2/2/2012 6:45:11 PM
Topic:
Mohican 100
macphail8
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@Groopy: Great to hear and hope to see it happen. Will you guys be getting a Google+ page as the sharing of Circles would certainly get the name out and hopefully drive traffic here.
@Aaron: If you're sending a plane ticket my way and willing to have a loaner bike ready, I'm more than happy to join you. 
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2/2/2012 4:12:37 PM
Topic:
Mohican 100
Aaron
Posts: 286
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That is really good to hear! Now, I just need everyone here to come join me in the Mohican 100!
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2/2/2012 2:53:29 PM
Topic:
Mohican 100
Groopy
Administrator
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No worries guys, the stall is temporary. Things are happening behind the scenes and you'll see membership ramp up soon 
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2/2/2012 12:22:26 PM
Topic:
Mohican 100
macphail8
Posts: 270
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Or when we do hit 10,000, we'll be riding rocket bikes and have cars that fly!
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2/1/2012 6:13:06 PM
Topic:
Mohican 100
Aaron
Posts: 286
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Well I'm all signed up for this year Mohican 100! Now I need to start training so I can be prepared. The race is on June 2nd and I plan to camp all weekend at the location. Now all I need is a nice new bike to ride in it, lol. The way membership has stalled I'm not sure we'll ever get to 10,000.
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1/21/2012 11:42:25 AM
Topic:
Hello from Missouri
Aaron
Posts: 286
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Glad you could join us! New members are always fun to meet!
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1/20/2012 2:58:43 PM
Topic:
Electric bicycle trailer aids cyclists
macphail8
Posts: 270
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http://www.springwise.com/transportation/electrically-powered-bicycle-trailer-aids-cyclists/
A good ole boost from behind. lol
Read the article and check out the video by following the link above.
Cheers, Derek
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1/20/2012 2:56:03 PM
Topic:
Hello from Missouri
macphail8
Posts: 270
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Welcome from Scotland!
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1/20/2012 2:21:58 PM
Topic:
Hello from Missouri
Its_A_Trap
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Hey there! Love commuting around my town of Columbia, Missouri, riding mountain bikes in the trails outside of town and down at the lake of the ozarks, and traveling all over the country to play hardcourt bike polo!
Hopefully this website proves to be a great resource for knowledge and entertainment! Ride on, homies.
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1/20/2012 1:30:14 PM
Topic:
Mountain Biking video
Aaron
Posts: 286
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More snow has hit around here so I'll be off my bike for a bit till the next warm spell. Thanks for posting vids to keep me busy in the mean time!
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1/14/2012 7:47:45 PM
Topic:
Mountain Biking video
Earth Cylon
Posts: 189
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NIce!
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1/14/2012 3:31:13 PM
Topic:
Mountain Biking video
macphail8
Posts: 270
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Nothing else happening, so may as well post some fun vids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4IhSx-VUUX8#!
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1/13/2012 10:40:54 PM
Topic:
News: Man who ran down 5 cyclists sentenced
icashjk
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What he got was a joke. I can see if he clipped someone not knowing but running down 5 cyclists and getting 2 years less a day is a Joke. He was probably drunk when it happened and needed to hide out to dry out before turning himself in if he did.
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1/13/2012 12:14:00 PM
Topic:
Shimano SLX or XT?
Aaron
Posts: 286
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Keep in mind I haven't spent any time on other cross bikes but yes, I would recommend the Ridley. It's very versatile and comfortable. I have 16.5 miles on it this year and a bit over an hour using it on my trainer in my garage. I put 577 miles on it last year and it's been good to me. I like it because it can go more places than a regular road bike can. For instance, there is a public park near me with a 1 mile jogging trail in the woods. Last week it was cold and a bit wet but I wanted to ride so I rode my cross bike to the trail and did 4 laps around the trail for some exercise. I'm still not a fan of how it shifts though, I prefer the trigger shifters of a mountain bike but I know that isn't feasible on road or cross bikes so I’d have to deal with it no matter what brand component or cross bike I had bought.
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1/13/2012 9:41:57 AM
Topic:
Shimano SLX or XT?
Earth Cylon
Posts: 189
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I think the XT set is the way to go if a new Kona isn't in your immediate future. BTW, now that you have had it for a while, would you recommend the Ridley? I'm looking to get a cyclocross rig.
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1/12/2012 4:46:32 PM
Topic:
Shimano SLX or XT?
Aaron
Posts: 286
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I love that sight! I have a gift certificate to my bike shop for $250 though, so I'm looking to spend that on something nice. IF I do get a new bike I won't be in the market for new derailleurs, but if I do get new components I probably will go with the XT stuff.
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1/12/2012 2:00:18 PM
Topic:
Shimano SLX or XT?
Earth Cylon
Posts: 189
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If you think you can convince your wife to let you get that Kona you've been eyeing then I would stick with the SLX but if you are going to be riding your current ride for awhile I would upgrade to the XTs. I found a deal on the previous years XO stuff on blueskycycling.com so it wasn't too much more pricey than the X7 or x9 and I can definitely say it was worth the price.
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1/12/2012 11:23:50 AM
Topic:
Shimano SLX or XT?
Aaron
Posts: 286
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I did a bit of research and Sram X5 is equivalent to Shimano Deore level components. X0 is equivalent to XT components. My bike currently has Deore derailleurs AND they are original to my bike back from 2007. I'm sure I'll notice a difference whether I changed to current year SLX or XT derailleurs, I'm just wondering if XT is worth the extra money over SLX of the same year. Tough decisions, lol.
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1/11/2012 12:33:31 PM
Topic:
Shimano SLX or XT?
Aaron
Posts: 286
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Are the X5 and X0 the equivalent of SLX and XT? I'm not to sure how the lineup for Sram products compare to Shimano's.
I was looking at the gear ratios and the difference between a 3x9 and a 2x10. The only thing you lose is the highest and lowest gear ratios. I rarely use either of those out on the trails anyway and could afford to do away with them.
The new Konas are very sweet. I'm trying to talk my wife into letting me get the Abra Cadabra. She isn't giving in yet but I'll keep trying. My bike shop has the Cadabra and a 2x2 in stock and they look amazing. What I like about the Abra Cadabra is that it is light weight. Stock bike weighs in at 27 pounds and I've seen articles and pictures of people building them as low as 25 pounds! Not bad for a 6 inch travel bike not made of plastic.
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1/11/2012 8:31:33 AM
Topic:
2011 World Championship Winning Downhill Run
Earth Cylon
Posts: 189
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I don't know what's more insane, his run or the announcers. Good stuff!
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