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« on: November 27, 2008, 12:21:00 PM »
So what's on everybody's list this season?  I'm still piecing together bits for a build due around Spring time so I just ordered a saddle: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/saddles/product/spoon-saddle-20145.  I've also got some boring winter clothing on the list, and... a custom PMBA wool long sleeve jersey experiment I put together here: http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/woolcyclingjersey.html, so that should be interesting- I plan on throwing one of our new patches on it, too.

What's everybody else eyeing up from Santa or whomever this season?
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« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2008, 11:21:50 PM »
That seat looks sweet!  I couldn't find it at any of the usual places, any idea how much it is?
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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2008, 08:58:48 AM »
Yeah I went for it at like $45 shipped from the UK:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Charge_Spoon_Cromo_Rail_Saddle/5360029530/

I wish more manufacturers would make something like this- a new saddle that looks as much like a Brooks or Wrights without weighing 3,000 lbs and having a dangerously pointed end.  I've got several leather saddles but I don't consider any of them appropriate for trails.  Hopefully this is.
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« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2008, 07:25:33 PM »
cool saddle. I've bought from Wiggle before in the UK. But great to see they are shipping to the USA. Funny to see that actually  because often the riders in the UK go through hell to bring stuff in from the US. 

Also, if you look the same item up in froogle if brings you to their page with $ prices. Just $32!, but not sure on the shipping unless you spend a lot more.  If you order like $155 min they ship for free.
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« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2008, 11:22:02 PM »
Looks like I had better put a new saddle on my list. Broke mine at Belmont today. Ti can snap.
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2008, 10:13:14 AM »
JEEZ!! didn't you just put the rig back together too? you can tell us, it was the extra helping of turkey that did it wasn't it?  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2008, 04:39:45 PM »
Wow, Lust, you snapped both of 'em clean! Nicely done. Must've been that 20 footer over there, huh?
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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2008, 08:06:03 PM »
I did go back for seconds!

Yea, I came over a double log jump and had to duck under a tree right away, so I somehow came down hard on my seat and *snap*.

I just put my frame back together. I broke that in late October....I'm rough with my toys.
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« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2008, 08:12:06 PM »
i think they call that buns of steel Tom
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« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2008, 09:19:35 AM »
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So what's on everybody's list this season?

Kris,
I was expecting more replies to this thread...guess nobody is expecting much or they just spoil themselves all year long  Grin

Anyway, after hearing Dustin's accolades on the Santa Cruz Blur Lt and checking out the website now I think that I want one of those for xmas...Santa dude, you listening??
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« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2008, 10:35:49 AM »
Halfloop, if you're looking for a deal, I bought mine in April as a leftover from the year before.  If you give it until spring you may be able to get an '08 at a good price.  It saved me $800 on the frame.  I went through Guy's but you could find them at Humanzoom also.  I wish it wasn't soooooo addicting to buy new stuff.  I've just got mine where I want it and I'm already looking at the Nomad going, hmmmmm, more inches of travel and same VPP Technology.......interesting...
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« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2008, 11:45:21 AM »
I hear ya Dustin! Just so happens that Coyle has a Nomad frame, barely used, in his garage. Not sure if he wants to sell it and not sure if you wanna buy it, but I figured I would throw it out there!

I want the new Shimano Saint cranks, real bad because they are cool and mine are old. I got my Saints in Nov 2004 and they have lasted me 4 years and still going strong! All I did was replace their bottom bracket with a Race Face one after a year, they are interchangeable.  And obviously the chain rings a few times.

The new cranks have 22-36 teeth, rather than 22-32 so I think I will ride faster with 4 extra teeth. Makes sense right?!!??  Shocked
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« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2008, 02:17:58 PM »
I would get the new Nomad; has many improvements over my 08. Unless you are looking for a good deal and have cash in hand. Cash is key.
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« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2008, 07:17:22 PM »
I just want it to stop raining! 

I tell you what you guys/gals should be asking Santa for http://www.gravitydropper.com/
It's the greatest thing since dual suspension bikes!
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« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2008, 06:51:20 PM »
Quote from: Durb on December 17, 2008, 10:35:49 AM
Halfloop, if you're looking for a deal, I bought mine in April as a leftover from the year before.  If you give it until spring you may be able to get an '08 at a good price.  It saved me $800 on the frame.  I went through Guy's but you could find them at Humanzoom also.  I wish it wasn't soooooo addicting to buy new stuff.  I've just got mine where I want it and I'm already looking at the Nomad going, hmmmmm, more inches of travel and same VPP Technology.......interesting...

Durb, couple years ago I bought a hardtail in March for "shiggles" & then bought a full suspension 5mos later & almost got thrown out of the house for it, three MORE months later I bought a road bike (again for "shiggles") & almost got killed. My point is the bike industry understands that cyclists, just like musicians, are impulsive buyers. We don't wait, when we want something we go get it.
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« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2008, 12:13:08 AM »
Quote from: Surly Greetings on December 18, 2008, 07:17:22 PM
I just want it to stop raining! 

I tell you what you guys/gals should be asking Santa for http://www.gravitydropper.com/
It's the greatest thing since dual suspension bikes!


The one device that was an awesome addition to my bike was the gravity dropper. I used it every ride and on everything from down hills to rock gardens. But unfortunately between Dean and myself we broke no less than Five of them. Sure, I'm  a big guy, but I don't do anything like the jumps others do. Unfortunately it's just too unsafe. I really think many of them have broken but because of the investment and the great support few want to admit it. For one I'm reluctant to put a review on MTBR just because I don't want to hurt the business after the dude sacraficed everything to make the GD happen. Maybe it was just us, but really, 5 of them, no joke. In each we we were told it was a previous design and it had been beefed up since then.... Neither of us was hurt and they were all stress breaks during plain XC riding, but they were nasty looking fractures and one came very close to causing injury in a pace you don't want jagged metal near.

Also, now there is at least 7 other companies producing similar products. The one that looks like a totally radical design is at http://www.rasebike.com, which has up to a 9" drop but runs close to $400.

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« Reply #16 on: December 20, 2008, 09:59:00 AM »
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when we want something we go get it.

This is pretty much the only way to live.
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« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2008, 10:34:45 AM »
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when we want something we go get it.

This is pretty much the only way to live.

This thread just got DEEP!

P.S. I'm getting some awesome socks for xmas, too.
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« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2008, 11:02:19 AM »
I could go for a Hopey Damper
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« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2008, 11:03:31 AM »
EWR 29r pimped out.
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« Reply #20 on: December 20, 2008, 11:19:10 AM »
Quote from: DrSaw on December 20, 2008, 11:03:31 AM
EWR 29r pimped out.

Let's see it!
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« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2008, 11:22:54 AM »
Are your Ti bikes going to accept a steel bike into the fold?

Unless, by pimped out, you mean you got a Ti EWR

Hmmmm?
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« Reply #22 on: December 20, 2008, 04:27:55 PM »
...five days till Xmas.  Test rode the Santa Cruz Blur Lt this afternoon...thinking about it.
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« Reply #23 on: December 20, 2008, 04:45:16 PM »
Quote from: halfLoop on December 20, 2008, 04:27:55 PM
...five days till Xmas.  Test rode the Santa Cruz Blur Lt this afternoon...thinking about it.

Thinking about it won't make it appear on the trails. Never think about bikes or bike parts, just buy them.
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« Reply #24 on: December 20, 2008, 04:57:25 PM »
LOL...yeah, this is good.  I need a little push here...

I bought a 1995 Toyota Camry for same $$ as this Blur LT.   Can I sleep on it at least??
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« Reply #25 on: December 20, 2008, 05:12:51 PM »
Quote from: halfLoop on December 20, 2008, 04:57:25 PM


I bought a 1995 Toyota Camry for same $$ as this Blur LT. 

 Grin your priorities are in order here..
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« Reply #26 on: December 20, 2008, 05:17:10 PM »
Soon the world will go Mad Max, and your car will be useless. Buy the bike
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« Reply #27 on: December 21, 2008, 01:03:48 AM »
That's nuts about all those GD post you broke!  I just hope I don't think of that while I'm in the air!

Buy the Blur!  My bro and I just picked up Santa Cruzs a few months back (Heckler and Bullit).  Sickest bikes ever! 
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