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The Lounge / A while ago someone posted a pic of Baz Keep jumping off a bridge

« on: January 16, 2017, 06:17:46 PM »

Now there's a video
http://digbmx.com/videos/sebastian-keep-jumps-off-a-bridge

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The Lounge / Re: New bmx

« on: January 11, 2017, 06:03:57 PM »

Dig just posted a sick Rooftop edit and it's classic Rooftop. I suggest you watch it if you haven't yet.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Road touring gear? Touring advice?

« on: January 06, 2017, 05:18:52 PM »

Spare spokes and chain links for sure.

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The Lounge / Re: My Mom invented aggresive rollerblading in the 50s

« on: January 02, 2017, 07:32:59 PM »

If you ride anything with wheels and don't instinctively feel the urge jump off/over stuff you're probable a sad, soulless bastard.

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The Lounge / Re: Steven Hamilton

« on: December 29, 2016, 09:32:20 PM »

It's always good to see new hamdog edits.

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The Bike Shop / Re: T1 Cyclops Stem

« on: December 20, 2016, 03:27:27 PM »

stems are an install and forget part anyway.

Ah man I crashed at the park and my bars moved. Let me just get my 6mm, my 1/4" and my hammer. Nope.

It looks like the hammer would only be needed for initial installation and not for small adjustments.

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The Lounge / Re: New bmx

« on: December 15, 2016, 09:07:15 PM »

Mike Mastroni makes good films.

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The Bike Shop / Re: T1 Cyclops Stem

« on: December 15, 2016, 04:59:13 PM »

Fucking imperial bullshit. A service manual for a fan in my greenhouse called for a tablespoon of grease yesterday.

PS-aren't pikeys an English thing? Ergo, they use metric?

I don't know what they use these days but the system is called imperial for a reason.

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The Bike Shop / Re: T1 Cyclops Stem

« on: December 14, 2016, 08:43:42 PM »

I like the design. The installation process may not be as simple as a traditional stem but stems are an install and forget part anyway. It'd be nice if the the second batch comes with metric bolts though, an imperial allen is the tool of a pikey.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Road touring gear? Touring advice?

« on: December 06, 2016, 06:23:30 PM »

You might want to look into using saddle/frame/handlebar bags in place of racks. Here's a good article http://www.bikepacking.com/plan/guide-to-bikepacking-bags/

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The Bike Shop / Re: folding tires wobbly?

« on: December 06, 2016, 06:15:14 PM »

Demolition Momentum are pretty light for wire bead tires. Dans has their weight listed at 19oz for the 2.2" which is pretty light and you get to ride tires that are up for the job unlike the racing tires you're always having trouble with.

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The Bike Shop / Re: T1 Cyclops Stem

« on: December 06, 2016, 06:10:34 PM »

I was about to post this. My bike doesn't need a new stem but this is tempting.

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The Lounge / Re: Paris

« on: November 13, 2016, 03:15:12 PM »

I get that the Insh'allah comment is kind of dick move and totally unnecessary but why are you so angry? I think a lot of this kind of shit is gonna start going your way over the next four years. Maybe you should run for office or something.

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The Lounge / Re: Paris

« on: November 13, 2016, 02:59:50 PM »

We get it, brown people were sent by the devil to persecute innocent white people and islam is evil. Now go away.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Road touring gear? Touring advice?

« on: November 12, 2016, 09:15:40 AM »

Sounds awesome. I can't offer any advice on gear but I suggest you take a couple of overnight camping trips close to home at first. It'll give you a rough idea of what stuff you definitely want to bring and what you can do without and also what it's like to ride a loaded bike. Water purification tablets are a good idea especially if you're gonna be in remote locations. I wouldn't consider dehydrated meals cheating.

As for loading the bike, try to load heavier items on the front rack. This helps with bike handling and stability. A mountain descent on a rear-heavy bike is gonna be sketchy. Consider a frame bag. Use the rear rack or saddle bag for bulky but lightweight items such as a sleeping bag or tent. Bring condoms.

So just so I have a check list accurate a front rack + panniers is more than enough for overnight or more camping trip? Really all I'm trying to accomplish starting out. I know I'll need a rear rack but I'm on a budget and big bike stuff is expensive! The local has a nice Jandd frame bag that I've been super tempted to buy but its orange... Would prefer black but I'm sure they'd order me one.

Yeah front rack and panniers should be enough for overnight trips. If you're on a budget don't worry too much about it. Just get what you can afford and strap anything else to your bike anyway you can (ie sleeping bag to handlebars, etc), it's supposed to be an adventure after all.