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Bike Gallery / Re: The Bikeguide Barcode build-off thread

« on: November 16, 2013, 12:48:37 PM »

Just back from powder. Let the build begin.

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Bike Gallery / Re: The Bikeguide Barcode build-off thread

« on: November 12, 2013, 06:11:44 PM »

I've whored this one before, but I'll join in on the fun.

FBM built Morsecode

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Site Help and Rules / Re: Forgotten password and deleted email address

« on: October 26, 2013, 12:56:31 PM »

Done!

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Site Help and Rules / Re: Need help getting into my old account

« on: October 26, 2013, 12:54:01 PM »

The email for that account is llooggaann@shaw.ca. Let us know if you want that changed.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Quick Questions

« on: October 10, 2013, 04:57:43 PM »

looking at upgrading the wheels on my current steed, but i cannot decide if i should buy a complete set of wheels or have a set custom built. and if i go the custom route what would be the most ideal rims and hubs to put in the build?
currently the bike is running on some Alex Supra2's, stock 48h haro hubs with sealed 14mm axles.
they are bombproof, but at the same time combined they weigh almost as much as my second bike.
Thanks ahead of time,
Boneskid1

This is the bike, http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/haro/37204 I am not on my pc right now so I cannot link my pics.

Don't know if these have gone yet... http://www.bikeguide.org/forum/index.php/topic,217912.0.html

For sure. These are a good deal.

Unless you know the wheel builder and trust them, just get pre-built wheels.

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The Lounge / Re: Pets thread.

« on: October 10, 2013, 12:33:53 PM »

I am normally meticulously clean. Is it just an impossible task to keep up with? Or are you lot just more lax with your vacuuming?

You could get a dog like a poodle/labradoodle/goldendoodle that don't shed and are almost hypoallergenic.

But otherwise, you will either have to be chill about the fur or be cleaning your house every other day.

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The Lounge / Re: Pets thread.

« on: October 09, 2013, 05:35:46 PM »

I've been heavily considering getting a dog. Current dog owners, what's the advantage/disadvantage spread on those things?

-Dirty: if you're a clean freak, look the other way. Dogs run through mud, roll in dead things, get poop stuck to their ass, etc.

My furniture is hairier since I got a dog.

Yeah, I totally forgot about that... the fur is another huge thing. We have two long haired cats and two herding breed dogs with double coats so animal hair is a fact of life for us.

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The Lounge / Re: Pets thread.

« on: October 08, 2013, 02:08:38 PM »

I've been heavily considering getting a dog. Current dog owners, what's the advantage/disadvantage spread on those things?

Pros:
-Companionship like no other animal. They will be your best friend forever.
-Fun. You can take them anywhere and they love it.
-Makes you appreciate little things. Hanging out in the back yard is fun since the dog is with you and wants to play.
-Raises your immune system (seriously)
-Makes you calmer and happier
-Women love cute dogs and will talk to you more

Cons:
-Cost: vet bills, high quality food, adoption fees or breeder costs, toys, training, the list goes on.
-Time: you can't leave them alone like a cat. Even an 8hr work day (+commute) is pushing it for most dogs to be left alone.
-Training: you get out what you put in. Every well behaved, trained dog is that way because of the 100s of hours that were put into them
-Dirty: if you're a clean freak, look the other way. Dogs run through mud, roll in dead things, get poop stuck to their ass, etc.

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The Bike Shop / Re: What did you do to your bike today? (v2)

« on: October 06, 2013, 08:39:19 PM »

Nice. It helps that bike a lot to have a slightly taller front end. Try playing with your bar angle too. Start with them inline with the forks, then move forward 1/8" at a time to feel the differences.

Do you reckon a higher rise bar would make it even better or does a top loader and another spacer under the stem give enough extra height for it to feel its best?

Um... I guess it depends on your height and how you like it to feel. Maybe try swapping to a top loader as it would be cheaper. But if you have some taller bars sitting around, that would work too.

It's all trial and error for your individual feel on the bike.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Quick Questions

« on: October 04, 2013, 04:37:45 PM »

Definitely feels better than a 20" for me. I think I can hop higher and it carries speed better. I still prefer my 26" for trails though and I'm yet to try this at a skatepark but I reckon I'll like it.

I think you may be riding MTB jumps on it too... on BMX dirt jumps, a 24" BMX is night and day better than a 26" DJ bike IMO.

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The Bike Shop / Re: What did you do to your bike today? (v2)

« on: October 03, 2013, 04:23:00 PM »

Flipped my stem, feels better a bit higher. Might still need a top loader though, challenger in silver would be nice.

Nice. It helps that bike a lot to have a slightly taller front end. Try playing with your bar angle too. Start with them inline with the forks, then move forward 1/8" at a time to feel the differences.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Quick Questions

« on: October 02, 2013, 09:53:47 PM »

Salmon Kool Stops without a doubt.

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Site Help and Rules / Re: invalid character in my old username

« on: September 28, 2013, 11:47:22 AM »

I think an admin will have to change it... the new forum software doesn't seem to like some characters.

I'll PM Kurt or someone to see what we can do.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Quick Questions

« on: September 19, 2013, 09:06:24 AM »

So I have the opportunity to buy a Model C Ex (the white one) for £125 next weekend, should I do it? Bearing in mind I recently sold my 20" trail scout as I couldn't get used to the sketchy feel coming from 26"?

Edit - never mind, car brake pads now need replacing and thus taking up precious money. Cunt.

FUCK BRAKE PADS! Buy the Model C NOW. That's a killer deal and you'll love it. From a fellow MTB guy, you absolutely have to get that bike.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Quick Questions

« on: September 10, 2013, 02:47:30 PM »

Stanton Meth Bars. (Or Bonedeth, hard to tell for sure at that angle)