Thread: CactusJoe's Annual MTBR bike swap/party - Nov 8th

Quote: Originally Posted by Riptide_1 Did you actually believe my "doctor" story? You must not remember me carrying out your groceries last week. Another thing, I can't even remember how many fish I've caught on that old hook I used to stitch you up with... All sarcasm aside, it would have been any doc's dream come true. It was not merely the opportunity to provide health care to a national figure-head, rockstar, or...

Quote: Originally Posted by DurtGurl Really fun time today, despite trying to swap parts while sporting a gaping hole in my chin. Thanks to everyone who bought my stuff, sorry I didn't have more Elixers to sell, and thanks a TON to Lynn the doctor who stitched me up in his kitchen! You rule dude!!!! The day started innocently enough with a gathering of Chollaball, dgangi, chongoman, and jpearson at the BAPL and a roll up Kiwanis to...

Quote: Originally Posted by dgangi ... - Bontrager X-Lite saddle ... Thx...Doug I could use this! In the market for a new saddle. Please keep an eye out for the 6'8" guy... would be much appreciated. I'll probably be bringing a handful of items, including at the least an XC frame (not sure which one yet), a brand new SLX crankset w/ bottom bracket, Bontrager stem, etc. Likely on the look out for a large DH rig/frame, saddle,...

Quote: Originally Posted by bike=good WooHoo! Got some Chongo-wheels for the commuter and BEER!!!! Thanks for setting it up again CactusJoe... it's good to know you're still alive. Thanks JB! Good times.

Question...If I have a complete bike that needs a new home, would it be better to part it out or keep it complete for this swap?

Thanks JB for organizing the swap meet. It was a lot of fun meeting some new faces and seeing some old ones. I had the chance to unload a fair amount of stuff, and I saw a lot of gear changing hands so I assume others made out OK today as well. KK - hope your chin feels OK. The pre-ride down Holbert was a blast today. It was only my second ride on flats, and I'm still having issues adjusting. Climbing with those things sucks big time....

Quote: Originally Posted by Brisco Dog I hope this isn't considered spam. I just want to be prepared for the swap. It's a small 2008 Turner Highline with exactly 1 ride. I would love to see what this is swapped for.....

I had an awesome time....super stoked with my new commuter....pulled the fiber fork off and put on the steel one...it fits good ole 2.2 nobby's just fine...got the avids slapped on there....just a few more parts and that thing is gonna be an awesome monkey bike...one day knobby and fat, the other day, svelte and fast. I'll post up pic's when I get it done.

list: hayes 9 carbon brakes w/bleed kit, extra line and pads magura hydraulic rim brakes dt/swiss 240s front disc hub - 28 hole 2x dt/swiss 4.2d rims - 1x 28 hole, 1 x 32 hole sram 9.0 front hub - 32 hole 2x dt/swiss 5.1 rims - 32 hole 1x mavic 521 rim - 32 hole 1 x wheel - sram 9.0 hub on mavic 521 rim shimano xt 8sp shifter shimano xt fr shifter misc front mech's shimano xt rear mech 3 cassettes - 2 x 9 spd, 1 x 8 spd misc riser bars -...

I'll be there with Robin and Noah and their kiddie bikes. I'm also bringing an XL SuperMoto that is going on classifieds on Monday if no interest this weekend. Some random parts - bars, saddles, SS cogs, street tires for 26er, etc. Looking for saddles, 185mm Avid Rotors and a set of SPD pedals in good shape. Quote: Originally Posted by dgangi My wife has a soccer game at Noon so she will be dropping my 6yr old daughter off at the...