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You sure you really have a 36? Not sure on the H...but it sounds god awfully familiar. Perhaps the beers with dinner have shut down the brain.

*wood* http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Never-Ridden...1QQcmdZViewItem

Okay, the guy that sold me the 8454 does not have the cage, trim ring, or removal tool. I found one on ebay for $29 but figured someone here might have a better idea. If he will give me the $29 back I will keep it otherwise it goes back *frustrated*. Anyone have any ideas??

I wouldn't put those pads on the rear and have crap ones on the front though, I'd order a full set or move the new ones to the front.

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Link didn't quite work right. By traditional rear brake do you mean cantilever style or old school? Also do you have a 28, 32, or 36 spoke hub? (32 is std, but I am rough and usually upgrade to 36, if you break rims regularly it is a good idea too). Depends on your budget as well. I have had good luck with Mavics in the past. http://www.jensonusa.com/store/sub/143-Rim...ips.aspx?s=1649 What is on there now is a 36 spoke Matrix 550 wheel. The brakes are the traditional cable squeezes two brake pads agains the rim style. *pic of the bike* http://www.fisherbikes.com/images/bikes200...lls/advance.jpg Not surprised you have a mangled matrix, but I am that you actually have a 36 spoke. On a bike in that price range that is really unusual. As for pads since those brakes look like old skool cantilevers, I use these on my bike and they made a huge difference over the shimano xtr ones that came on it. Cheap too! http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BR4...le+Claw+Ii.aspx

I'd actually phrase it the other way, why would you want to keep the rear speakers? They degrade your stage, do not add any volume, and pretty much make music sound really unnatural. If I were you with that money, I'd deaden like crazy, buy an amp and some awesome front stage speakers and call her a day.

you need to educate him. your mom will like it too since she won't have a box to dodge.

where is the 5 chn?

Link didn't quite work right. By traditional rear brake do you mean cantilever style or old school? Also do you have a 28, 32, or 36 spoke hub? (32 is std, but I am rough and usually upgrade to 36, if you break rims regularly it is a good idea too). Depends on your budget as well. I have had good luck with Mavics in the past. http://www.jensonusa.com/store/sub/143-Rim...ips.aspx?s=1649

Much better use of your money, even if it goes up to the same price as you were initially going to spend. There might be others though so don't be too eager. I personally like more of the less mainstream brands, but of course that is subjective and not for ride quality but I like to be different (if you didn't already know )

I agree. To me a great sub accurately hits lows with authority(<50hz), but to many I talk to it's helping a weak midbass in the 100-150hz range. It's a matter of preference. My wife sat in a car a few weeks ago and told me it had the best sounding stock system she's heard. It had the sound faded to the back speakers, with almost no deep bass. I thought it sounded terrible. So it depend on your tastes. 100-150 wtf? I sat in a car this week that sounded completely awesome, his sub was crossed at 18db at 31.5hz and below. Most definitely an SQ install. Takes some crazy midbasses to make that work though.

There is a chatroom here though...

morning brother Ramos

Your assumption that I actually have AIM isn't correct. Otherwise, I'd be glad to.

Personally I like hardtails, but to each his own. I would really recommend riding a few bikes in the $1000 class and seeing what you like before buying. Bikes are very personal and finding one that fits you well is extremely important. Look for a Jamis dealer nearby as well.

My wifes XTC was only 675 and a full suspension.

Both T & S were founded by Joe Breeze's friends. Small world. Are you interested in hardtails only or perhaps a softy? Have you ever looked at any of these? Ironhorse, KHS, Jamis, Ellsworth, Klein, Dean, Giant, Kona, Litespeed

Out of all things you can buy a used bike can really save you money.

Have you ridden anything you like? How long is your inseam? How tall are you? What sort of riding do you plan on doing? Any experience on a bike before (even bmx or anything)? Any brand tendencies? .... Sort of like picking a sub a little history would help.

by not using a box at all. you just need to separate the front wave from the driver from the back. as an example you could mount the drivers in the ceiling. the front wave would come into the room and the rear wave into the attic area. the key to a good sounding installation is to make sure that the areas are very well sealed off from each other.

all the same or not at all

time for food.

Haynes manuals really aren't all that helpful.

There is no box in IB...