Recent content by rdogwoof

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    Training Wheel Set

    Ok so here is what I am most likely gonna end up with. Ultegra Hubs (can get 'em cheap) Some type of boxed rims And a few more spokes than what I could normally get away with Brass nipples Just some more food for thought. Is there any real significance between spokes (type and brand)...
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    Training Wheel Set

    I am looking into getting a new training wheel set. Currently have a cheap Bontrager set. What I want is something with good durability and that can really take a beating. Weight not really important as long as its not a brick or a wheel. I was looking at the Kyserium (Elite/Equipe)...
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    Cycling DVD collection

    24 solo Chasing Legends Off Road to Athens
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    Ride Music

    So its beginning to be that time of year where I have to take the riding indoors. I hate riding on the trainer/rollers but if anyone has a playlist or motivating songs then it would go a looooong way for me. Thanks Oh personal taste in music: anything but country music
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    'are you running sealant?'

    Hey Boeing (and others), I run maxxis ignitors and crossmarks on my 29er hardtail. Put around 23-29 psi in em. On race days I have had to make some last minute tire swaps with Stan's and they work fine immediately. What I do is pump the tire to around the max or so (50ish?) until I...
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    Short Track

    I was just wanting a clear definition of exactly what is short track and how it is different from XC. Also some tips to approaching a short track race (strategy and training) would be helpful as well.