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    Agreed. Disc brakes are heavier than v-brakes, so if you're a bit of a weight weenie that might be important. You can also pick a frame that has the ability to convert to disc brakes in the future. I got a Trek due to the rock solid frame with a lifetime warranty. Over the last couple years I have upgraded some components and now have a really nice bike. Coverting to disc later on can be expensive. I think it woud better to get it as the option now. My bike came with V-brakes at first and then I switched over to disc but if isn't wasn't for my rather large discount that I got (for working at a shop) I don't think I would have done it. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    What do you plan on riding in? V-brakes are fine for dry trails, street riding, and anything else where mud or water isn't a concern. Disc brakes are a must if you plan on riding on muddy trails or anywhere else that your rim might be constantly wet. I usually don't see high quality parts on low end frames, it usually goes: Low end frame-lower quality parts Higher end frame-lower quality parts Higher end frame-higher quality parts. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    I agree. It's either that or we are waging war with the Morons, oops, I mean Mormons. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    I purchased Odyssey in Nov 05 and I have since then removed the RSL. Does that mean I can no longer jump my container? _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    The higher end Giants are nice bikes too. A 21" frame would probably fit you well but I do suggest trying each bike in that size before you buy. Any good bike shop should make sure that you fit correctly on the bike and will adjust the seat to the right height. Remember that buying a bike is like buying a car, test drive all of them before you buy. And when you are test riding them don't be afraid to run through all the gears, jump off a curb, hit the brakes (soft and hard), get a real feel for what the bike is going to do. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    First I would go to your nearest bike store and see if they have any deals on last years models. There is a lot of mark up on bikes and you might be able to land a sweet deal. These bikes are my recommendation (in my favorite order): Gary Fisher Tassajara: http://www.fisherbikes.com/bikes/bike_detail.asp?series=genesis&bike=Tassajara Specialize Rockhopper: http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=07Rockhopper Trek 6000: http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike.php?bikeid=1032600&f=18 I am a big fan of Gary Fisher bikes which is why I own one. I really enjoy how they feel on the trail and I think they handle very well. I use to work at a pretty big bicycle shop and road just about all the bikes that came into the shop. I think for the money you can't go wrong with any of them. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    You shouldn't pay anything for the cypres since it's no longer useful to you. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    I don't think anyone has ever complained about L&B's service, it's top notch. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    I will take long snivels over the general openings of my Sabre any day. Most often the canopy would be almost fully inflated before I even had a chance to look up. I have heard that some Sabres opened alright, maybe you had that kind of Sabre, I don't know. My first canopy was a 190 Spectre to which I really enjoyed the openings. It was quite a change when I went to the Sabre. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    Sabre 170. The worst openings on my crossfire are still far better then my best openings on my Sabre. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    As long as you find it and it is in good shape then no you don't have to buy a new one. Are you familiar with the 3-ring system on your rig? _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    How much? _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    Now the story of the aff guy and his g/f are on (the one who was pregnant). _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    lol! _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    Skydiving malfunction! _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    *Lock Engineer* Please remember that if you have a lock that is keyed from both the outside and inside it may make getting out of your house in an emergency a bit more difficult (fire, medical problem, etc...). If you do decide to go that route make sure you have planned exits out of the house that don't take as much effort. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    I use to see them once a year. It is a great show. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    Don't know if it's a repost: http://www.postsecret.com People make postcards revealing a dirty (or not-so-dirty) secret that they've never shared with anyone. They mail it anonymously to the owner of this website. He posts new ones every Sunday. He has published these in books and displays them in shows all over the country. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    I wonder how fast that will get 19 skydivers to 13.5K _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    I have wanted to go to this all year. Are there any confirmed aircraft yet? Also will there be balloon jumps? _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    The camera dude for Perris Fury jumps with a Canon video camera. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    I only watch the show for the auditions. They are very entertaining. The rest of the show is just crap. _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    Human Shield.....alright off to work... _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    LOL, at Crosskeys thats not far from the truth! Nice job! _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity
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    "At that moment Pedro realized that wearing his Peter Pan outfit this morning was a good choice after all." _________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity