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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by Gunshot-6A, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. May 31, 2020 at 6:18 PM
    dclbYak

    dclbYak Well-Known Member

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    Noob here. Found the bike on Craigslist. Tested it out riding Phils Trail in Bend, Or. My body is going to hurt tonight.

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  2. May 31, 2020 at 6:21 PM
    backcountryj

    backcountryj Pending Approval

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    Chameleon is a great frame to build on.
     
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  3. May 31, 2020 at 6:22 PM
    jmauvais

    jmauvais Received 2 votes in a poll one time.

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    ...stuff
    gotta love the chameleons. Welcome to the best thread
     
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  4. May 31, 2020 at 6:27 PM
    Bannerman

    Bannerman Tasteful Thickness

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    That’s awesome!
     
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  5. May 31, 2020 at 6:56 PM
    113tac

    113tac Well-Known Member

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    Mostly Stock for now, 265 75 16 Falken AT3W, Tinted fronts...
    Great choice, diggin the truck too!
     
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  6. May 31, 2020 at 7:16 PM
    QuicksandTaco

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    Cover it!
     
  7. May 31, 2020 at 7:17 PM
    QuicksandTaco

    QuicksandTaco Well-Known Member

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  8. May 31, 2020 at 7:18 PM
    QuicksandTaco

    QuicksandTaco Well-Known Member

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    My Santa Cruz had a chrome badge that I hated. I pulled mine off and put a sticker on it. 068DD492-ED12-4B02-8D37-29EAA676AD9F.jpg
     
  9. May 31, 2020 at 7:34 PM
    RockiesTaco

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    I run an 800mm wide, 15mm rise bar. Why? Because it feels good. I have long arms, built like a gorilla (long arms/torso, shorter legs). Narrower bars make the bike feel twitchy and higher rise bars make me feel like I’m sitting too upright. I’m no expert, I just use what works for me. It took a lot of trial and error to figure it out.
     
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  10. May 31, 2020 at 8:19 PM
    QuicksandTaco

    QuicksandTaco Well-Known Member

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    The bars that came on the bike are flat. I just ordered some 35mm rise bars to see how they feel. Trial and error I guess but they’re not super spendy so I’m stoked to see how they feel.
     
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  11. May 31, 2020 at 8:24 PM
    HawaiianTacoBeast

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    if you know, you know
     
  12. May 31, 2020 at 9:16 PM
    RockiesTaco

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    I’m an idiot. Kept re-reading my post and wondered why it didn’t look right. Fixed it. Anyway, I’m running an 800mm wide bar, 15mm rise. Deity Skywire. I went through 35mm, 25mm and 15mm rise bars. 15mm worked best for me, but they’re pretty flat. Bet you’ll like the 35mm if you didn’t like the flat.
     
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  13. May 31, 2020 at 9:26 PM
    OldGregg

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    Spray bike if you wanna refresh the whole thing
     
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  14. May 31, 2020 at 9:41 PM
    jmauvais

    jmauvais Received 2 votes in a poll one time.

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    Flowwwwwwww trail (needs more Ws)
     
  15. May 31, 2020 at 10:48 PM
    QuicksandTaco

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    Awesome I hope so. I’ll let you guys know haha
     
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  16. Jun 1, 2020 at 4:48 AM
    Dr. Doom Says

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    Shoulda went to Fox sooner. Ive had a 34 Factory before and dont remember it feeling this good. Need to do something about the graphics.

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  17. Jun 1, 2020 at 5:06 AM
    backcountryj

    backcountryj Pending Approval

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    When cutting carbon bars, does everyone use that foamy stuff? Or just a carbon specific blade?
     
  18. Jun 1, 2020 at 5:08 AM
    stronghammer

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    anybody have a mountain bike mouse pad? weird question I know....but mine is wearing out and thought it would be cool to have one to "spice up my desk" haha
     
  19. Jun 1, 2020 at 5:08 AM
    GrundleJuice

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    You don't need either, just a fine tooth blade. Wrap the bar tightly with tape and cut.
     
  20. Jun 1, 2020 at 5:08 AM
    Bannerman

    Bannerman Tasteful Thickness

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    I use a hacksaw and hold my breathe..... Sometimes I tape it first to reduce splintering.
     
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