Bronco

This one is on my list to test ride: http://www.rei.com/product/797378

Drop bars vs flat? I really like the disk brakes, is there a big difference between the hydrollic and mechanical? My MTN bike rim brakes suck bad in the wet. I have little interest in a used bike, I honestly don't know much about fixing or adjusting and would prefer a new bike I shouldn't need to worry about or can take back to the shop for that stuff. It's just transportation to me, just ride and park with little hassle as possible.

I've not put slicks on my MTN bike because I thought I'd get a commuter/road specific bike and save the $65 bucks. I'll ride some bikes this weekend, there's a few good shops here in Everett. I'm thinking I can pick something up for $600. Thanks -

I'm on the hunt for a commuter bike. I've been riding my MTN bike 4 miles each way a few times per week since early Nov. but my commute is about to grow to 8 hilly miles each way, Mukilteo to Downtown Everett along Mukilteo Blvd. I estimate this will take me 45 minutes on my MTN bike. I want to shave some time off the commute. I'm not a speed demon and not planning to do any long distance rides so I figured a hybrid would be the way to go for me but considering the significant investment involved, I don't want to buy a hybrid only to reallize a month down the road I should have gotten something else. Any advice?

I copied these out of a John Frieh post: Body weight movements (small space/no equipment. Might need a stopwatch): Leg Blaster (1 round = 20 squats, 10 lunges per leg, 10 jumping lunges per leg, 10 jumping squats). Max rounds in ? minutes 10 push-ups 10 sit ups 10 squats - 10 rounds for time. 200 air squats for time. Tabata squats and tabata pushups (Tabata = 20 sec of work/10 seconds of rest/6 – 8 times) Tabata ___pick one or two: pushups, pullups, squats, lunges, burpees, tuck jumps___ 5 push ups 5 squats 5 sit ups, 20 rounds for time. 21-15-9 of air squats and push ups for time. 3 vertical jumps 3 squats 3 long jumps - 5 rounds for time. Handstand 30 seconds and 10 squats, 8 rounds for time. 10 vertical jumps 10 push ups 10 sit ups 4 rounds for time. 100 burpees for time. 20 burpees walk 5 meters 19 burpees walk back 5 meters 18 burpees, etc etc until done. Enjoy. Max burpees in x minutes 4x 25 jumping squats 10 push-ups 10 squats 10 sit ups 10 rounds for time 100 push ups for time. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Burpees and Sit ups. 10 walking lunges 10 push-ups 10 rounds for time. 50 split jumps for time. “L” sit off the floor. 10 rounds of 10 seconds. If you can’t do it sit with your legs straight out and try to lift your heels of the ground for 10 seconds instead. 7 squats 7 burpees seven rounds for time. 250 jumping jacks for time. 100 jumping jacks 75 air squats 50 push ups 25 burpees for time. 20 jumping jacks 20 burpees 20 air squats 3 rounds for time Max 1 set of push ups…tight body chest to the floor…full extension! Set is over once you break position. If you cannot do “men’s style” do your pushups from the knees. After that do 100 air squats for time. Running + Body weight movements (nice weather and/or a track. Might need a stopwatch): Run 1/2 mile 50 air squats - 3 rounds for time. Run 1 mile for time. Run 1 mile for time but lunge 30 steps every 1 minute on the minute. Run 1 mile for time but 10 air squats every 1 minute on the minute. Run 200m 10 squats 10 push ups 5 rounds for time. Sprint 200m and do 25 push ups. 3 rounds for time. 10 Handstand push ups and a 200m run 3 rounds for time. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 sets of sit-ups and a 100 meter sprint between each set. For time. 10 push-ups 100M dash 10 rounds for time. 5x 400M sprints. Each one for time. Rest exactly 2x as long as it took you to run the prior 400M 10 X 100 m sprints. Each one for time. 10 vertical jumps run 400 meters 5 rounds for time Sprint 100 meters walk 100 meters 10 rounds for time 50 sit-ups 400 meter run or sprint or walk 3 rounds for time. 10 burpees 100 meter sprint 10 rounds for time. Run 1 mile with 100 air squats at midpoint, for time.

Great photos Josh!

Bump for picture of what's left of the Lot One straight shaft rubber rand with an "alaska" and "classic" pick included. Sweet deal if you need an alpine pounder to match up with your axe for glacier routes -

you betcha. We can try them on if you're a local.

These are made of steel.

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EB outerwear sale: http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Men/Sale/Sale-Outerwear/index.cat?cm_ven=email&cm_cat=530&cm_pla=B&cm_ite=mensotrwr&oessoa=6046088

Pending sale for the carbon fiber tools. John, I'm not sure what picks the buyer wants, I'll send you a note on what picks I have left after saturday to see if you're interested. Let me know if anyone is interested in the single, rubber rand straight shaft. Not a bad third tool, especially if you already have some BD tools. Open to offers -

It turns out Josh is a shrewd man! I've sold the two center spare picks in the photo to someone with a very sharp eye. Lowering the price of the three tools, two leashes and two extra picks to $175 OBO.

I know! I even made him a special offer for the pair of bent shafts! These were endorsed by MARK TWIGHT!!! (In 1996)

I'd be willing to split this stuff up if needed.

Dynafit 24.5-26.5 TLT 400 Randonee Boots. Would package these with the Tua's and skins if desired. Again little use, good shape (almost new). $125 OBO

Nice and light 163 cm Tua Nitrogens with Dynafit Bindings mounted for size 26.5 shells. Very light use, bases in perfect shape. Also included are two Black Diamond Ascension skins, also in almost new condition. $295 OBO (local only)

One Straight shaft rubber rand, equipped with an Alaska Pick and spare "classic" pick, good condition $45 OBO. Good to have along on alpine climbs for pounding pickets and pins. http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/data/500/medium/IMGP3146.JPG[/img]

Built in nut tool, light weight and durrable $45 OBO

Sold - thanks Brandon!

More surpus gear for your kind offers - Paypal works good for me. Wild Things Gear Medium "Denali" parka. This is basically a hard shell Belay Parka with two layers of primaloft that I think has been discontinued. Great roadside belay parka for ice climbing, no more wet belays! Like new condition, was $125 now $95 obo

Dropping price on Stubai crampons to $60 OBO. These were lightly used and have a lot of mileage left. Good all around pons with anti balling plates. Straps in good shape as well.

Golite Pack is sold - Ice Tool and the Stubai Crampons are still available, I think I have the Grivel's sold.