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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by godofspeed, Mar 3, 2010.

  1. Aug 14, 2020 at 3:19 PM
    rob feature

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    Yeah I miss that bike a lot. Right before I traded it...

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    I would not hesitate to buy another today if it were well kept. That thing was almost bulletproof. And got 65 MPG!
     
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  2. Aug 14, 2020 at 3:50 PM
    rob feature

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    Yeah, for sure. This one was built up by one of Yeti's race mechanics at their HQ up the street so that was pretty rad. You don't always get a well built bike from the shop but this one was dialed and ready to rip.

    Something about the feel, fit and finish of it too. This was my first kinda high end bike and the differences from midrange bikes jump out pretty quickly. There's really no going back after riding nice stuff. I have a bunch of bikes I wanna build for different scenarios, but if I ever wind up with the need for a mid-travel FS carbon rig, I'm going straight to the Yeti store.
     
  3. Aug 14, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    My LBS is Trailhead Cyclery in Cupertino. Lars has been a proponent and has sold more than a few Specialized Levo's. I've never ridden one but I've known Lars for a long time. He's been riding them since the beginning and has a lot of good to say. Most of which he's written about or is very willing to discuss. I know the Specialized e-bikes are expensive but I would consider taking one for a test ride. Assist mode is the way to go as it gives you better range-which was echoed in an article about some rides in Downieville that previously were only achievable in a day riding an ebike.
     
  4. Aug 14, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    I'm on the fence. Way back, I rode a Santa Cruz with a motor attached to it. More meant to get you back up to the top. The "assist" variety still require you to pedal. Might like those more.
     
  5. Aug 14, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    This is how I always picture e-bike racing 100 years from now.

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  6. Aug 15, 2020 at 3:12 PM
    rob feature

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    I have a 2012 Stumpy sitting here waiting for a Bafang kit. I was a hater too, but E-bikes here to stay, so might as well have some fun with it. If it means I can ride the bike with little to no effort to work, grocery store, bars, parties, etc & stay out of my truck it seems like a win. Not to mention they're a ton of fun. Traffic around here can also be a bear & a bike can make for quicker trips in some cases.
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    Pretty much inevitable.
     
  8. Aug 18, 2020 at 4:31 PM
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    i was thinking about getting a bafang middrive kit for my Voodoo Hoodoo HT. i had a surgery to my back/hip and so I'm pretty impaired when it comes to riding any distance or hills
     
  9. Aug 20, 2020 at 1:25 PM
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    2018 YT Capra Al Comp

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    I ASSURE YOU these are pics of my ProFlex when I still had my FJ and lived in NJ. Lets see who gets the reference.
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    My Walmart bike
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    The goat

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    DAMN, I was just making reference to the Quick Stop from Clerks.
     
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  15. Aug 21, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    Just found this thread.
     
  16. Aug 21, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    i used to have a proflex
     
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  17. Aug 24, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    random questions but does anyone need bike mounts? i have two different Rockymounts, one lowball and the other thru axle, and also 2 VooDoo tire trays.. PM if interested
     
  18. Aug 24, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    snozberries is forever trying to find a campsite

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    Do any of them lock or just standard mounting?
     
  19. Aug 24, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    both lock and I have the keys.. I can PM you details
     
  20. Aug 24, 2020 at 10:26 AM
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    Tires, Rack, LED bar, RTT, etc.
    Please, that would be great.
     

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