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2 years ago I bought my wife a Giant XTC that was a year old and had pretty much never been ridden. $1650 list price, I paid $675. Even today I could get more than $675 for it. In 1994 I bought my breezer, one year old at that point. $2800 new, I paid $675 today it is still worth somewher near $400 if not more. Funny that I paid the same for both, but either way I hope you see my point. As for the frame, my Breezer has more than 10k miles on it and has no problems with the frame. Of course being a Breezer it has Ritchey welds and all XTR stuff. The frame is cheap, the components are what hold their value. To get a decent deal on a bike and not lose your shorts you need to buy used components.

hehehehehe. It's the bike I'm most likely gonna go with. I went in the shop today and they had so many more bikes then the first place I went to. I think I've made up my mind to buy a Specialized Rockhopper Disc in Satin Black Swoosh. As soon as my friend gives me the rest of the money he owes me for my half stack I'll go pick it up. Can't wait . Link? new/used? http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22178 n00b Food for thought: a one year old Pro Disc will be about the same money if it is used. The upgraded component sets alone are worth looking for one. Out of all things that you can buy used, I highly. highly recommend doing it on a mt bike. the only problem I have with buying used is this. If I don't buy it from a shop I don't have a lifetime warranty on the bike frame. I also don't have a 1 year free maintenance work for whatever bike I choose. I'd be losing a lot if I bought a bike used......so that's why I'm buying new. If you break a frame you won't ever ride again. Either way you could part out the pro and sell the components for almost as much as the bike. As for the adjustments they are super, super easy and cheap even if you have to pay for them. I don't want to be pushy, but you are about to throw away more than 50% of your money to buy new. The other guarantee that I have if you actually like riding it you are going to want something different later and the best way to insure you lose the most is to buy used.

You could run dual 18's for the price of the 15 almost. Dual 18's in 14 cubes sealed in a basement. Now that would be fricking awsome for a college house. IB Haven't figured out how to do IB in the rental... Just need to find a friend who can either sheet rock or repair the floor.

Nice on the outside for sure, but where are the stereo pics??

Ramos my heart is with you today, things will get better!!

hehehehehe. It's the bike I'm most likely gonna go with. I went in the shop today and they had so many more bikes then the first place I went to. I think I've made up my mind to buy a Specialized Rockhopper Disc in Satin Black Swoosh. As soon as my friend gives me the rest of the money he owes me for my half stack I'll go pick it up. Can't wait . Link? new/used? http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22178 n00b Food for thought: a one year old Pro Disc will be about the same money if it is used. The upgraded component sets alone are worth looking for one. Out of all things that you can buy used, I highly. highly recommend doing it on a mt bike.

i get a sorry that bike model can't be found

I'm with you Steve.

hehehehehe. It's the bike I'm most likely gonna go with. I went in the shop today and they had so many more bikes then the first place I went to. I think I've made up my mind to buy a Specialized Rockhopper Disc in Satin Black Swoosh. As soon as my friend gives me the rest of the money he owes me for my half stack I'll go pick it up. Can't wait . Link? new/used?

Got to hear two pretty sweet systems tonight, both 3ways...sort of. Mazda 6: Lpg25nfa 7kup, Hivi B3N 300-7, Seas L18 80-300, JL w6v2 sealed to 50 all a/d/s ph powered with a carputer. And what will be Jim's fav: Honda Prelude Fostex FF85K 300up, Tang Band W5 to 180, JLw3 sealed to 25 a/d/s 850mx powered via W200 & H701 The bass out of the Prelude and stage was unbelievably deep and wide. The Mazda really made me want mids. Both owners loved my substage integration and drooled over my midbass. Their critique of my setup was a bit of stage center and height. The height I agree with and currently I have tried eq'ing with everything but of course could change the mounting location. The problem really is in the transition range between my mid and tweeter which going three way would fix. The center I know as I "intelligently" unplugged the 880 completely for longer than I should have and had no presets earlier this week. Lost my l/r eq settings so the stage shifts to the driver). That I can refix though.

R2 those Maggies had a following in the day. Should be cheap now. I heard a pair a while back with a set of nht1259's for the low end a while back in a cusotmer of mines garage. I really enjoyed them, but it was at least 6 years ago and owned nothing worth comparing at that point. Smoked my *pukes* Definitives though.

2k you buy a Specialized?

Holy crap. It has been more than 10 years since I have even heard the words Skinny Puppy more or less any of their songs. Funny the last time I went to a Tool show it was in 94 or 95 IIRC. Sean is old but apparently had really good music taste had, lol

Not to mention guerilla warfare fishing. Shoulder to shoulder for miles casting isn't exactly serene.

We have a garden and grow most of our vegetables ourselves. Being Italian, we plant far too many tomato plants and wind up giving bags of them away. I'll use them once they are ready to go along with the steak. Out of all the countries I have ever been, Italy by far has the best tomatoes. Unbelievable how good the average store bought one is there, here they are shit. If I don't find a house where I can have a garden soon I am going to freak.

You could run dual 18's for the price of the 15 almost. Dual 18's in 14 cubes sealed in a basement. Now that would be fricking awsome for a college house. IB

Ramos is no slouch in the woman's room either.

If you goto a grilling forum look up the Big Green Egg (and its better brother the Viking C4). Expect to lose your wallets, especially on the C4. IMO best grill evar, charcoal too! On a side, there are a ton of coffee forums and of course yours truly spent a shitload of time reading on them when he bought he last machine. Worthwhile for sure. Not however a place I'd really post.

Oh lord

Candlelight and the women won't know its bloody

If you want Pork, I'd highly recommend grilling a pork tenderloin. Most people who grill steaks end up overcooking them based on technique. I gotta run to a tradeshow, but if you need assistance ask away.

Personally I'd scrap the tinfoil and use a skewer on the shrooms instead. Just beware of flare-ups if you coat them in olive oil. As for other grilling ideas, do you have a particular type of meat you want to do? Also, what style of grill will you be using? Gas is the primary, I can use the charcoal one if I want to knock down about 20 trees and its a PERFECTLY windless night.......... Also N.Y. Strip is choice.......I am also willing to go Chicken. NO FISH J I thought you meant for another night...

Yes, I ignored it though. You know it is a fake Paypal email if you aren't addressed completely by name.

Holy crap. It has been more than 10 years since I have even heard the words Skinny Puppy more or less any of their songs. Funny the last time I went to a Tool show it was in 94 or 95 IIRC.

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