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Re: going to costa rica!

Robert — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:07:21 -0000

I hear the western coast of the country is pretty nice...

Re: Digg value?

Robert — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:16:44 -0000

Don't be suprised if you find youself burried if only motivation for using digg is to generate traffic. Like with any product value is what moves things up and really gets the attention of diggers - who value things like Snakes on Planes, AJAX, Ruby, cheap deals on hardware, all things Apple, Nintendo, web2.0 and a hand full of others. Blog posts will typically receive traffic if they are of the HowTo nature, or have some really good tech gossip - like the information surrounding the release of the MacBookPro. They, however, will not see the time a genuine valueable tool, or affore stated interest in it's native habitat.

robert

Re: Digg value?

Robert — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:56:05 -0000

Agreed. Digg has a similar nature as the laissez-faire economy - the lesser content will be automatically regulated and the quality content will get its deserved traffic (while in some cases that may tend to be a little overwhelming).

Your thoughts on Digg promotion is apropos. Digg itself is ultimately a profit vehicle, and I would Digg anything I submitted too (shameless self-promotion or not, there is a reason I publish what I publish).

enjoy the exchange,
robert

Re: Raccoon Mountain Video Footage

Robert — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:15:10 -0000

Cool trail -- Fugazi works pretty well with it.

Re: Government Canyon SNA – San Antonio, TX – Mountain Bike Trail Review

Robert — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:05:57 -0000

Thanks for posting this!

Re: Do you race?

Robert — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:26:46 -0000

I haven't raced in a few years, but I think I'm going to sign up for all the races I can in the 2010 TMBRA State Championship Series: http://www.tmbra.org/

Re: Conquering Technical Trail Obstacles and Features

Robert — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:21:30 -0000

Totally agree, with you. I'd also recommend core training.

I spent some time working on climbing inclines with rock ledges -- losing a few pounds from my midsection and some time spent in the gym strengthening up my core really made a difference. Getting over tall rock ledges is no problem anymore.

Abs and other core muscles are so important to balance and control on the bike.

Re: Are XTR and X.0 Mountain Bike Components Really Worth It?

Robert — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:21:53 -0000

Personally I feel like the best place to spend the money is on a wheel set, then frame, then components. I tend to keep wheels longer than frames, which I keep longer than components.

The law of diminishing returns governs all of those things though - you wheels can only feel so good, and you frame can only be so light and stiff, etc. before the difference is negligible.

Right now I have a mix of XT and XTR components on the primary ride -- the difference between the two is very small anymore. They both shift very well and quickly (although since I put the xtr rear derailleur on I have yet to experience any chainsuck, but that may be the new chain too).

I have a wheel set from Dave (http://www.speeddream.com/mountain_disc.php) that outperforms any others I have had -- makes a big difference and real lightweight. But, I've said it before (and I say it again) the best way to reduce the weight on your bike is usually by taking it off of your own ass.

Re: What MTB do you ride?

Robert — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:37:31 -0000

I'm feeling a little left out at 4.5" (115 mm). XC and real fast single track is my idea of a good time.

Re: MTB Tire Pressure: What PSI are you running?

Robert — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:29:15 -0000

About the poll, I agree with randyharris.

My feeling, lately, is the rolling efficiency of a tubeless set is much greater than that of a set with a tube. The reason for this, I think, is that it has something to do with plying the tube against the inside of the tire creating a stiffer surface... or at least that's what gets me through the day. At least they seem to feel a bit faster.

I've been running about 29 psi in the back, and about 25 psi in the front (it goes up and down some depending on the trail/weather/etc.). This is on a standard Nevegal tire with Stan's rims and sealant.

Re: Mountain Biking and Conquering the Extreme Heat

Robert — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:54:04 -0000

We've had about 50 100º+ days in San Antonio so far this year, but I haven't let that keep me away from the trails.

I usually have a big handful of trail-mix with bananas and apricots (which have quite a bit of potassium and sodium, otherwise know as electrolytes) instead of sports drinks (which have too much sugar) when I head out.

Then, I try to drink a little over a half liter of water an hour when at it. Over-hydration is still a concern when it's really hot, don't over do it.

Everything in moderation! (Especially moderation!)

Re: A Cheap Solution – Mountain Bike Riding Glasses

Robert — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:46:02 -0000

Good idea. I have a pair with a yellow tint that are nice in the evening when my usual dark tint is way too much.

Re: Apple Pulls Neo-Nazi Albums From German iTunes Store

Robert — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:35:18 -0000

Rap isn't illegal in Germany. Pro-Nazi material *IS* illegal in Germany. When you're a large company you don't go campaigning for things like freedom of speech (especially when we're talking about speech that isn't popular with the majority). I think Apple did the only reasonable thing they could have. It's pretty foolish to break the laws of a country you are operating in.

Free speech doesn't mean you can say anything anyway (even here in the US): fighting words, libel and obscene speech isn't protected.