My Bikes
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Love the waffle things. I'm not overly picky as to which ones I get, but the maple ones my local coffee shop makes are my favorite. I am kinda over clif bars...
Gearing is all going to depend on your fitness and how much you value small jumps in gears. I still haven't made the switch on any of my bikes because I get...
I started around when I turned 20. A little late to the game but try to do anything I can to make up for lost time.
As mentioned by Jeff, Jones bars are my vote. All day, every day. This is what I use for my commuting and long "adventure" rides. Doesn't offer the same control as a...
Just about any fatbike can be converted to run a 29+ setup too. Just need to have the wheels laced up for it. The deadwood would be my pick though if I...
I think variety is my favorite feature. I get tired of just flow trails or just rocky trails.
Also, +1 for a beer every 3 miles.
I don't think there is anything wrong with a 2 or 3x system on a bike. Look at the trails you are going to be riding and take that into consideration. With...
Rigid fatbike all day everyday. Would love to get a 29er wheelset on it as well for the fast days. It's an alloy Salsa Beargrease which is definitely not as hardcore as...
I've been holding off on getting a new bike, but that jeffsy looks sharp. Might have to get one! Anyone have experience with the suspension platform/customer service? Only thing I'm put off on is the lack of storage in the front triangle since it's been cut in half with a shock.
I have a rigid fat bike and have been asking myself the same question. Since I'm selling my 29er hardtail and simplifying my biking experience, I'm going to be using it as...
Now that I am pretty invested in mountain biking, I could probably justify going up the 3k mark, but likely will never exceed that. I feel like at that point, there really...
The freeze thaw cycles that keep the trails pretty sloppy unless it's below freezing. I also hate the idea of shuttling my precious bikes on the back of my car when the...
I use a Revelate Tangle bag on my fat bike. Best investment ever. I can store tools, layers, or a full 2 liter water bladder in it while still having access to...
Thanks for all of the responses on this as I really appreciate the feedback.
So when I wrote the original post. It was a pretty bad work day, hence the general tone. I...
I have background in 3D drafting using solidworks. I do a lot in fabrication and machine shops.
Good to know there are a few places close-ish by. I was going to stop by...
Alright. So I have a decent well paying drafting/designing job at a fabrication shop that I need to keep in order to maintain my home (debt). But seriously, I hate my job....
Cross is Boss. Tons of fun, and it's great if your local cycling club puts it on with different disciplines. Mine back where I used to live had one for fat bikes,...
I like the concept of a plus bike, but have never really gotten into them. A nice 2.3-2.4 29er tire fits the bill well for me on most of the terrain I ride. And when I feel like it, I have a 26x4 rigid fat bike that I can rip around on to switch it…
I get why they are popular, the brand does offer really excellent value as they have cut out the bike shop part of the equation. The business model doesn't work for me...
You bought a great mountain bike! The talon 3 offers a lot for the money. Lawyers told Suntour to put that sticker there as it's a liability thing. It's probably there to...
I tend to modulate more to the front but use both. It's more a feel as you go thing than a simple on/off scenario. The other thing to keep in mind is...
I inherently believe that people are garbage. Really stupid, self-absorbed, garbage. As such, we are glued to smart phones, driving SUV’s, blaring horrid 90’s mixes in the woods
Hey now, not everything from...
I would rather spend a little more to get something I know is going to be rock solid and dependable, as well as easy to fix or replace parts should something happen.
I...
I've never even seen a DI2 group in person. I see SRAM eagle (or other wide range) pie plates more so than anything right now.
Only thing I would add, is if you are hauling a bike inside a vehicle, make sure that it isn't going anywhere. If you get into an accident, a bike isn't going to crumple like the crumple zones of your car or suv. I would rather lose a bike because it was on a hitch…
Thanks all for the advise. I cleaned it all up and relubed the chain, something it probably needed anyway. I had some water in the handlebars but that was about it. There...
So I was going about doing my usual ride, I've done it dozens of times, and I suppose got complacent. There is a narrow bridge right after a tight corner for a...
It's okay to walk a technical section you don't know.
After I almost lost a roof rack in the wind traveling at 75 mph, I ditched it and went for a hitch. I currently use a curt hitch on my new GTI...
While not a flat shoe, and certainly a compromise with the pedal contact (I think with a good enough pedal it wouldn't matter as much), I occasionally use a shoe similar to...