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    2010 Marzocchi 888 Evo tuning thread

    Wonder if it will be cheaper to snag an '11 RC3 evo and a '12 crown. Or, CR + avy kit?
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    Ghetto tubeless conversion DIY: tips and tricks

    Came here to pout about not being able to seat the bead and get the tire to inflate. Then I see this: :weee: edit - re-reading this, it seems saruti is suggesting putting sealant on the sidewall a day before mounting the tire. ****.
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    single speed for a DH rig

    Quick check to jenson reveals x.7 is $94 and an x.5 is $50. I am currently running a singlespeed setup with a normal chainguide up front and beat LX derailleur in the rear. I have not had any chain retention issues. I have one of these also, but have not installed yet:
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    ironhorse sunday and a smoked rotor got ???

    In three years, brakes will be so powerful that the levers will need dampers to help riders modulate.
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    DH Forum FAQ/Tech and Tuning archive

    any reason this: http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240026&highlight=ghetto is not on the list?
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    Ghetto tubeless conversion DIY: tips and tricks

    Does this type of setup tend to have problems rolling off the rim in corners? Seems like bead security is compromised, due to the tube in-between tire and rim. Looking for setup tips / no-nos so I do not have any exciting nasty surprises on the trail. In particular, I will be mounting an...
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    Bootleg questions - lodging, self shuttle vs paid

    Can you be more specific? What will I have problems with - maybe not enough ground clearance for ruts? Thanks for the info!
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    Bootleg questions - lodging, self shuttle vs paid

    I am planning a Bootleg Canyon trip and have some questions. First, is the road up to the 'top' manageable in a sedan (corolla)? I have been there before - on a race weekend - but cannot remember the road's condition (shuttle truck bounces a bit :D). I'd like to self shuttle if possible...
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    food poisoning blows... chunks among other things.

    I found this out too while on a trip to baja (spectating the 09 baja 1000). Cept I would use the term 'poop' loosely. First time food poisoning, and its in mexico, and im drunk and holy crap trophy trucks are loud and bright edit - strongly recommend blue gatorade; looks cool when it comes...
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    DH and AM Wheelsets

    The locos / SuperGo Launch FRs also are QR only rear hub . . .
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    Wanted: The best photo of someone casing a jump

    what frame is this?
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    Verizon Iphone 4... should I?

    and not get one if he does :D
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    San Diego Monkeys: Mid-Higher end bars downtown

    toronado or blind lady ale house for beer bars . . .
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    Thrust bearing size for Manitou steel spring

    You could JB weld it to the spring (I have no experience with this???)
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    East coast night DH?? Looking for interest.

    You probably know this, but southridgeusa.com and marzocchi put on a night DH race last year, and are planning on doing a set this year. They might have some useful advice.
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    DHmike nees some heelin vibes

    Damn get better so you can some down to SD and do some pushin' :D
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    Everyone's Ride Gallery

    put your round 2 **** up in here OZZ
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    Any lucid dreamers in here?

    Do you get bored having 'control' over your dreams? I frequently have strange/unusual/interesting dreams that I enjoy (I am not a lucid dreamer). I tend to think about my dreams for a bit when I awaken, share them, etc, and sooner or later I am probably going to 'get' lucid dreaming. My...
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    Biggest failures ever?

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    Does anybody read [books] anymore?

    This is a collection of his work . . . my two favorites so far have been The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath and The Call of Cthulhu. Starting At the Mountains of Madness . . . also read recently Achilles in Vietnam and Less than Zero Have to recommend Roadside Picnic by the Strugatsky...