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The Lounge / Re: What have you made?

« on: December 27, 2013, 02:22:07 PM »

does anyone make their own knives? I need something to do over winter and am thinking of trying this out

Go get some old metal files and a belt sander and have fun.

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

« on: November 30, 2013, 09:33:24 PM »

I'm keeping my gob shut until those fucking vile erecto stems go out of fashion,

What's worse?

A) "Vile erecto-stem."

B) Too many spacers under your stem.

C) Ten inch plus bars.

D) All of the Above.

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

« on: November 30, 2013, 12:48:08 AM »

I'd love to see that. It's one of those things that doesn't get addressed by many companies and with the rise of 2.4"+ tires, it will be a courtesy to know that measurement.

But it is also the height of the tyre that matters as well. For example a 2.4' odyssey hawk tyre is nowhere near as tall as a 2.35" demolition momentum tyre. So it may fit between the stays but the height of it means it will rub on the bridges/wishbone.

That's why we as builders, have to take to that stuff into account.

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

« on: November 29, 2013, 09:27:06 PM »

I feel like its an unwritten rule not to talk about your competition. Whether its good, bad, or neutral. That being said, tire clearance is important and I'm glad you brought it up. Lucky for me, I run a 2.0 in the back with an almost perfectly straight wheel because I'm OCD. My barcode should be fine. It would be interesting to see Dan's start listing tire clearance for each frame.

I'd love to see that. It's one of those things that doesn't get addressed by many companies and with the rise of 2.4"+ tires, it will be a courtesy to know that measurement.

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

« on: November 29, 2013, 07:24:22 PM »

hmm i'm kind of worried then, i am one of those who do like a larger rear tire. I could live with 2.15 or 2.10 though.

Don't stress, unless you plan on riding something mad wide you should be plenty fine.

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

« on: November 29, 2013, 06:59:05 PM »

Is that bad?

It's much tighter than I like to build rear ends. I typically shoot for something around 2.750".

I know solid had made some barcodes a few years back, do you think you could make them wider due to the wishboners and things?

I wasn't around when the Barcodes were made here, so I couldn't say.

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

« on: November 29, 2013, 06:58:26 PM »

but does it make a difference besides having more clearance for dumb big tires?

Nope, but building frames that can't accept "modern" sizes is risky in my opinion.

I can't say anything for certain (we could be measuring differently,) but from what I've read about the latest production sample of the Barcode frames, I'd pay attention to that rear end clearance and your tire choice.

I'm not trying to start a fight here, but I thought it would be pertinent to put my two cents in.

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

« on: November 29, 2013, 06:43:28 PM »

Is that bad?

It's much tighter than I like to build rear ends. I typically shoot for something around 2.750".

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

« on: November 29, 2013, 05:55:14 PM »

The S&M ones will be dialed.

Yeah according to Joes post about it on facebook he was extremley meticulous with the details.

But there is only 2.52" clearance in the stays...

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The Lounge / Re: Post Your Guns

« on: November 26, 2013, 12:26:20 AM »

Tell your lady to lean in to the gun.

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The Lounge / Re: Post Your Guns

« on: November 19, 2013, 07:32:17 PM »

I'm really hoping that Mossberg comes out with the .308 version of the MVP compatible with M1A or AR-10 bits and bobs. Will have to get that over the Ruger Gunsite if they do.

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

« on: October 19, 2013, 07:56:28 PM »

Saw this at the skate shop.

Who done it first?

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The Lounge / Re: Post Your Guns

« on: October 19, 2013, 03:09:15 PM »

got a promotion and rewarded myself. i know i know RIA is junk. but out of all the 1911s ive shot i liked this one the most. got a good deal too.

Do yourself a favor and get rid of that hideous grip.

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

« on: October 16, 2013, 09:56:38 PM »

And this.

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

« on: October 16, 2013, 09:54:17 PM »

Welded this.