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05-10-2018, 01:30 PM
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#7701 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
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Originally Posted by Expresso  | Seems like a creative design, no hitch needed. Not sure I want to be guinea pig as to what it actually does long term to the roof/trunk panels of your car.
And it's not cheap.
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05-10-2018, 02:38 PM
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#7702 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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05-10-2018, 03:41 PM
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#7703 | | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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I never use roof racks because of the fear of ... 
If you use bike rack, your license plate can never be obstructed. There are dick cops who will pull you over and give you a ticket.
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05-14-2018, 12:11 PM
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#7704 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Looking for recommendations for road bike shoes. Budget ~$200.
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05-14-2018, 02:26 PM
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#7705 | | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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Pearl Izumi starts of legit at 150 - 200 range
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05-15-2018, 08:48 AM
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#7706 | | I'll never be Diggy, no matter how hard I try
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anyone looking for a cannondale spidering, ten arm, 50/34? got one for sale, used. $200
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05-15-2018, 03:50 PM
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#7707 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Has anyone brought their bikes for a tune up at Union Street Cycle? Union Street Cycle ? Service
Thinking of bringing my bike here since it's close by
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05-16-2018, 12:24 PM
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#7708 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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Originally Posted by ewong I went against getting that bike since I'm not very knowledgeable with hike parts and can't tell if bike parts are new or very used.
I've been looking at two bikes one from Bike Doctor $519.99 Norco VFR 4
other from Sport Junkie $639.99 Rocky Mountain RC
I'm kinda torn, I do like the Rocky Mountain bike, since it does have a more touring frame and is up gradable, but the Norco is cheaper and functions well for city commuting in the summer. Any feedback? | What did you decide on? I'm considering the VFR 4 as well.
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05-16-2018, 07:09 PM
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#7709 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
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Looking to by a hard tail somewhere in the 700-1k range.
I think the components look alright but I'm not well versed in mtb. Any opinions? https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/...581708311.html | |
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05-17-2018, 06:09 AM
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#7710 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by StaceyQ | Looks alright. Have you ridden a 29'er before though? Personally for me, I find them a bit big, even in a small frame size.
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05-17-2018, 09:32 AM
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#7711 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
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Originally Posted by azncreationz Looks alright. Have you ridden a 29'er before though? Personally for me, I find them a bit big, even in a small frame size. | I have and it isn't so bad but i think 650b is more my style. I'm about 5'9, 30inch inseam.
Do you think the asking price is decent? (I will be negotiating for lower).
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05-17-2018, 09:48 AM
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#7712 | | they call me the snowman
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I would search out a 27.5" over the 29".
See below for my reason.  Quote:
Originally Posted by azncreationz Personally for me, I find them a bit big, even in a small frame size. | I agree.
In a small frame size the wheels interfere with your pedalling. Plus it looks odd as the overall look of the bike is off based on the huge wheels.
I just built a Transition Patrol in 650b and it's perfect. The medium frame is good for a short inseam, even with a dropper post. Coming from 22 years of DH on a 26" bike, the jump to 27.5" was a really positive change.
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05-17-2018, 12:19 PM
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#7713 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
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Originally Posted by originalhypa ^
I would search out a 27.5" over the 29".
See below for my reason.
I agree.
In a small frame size the wheels interfere with your pedalling. Plus it looks odd as the overall look of the bike is off based on the huge wheels.
I just built a Transition Patrol in 650b and it's perfect. The medium frame is good for a short inseam, even with a dropper post. Coming from 22 years of DH on a 26" bike, the jump to 27.5" was a really positive change. |
Thanks for the input. I'll keep searching. That bike looked like a good deal though. I don't want to have to buy another set of 650b to swap on. I don't DH or anything, just simple trail riding and some single track stuff.
From my research online, it seems that most if not all medium frame bikes come with 29ers? Would that be correct in your experiences?
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05-17-2018, 12:31 PM
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Off-Topic: hypa posting in VLS. Again. 
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05-17-2018, 03:03 PM
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#7715 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by 6793026 Pearl Izumi starts of legit at 150 - 200 range | Are these good for people with wider feet?
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05-17-2018, 03:34 PM
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#7716 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by BlackV62K2 Are these good for people with wider feet? | Shimano usually have wider toe boxes.
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05-17-2018, 03:46 PM
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#7717 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by Expresso Shimano usually have wider toe boxes. | Thanks i'll try some on. Was looking at Fizik R5B
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05-17-2018, 09:50 PM
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#7718 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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lbs didn't install oem fenders well, heard clicking on first ride briefly then it went away...today after a few rides I find the bottom bracket bolt popped out and rubbing the tire
is it the equivalent to oil changes where they give it to the junior techs to do?
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05-20-2018, 11:55 AM
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#7719 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Decided on Shimano RP9s. Went way over budget.....
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05-20-2018, 12:03 PM
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#7720 | | RS Veteran
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Originally Posted by BlackV62K2 Decided on Shimano RP9s. Went way over budget..... | Great shoes!
They also have a wide version if it's not too late for you to exchange them.
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05-20-2018, 01:41 PM
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#7721 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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I ended up getting the Rocky Mountain because it was only $40 more and it had road tires.
Btw what's the best route to go from Burrard and Pacific to Metrotown? Preferably with forgivable hills
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05-20-2018, 07:10 PM
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#7722 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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central valley then bc parkway is the obvious one
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05-21-2018, 12:37 AM
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#7723 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero central valley then bc parkway is the obvious one | This is your best bet. I used to take that same route when I did the ride out from Burnaby > UBC > Jericho > Kits and back home. Traffic around Kits kind of sucks, but it's a pretty nice ride when the weather is good
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05-22-2018, 03:36 PM
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#7724 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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05-23-2018, 09:24 AM
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#7725 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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^weird mish mash of parts. Personally think it's overpriced though.
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