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We are working on the crossover trail this sunday.  Always grateful for any help
that I can get!

http://evergreenmtb.org/recreation/calendar.php?event_id=7564

Well some one is building dirt jumps out there again. There is a set by the
pipeline right of way and a set closer to 300th. We'll have them removed soon
enough. If any one knows who is building them please mention to them this is not
helping us out there.

Thank you,

Scott Stuart
Bike Works of Lake Stevens

http://bikeportland.org/2009/03/31/off-road-advocacy-skills-park-experts-in-port\
land-tonight/

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Recall on Salsa Cro Moto stem:
http://www.salsacromotostem.com/

If you have one of these stems, or two like I do, definitely read that page.

-Dave

2008 Shock off of an 08 Specialized Enduro for sale...New. $200.00

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/2549.html

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I gave everyone the chance to stay at home all warm and dry, but four hardcores
still wanted
to play outside so off we went in spite of the weather. I hadden't� thrown a leg
over the SS in a couple of months and I have to say it felt great to be back on
the steel hard tail. The rain stopped at 6:30 and held off for the rest of the
ride except for a few sprinkles. There was as much water as I have ever seen on
the route last night. The streams swelling with all the precipitation. Four deer
were seen grazing� in the watershed. Thanks to all who rode last night.

Doug Carroll

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A group of people (myself included) are shopping around for bikes.

We were thinking of spending around $800 per bike new. So if you have bikes of
that spec or other bikes with a better spec that you're willing to sell for
around $800 let me know.

Here's what we're looking for, if you're looking to get rid of something let me
know:

Mountain Bikes
1 - 19"
1 - 16"
Entry Level Components
- Shimano Deore or better Derailleur
- Disk Brakes
- Front Suspension (rock shox dart II or better)

E.g. Trek 6000, Gary Fisher Marlin Disc, Specialized Rockhopper Disc

Road Bikes
1 - 52 cm
1- 54 cm
Entry Level Components
- Shimano 105 or better

E.g. Giant OCR 3 Trek 1500 Specialized Allez

I'm selling my son's BMX he only rode maybe twice - not sure if this is what you
have in mind I included some pictures also

Access XCL 16" MTN bike - $700

XT deraileur
XTR 8sp cassette
XTR brakes
XT brake levers
Manrau SX shock
ringle super hubs

Robin

To: bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com
From: sergei.shevlyagin@...
Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 23:54:02 +0000
Subject: Looking to buy some bikes (2x MTB, 2x Road)

A group of people (myself included) are shopping around for bikes.

We were thinking of spending around $800 per bike new. So if you have bikes of
that spec or other bikes with a better spec that you're willing to sell for
around $800 let me know.

Here's what we're looking for, if you're looking to get rid of something let me
know:

Mountain Bikes
1 - 19"
1 - 16"
Entry Level Components
- Shimano Deore or better Derailleur
- Disk Brakes
- Front Suspension (rock shox dart II or better)

E.g. Trek 6000, Gary Fisher Marlin Disc, Specialized Rockhopper Disc

Road Bikes
1 - 52 cm
1- 54 cm
Entry Level Components
- Shimano 105 or better

E.g. Giant OCR 3 Trek 1500 Specialized Allez

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Sunday - Griffin - 9am

Anyone interested?

Kevin
"A Caffeinated Hophead"

Probably not much mountain bike wise will take you down this direction but if
you happen to find yourself in the Columbia City neighborhood and are looking
for a good place to get a bite to eat and some good local beers, the Columbia
City Alehouse will certainly fit the bill.

More than just regular pub fare, they offer really good sandwiches and salads in
a funky little setting.  Beer selections are good with brews from Boundary Bay,
Hales, Georgetown, Laughing Budda, Maritime, Diamond Knot and Scuttlebutt. 
Imperial pints are the standard pour at $5 (a darn good value).

Two pints up from this roving beer explorer.

Kevin
"A Caffeinated Hophead"

----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Fitzpatrick
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: ride this week anyone?

Marizel and I are going to ride St Ed's tomrrow; meeting at the gym at 10:30am.
Maybe the worm on Tuesday.
TFitz

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If the weather stays amazing, thinking of hitting Japanese Gulch around
6:30 or maybe Tapeworm around 7:30.

You will need a light.
Email offlist if interested.

Ross

Oh yeah, and possibly a debriefing at the Dog and Pony or Diamond Knot.  =)

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>
> If the weather stays amazing, thinking of hitting Japanese Gulch around
> 6:30 or maybe Tapeworm around 7:30.
>
> You will need a light.
> Email offlist if interested.
>
> Ross
>

Anyone Know if the single track is going to open April 16th as the gate
specifies?

I am a new subscriber to this forum and live in the Auburn area and
would like to start (fell out of riding for the past two years) riding
again. Any input / people I can meet up with would be great!

Respectfully,

Michael Cabe
Merrick Lentz Architect
1800 - 136th Place NE #100
Bellevue, WA  98005
O - 425-747-3177
F - 425-747-7149
-----Original Message-----
From: bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of danfenton
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 10:19 AM
To: bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Tiger opener?

Anyone Know if the single track is going to open April 16th as the gate
specifies?

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I need a 450 X 3.25 spring for a Fox DHX rear shock.  In terms of physical
interface, what other brands are interchangable with Fox ...  Swinger ? 
Marzocchi ?

thanks  -Pete

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I'm currently running a Manitou spring on my DHX, though in a much
smaller size (2.25inch). No issues. Keep in mind that Fox rates their
springs on difference from free length to coil bind, while everyone
else seems to just state the max actual shock stroke that's
compatible. For example, the Fox spring I do have for my DHX is
labeled as a 2.37" stroke but the same spring from manitou is just
labeled 2.25". Both are intended to fit a 2.25" stroke shock.

On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 11:42 AM, g Gonzz <mtb_gonzo@...> wrote:
> �I need a 450 X 3.25�spring for a Fox DHX rear shock.� In terms of physical
> interface, what other brands are interchangable with Fox ...� Swinger ?
> Marzocchi ?
>
> thanks� -Pete
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A friend and I are heading to Black Diamond this Wednesday. Leaving Kirkland at
10am. Any interested in riding e-mail me with a contact number.

Peace,
Bernie

Jon has an update from last week posted on Evergreen's home page:
http://evergreenmtb.org/home/index.php

I'm guessing there is still a lot of snow on the Preston, but since there's a
trailhead party planned for opening day on April 15, I'm guessing trails will
open as planned.

It's all pretty weather dependent, so I'd look for an update from Jon as we get
a bit closer. Strange spring weather we've been having for the last few weeks.

There's also a Tiger work party on the 18th.  That would be a great one to join
since I'm sure the trails will needs some work.  The crews couldn't do us much
on the Preston as they wanted this winter since we had so much snow at lower
elevations.
http://evergreenmtb.org/recreation/calendar.php?event_id=7483

--- In bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com, "danfenton" <danfenton@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone Know if the single track is going to open April 16th as the gate
specifies?
>

Marizel and I are meeting to ride Tapeworm at 10:30 am tomorrow (Tues). Happy
Spring Break!
Tom Fitz
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Tom Fitzpatrick
   To: bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 7:16 PM
   Subject: Fw: ride this week anyone?

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Tom Fitzpatrick
   Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 7:15 PM
   Subject: Re: ride this week anyone?

   Marizel and I are going to ride St Ed's tomrrow; meeting at the gym at
10:30am. Maybe the worm on Tuesday.
   TFitz

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South Puget Sound Region
950 Farman AVE N, Enumclaw, WA 98022-9282, (360) 825-1631

KING COUNTY

TIGER MOUNTAIN*  (All facilities are day use only)
NOTE: Temporary Closures on Tiger Mountain Due to Flood Damage
<http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEducation/News/Pages/nr09_012.aspx>

Tiger Mountain Trail Closures

    - Between the K3 Trail junction and the High Point Trail
    junction�flooding damage to a trail bridge at the lower High Point Creek
    crossing. The repair has not yet been scheduled.
    - Near the upper High Point Creek crossing, where West Tiger Railroad
    Grade Trail becomes Tiger Mountain Trail�a large washout that is unsafe to
    cross. This section of the Tiger Mountain Trail will be re-routed and
    re-opened.
    - West Side Road (1000 Rd.) on Tiger Mountain State Forest� washed out
    and exposed power lines near the 3-mile marker, leaving the road impassable.
    This is a complex repair job that may not be completed until late April.

Fifteen Mile Trailhead � Open year-round, walk-in only (no restroom
facility)
High Point Trailhead � Open year-round, gate opens at dawn and closes at
dusk.
Paw Print Trailhead � Open year-round, walk-in only
Poo Poo Point Vista � Open, walk-in only, unless using 'shuttle service.' Call
the Region (360) 825-1631
Tiger Summit Trailhead� Open April 15 - October 15. Gate opens at dawn and
closes at dusk during this period.
Tiger Mountain Non-Motorized Multi-use trails (hikers, mountain bikers and
equestrian users) � Open April 15 - October 15

Joseph (Jody) Ott
Mountain Bike Captain
Capital Bicycling Club
Olympia WA
soulbikes@...
www.capitalbicycleclub.org

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The promise of another day of�warm weather was too good to pass up.� Just in
case anyone else wants to join me, I'll be leaving from downtown Bellevue this
evening around 4:30pm (ish).� Riding towards Woodinville.� Dirt route entails
going through the Kirkland Watershed, past Bridle Trails Park to Marymoor, up
the west side of the slough until I run into the construction zone (so as to
avoid the madness on the SRT as much as possible), west from Redhook on the Tolt
Pipeline and then back to home on the SRT from Bothell.

Kevin
"A Caffeinated Hophead"

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I'm so new, in fact, I don't have a bike yet.  I've ridden road bikes off and on
for years, but never off-road (with the exception of my bmx days as a
kid/teen)...and it intrigues me.  I'd still ride on road often, but would spend
much of my time on modest trails and who knows what.  We've got property that
boarders friend's property and we've got grandiose dreams of what might be. 
With 2,000 plus acres that is 60% open the possibilities are endless.  But, I
need a bike.  Where do I start?  I don't want to spend a ton, but I want
something that I won't be dissappointed in either.  Bike shops are a 2 hour
drive away.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Kevin

http://www.konaworld.com/09_contest3.htm

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In the coming weeks, I'm hoping to do more adventures that use the bus system to
get out to a trail system and then ride home.� Since I live in Woodinville and
work in Bellevue, obvious places include St Eds and Grand Ridge.� In addition, I
plan on utilizing Willows Fjord, the Thrilla route and Thrilla West route to
tack some mileage onto my "normal" commute route.� My thought is to do these
extended commutes on Tuesdays and will be putting emails out to the listserve in
case anyone is interested in joining me for a portion of the ride.

Would love to figure out how to get to Beaver Lake via bus but still have to do
some investigation.� Info on the "Thrilla South" route from the bottom of Grand
Ridge back into Issaquah would also be welcomed.

Kevin
"A Caffeinated Hophead"

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This might sound crazy, but it's an idea I had. I noticed that I let my rear
shock get scratched and now every time it compresses past the scratch a tiny
bit of air leaks out. It's not fatal but it is annoying and increases the
time I have to spend inflating my shock.

As I was climbing IAB the other day, listening to my shock wheeze, I had the
idea that I might be able to fill in the scratch with bondo, buff it up and
have a non-leaky shock. Has anyone tried this method or anything similar to
fix a shock leak caused by tiny scratches?

Thanks!

Jennifer

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Actually, the accepted way to fix a scratch on a shock or fork is to use
fingernail polish.

First, get an old fingernail buffer thing (not sure what they're really called),
and buff down the scratch so there is nothing like a burr protruding upward. 
Then paint the scratch with polish - let it cure.  Then buff down the excess
polish to a smooth finish.  Just be careful not to buff off the coating on the
shock shaft.

Then I bet you'll be good to go for a few years.  I've never tried it on a
shock, but I've done this several times with great results on forks.

Justin

--- In bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer Lesher <jenniflowerL@...> wrote:
>
> This might sound crazy, but it's an idea I had. I noticed that I let my rear
> shock get scratched and now every time it compresses past the scratch a tiny
> bit of air leaks out. It's not fatal but it is annoying and increases the
> time I have to spend inflating my shock.
>
> As I was climbing IAB the other day, listening to my shock wheeze, I had the
> idea that I might be able to fill in the scratch with bondo, buff it up and
> have a non-leaky shock. Has anyone tried this method or anything similar to
> fix a shock leak caused by tiny scratches?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jennifer
>
>
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>

My dream is a bus route to Snoquamie pass, then ride back to (your choice of)
civilized destination via dirt (OK gravel in spots).  Now that the tunnel is
irreparable and closed, that fouls ups the works a bit at the top.  I guess
while I'm dreaming, let's fix the futzing tunnel.

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: KevinA
   To: BBTC
   Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 10:11 AM
   Subject: Bus-Bike-Commute Adventures

   In the coming weeks, I'm hoping to do more adventures that use the bus system
to get out to a trail system and then ride home.  Since I live in Woodinville
and work in Bellevue, obvious places include St Eds and Grand Ridge.  In
addition, I plan on utilizing Willows Fjord, the Thrilla route and Thrilla West
route to tack some mileage onto my "normal" commute route.  My thought is to do
these extended commutes on Tuesdays and will be putting emails out to the
listserve in case anyone is interested in joining me for a portion of the ride.

   Would love to figure out how to get to Beaver Lake via bus but still have to
do some investigation.  Info on the "Thrilla South" route from the bottom of
Grand Ridge back into Issaquah would also be welcomed.

   Kevin
   "A Caffeinated Hophead"

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I have heard of people using JB weld also.  Same idea as the
fingernail polish.  Just make sure you get the area as clean as you
can.  Use acetone or somthing of that nature that wont leave behind a
residue before you apply your filler.   As far as bondo would go, its
an absorbant material that most likely wont adhere very well or if it
does it may still leak due to the pourous nature of the material.
D~

On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 10:35 AM, justinvanderpol <justin@...> wrote:
> Actually, the accepted way to fix a scratch on a shock or fork is to use
> fingernail polish.
>
> First, get an old fingernail buffer thing (not sure what they're really
> called), and buff down the scratch so there is nothing like a burr
> protruding upward. Then paint the scratch with polish - let it cure. Then
> buff down the excess polish to a smooth finish. Just be careful not to buff
> off the coating on the shock shaft.
>
> Then I bet you'll be good to go for a few years. I've never tried it on a
> shock, but I've done this several times with great results on forks.
>
> Justin
>
> --- In bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer Lesher <jenniflowerL@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> This might sound crazy, but it's an idea I had. I noticed that I let my
>> rear
>> shock get scratched and now every time it compresses past the scratch a
>> tiny
>> bit of air leaks out. It's not fatal but it is annoying and increases the
>> time I have to spend inflating my shock.
>>
>> As I was climbing IAB the other day, listening to my shock wheeze, I had
>> the
>> idea that I might be able to fill in the scratch with bondo, buff it up
>> and
>> have a non-leaky shock. Has anyone tried this method or anything similar
>> to
>> fix a shock leak caused by tiny scratches?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Jennifer
>>
>>
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>>
>
>

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