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Throw a tube in there and get another two seasons out of it!
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Spime Wrangler posted:Throw a tube in there and get another two seasons out of it! I can't image riding a tube. That was how i dented it. I am dumb.
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Apr 9, 2022 22:58
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Do you need a new rear? I have a take off set of wheels from my hightower id sell for cheap. 350 hubs 30mm internal width.
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Apr 10, 2022 00:24
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vikingstrike posted:Do you need a new rear? I have a take off set of wheels from my hightower id sell for cheap. 350 hubs 30mm internal width. I am hoping that it will all be fine eventually. We shall see.
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Apr 10, 2022 00:40
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VelociBacon posted:That's just fine and you should take him up on it and go enjoy some riding! Beware of hyperbole coming down the pipes after my posts (sorry goons) here about how 1x is mandatory etc - it's great but it's not mandatory. Great, thanks. I'll go in to the local shop and see how much it would cost to get a dropper installed. I could probably do it myself but I have so much other stuff to work on that I might want to pay someone to do it for me and I'd like to support that shop if I can.
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Apr 10, 2022 03:17
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22 Eargesplitten posted:Great, thanks. I'll go in to the local shop and see how much it would cost to get a dropper installed. I could probably do it myself but I have so much other stuff to work on that I might want to pay someone to do it for me and I'd like to support that shop if I can. My guess is they're going to quote you around $350. If you buy the post and have them install it I would think it's about $70 for the install. Just because someone decided to open a bike shop doesn't mean you're supposed to donate money to them IMO. I always call my local shop to see how close they're willing to move to the price of something I can get delivered to my door from amazon, but pretty much every time they're 100% unwilling to move on prices.
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Apr 10, 2022 03:39
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22 Eargesplitten posted:Great, thanks. I'll go in to the local shop and see how much it would cost to get a dropper installed. I could probably do it myself but I have so much other stuff to work on that I might want to pay someone to do it for me and I'd like to support that shop if I can. I'm not sure internally-routed dropper posts even existed in 2013. You may have to get an external dropper, which either has a lever at the seatpost clamp or a cable leading from there to the handlebars. It limits your options a bit but is much less of a pain in the rear end to install
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Apr 10, 2022 03:48
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If it's crazy expensive compared to other options I might not but this is the same place that took like 15-20 minutes to explain the basics and make recommendations of what I should look for knowing that I wasn't going to be buying anything that day so if prices are reasonable I'd prefer to buy from them.
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Apr 10, 2022 03:49
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vikingstrike posted:Do you need a new rear? I have a take off set of wheels from my hightower id sell for cheap. 350 hubs 30mm internal width. Wanna split them? I'd take the rear
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Apr 10, 2022 04:18
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Bottom Liner posted:Wanna split them? I'd take the rear If I were to sell them and need to ship, I'd probably prefer to keep them as a set. spwrozek is local to me, so bit easier to just meet up in Denver then have to pack up the wheels and mail them out.
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Today I popped my tire (the sidewall made a gunshot loud bang), bent my saddle, and broke my wrist. My day was going so well up until that point, I was absolutely crushing my downhill sketch and big rocks and got too confident down a steep one. Hit a tree with my hand while trying to grab it to slow down. At least it wasn't a rib this time. Stay safe out there friendos.
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Apr 11, 2022 03:21
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VelociBacon posted:My guess is they're going to quote you around $350. If you buy the post and have them install it I would think it's about $70 for the install. Just because someone decided to open a bike shop doesn't mean you're supposed to donate money to them IMO. I always call my local shop to see how close they're willing to move to the price of something I can get delivered to my door from amazon, but pretty much every time they're 100% unwilling to move on prices. $350 Canadian moon dollars? That seems crazy high. An external dropper might take 15 minutes to put on. Much beyond $20 above the purchase price is probably unreasonable. External dropper you should DIY.
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Apr 11, 2022 03:52
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How much is a KS Lev in CAD?
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neato burrito posted:Today I popped my tire (the sidewall made a gunshot loud bang), bent my saddle, and broke my wrist. My day was going so well up until that point, I was absolutely crushing my downhill sketch and big rocks and got too confident down a steep one. Hit a tree with my hand while trying to grab it to slow down. At least it wasn't a rib this time. Stay safe out there friendos. Yikes! Do your PT, and rehab well. See you in summer 
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n8r posted:$350 Canadian moon dollars? That seems crazy high. An external dropper might take 15 minutes to put on. Much beyond $20 above the purchase price is probably unreasonable. External dropper you should DIY. I'm talking about buying it from them and having them install it. And yes it's too high.
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First time riding trails with my little guy. It was fun and since we had a tow cable I was able to pull him up the mountain a few times then follow behind as he bombed the trails on the way down. He liked to repeatedly remind me that I was too slow and point out dips and ditches like the one in the second pic that he could go over fast but might be too hard for me.  
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Voodoofly posted:First time riding trails with my little guy. It was fun and since we had a tow cable I was able to pull him up the mountain a few times then follow behind as he bombed the trails on the way down. He liked to repeatedly remind me that I was too slow and point out dips and ditches like the one in the second pic that he could go over fast but might be too hard for me. Dope and an excellent ebike use case.
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Any thoughts on 29er's for a 5'7"/170cm short guy on a bike mostly for bikeparks/downhill riding? I currently have 27.5" wheel trail bike but seems like everything has gone 29er now-days. Bit concerned that 29" wheels would be pretty big compared to my size, especially for tight bermed corners, smaller jumps and drops etc. Maybe mullet would be a compromise?
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VelociBacon posted:My guess is they're going to quote you around $350. If you buy the post and have them install it I would think it's about $70 for the install. Just because someone decided to open a bike shop doesn't mean you're supposed to donate money to them IMO. I always call my local shop to see how close they're willing to move to the price of something I can get delivered to my door from amazon, but pretty much every time they're 100% unwilling to move on prices. He's got the shittalking down so he'll go far.
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Blackhawk posted:Any thoughts on 29er's for a 5'7"/170cm short guy on a bike mostly for bikeparks/downhill riding? I currently have 27.5" wheel trail bike but seems like everything has gone 29er now-days. Bit concerned that 29" wheels would be pretty big compared to my size, especially for tight bermed corners, smaller jumps and drops etc. Maybe mullet would be a compromise? Could least try a mullet 29/27, commencal has some of you can wait for October for a restock
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Blackhawk posted:Any thoughts on 29er's for a 5'7"/170cm short guy on a bike mostly for bikeparks/downhill riding? I currently have 27.5" wheel trail bike but seems like everything has gone 29er now-days. Bit concerned that 29" wheels would be pretty big compared to my size, especially for tight bermed corners, smaller jumps and drops etc. Maybe mullet would be a compromise? Fwiw I'm the same height and I started with a 29" as my first bike I bought for myself. It was awesome, like a steamroller over the roots that used to slow down my 26" POS. 8 years later and I bought a FS 27.5" and I'm super happy with it. It's more nimble and with more experience I don't even miss the extra circumference.
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4 day weekend over Easter and managed to get 5 rides in, starting Thursday evening and finishing yesterday. The weather here in the UK was perfect and the whole weekend was an absolute blast. 130km (80 miles) distance but 4205m (13796ft) overall which is a lot for me, my legs are tired now for sure! So many good trails done and new ones explored, really felt like summer was here! I recently converted my forks to coil too and they are incredible. There's a lot more support with them but the small bump sensitivity is absolutely wild. 
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That's a very respectable weekend, way to get at it!
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Blackhawk posted:Any thoughts on 29er's for a 5'7"/170cm short guy on a bike mostly for bikeparks/downhill riding? I currently have 27.5" wheel trail bike but seems like everything has gone 29er now-days. Bit concerned that 29" wheels would be pretty big compared to my size, especially for tight bermed corners, smaller jumps and drops etc. Maybe mullet would be a compromise? There's no harm in trying them out, you might just like them a lot. I ride with some folks similar in height to you and some of them rip it up on 29" and some on 27.5". I've had both through time and each has it's merits. It doesn't have every imaginable bike, but https://bikeinsights.com can be a good thing to get some perspective on what the actual difference in size may be. In other bike news I just keep hitting F5 waiting on my shipping notice from Industry Nine, patience is hard when I want my new shiny bits.
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Looking for a riding pack recommendation: Needs 3L bladder capacity Suspension system or lot of airflow for the back. Not too many silly pockets that just add weight. I don't need much carrying capacity, just enough for food and maybe an ultralight jacket.
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I always shill for Osprey packs because they're made very well. They seem to be going to a 2.5l bladder, but I think you an still find a 3l if you look. Find one with the Airspeed back panel, which is like a trampoline to keep the pack from getting too hot on your back. The Syncro series is what I have. I run with a 12 because I like to go for longer rides and carry a little extra gear, so try the 5.
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I love my osprey pack.
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Osprey syncro 12 is what I use. 2.5L, helmet carry if you have a long fire road and don't want to wear it. Just enough room for tools, wind breaker, and snacks. https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/syncro-12-SYNCRO12_625.html They make a syncro 5L if you want even less room. still a 2.5L though.
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VelociBacon posted:I love my osprey pack. Same. Keep in mind, they just sold to OXXO, so who the gently caress knows where Osprey is going to go in the future.
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Very few packs come with a 3L bladder, but most packs will fit a 3L bladder. I’m all in on the style of pack that sits higher and cinches down either with a harness or two chest straps. They don’t move around nearly as much as a conventional pack. I’ve got an Orange Mud 12L pack like this, and it’s good. It’s fairly minimal and doesn’t have a ventilated back panel. I’ve worn it all day multiple times in a lot of different conditions and it’s been fine. I’d like to try a USWE pack, but I don’t wear packs nearly often enough to buy a new one.
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MisterOblivious posted:Sure. We can do helmet chat! Found in the OSHA thread, looks like good info on helmets, which I was just looking for a new one.
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I really wish they would do full face helmets as well, I need a new Enduro full face after smoking my last one in a crash last fall.
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spwrozek posted:Osprey syncro 12 is what I use. 2.5L, helmet carry if you have a long fire road and don't want to wear it. Just enough room for tools, wind breaker, and snacks. https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/syncro-12-SYNCRO12_625.html I also have this one and love it. Its a great size.
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MarxCarl posted:Found in the OSHA thread, looks like good info on helmets, which I was just looking for a new one. The anxiety of scrolling down, down, down and not seeing your helmet Today was sublime riding in New England. Perfect weather, trails mostly dry, and I had a very rare day with no other responsibilities. My legs are shot and blisters are coming up on my palms. Didn’t get any pictures that captured the beauty of the day or the fun of the riding, but I did get this one of a Choda in the woods. 
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I had no idea we had so many Syncro bros here 
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I got the Siskin. I'm apparently an idiot.
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n8r posted:Looking for a riding pack recommendation: Adding to the Osprey love. I use my osprey running vests when I’m on long rides (duro 1.5 and duro 6). I find them way more comfortable than a pack and they hardly move at all since they’re made to deal with the bouncing from running. I e been able to fit a 2.5L bladder in mine even though they come with a 1.5 standard.
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n8r posted:Looking for a riding pack recommendation: I love Osprey stuff (almost all my other packs are from them) but this is my fav cycling backpack: https://www.deuter.com/us-en/shop/backpacks/p225968-bike-backpack-race-exp-air The whole thing is suspended off that mesh back panel.
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MarxCarl posted:Found in the OSHA thread, looks like good info on helmets, which I was just looking for a new one.
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In case anyone is wondering the Osprey Syncro 12 fits a 3 liter bladder just fine.
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