# Tarckives **URL:** https://tarck.cc/c/tarckives/16.md [Latest](https://tarck.cc/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tarck.cc/categories.md) --- ## [About the Tarckives category](https://tarck.cc/t/about-the-tarckives-category/21585)
**Author:** [@turpentine](https://tarck.cc/u/turpentine)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [All things MTB (old)](https://tarck.cc/t/all-things-mtb-old/19466)
**Author:** [@anomaly](https://tarck.cc/u/anomaly)\ **Replies:** 10521\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/all-things-mtb-old/19466 "2018-08-03T05:11:40Z")
Talk tires, suspension, geometry, getting rad ETC. --- ## [\[Build thread\] Viggen's Starling Swoop - Custom-geo 160mm FS single pivot steel shredder.](https://tarck.cc/t/build-thread-viggens-starling-swoop-custom-geo-160mm-fs-single-pivot-steel-shredder/21548)
**Author:** [@viggen](https://tarck.cc/u/viggen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/build-thread-viggens-starling-swoop-custom-geo-160mm-fs-single-pivot-steel-shredder/21548 "2018-08-03T04:45:38Z")
Alright Tarck! I think we have to few “proper” build threads up in here for a forum full to the brim of awesome bikes of many sorts. As many of you might know I entered a top-cap-raffle held by Joe McEwan, the one man s… --- ## [I went for a ride today, here are some pictures (old)](https://tarck.cc/t/i-went-for-a-ride-today-here-are-some-pictures-old/18689)
**Author:** [@anomaly](https://tarck.cc/u/anomaly)\ **Replies:** 5461\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/i-went-for-a-ride-today-here-are-some-pictures-old/18689 "2018-08-01T00:36:04Z")
After hearing about Camp Tamarancho since moving to the Bay Area I thought I would check it out. All in all, I wasn’t disappointed. The trail feels a lot like I always imagined mountain biking in Marin would be. Relat… --- ## [Post your Dirty Jumper](https://tarck.cc/t/post-your-dirty-jumper/12987)
**Author:** [@catling](https://tarck.cc/u/catling)\ **Replies:** 48215\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/post-your-dirty-jumper/12987 "2018-08-01T00:34:55Z")
The current post your bicycle thread is broken right now, when it is fixed we’ll probably merge these treads for consolidation. the last (functioning) page from the original thread can be found here http://tarckbike.com… --- ## [AB's "Not Sure" & "Average" & "huh?" thread](https://tarck.cc/t/abs-not-sure-average-huh-thread/8763)
**Author:** [@ArtBlur](https://tarck.cc/u/ArtBlur)\ **Replies:** 14186\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/abs-not-sure-average-huh-thread/8763 "2018-08-01T00:25:47Z")
I’m often criticized for posting questionable bikes in the Jack Ass & Bad Ass threads… so, this thread solves the problem. --- ## [Compendium of Internet Fit Advice](https://tarck.cc/t/compendium-of-internet-fit-advice/19679)
**Author:** [@JUGE\_FREDD](https://tarck.cc/u/JUGE_FREDD)\ **Replies:** 1067\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/compendium-of-internet-fit-advice/19679 "2018-07-31T23:23:00Z")
I wanna collect all the knowledge dropped by OGs about how a bike should be to fit and handle well. Anything internally consistent and well argued, especially if it’s actionable. Shit like Dave Kirk’s classic saddle se… --- ## [COLOYOLO](https://tarck.cc/t/coloyolo/21244)
**Author:** [@drwelby](https://tarck.cc/u/drwelby)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/coloyolo/21244 "2018-07-31T21:50:10Z")
All things Colorado thread brah First up, this winter’s festivities up on this end of the front range: Bean Cycle is in downtown Fort Collins, Swing Station is north in Laporte. --- ## [Tire Chat](https://tarck.cc/t/tire-chat/19856)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Winget](https://tarck.cc/u/Larry_Winget)\ **Replies:** 5235\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/tire-chat/19856 "2018-07-24T21:01:23Z")
ITT we discuss 28mm-ish 700c tires, post reviews and real world measurements, reveal our favorite yerrupean sites for purchasing obscuro balleur tires on the interwebz, argue, resort to petty name calling, etc… --- ## [Jackass eBay/Craigslist Turn Sandwich of the day](https://tarck.cc/t/jackass-ebay-craigslist-turn-sandwich-of-the-day/11945)
**Author:** [@blickblocks](https://tarck.cc/u/blickblocks)\ **Replies:** 5295\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/jackass-ebay-craigslist-turn-sandwich-of-the-day/11945 "2018-07-24T18:19:33Z")
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bik/979736880.html It’s a flat bar road bike…is it brand new or is it used twice? sigh --- ## [Bike blog thread](https://tarck.cc/t/bike-blog-thread/19001)
**Author:** [@Altoid](https://tarck.cc/u/Altoid)\ **Replies:** 17096\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/bike-blog-thread/19001 "2018-07-24T17:48:18Z")
(Because true confessions has been taken over) Send me $1,000 in unmarked bills or it gets a quill stem --- ## [Where's the dumb questions thread?](https://tarck.cc/t/wheres-the-dumb-questions-thread/20769)
**Author:** [@halbritt](https://tarck.cc/u/halbritt)\ **Replies:** 3084\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/wheres-the-dumb-questions-thread/20769 "2018-07-24T17:10:07Z")
It’s right here: http://tarckbike.com/node/7953 --- ## [What did you do to your bike today?](https://tarck.cc/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-bike-today/12593)
**Author:** [@ant](https://tarck.cc/u/ant)\ **Replies:** 17931\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/what-did-you-do-to-your-bike-today/12593 "2018-07-24T13:30:18Z")
nothing very interesting but i got a new front tire. yay! --- ## [Holy shit/Bike Shop lulz](https://tarck.cc/t/holy-shit-bike-shop-lulz/18453)
**Author:** [@dfl](https://tarck.cc/u/dfl)\ **Replies:** 13165\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 10:30am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/holy-shit-bike-shop-lulz/18453 "2018-07-24T10:30:18Z")
Working at a bike shop has resulted in some of the funniest interactions with human beings I’ve ever had. -Last month a triathlete became absolutely livid when we couldn’t find his Cervelo P2. After spending a good 10 … --- ## [Executive Assistant Jackass of the Day](https://tarck.cc/t/executive-assistant-jackass-of-the-day/19676)
**Author:** [@GrandmaJordan](https://tarck.cc/u/GrandmaJordan)\ **Replies:** 4772\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/executive-assistant-jackass-of-the-day/19676 "2018-07-23T21:36:29Z")
http://sfappeal.com/news/2012/04/das-office-looking-into-online-comments-allegedly-by-cyclist-from-fatal-collision-with-pedestrian.php If you hit and seriously injure someone on your bike, don’t post details on the int… --- ## [the velo orange x tarck llc business venture thread](https://tarck.cc/t/the-velo-orange-x-tarck-llc-business-venture-thread/21522)
**Author:** [@NOVELTYNAME](https://tarck.cc/u/NOVELTYNAME)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/the-velo-orange-x-tarck-llc-business-venture-thread/21522 "2018-07-23T17:08:49Z")
you all know tarck is an llc and we work primarily as the internet’s well informed bicycle nerdery peanut gallery as of late there were rumors and conspiracy theories that our words were read and repeated by big players… --- ## [Luxos U Warranty Chat](https://tarck.cc/t/luxos-u-warranty-chat/15900)
**Author:** [@wickedwagon](https://tarck.cc/u/wickedwagon)\ **Replies:** 1757\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/luxos-u-warranty-chat/15900 "2018-07-23T00:31:57Z")
What’s the dynamo equivalent of something like this: http://www.sigmasport.com/en/produkte/beleuchtung/powerlights/evo\_evox/?punkt=features --- ## [Seattle area tarck](https://tarck.cc/t/seattle-area-tarck/16508)
**Author:** [@balonya](https://tarck.cc/u/balonya)\ **Replies:** 3150\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/seattle-area-tarck/16508 "2018-07-22T20:51:50Z")
Incase we ever ride again, for beer nights, food insights ,and craigslist deals etc. This might really belong in off topic only time will tell. OK whats next? --- ## [A Fistful Of Post ATMO (old)](https://tarck.cc/t/a-fistful-of-post-atmo-old/20468)
**Author:** [@randsome\_beast](https://tarck.cc/u/randsome_beast)\ **Replies:** 1639\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/a-fistful-of-post-atmo-old/20468 "2018-07-22T18:13:42Z")
\[quote=tarckeemoon\]\[quote=Ant P. BearCave\]look at that slammed seatpost or just watch the movie to see more slammed seatpost\[/quote\] a fistful of post atmo\[/quote\] I went digging for an in situ thread for biek related… --- ## [Framebuildin' part 3](https://tarck.cc/t/framebuildin-part-3/16778)
**Author:** [@dougtruck](https://tarck.cc/u/dougtruck)\ **Replies:** 4368\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/framebuildin-part-3/16778 "2018-07-22T13:58:49Z")
couldn’t find the other two threads but turpbike inspired me to get crackin again. Here’s the lower HT/DT done-ish looks aight. favorite part, sniffin dykem then i have a team of trained squirrels do some nibbl… --- ## [get me into cagro bikes](https://tarck.cc/t/get-me-into-cagro-bikes/19279)
**Author:** [@Face](https://tarck.cc/u/Face)\ **Replies:** 975\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/get-me-into-cagro-bikes/19279 "2018-07-22T01:01:53Z")
i wanna make a cargo bike. i have the bike and welder, other parts are still at the hardware store or hanging up in my buddys garage. i wanna make something like the soma tradesman. so, lets discuss cargo bikes. --- ## [Bent cylinders that exist but you wish didnt.](https://tarck.cc/t/bent-cylinders-that-exist-but-you-wish-didnt/15914)
**Author:** [@GRHebard](https://tarck.cc/u/GRHebard)\ **Replies:** 5190\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/bent-cylinders-that-exist-but-you-wish-didnt/15914 "2018-07-21T18:07:21Z")
--- ## [The New New Guy Thread. Your first post goes here. Seriously.](https://tarck.cc/t/the-new-new-guy-thread-your-first-post-goes-here-seriously/20685)
**Author:** [@dfl](https://tarck.cc/u/dfl)\ **Replies:** 3632\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 7:15am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/the-new-new-guy-thread-your-first-post-goes-here-seriously/20685 "2018-07-21T07:15:11Z")
Because new guys continue to fuck up PYB. Post your combo-breaker here. --- ## [CAT6 Forever](https://tarck.cc/t/cat6-forever/20537)
**Author:** [@Emor\_please](https://tarck.cc/u/Emor_please)\ **Replies:** 2025\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/cat6-forever/20537 "2018-07-20T22:01:00Z")
I passed some supercommuter on Dexter southbound. Since I wasn’t really hotshotting it, he caught up on the downhill and sucked my wheel all the way to Denny and tried to pass me on the right a couple times. At that poin… --- ## [Post pictures of your bike mess \*NOT SAFE FOR ARTBLUR\*](https://tarck.cc/t/post-pictures-of-your-bike-mess-not-safe-for-artblur/9442)
**Author:** [@anomaly](https://tarck.cc/u/anomaly)\ **Replies:** 645\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/post-pictures-of-your-bike-mess-not-safe-for-artblur/9442 "2018-07-19T21:55:44Z")
There are 9 wheelsets on the couch in that photo, more random stuff in the closet and 2 framesets not visible. The Penny Farthing is going to be a tight fit :bear: --- ## [Badass rider of the day II](https://tarck.cc/t/badass-rider-of-the-day-ii/19163)
**Author:** [@DDYTDY](https://tarck.cc/u/DDYTDY)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/badass-rider-of-the-day-ii/19163 "2018-07-19T15:29:00Z")
Ascutney hill climb 2011. --- ## [Totally absurd bike plans that you've thought about doing but will never do: FOREVER edition](https://tarck.cc/t/totally-absurd-bike-plans-that-youve-thought-about-doing-but-will-never-do-forever-edition/21331)
**Author:** [@Mankato\_Pet\_Cremation\_LLC](https://tarck.cc/u/Mankato_Pet_Cremation_LLC)\ **Replies:** 494\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/totally-absurd-bike-plans-that-youve-thought-about-doing-but-will-never-do-forever-edition/21331 "2018-07-18T17:25:27Z")
Build a 27.5+ front wheel for my new Fargo to make it shralpier out in the woods. SRAM soggy brakes for the Fargo even though I’m totally content with the mechanicals that are currently on there. Disc tabs and a new wh… --- ## [Poopbarning: not pukebacking like they used to thread](https://tarck.cc/t/poopbarning-not-pukebacking-like-they-used-to-thread/20667)
**Author:** [@NOVELTYNAME](https://tarck.cc/u/NOVELTYNAME)\ **Replies:** 2661\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/poopbarning-not-pukebacking-like-they-used-to-thread/20667 "2018-07-18T03:24:38Z")
Thread name tbd --- ## [asploded bike parts thread](https://tarck.cc/t/asploded-bike-parts-thread/17799)
**Author:** [@dougtruck](https://tarck.cc/u/dougtruck)\ **Replies:** 4092\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 12:00am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/asploded-bike-parts-thread/17799 "2018-07-17T00:00:50Z")
these babies made it nearly two years of drunken debauchery --- ## [Endpoint bikes thread](https://tarck.cc/t/endpoint-bikes-thread/20267)
**Author:** [@Endpoint](https://tarck.cc/u/Endpoint)\ **Replies:** 4215\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/endpoint-bikes-thread/20267 "2018-07-16T15:03:50Z")
I’m breaking this out of the CBC thread to keep it simple. Geometry is finalized and we are about to go forward with production on the first round of frames. Once we have these in hand and everything is up to stuff I w… [Next page](https://tarck.cc/c/tarckives/16.md?page=1)