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The_diamondback Started a new thread Crank swapping?? Help needed

8/17/2014 11:21am

I'm looking to swap out my 3 ring crank for a 2 ring with a bashguard. I've already hit the big ring quite a few times and I have the money to do the swap now. I'm looking at the holzfeller's but my question is do I have to swap out my front derailluer? I've heard of guys messing with...

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The_diamondback Started a new thread rear spring

8/16/2014 7:13pm

I'm a pretty small guy @ 130lbs. Right now my bike has fox vanilla R coil with a 400lb spring in the rear. I was thinking of dropping it down for a softer one. I've tried looking around on the net for one but have come up with nothing. I ride mostly XC but love the rocky rooted and rutted...

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6/23/2012 6:58pm

Untucked 1 hander... it's gonna be a thing!!

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2/27/2011 6:16pm

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The_diamondback Added a reply to what is the all time sexiest bike?

2/16/2011 10:11pm

agreed! I love the intense M9 especially the renault green and yellow!

The_diamondback Added a reply to Flats On Your Trail Bike?

2/11/2011 10:04pm

there's a couple benefits that I see 1) If you run SPD type clips and spend a lot of time in the mud flats won't be a pain in the ass to get your foot locked in 2) If you ride rock gardens on a regular basis and you need to dab you can without bailing. I know sometimes you...

The_diamondback Added a reply to Flats On Your Trail Bike?

2/9/2011 10:13pm

So who runs small clips? Anyone? Personally I hate em and use time Z's which are a fair bit larger the XC style clips.

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2/9/2011 8:09am

I actually own both. I use clips when it's more typical smooth single track but when it's rocks, roots and I feel like being more aggressive I use my flats.