The Tour of Idaho (TID). The first step in a 1600+ mile adventure.

Let the work begin. I've been craving an adventure for a long time and have realized that it's time to make it happen. I have an amazing and supportive wife who deserves more praise than I can give and I thank her for understanding and loving me for who I am. I'm planning on documenting my preparations and thoughts so I can remember myself and have something to share with others. ...and so it begins...

Ghetto Flat Fix

This is so cool. A great way to get yourself home in a "pinch". Beats walking!!!

Review: 2009 Norco Shore 2

Brad Walton did a beautiful review of Norco's middle of the series freeride bike.

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Knolly Bikes part 1 of 4

Knolly Bikes is a small player in the bike industry that is picking up some serious steam. I met Noel Buckley at Interbike and was immediately impressed with sincerity and passion for the sport. Guys like this are the real drivers in this industry. They made this sweet vid. It is 1 of 4.

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Gear Freak/Weight Weenie's Demo 7 Build

I think that I might try the Demo again. Although this time, it will be the higher spec'd model. I saw this article and was impressed with the authors creativity. 

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Hope Pro II

I want a set of these!

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Fox 36 Talas

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Chris King, Is It Worth It?

Chris King hubs are a thing of beauty. 

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Getting your Bearings on Bearings

This article is one of the best on Bearings. 

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Video: Curtis Robinson

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Review : Fox 36 RC2

Beautiful. Can it get better than Fox? I say it cannot!

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Review : Canfield Brothers The One

This is an interesting article. It is a widespread misconception that a good cross country or all-mountain bike must have around 6" or less rear suspension. Technology and bike design is changing the market. Don't believe me? Read up.

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How To : Bleed Shimano Disc Brakes

NSMB.com did an excellent article on bleeding Shimano brakes. I have a few tips that are not in the article, for sale of course, if you need them.

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Review : Cove Shocker

If I were ever to buy a DH specific bike, this would be one of the top candidates. Read the reviews and you might feel the same.

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Review : Kona Stinky Deluxe

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Review : Giant Reign X0

Pinkbike.com did a great review of the bike. Enjoy.

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Review : Industry 9 Wheels

Drool! If any of you want to give the the gift of a lifetime, send me a pair of these!!!

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Weights from Sicklines.com

Ever wonder what the real weights are?

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Reviews from Sicklines.com

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The link above is for the most recent reviews, and the link below goes to the archived reviews. You will learn a lot by going through and reading the articles. My favorite part about Sicklines.com is that they pull reviews from all different websites.

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How to...from Sicklines.com

Overhaul / Disassemble XTR Derailleur
Overhaul Rear Hadley Hub with Enduro Ceramic Bearings
Cut Carbon Handlebars
Cut Goodridge Brakelines
Make Your Own Headset Press
Overhaul Hope Mini Caliper
Overhaul / Disassemble Hope M4 Lever
Rebuild Time Atac Pedals
Remove Stuck/Damaged Bottom Brackets
Rebuild Hayes HFX-9’s
Rebuild SRAM X.9 shifter’s
Set Up Brake Levers

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Bike Build : Canfield Balance

Canfield Brothers makes some of the best bikes out there. I am interested in the Can Can. Look it up on their website. The link below is for the Balance. They no longer make the exact bike, however, the new bikes share the same qualities and are a lot lighter!

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Bike Build : Transition Blindside

Transition is an awesome company and the Blindside is their new flagship DH bike. The wheel section is very informational. Enjoy.

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Bike Build : Intense Socom FRO

This is one Sick Build. Very light too!! There is a lot of good in sights and build ideas in this. If you want a light-weight bike like this, open up your wallet and get a second mortgage.

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Review : Funn Soljam Viper Pedal

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Review : Specialized Tires

Here is a review of some of the tires that Specialized produces.

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Adjustable seatposts. So what's the story?

Lee reviews the GravityDropper and Maverick SpeedBall.

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Short, Medium, or Long cage Derailleur? TDC

This link will help you understand which sized derailleur you need.

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Chain, New and Old

Lee gives some tips to those who need advice on setting up a new chain. Also, for those of us who don't own a chain stretch tool, he shares a method of measuring stretch.

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Tire Liners

Check this out. One more way to beat the system. Tyvek is used in many applications, one of which is envelopes. It also happens to be very puncture resistant and works well as a tire liner.

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SingleSpeed Gear Ratios

LeeLikesBikes.com is an awesome resource for quality information. Check out his method of changing chainring sizes and maintaining the same gear ratio.

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Is tubless right for you? Ghetto Tubeless

These are links from the go-ride.com's website that I thought were very helpful.

Click on the link, this is the Link, and take a look at the tubeless and Ghetto tubeless articles. Also, check out some of the other articles found on the website. All have been very helpful.