Dirt Rag Forums http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum// en Thu, 17 May 2012 00:19:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Dirt Rag Forums http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum// Win a Mountain Biking trip to Canada and MORE!!!! http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23992&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:04:20 GMT At the end of this mountain biking event you could be taking home SIC prizes!!!

Cycle Burn proudly presents the Cycle Burn Challenge charity event and competition.　The challenge is simple: you and your riding buddies crank out as many mountain bike rides as possible in 32 days while raising donations for LIVESTRONG.

- Begins July 15 and ends August 15
- Open to mountain bikers from all states of all skill levels
- Choose a division that best matches your teams skill (Expert, Sport, Beginner, Veteran, Women's, Junior, Tyke)
- Teams in each division with the most donations and/or ride points take home top prizes!!

- Here?s several prizes to be awarded!!!!
- Mountain Biking trips to Canada from Boreale -- http://borealebiking.ca/trips/details/weekender
- GoPro Helmet Cams
- Sunglasses from Oakley, Smith Optics and Assos
- Lighting systems from Baja Designs
- Loki Hoodies
- Tons of cycling clothing from Yeti, Gore, Smith Optics
- High Sierra Backpacks
- AND MORE ?
- PLUS --- Be one of the first 400 competitors to register and receive a ONE year free subscription to Dirt Rag magazine!
Register your team today here ? http://www.cycleburn.com/protected/E....aspx?TeamId=0
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]]> Events CycleBurn http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23992 Importing electric bicycle conversion kits http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23991&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:01:41 GMT Hi, I'm Doug Synder from San Fransisco. I've been interested in electric bicycles for a long time and promoting their use around our country and the world, it's the best way I know of to reduce impacts from fossil fuel burning. I've now started importing electric bicycle items for resale in the USA and have chosen to focus largely on getting a suitable range of electric bicycle conversion kits, have made a few sales but it's very early days at the moment. I've linked up with the Solar Bike team in Australia to fast track getting a decent product and also because I like their renewable energy take on things but I'll also be looking at getting other kits specific to the market base over here. If anyone has any information they can share on what they'd like in an electric bicycle conversion kit or is interested in getting one themselves then please let me know so I can take everything into consideration. Products I'm able to offer now are here www.solarbikeamerica.com and www.california-ebike.com I would be very happy for any advice for this enterprise. Thanks in Advance, Doug. ]]> Bikes, gear and tech California_ebike http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23991 <![CDATA[Sub-9 Super D Mountain Bike Race & Campout]]> http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23990&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:37:29 GMT Online registration for 2012 Sub-9 Super D is now open!

https://www.bikereg.com/Net/14565

We are changing things up a bit this year by dropping the USAC santioning and adding new, fun events. We're still offering professional chip timing, on-site camping (bring the whole family!), SRAM Speed Trap, exciting spectator areas and more, but we've also included all new categories and cash payouts! In addition, three new "fun" events have also been added that are sure to bring the fun and excitment to a whole new level!

Couple's Race
Grab a partner and get signed up for the Couple's Race!
The Couple's Race is for co-ed teams who will complete together on the entire 5.5 mile course. Teams must start and finish together!

"Drag" Race
Rules for the new "Drag" Race are pretty simple.... ride any bike you want, but guys must dress up as a gal (skirt, wig, etc) or gals dress as a guy (mustache, tie, etc)! Riders will line up for a LeMans style start. Fastest rider wins!

Klunker Race
The new Klunker category is sure to bring back the fun and spirit of the original Repac races from long ago (when mountain biking first started in the mountains of Marin, CA). Category is open to men and women and riders will line up for a LeMans style start. Bikes must meet the "klunker" crietera: coaster brake, no fixed gear, no hand brakes, single speed. Fastest rider wins!

Mark you calendars now and join us on Sunday, August 19 for the 3rd annual event.

Go to www.sub9superD.com for all the info and a link to register! This event is only open to 200 riders.

]]> Events tjuillerat http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23990 An awkward moment... http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23989&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 04:49:44 GMT Okay, I am amongst friends, right? I am in the process of rebuilding the wheels on my new old roadie and this evening I decided to give the old 1973 Campy Tipo hubs a polish before repacking the bearings. Soooo, I pull out the buffer pad and the stick of polishing compound and put the hub to 'em.

Usually, nice aluminum bike parts take on a real sporty shine very quickly with this gear. However, the hubs were just not responding. It took quite a while to get the hub to start to look like it did 39 years ago.

Okay, true confession time: I was polishing the hub with lumber crayon, not polishing compound. I had a white lumber crayon (without the paper wrapper) on the shelf next to the polishing pad. I found the stick of polishing compound when I was putting everything away...

Tomorrow this hub should look even better!
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]]> Bikes, gear and tech Spalls http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23989 lefty wheelset, fat tires and fork http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23988&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 22:40:24 GMT Cannondale Lefty wheelset, new take off, Sun Ringle Inferno rims, Cannondale lefty front hub and X9 rear hub, stan's tape but no valves-$200 plus shipping

2- Big Fat Larrys 120 tpi $100 ea
2- Surly Nates 120 Tpi $100 ea

Fatback steel fork $75

contact via email rbb22@verizon.net ]]> Swap Meet rmb http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23988 Xtracycles and cargo bikes... http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23987&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 20:54:58 GMT Anybody rock em? If so,post em up :) Anybody rock em? If so,post em up :) ]]> Bikes, gear and tech longhaultruker2 http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23987 Hey everybody! http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23986&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 16:46:37 GMT Just saying hi over here. Had another username years ago, but couldn't reopen it, for some reason. Not new by any means, first met Maurice ~25 years ago...
Anyhoo, I have some cool stuff to share, glad to be back on board here! ]]> Riding bikes BicyclArt http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23986 Wanted: Surly Monkey Nuts 2.0 http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23985&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 16:34:55 GMT Can anyone help me out? I was hoping to not have to get them at retail. Can anyone help me out? I was hoping to not have to get them at retail. ]]> Swap Meet veelz http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23985 Hammerhead SC Tallboy Carbon giveaway http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23984&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:46:49 GMT Check Out this giveaway from hammerhead bikes http://www.hammerheadbikes.com/santa-cruz-tallboy-carbon-frame-giveaway/ Check Out this giveaway from hammerhead bikes
http://www.hammerheadbikes.com/santa...rame-giveaway/ ]]> Bikes, gear and tech hani12 http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23984 Answer Kashmir Winter Riding Shoes $Cheap$ See Pics! http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23983&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:27:17 GMT Answer Kashmir Winter Riding Shoes: Black Size 48 (13.5) Used One Season Asking $25 Contact me at y-n-m@comcast.net with questions. Answer Kashmir Winter Riding Shoes:
Black
Size 48 (13.5)

Used One Season

Asking $25

Contact me at y-n-m@comcast.net with questions.

See Pics!
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]]> Swap Meet Ydizzle http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23983 Salsa Flip-Lock Collar $Cheap$ Like New - See Pics http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23982&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:22:28 GMT Salsa Flip-Lock Collar: Black 32.0 Like new Asking $15 Contact me at y-n-m@comcast.net with questions Salsa Flip-Lock Collar:
Black
32.0

Like new

Asking $15

Contact me at y-n-m@comcast.net with questions

See Pics!
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]]> Swap Meet Ydizzle http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23982 Selle SMP Evolution Strike Saddle $Cheap$ See Pics! http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23981&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:17:13 GMT Selle SMP Evolution Strike Saddle: Used for 2 rides, New in Box. Just not for me, my mistake is your gain. Super $$$$ seat for CHEAP. Asking $75 OBO. Contact me at y-n-m@comcast.net with questions Selle SMP Evolution Strike Saddle:

Used for 2 rides, New in Box.
Just not for me, my mistake is your gain.
Super $$$$ seat for CHEAP.

Asking $75 OBO.

Contact me at y-n-m@comcast.net with questions

Check out pics!
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]]> Swap Meet Ydizzle http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23981 Thomson Elite Seat Post $Cheap$ see pics. http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23980&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:06:52 GMT Thomson Elite Seat Post: Black 31.6x410 Used for one season, Like NEW condition! Asking $40 contact me at y-n-m@comcast.net with questions. Thomson Elite Seat Post:
Black
31.6x410
Used for one season, Like NEW condition!

Asking $40

contact me at y-n-m@comcast.net with questions.
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]]> Swap Meet Ydizzle http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23980 Hadley 100mm Front ISO Hub (Black) http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23979&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:40:59 GMT Was mounted on a snow bike for a season and a half (it has never seen dirt). Excellent condition, 36 spoke, and can be converted from its' 100mm quick release to 9mm thru-bolt, 15x100mm thru-axle and 20x110mm thru-axle with conversion kit. Retails for $125 and I am looking for $80. This is a steal!!
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]]> Swap Meet Valhalla http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23979 Brown County (IN) Mountain Bike Instructor Certification http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23978&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:44:57 GMT The International Mountain Bike Instructor Certification is coming back to Brown County! The IMIC is the industry leading mountain bike instructor certification program. Courses are taught by two-time World Masters Downhill Champion and IMIC Master Coach, Shaums March. While there are four levels... The International Mountain Bike Instructor Certification is coming back to Brown County! The IMIC is the industry leading mountain bike instructor certification program. Courses are taught by two-time World Masters Downhill Champion and IMIC Master Coach, Shaums March. While there are four levels of certification (Ride Leader, Instructor, Coach, Master Coach), only the first two levels will be offered at this event.


Course: Level I IMIC Ride Leader

Date: Wednesday, June 6

Where: Brown County State Park - Rally Camp Recreation Building

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (approx)

Cost: $199 + $50 course manual


This is a one-day course (7-8 hours) designed to train, prepare and certify bike guides to lead mountain bike tours, groups and provide support to IMIC Instructors and Coaches. Working from the IMIC Ride Leader manual, cover topics such as preparing for a ride or tour, pre-ride skills assessment, detection and correction, effective teaching and guidance, and more! Feel more confident about introducing new friends and neighbors to the sport knowing you have been professionally trained as an IMIC certified Ride Leader!


Course: Level I IMIC Ride Leader

Date: June 6, 7 and 8

Where: Brown County State Park - Rally Camp Recreation Building

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (approx) daily

Cost: $599 + $100 course manual


This three-day course (7-8 hours per day) is designed to train, prepare and certify mountain bike coaches to guide mountain bike groups and conduct beginner level coaching. This course offers you the ability to provide individual or group instruction based on international safety standards.


Day 1: Key Learning - cover such topics as preparing for a ride or tour, pre-ride skills assessment, detection and correction and effective teaching and guidance.


Day 2: Key Learning and Application - spend the day covering progressive teaching methods and techniques for a variety of IMIC Level II skills such as neutral position and ready state, braking/shifting, rock dodge, switchbacks, climbing/descending bail, front/rear wheel lift and more!


Day 3: Practical Experience and Course Exam - continue work on progressive teaching methods and effective guiding skills while preparing for the final course exam. Each participant is required to teach one IMIC Level II skill as well as pass a written exam in order to complete the course and become IMIC certified.


The Level II IMIC Instructor course offers you the ability to provide individual or group instruction based on international safety standards. Offer lessons to your friends and neighbors, volunteer at local clinics and camps and feel confident that you have the knowledge and skills to help grow the sport of mountain biking in your area!


For more info on the IMIC go to www.beimic.com.

Additional information on the Brown County IMIC course can be found at http://midwestwomensclinic.com/imic-certification.html

Or click here to register: https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15960 ]]> Events tjuillerat http://www.dirtragmag.com/forum//showthread.php?t=23978