[Sandwich]

Due to an excess of whiners and bad info, I'll start compiling an FAQ thread of links to decent threads on frequent topics. Please post up anything you would like to add and I'll enter it in the list.




Forks
Boxxer Tuning
Marzocchi 888 Evo Tuning
Fox 40 tuning
Fox 40 WC review
Boxxer Classic (32mm 2006-2009) tuning thread

Shocks
RC4 Tuning
BOS S*toy review/tuning
CCDB Review (Cane Creek Double Barrel
Fox RC4 Review
Elka Stage 5 review
Elka/RC4/CCDB Comparison/Selection

Frames
Evil Revolt tuning thread
No-longer-IH Sunday Tuning mega thread
Shock pin removal
Morewood tuning
DHers Trailbike/AM never ending story thread


DH Bike Specifications
Geometry of most 2010 bikes
How do I make my bike look awesome?
4x Fully options?

Components/selection
Epic DH tire megathread
What stem should you buy?
What pedals don't suck?
How can I get my bike around 40lbs?
Brakes?
Chains?
Widest stem options
Refurbishing Azonic Outlaw and similar hubs
Direct mount stem dimensions
Complete guide to downhill rubber
https://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/threads/tubeless-tape.280461/

Protective gear
Leatt Discussion
Helmet Choice
POC Knee Guard Review
Knee/Shin Selection

Racing
East Coast Schedule
West coast schedule?
no Coast Schedule
How to stop being slow

Riding
Bromont
NorCal
Everywhere!
Complete list of all riding spots

MODIFICATIONS
Greaseported Boxxer Classic
Cove Slacker Dropouts
How to refinish your frame
Refinishing components
Ghetto Tubeless Conversion
Hope 48pt engagement mod

 

[Ithnu]

Good idea, sticky anyone?

 

[chillindrdude]

good idea Sammich

 

[time-bomb]

I can't find it at the moment but I could swear someone had a very extensive list of places to ride (lift access, downhill resorts around the world) w/links to information about each place. I think it was linked to google maps as well. I can't find it but it would be a great addition to the "Riding" section here.

 

['size]

I can't find it at the moment but I could swear someone had a very extensive list of places to ride (lift access, downhill resorts around the world) w/links to information about each place. I think it was linked to google maps as well. I can't find it but it would be a great addition to the "Riding" section here.

lift access thread.

 

[binary visions]

This is a fantastic idea.

In the interest of lifting the burden of one poster's shoulders to compile and maintain these threads, please take a look:

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231599

 

[GoodbyePorkPie]

As Darth Vader would say.

IMPRESSIVE!

 

[Full Trucker]

For the Racing sesction, file under "No Coast Schedule":

Mountain States Cup
www.racemsc.com

 

[Steve M]

BOS Stoy review - http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212171
CCDB mini-review - http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212765
Fox 40WC and RC4 review - http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218271
Elka Stage 5 review - http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224217
RC4/Elka/CCDB comparison - http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3405602#post3405602
06-09 Boxxer tuning - http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166577

Add any of these that you think are useful, sorry if I seem to be tooting my own trumpet here cos most of those are my posts.

 

[Sandwich]

I have to scoot but I'll add them all...I think the tuning is especially useful but plenty of people ask "how does an X compare to a Z?" Therefore the reviews are good stuff too.

 

[Sandwich]

updated. if anybody else finds good threads, please comment here!

 

[Sandwich]

I'd like to suggest, sad as it might be to see them go, that some of the referenced threads are de-stickied. Just my opinion, but with a central reference, I'm not sure of the need for the sunday thread or evil thread.

 

[zdubyadubya]

I'd like to suggest, sad as it might be to see them go, that some of the referenced threads are de-stickied. Just my opinion, but with a central reference, I'm not sure of the need for the sunday thread or evil thread.

agreed. and they seem to be used enough that they are always on the first page anyways...

I really like this new reference thread. Thanks Sandwich!

 

[frorider]

good thread. might be worth adding a 'TIRES' category.

 

[kidwoo]

good thread. might be worth adding a 'TIRES' category.

Tires are stupid. If they're made out of rubber and have lumps, people will buy them. That's all there is to it.


Just ask kenda and continental.

 

[Sandwich]

good thread. might be worth adding a 'TIRES' category.

Tires are stupid. If they're made out of rubber and have lumps, people will buy them. That's all there is to it.


Just ask kenda and continental.

if you have any threads in mind, just post up and I'll add them to the list. Otherwise I'll wait until the next person asks or I stumble upon one.

 

[illnotsick]

if you have any threads in mind, just post up and I'll add them to the list. Otherwise I'll wait until the next person asks or I stumble upon one.

Is there a good thread on crank comparison? Search didn't turn up much and I don't want to start a new thread if I don't have to.

 

[Sandwich]

It might be worth it to start a new one. From what I remember, there are only RF vs. Shimano threads, which basically come down to RF HAD a bad interface, which is better or can be worked around, and shimano is simply great from the get-go but isn't super light...or something.

 

[S.K.C.]

Sandwich and BV - Thank You so much!

In the past 3 months I've been experiencing all kinds of issues on my end from a computer crashing, to a hospital stay, to moving to a new location. Last time I had a chance to look at the DH forum I saw something like 10 "sticky" posts and even I thought it was getting ridiculous... something had to give.

By creating a thread that has a list of "Archive" and "Tech & Tuning" threads is a GREAT idea - a very effective way to manage data and keep everything accessible.

I plan on overhauling the EVIL T&T thread starting next Monday and evenutally re-organize the I.H. T&T thread as well.

Thanks again - this will definitely benefit the riders, and in the end - that's the whole point of all this!

Cheers!

 

[spocomptonrider]

This is a good one, can you merge the raw finish question thread and the widest direct mount stem question thread into this as well? Gracias.

 

[Sandwich]

updated

 

[captainspauldin]

Sandwich:
I put together a nice little spreadsheet on Boxxer DM stems, check it: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgWEXu0UfJqDdFFnQ3JJY2MxSDI3aURZejN0c251OWc&hl=en

 

[Dox]

Sandwich:
I put together a nice little spreadsheet on Boxxer DM stems, check it: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgWEXu0UfJqDdFFnQ3JJY2MxSDI3aURZejN0c251OWc&hl=en

Good job, Thanks!

 

[Sandwich]

rad sauce

 

[w00dy]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3538999&postcount=6

 

[greendarthtater]

Add the post your ride thread. I dont even do DH, but I sure love looking at all you guys' sick bikes!

 

[mtnryder]

Any threads about flying/shipping bikes for travel ??

 

[Sandwich]

none yet, but I'll keep my eye out. If you want to post a thread specifically to that, and not a digression to which east or west coast resort is the best, it'll definitely go up there!

 

[Sandwich]

bamp.

 

[lamp]

any reason this:

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240026&highlight=ghetto

is not on the list?

 

[Sandwich]

nope!

 

[Sandwich]

de-stickying because nobody has added anything in 7 years...

 

[Jm_]

Is freeride dead too?

 

[slimshady]

de-stickying because nobody has added anything in 7 years...

Time is to wine as it is to men: it sours the bad ones and improves the good ones.

 

[Gary]

"couldnae ah pit it better ma sell"

 

[mykel]

 

[Jm_]