Archive for the 'Projects' Category
While at Sea Otter, we came across the GORE tent and began talking to a nice lady that went into great detail why their product is superior than other brands out there.
Here’s some info from their site:
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Completely protected from the elements by
continuous liner and GRUB™ Seals. Patented cable coating technology designed for low friction and [...]
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May 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Events, Gear, Main, Mountain Biking, Projects, Sea Otter 2008 | No Comments
One of our readers, Randall had recently bought some goods to upgrade his Specialized Rockhopper from 8spd to 9spd. He was able to purchase most of his parts from Pricepoint.com.
His current set up and new parts.
SRAM X-9 Front Derailleur (bottom pull)
SRAM X-9 Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-9 Trigger shifters
SRAM 990 9spd cassette (for MTB Wheelset)
SRAM 970 9spd [...]
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April 15th, 2008 | Posted in Articles, How To's, Main, Mountain Biking, Projects | No Comments
One of the things I like to do in my shop (garage) is to clean off nasty, dirty, greasy parts. I had looked into getting a solvent tank to put in my garage. But they can cost a pretty penny. They have some home mechanic versions of this that runs about $40-$60…but that’s still out [...]
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April 1st, 2008 | Posted in How To's, Jibba Jabba, Main, Mountain Biking, Products, Projects | 6 Comments
Finally. This project has taxed my patience with several hiccups along the way but it’s finally done. The only thing I’m not digging is the Sette XLR bar/stem combo. The feel is very flexy but that’s okay, I’ve got a replacement on the way. These are 2.3 WTB Exiwolfs and the Bandersnatch has plenty [...]
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March 29th, 2008 | Posted in 29er, Projects | 6 Comments
This morning I got up around 5:30am just so I can put on the finishing touches on the Sette Reken frame. Magally of Pricepoint.com sent me this frame so we can show our readers that you can easily build a single speed bike for allot less than what people think. First of all this frame [...]
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February 13th, 2008 | Posted in Gear, How To's, Main, Mountain Biking, Projects | 2 Comments
Building up a bike wasn’t a reality for me as much as a little as a couple of months ago. Riding alone for several years, I didn’t have anyone to show me the ropes. That said, I sure felt empowered after finishing the KHS DJ300 build. Just like He-Man, I guess. Not to mention the $150 or [...]
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February 8th, 2008 | Posted in Projects | No Comments
This evening when I got home from work, a sweet package was winking at me…it was the Sette Reken Frame! Pricepoint.com shipped it Friday afternoon and I got it today…and it was supposed to be UPS Ground…that’s wicked fast!
I was impressed on the care packaging that went on with the frame. It was bubbled wrapped [...]
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February 4th, 2008 | Posted in Gear, Main, Mountain Biking, Projects | 1 Comment
Meet the Pricepoint.com Sette Reken Hard Tail frame.
The Sette Reken has to be one of the best bargains out there for frames…$69.98!!!! Here’s the specs:
Seatpost Size: 27.2mm
Seatpost Collar Size: 31.8mm (Included)
Front Derailleur Size, Pull and Swing: 31.8mm Top Pull/Top Swing
Bottom Bracket Width: 68mm
Drop Out Type and Width: 10mm Vertical Dropout
Material: 6061 Double-Butted Aluminum
Disc Mount: 51mm [...]
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January 31st, 2008 | Posted in Gear, How To's, Main, Mountain Biking, Projects | No Comments
Received a couple of new parts for the Bandersnatch. Since I fall right in the lower end of the fitment recommendations for the frame, I’d been nervous about the length. After getting a saddle(thanks Moe) and some of the other parts together I was able to at least sit down on it and realized it’s not [...]
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January 21st, 2008 | Posted in 29er, Mountain Biking, Projects | 9 Comments
Pricepoint.com stepped up and sent me the Sette Single Speed Conversion Kit. I received it Friday and I was riding on it on Saturday and Sunday.
I’m happy to report after riding with the Sette Single Speed kit, I didn’t experience skipping or any type of issues with the drive train. I used the 18t cog [...]
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January 20th, 2008 | Posted in Gear, Main, Mountain Biking, Products, Projects | No Comments