looking to get I better rob a bank. Shitty cell phone picture. what size frame do you ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbish heap two Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Joker, heard the news later last night. Sorry about the loss. RIP David. I'll be there for next Tues. PIR/lap of silence. Pretty shook at how close to home that death was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat ralphy Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 like a 60cm or something.... i need to start reading up on gear ratios, not sure what I want to go with at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 well i just bought a 2010 reba race 29er fork. so i guess i've committed myself that far. watching a couple niner EMDs on ebay. the "pedal damn it" on the top tube is a serious selling point. (def not that color.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnout Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 FIXED -IT thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 RIP David. At least he went out doing something he loved, can't ask for much more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 RIP David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks for the good words, folks. Much appreciated. See you on Tuesday, Rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 My birthdays coming up, who's gonna buy me these... Raceface Deus singe speed :D Come on ya fuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie McCracken Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 like a 60cm or something.... i need to start reading up on gear ratios, not sure what I want to go with at this point if you live in a flat city: 50:18 or 49:17 or something close.. ive been riding those two ratios for the last five years in san francisco, even on my road bike i never switch out of my big chainring, always 53:21 or something close. riding fast is fun, and you can still cruise steady if you wannna. r.i.p david 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 MTB heads- these are the best grips ever made. Word is bond. Trico squeezers, mine are clear though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 i dont see a locking mechanism on those grips... so im not gonna trust em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackbookKWC Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 they look comfortable as shit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 the shitty mould pouring makes them look like youd get all kinda of little grey things all over your hands if you didnt wear gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcay Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 they look like wal mart grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soul vice Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 i dont see a locking mechanism on those grips... so im not gonna trust em I've never had a locking mechanism on any grip and I've never had an issue, you have grips fly off often? No particles, they're more sticky than anything else. Better than Oury's, who everyone has and I find crazy uncomfortable. I'll take pictures of them on my bike tomorrow, definitely look different in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSuplex Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 i dont see a locking mechanism on those grips... so im not gonna trust em when i put on new grips, i use hairspary. you got time to slip them on and when it dries its like glue but not that bad. they still can be takin off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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