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Hey, I'm trying to get my first mountain bike since I was a teenager. Hoping I might get a decent end of season deal on a used bike. I'm pretty set on a hardtail, mostly for affordability. My usage is going to be northeastern single track without much elevation. Different mountain biking friends are giving me different advice on looking for a 29 or a 27.5. So seems like the best course of action is to get more opinions from more people. Is there a consensus, or an easy rubric?
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Oct 31, 2020 21:09
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Thanks. I did ride a full suspension 29er a couple years ago and it definitely felt like a huge step up from my early 00s 26. But haven’t been on a 27.5. I’ll try to get on some more bikes. It’s been tough with the pandemic.
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Oct 31, 2020 21:21
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rockcity posted:Anyone have recommendations for a decent, moderately priced pair of biking sunglasses? None of my normal sunglasses are particularly good for riding so I want to get a pair that are better for wind and debris. I’ve seen the tifosi sledge reviewed as a good budget option. There’s a half frame version too. E: budget is like $75 or $80, I don’t know what your definition of moderate priced is. ought ten fucked around with this message at 02:37 on Apr 24, 2021 |
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Apr 24, 2021 02:34
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I was focusing hard on a tricky (I’m a stupid newbie) stream crossing yesterday and then super pumped that I nailed it, and for both reasons I completely forgot I’d have to navigate the bank on the far side, so I just gracelessly belly flopped into the dirt. Still hella fun
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Apr 26, 2021 19:27
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rockcity posted:Anyone have recommendations for a decent, moderately priced pair of biking sunglasses? None of my normal sunglasses are particularly good for riding so I want to get a pair that are better for wind and debris. Not sure if you got some glasses already, but Backcountry’s having 25% off a lot of sunnies, including the aforementioned Tifosi Sledges.
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Apr 27, 2021 19:38
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n8r posted:Oh get over it. Lol wtf n8. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt before, and besides op was fine with it. But “good technique” is absolutely not going to solve the issue of a fused spine and a mostly missing leg muscle group. Come on. Problematic aside, it’s completely unhelpful
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Apr 30, 2021 11:19
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Nice. This morning I nailed the drop that whacked my taint last time, and also went otb target fixating on a soft berm. So it’s impossible to say if I’m good or bad at bikes. (I’m bad.)
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May 16, 2021 15:04
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spwrozek posted:Man...now I got to get a torque wrench? I always just kind of wing it... Wrenching on motorcycles has taught me that torque wrenches can be useful but mostly aren’t necessary. And sometimes they’re actively harmful, like I’ve snapped a bolt because I dialed in the wrong torque and stupidly kept cranking on it. If I had been using a regular socket wrench I would have stopped at the point my intuition/experience told me yeah that feels tight enough. There are critical bits where it’s good to have the torque just right, and maybe this is one of them. But if you have some wrenching experience you can probably judge torque by feel in most cases. (I realize this is very unhelpful advice for someone with no wrenching experiencing and thus no feel. Maybe for those a torque wrench and lots of care can be a good way to learn.)
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May 20, 2021 17:29
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Levitate posted:With lots of carbon parts being clamped etc with bikes it's still probably a good idea to use a torque wrench even if you believe you have good feel Oh that’s a good point, I have not dealt with carbon in any machine h3r0n posted:I wonder what the issue is with these whackadoo wrenches. It’s me
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May 20, 2021 21:56
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Can anyone recommend a handlebar phone mount? I’m looking for an alternative to pulling over at each junction to find my way.
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Jun 28, 2021 00:25
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evil_bunnY posted:You're going to blow the lens assemblies if you hardmount your phone to your bar/stem Ah, good warning, thank you. I knew that was true for a motorcycle, didn’t realize pedal bikes had the same effect. Watch is a good suggestion. I know people do use old phones or buy cheap ones for nav, but I’m not sure how that works with a sim and so on.
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Jun 28, 2021 11:33
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Spime Wrangler posted:Just get a purpose built handlebar mount gps if you need real-time navigation. I don’t need it enough to justify that. I’m just trying to ride some new local trails/ follow people’s strava rides. Only really need directions the first time through.
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Jun 28, 2021 17:08
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Nocheez posted:We're expecting a baby in 3 weeks, so riding time has been very limited. I managed to get out Monday for a night ride, and again yesterday evening by claiming it was safer to ride in the daylight. The weather in NC has been perfect the last few days, we don't usually see such low temps in August. Just had a baby two weeks ago and got out yesterday for my first time in a month. Hard to justify being an hours ride out into the woods before the due date, and impossible to find time and energy after. But felt great to be out again, physically and mentally. Preemptive congrats on the new baby!
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Aug 5, 2021 14:38
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Nocheez posted:*Seinfeld voice*: Do you ever notice no one ever congratulates you on your old baby? Second for us too. The newborn part is a lot less stressful, a lot easier this time around. But the toddler part…whew
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Aug 5, 2021 15:30
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It’s getting too dark for evening rides which means I’m thinking about lights. The various review sites point me to multi-hundred dollar set ups with thousands of lumens. Riding buddies point me to no-name Amazon offerings for  s and like high hundreds of lumens. Which way do you all go? This is for non-racing, pretty flat and techy riding.
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Sep 1, 2021 18:05
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Suburban Dad posted:I broke my collarbone when my kid was really young (<1). It's a good way to get your wife pissed at you as a bonus. I’ve been all around taking it pretty easy this year for covid and young kids reasons, but I had not considered the very specific ramifications of that specific injury. Yikes.
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Oct 8, 2021 15:28
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Also 36 but this was my first year riding MTB.
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Jan 2, 2022 13:28
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Aphex- posted:Spent last night with a group fixing up and maintaining some of the local off-piste natural trails around me. Was super satisfying to get rid of some horrible muddy ruts, drain lots of puddles, and rebuild some jumps and turns. It's the 3rd time I've done some trail work now and it really makes you appreciate how much effort goes into making and maintaining all the stuff you ride. There are off-piste mtb trails?
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Jan 6, 2022 20:26
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:It takes about 2 weeks of pretty consistent riding for my undercarriage to not hurt if I hadn’t been riding. I’d do that before I bought a new saddle. That and while your body is getting used to it it’s going to hurt every time you get in the saddle, so don’t take that as a sign of a bad fit necessarily
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Jan 11, 2022 17:47
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Aphex- posted:They're basically unsanctioned/unofficial trails that the forestry commission are fine with as long as you don't make any dumb features on them. Ah that makes sense. Everything around here is so small that I don’t think anyone develops trails like that so I’d never heard of it. Or I guess if they do they haven’t told me.
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Jan 14, 2022 18:10
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Questions about going tubeless. I bought my bike used 18 months ago and either I was confused or the seller was confused, or he was intentionally deceptive, but the tubeless tires I’ve been riding on turn out to not in fact be tubeless. I was running low to mid teens PSI since the fall, feeling lucky I got away with that. Still, I’d like to actually have tubeless tires. First, is it worth doing myself or should I just have the local shop do it ($40/wheel, they say)? And if I do it myself, which kit do people like?
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Mar 23, 2022 22:39
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Levitate posted:Do you mean they weren't tubeless but were setup tubeless? Or that they were never setup tubeless to begin with? Thanks. I should have been more clear: tubeless tires with tubes in them. Sounds like my current cheapo pump is going to be the weak link here.
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Mar 24, 2022 00:24
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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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May 6, 2022 21:04
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Is One Up still the thread’s choice for dropper? My TranzX got some grit inside and now it won’t fully extend on its own. I could just replace it with the same model but it’s also right on the edge of being the correct seat height and it would be nice to try something different.
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Jun 13, 2022 11:15
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Suburban Dad posted:Haven't tried oneup but pnw is another solid one. Good warranty and sounds like they take care of customers pretty well. I haven't had mine for more than a year but so far no issues. And you can get it in different colors, which is the most important factor when buying anything bike related. That's the Loam, right? Unfortunately my stupid bike is black.
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Jun 13, 2022 14:50
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Spime Wrangler posted:It depends on the post but its usually pretty easy these days (unless you have a rockshox reverb, lol). Look up the dust seal replacement and lubrication instructions for your model. Usually it's a matter of unscrewing a few parts and wiping it down. You'll probably need to pick up some slick honey or whatever grease they spec. It's a good idea to do it every so often or that grit will shred the seals, bushings, and finish on the post. Yeah this is why I’m in the market for a new dropper. Got some grit in, wore a big scar on the finish, and now it only comes up about halfway. Clean your posts friends.
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Jun 13, 2022 18:38
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Speaking of tubeless, I’m on my first set. I was out a couple days ago and needed to add a few pounds to my rear. When I started pumping a small amount of sealant started bubbling out where the stem meets the rim. It stopped eventually and the tire seems to hold air fine. Is that anything i need to worry about?
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Aug 13, 2022 14:40
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No, I haven’t. My shop did the work earlier this season.
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Aug 13, 2022 15:18
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Thanks you two.
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Aug 13, 2022 19:14
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Scrapez posted:New to mountain biking. Looking for a 27.5" hardtail. I've rented both a 27.5 and 29 and the 27.5 just felt more comfortable. Probably because I'm used to a 26" BMX. The 29 just felt huge and hard to flick around. It’s one of only a few bikes I’ve ridden but I really like my Norco Torrent hardtail. Pretty similar geo to the Marin I think, slightly slacker.
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Oct 8, 2022 01:35
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Nocheez posted:I have 2 young children and was able to carve out a 2-hour ride today. I feel incredible! Best feeling in the world. Well done.
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Apr 18, 2023 02:58
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Steve French posted:They redid the commander, stiffer and 92/102 vs 98/108. Deathwish 104 tour. Countach 110 (same as already revealed last year). I think other than that mostly minor tweaks and new topsheets. They went narrower for this year’s Commanders? I’m always interested to see width trends.
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Jul 28, 2023 02:11
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What is the Reddit meme bike?
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Jul 29, 2023 23:50
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I wear contacts and non-prescription clear or sun glasses because I’m too cheap to buy prescription sports glasses.
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Aug 3, 2023 20:05
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All cops are good. (Except the falls. And the police.)
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Aug 31, 2023 11:38
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Guest2553 posted:REI currently has them for %20 off so SOLD! Much less of a decision when it's a $35 dollar difference and not a $100 one. Not sure what you need but OneUp themselves might have a deeper discount. https://www.oneupcomponents.com/products/dropper-post-v2?variant=40893810573409
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Nov 18, 2023 03:49
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Guest2553 posted:You just saved me fifty bucks, thanks! Ah too bad. I’m glad you got a discount, hope this doesn’t take the shine off any.
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Nov 18, 2023 11:04
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Nah that’s really not fair at all. I’m with you in theory, but in practice the local trails I ride the most are 10+ miles away. It’s a rare day when I have time to ride that far and also ride the actual trail.
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Nov 21, 2023 17:22
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Cactus Ghost posted:imo that's as big a plus for emountainbikes as anything else. zipping along down the road at 25mph makes a lot of trails a lot closer timewise I should buy an e cargo bike to carry my analog mtb to the trailhead.
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Nov 21, 2023 20:00
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NiteRider Lumina 900. It's my first light and I have nothing to compare it to, but it lights up the trail where I want to go so I like it. Mount goes on my helmet with a webbing strap, which means you have to put it where the vents are. And while it's never fallen off, it sometimes shifts around a little. It's easy to move between helmets though.
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