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09-22-2017, 06:56 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Climate Ride 2017: Help Kitty come home!!! in General Discussion

Fixed it! :cool:

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09-21-2017, 07:22 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Wednesdays from Washington (State) in General Discussion

Ooh! This is awesome. Plus, it gives Steve O some new bollards to yell at. :cool:

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09-18-2017, 07:06 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread #ClimateRideKitty - Pre-ride Prep (Help with gear/advice?) in General Discussion

Kitty, I will PM you also, but you should just come to my house and go "shopping". I have pretty much everything that you will need. :cool:

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09-14-2017, 06:57 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread e-Bikes - Let's talk in Commuters

Whoops. I guess I opened up a can of worms... E-mountain bikes can tear up trails if the user is not a seasoned MTB rider who knows how to...

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09-13-2017, 10:47 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Croatan Buck Fifty in Events

Woohoo! I am trying to convince Dane to come and make it a long weekend. :D

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09-13-2017, 10:45 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread e-Bikes - Let's talk in Commuters

I had my first taste of telling someone they could not join in on a group mountain bike ride because they were on an e-bike a couple of weeks ago. ...

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09-12-2017, 09:35 AM

Sunyata started a thread Croatan Buck Fifty in Events

So... I know there has been some interest in folks doing DK200 this year (or other endurance style races/events). What better way to get ready for...

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09-12-2017, 07:32 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Bobco's last week. Let's make it a doozy! in Events

Only if there is actual freezing involved. Otherwise, it will be named Sleazing Seattles. :p

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09-12-2017, 07:28 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Sept 9: 50 States/13 Colonies Ride in Events

For North Carolina, the song I would recommend is "Carolina" by Jason Harrod.

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09-11-2017, 07:04 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread "I saw this deal, and thought someone might like it" thread. in Bikes & Equipment

Sweet! Thanks for posting. We will be backpack twins now!

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09-08-2017, 06:52 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Gravel Grinder in Bikes & Equipment

It looks like these routes are staying on fairly groomed gravel. From a "can you do it and not die" standpoint, I think 28's would be fine. But...

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09-07-2017, 01:56 PM

Sunyata replied to a thread Bobco's last week. Let's make it a doozy! in Events

Unless something catastrophic happens in the next two hours, I should be there around 5:30.

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09-07-2017, 01:53 PM

Sunyata replied to a thread 2000 Gary Fisher Genesis Sugar 3+ DISC 20 Speed $1600 OBO in Classifieds

The OP did not say what size it is. If it is a medium and in decent condition (specifically the shock and fork), $150 would be a fair price to pay.

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09-07-2017, 01:51 PM

Sunyata replied to a thread Gravel Grinder in Bikes & Equipment

If you can get a copy of the route, I can give you specifics about gravel conditions on the roads you will be traversing. Over the past 8 months, I...

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09-06-2017, 11:35 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread 2000 Gary Fisher Genesis Sugar 3+ DISC 20 Speed $1600 OBO in Classifieds

You are kidding right? :confused: This bike is a 2001 GF Sugar 3 (not plus, not disc). It is 16 years old. Blue book value is max $275 if it is...

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09-06-2017, 11:29 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread anomad's N+1 Flea Market in Classifieds

What Hans said. I am 5'9" and ride a medium MTB most of the time. Every once in a while, I can fit on a largeish small or a smallish large. But...

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09-06-2017, 11:19 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Introduction and Question on Bike Trailers vs. Panniers in Commuters

Now that I am (temporarily?) no longer in the field, I was quite pleased to find out that the gym and locker rooms at Court House Plaza in Arlington...

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09-06-2017, 11:05 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Federal Transit Benefit Bicycle Program in General Discussion

Wow. This makes me incredibly glad that Arlington County makes things so simple. There was a one time form to fill out for the bike benefit...

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09-05-2017, 07:14 AM

Sunyata replied to a thread Power of 10 Challenge in Events

Best use of an unexpected evacuation EVER.

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