tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post8428795185474749599..comments2023-11-05T03:27:31.352-07:00Comments on of Dry Flies & Fat Tires...: bike in a boxAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13119141918694841063noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-49364526616802878582012-10-31T06:48:21.401-06:002012-10-31T06:48:21.401-06:00well you just blew my mind with the 46'r, cool...well you just blew my mind with the 46'r, cool beans. Had no idea, thx for the tip. RE: white mesa, Will's a fair hand out there, hoping he can rip the east side with those big hoops. Thx for checkin in~ mikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119141918694841063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-69112231321062307332012-10-30T13:29:05.848-06:002012-10-30T13:29:05.848-06:00Good stuff Mike - congrats to Will! Looks like he...Good stuff Mike - congrats to Will! Looks like he doesn't need it - but you can always throw in 24" wheels on a 26" frame as well to get another year or two out of a bike for growing kids, with both 24", or 24/26 setups. There are some pretty good rims and tires....and a 24" rear actually is a pretty nimble bike in rock gardens. A foto of Jeni's 24/26 setup at the Growler a few years back:<br /><br />http://www.mcturge.blogspot.com/2009/05/original-growler-2009-edition.html<br /><br />Now all he needs is a trip to White Mesa. ;-)Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08383863263923439025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-36701656147089198072012-10-27T14:03:37.499-06:002012-10-27T14:03:37.499-06:00Truth be told- I dunno who's been more excited...Truth be told- I dunno who's been more excited- like Christmas for the both of us! MjhAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119141918694841063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-82443664744487042642012-10-26T08:57:17.849-06:002012-10-26T08:57:17.849-06:00Gotta love a new bike! I have great memories of m...Gotta love a new bike! I have great memories of my dad bring home a new bike for me as a kid. Didn't matter much where he got it, just that he got it. Good stuff Mike. Cheers!<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-36730582709304267332012-10-25T18:54:39.069-06:002012-10-25T18:54:39.069-06:00You bet Jay- let us know how it all shakes down~. ...You bet Jay- let us know how it all shakes down~. MjhAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119141918694841063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-1189819224033367852012-10-25T16:08:08.078-06:002012-10-25T16:08:08.078-06:00I cracked an aluminum frame on a Fisher once so I ...I cracked an aluminum frame on a Fisher once so I have no particular allegiance to boutique brands. I'm wiling to try anything that has decent components. Thanks for the reply.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-85160086007214184892012-10-25T07:23:45.203-06:002012-10-25T07:23:45.203-06:00I'll make sure to post our findings. We have p...I'll make sure to post our findings. We have purchased 2 prior adult bikes from direct online retailers- worked out well enuf that the Mrs is still using hers 4 years later. They were both full susp frames that suffered a bit of pedal bob, but with otherwise good components. I cracked a frame that was replaced under warranty, but that was enuf for me to upgrade into a boutique manuf when I next upgraded my 2 wheel drive. For a hardtail, I'd take another serious look online. I figured for a kid who's gonna grow out of this frame in 2-3 years- there's really no risk at all. Will's came from bikes direct. I've read good things about Airborne. Our previous Ibex manuf folded, the current management struggling to return. I think online can fit the bill in certain circumstances, some types of riding- riskier for full susp. Happy hunting out there Jay!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119141918694841063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-32985629458390346972012-10-25T07:07:27.258-06:002012-10-25T07:07:27.258-06:00Well after near 20 years of casting a fly, I can a...Well after near 20 years of casting a fly, I can attest we have a good supply of those- thankfully kids won't grow out of their favorite 4wts for a good while. Bikes now- I figure we have up to four more before these kids head out on their own. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119141918694841063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-28957231253796233472012-10-24T18:42:46.745-06:002012-10-24T18:42:46.745-06:00Look at all the fly rods and reels you could have ...Look at all the fly rods and reels you could have bought!cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183336366604588414.post-3332623980045355652012-10-24T17:15:02.461-06:002012-10-24T17:15:02.461-06:00I have seen these online bike offers pop us advert...I have seen these online bike offers pop us advertisements while I'm surfing the net. I noticed they were "off brand" for the most part, and I've wondered what the quality was like. I'm looking forward to a follow up report. The 29ers from the source I saw online (which I believe to be the same source from whence you made your purchase) had some really tempting price points.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288928187563951613noreply@blogger.com