Bicycles
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I had a Yakima rack that did a little cosmetic damage to my frame and decided to get a platform rack. I really like this rack (Küat NV 2.0) with a handful of minor critiques: 1) in addition to the convenient integrated cable locks, I'm surprised there isn't a way to lock the arm that secures the front wheel, or at least that it isn't drilled out for users to add security 2) the tightener for the hitch seems a bit dangerously exposed to potential impacts when going off-road 3) though you can adjust the height of the front wheel holder to mitigate bikes touching one another, I would feel better about the platforms being staggered a bit 4) there is no security for the convenient integrated repair stand, so I keep it in the car in case it's needed on the trail
To be fair, 2 and 3 are possibly not real issues–guess we'll see.
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[mention]motojobobo [/mention]
As I use different wheelsets it took less than 2 minutes to change.
Enjoy ya addiction!
Thanks @Jordan23 .
Ah ok, I thought that only the front wheel was easily exchangeable while the rear one was more involved due to the chain and gears. Whenever I see bikes chained to a lightpost in cities/unis it is always the front wheel which is threaded with the chain, as if the rear one weren’t easily removed
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A few from this past weekend out near Lake Roosevelt in Eastern Washington.
Side note, I hate saddlebags.
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Gorgeous bike @BloodnThunder I really regret having sold my Team Soloist.
Did a "quick" after work MTB ride last night on some very vertical chunk. I wish I had stopped for pictures because it was gorgeous and only 20 minutes by car from my house. But as it was it was getting dark by the time we got back to the trailhead.
Not gonna pretend I shredded it like this guy but here it is (this guy is an excellent follow on YouTube and Instagram if you like mountain biking):
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Thanks @mclaincausey! Cervelo makes a great bike. With how hard it is to get a bike these days I bet that Team Soloist would go for a pretty penny now.
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My Pinion frame has arrived from the factory. looking forward to building this one up
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Hell yeah @ddtrash I can't wait to see the final build and hear how she rides! Geared MTBs are the future IMO.
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That cervelo looks so fast, how is it to ride?
Took my Scott on its first 100 miler today, really fun.
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@Nkwkfld it's insanely fast and a blast to race. All the bike wants to do is go fast so easy rides are a struggle on it. It's definitely not a bike I would recommend if comfort is a concern as the frame is effectively a TT frame with drop bars. I also own a Cervelo S3 and R5 and it is significantly more aggressive and stiff than either of those.
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@Chesson @mclaincausey I am hoping for a 30 lb build with some nice components. Drivetrain is taken care of so there is not too much stuff to spec for the build.
I am not overly fussed on the weight of bikes, I tend to prioritise durability and geometry over light weight. I am the largest contributing factor to the bike + rider equation. A few lbs here or there on the bike ain't going to make much of a difference. Biggest difference for me would be loosing some lbs and getting stronger.
I already have a GeoMetron G1 and really like the fit of the bike. Weight is not a priority on the G1 either. What I have found makes the most difference is wheel and tyre choice. On the G1 for example I run two sets of wheels. A relatively light 29er pair with 2.2 trail tyres and a more heavy duty mullet set up with aluminium rims and proper DH tyres. Light wheels for local stuff, trail centre and most riding. The burly wheels go on for uplift days or visits to the local jump park. I find it works well.
I am building two sets of wheels for the Saturn also, with similar intent.
Already a fan of the gearbox concept, I have already owned the old G Boxx Nicolai bikes, TFR and TST. Super robust but pretty old school geometry. I keep seeing my old TFR bike pop up on eBay. It is like nuclear war and cockroaches you just can't kill it.
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https://carbonwasp.com/shop/1afxtcezq1ixv2qsxvoo160y9hhi5d
150 gram saving on carbon pinion crank replacements anyone?….......
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My work life has changed rather dramatically due to Covid-19, as I now work from home full time rather than travelling. As a result I was going a bit stir crazy (my wife, who was able to continue as before pretty much throughout the pandemic, likened it to having an excitable puppy at home) and I needed to release some energy. Enter my first mountain bike:
Great way to blow off some steam
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https://carbonwasp.com/shop/1afxtcezq1ixv2qsxvoo160y9hhi5d
150 gram saving on carbon pinion crank replacements anyone?….......
Very cool. Being concerned about weight on a pionion gearboxed bike seems odd to me. But that doesn't mean the crank arms aren't rad.
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Looking for recommendations…
I'm in the US, looking for a hybrid / urban bike. I have never been a serious cyclist, and I only know the bare minimum. I have no idea what's good. I visited my local REI and they have Cannondale and Co-op brands. The Cannondale Bad Boy 1 looks very cool but I don't want the internal gear / belt transmission (because I may want to also buy a Wahoo Kickr trainer on which to set up the bike).
I'm willing to pay premium prices for premium quality, within limits. I've read good things about Surly...?
@endo - That Bottcher bike is lovely.
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Looking for recommendations…
I'm in the US, looking for a hybrid / urban bike. I have never been a serious cyclist, and I only know the bare minimum. I have no idea what's good. I visited my local REI and they have Cannondale and Co-op brands. The Cannondale Bad Boy 1 looks very cool but I don't want the internal gear / belt transmission (because I may want to also buy a Wahoo Kickr trainer on which to set up the bike).
I'm willing to pay premium prices for premium quality, within limits. I've read good things about Surly...?
@endo - That Bottcher bike is lovely.
A lot of my friends have Surly frames, @JDelage. They like them a lot however it's worth noting that the frames are rather heavy. Are you looking for more of a road frame with aggressive (forward leaning) geometry? Or for a more upright, relaxed geometry (think: Dutch bike)?
I would also suggest a wheel off trainer (my buds all have Kickrs and Wahoo bike computers) otherwise you need to have a scrap tire at home to get run bald on the rollers.
