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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 344
Posted By metz1295

Tubeless Tire Characteristic

Flashback to 2021: Bought my first mountain bike. Did about a dozen rides and loved every minute. Though my wheels could accommodate tubed and tubeless tires, I went with tubeless. Liked everything...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-21, 05:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,128
Posted By metz1295

Amen, Brutha!!

Amen, Brutha!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,128
Posted By metz1295

Is the 27.5+ dying out already?

I bought my first ever mountain bike in December of 2020. A 2021 Trek Roscoe 7. I chose it because the 27.5+ tires provides a nice blend of 29er outside diameter and fat tire. My LBS recommended it...
Forum: Commuting
08-10-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,842
Posted By metz1295

I would have zero issues biking through...

I would have zero issues biking through commercial property or multi-family housing parking lots, as long as it's not gated or posted 'no trespassing.'
Forum: Commuting
07-22-21, 05:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 10,514
Posted By metz1295

Though I could definitely applaud the 'excuse for...

Though I could definitely applaud the 'excuse for a new bike' argument, unless you're planning to break commuter speed records every time you ride to work an upgraded bike will serve you no...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-21-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,903
Posted By metz1295

I feel your pain. I'm new to a dropper post...

I feel your pain. I'm new to a dropper post having gotten my first ever mountain bike in December. What I've decided to do is force myself to need to make adjustments to the post. How? By setting the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,725
Posted By metz1295

Always wear a helmet

I'm sure no one on this site needs to hear it, but you never know.

As I approached a low leaning tree on a trail, I knew I was down plenty low enough to get through. What I wasn't prepared for was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,648
Posted By metz1295

Any Clydesdale MTB Riders out there?

I'm new to this. Big guy. 6'3" - 235. And not the fit kind, so my weight will come down in time. My question is, at my size, how much effort should I put in to trying to get air coming off jumps? Or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,068
Posted By metz1295

Admittedly, I did not read all responses so this...

Admittedly, I did not read all responses so this may have already been said. If I were shopping for a used bike, I think I would start with local bike shops. First and foremost to your question, the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-10-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By metz1295

Since they didn't list anything, I assume it has...

Since they didn't list anything, I assume it has original equipment. This link is the 2020 model.

https://www.cannondale.com/en/bikes/mountain/trail-bikes/trail/trail-6/2020?sku=c26600m10xs
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-08-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By metz1295

Look up the specs on Canondale's website. 2020...

Look up the specs on Canondale's website. 2020 models should still be listed. If the specs for tires and rims specifically say 'Tubeless Ready' then your conversion will be easy. If not, you'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 12,480
Posted By metz1295

In general, I agree and practice following car...

In general, I agree and practice following car laws whenever possible. That said, there are some exceptions. In some states, it is legal for a cyclist to slow, check for safety then proceed through a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-21, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 937
Posted By metz1295

If I had to guess, I would say the pro's plan...

If I had to guess, I would say the pro's plan where they will unclip and clip back in to help improve their time through certain situations. However, I can't think of a good example.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-22-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By metz1295

I've ridden my road bike through patches of snow...

I've ridden my road bike through patches of snow longer than my wheelbase and about an inch deep. You basically try to have enough momentum going in that you can coast through without pedaling. Any...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-22-21, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By metz1295

Snow Day

Tried riding in the snow over the weekend. Turns out it's hard. LOL I'm a clydesdale on 27.5+ tires. 7" of snow crushed me for the day. 3.6 miles in 38 minutes of riding time. Total ride was 1 hr 45...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-21, 06:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,287
Posted By metz1295

No dumb questions. As someone who has a much...

No dumb questions. As someone who has a much bigger frame and a full C-note heavier, don't apologize for sharing the details. More info will get you better answers. I'm new to mountain biking also,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,338
Posted By metz1295

I think what might suit you better is often...

I think what might suit you better is often referred to as a campus pedal. I have them on the bike I use for casual family rides. They allow me to clip in if we're going for a longer ride on a bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-21, 06:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By metz1295

If you know exactly what you want, you'll need to...

If you know exactly what you want, you'll need to get your order in, then be show patience.

My first choice was a Trek Marlin 6. Got on the waiting list Aug. '20. Initial delivery date was in Jan....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,084
Posted By metz1295

This method appears to be pretty safe. (Not...

This method appears to be pretty safe. (Not staged. I actually saw this on a ride home from work once)

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,084
Posted By metz1295

Find a way to take it to a Mad Max level. Sure...

Find a way to take it to a Mad Max level. Sure you'll be out a bike, but there will be one less bike thief on the street.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-04-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,787
Posted By metz1295

I agree with every single part of this. You will...

I agree with every single part of this. You will spend more money on the switch than you will on an entry level hardtail. And that's assuming you can find a suspension fork that will work with your...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,019
Posted By metz1295

If you're happy with the Trek brand, I highly...

If you're happy with the Trek brand, I highly recommend the Roscoe 7. It meets all your requirements and comes with a dropper post and tubeless ready wheels and tires. I just got mine this past...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By metz1295

Or a 27.5+ for the best of both worlds, which is...

Or a 27.5+ for the best of both worlds, which is the route I took when I did my research.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-21, 06:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By metz1295

Maybe talk to your LBS to see if a wider tire...

Maybe talk to your LBS to see if a wider tire will fit. For grip it's all about a wider contact patch. One of the reasons trail riders reduce their tire pressures is to allow the tire to flatten a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,880
Posted By metz1295

I looked at a 20" SE for my kid's first BMX bike....

I looked at a 20" SE for my kid's first BMX bike. The guy working at my LBS actually talked me out of it. He said they're great if pulling wheelies is all you want to do. Not great handlers for BMX...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-01-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,793
Posted By metz1295

I'm on the same path as you. Roadie for a long...

I'm on the same path as you. Roadie for a long time and just now getting into mountain biking. Like most above, my bike shop advised to going flat until I have more experience. I figure about a year...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-18-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 993
Posted By metz1295

Thanks all. Pulled the trigger on this starter...

Thanks all. Pulled the trigger on this starter kit. Added the chest, bar and helmet mounts. this discount on accessories that comes with the subscription is pretty significant. Will re-evaluate after...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-14-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 993
Posted By metz1295

Thanks, looks like the chest mount is the way to...

Thanks, looks like the chest mount is the way to go. Follow up: About how long of a video do you get with the different memory card sizes? HD vs SD if you know that too?
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-14-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 993
Posted By metz1295

Mountain Bike Video Recording???

Anyone who records their rides, what do you use? GoPro, Cycliq, something else? Better to use a helmet mount, handlebar mount or chest mount? I'm not looking to be a YouTube master or anything. Just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,274
Posted By metz1295

I would look at camping, hiking or kayaking dry...

I would look at camping, hiking or kayaking dry sacks. They come in many sizes. You may end up with multiple bags if you're wanting all those things in your jersey pockets.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,557
Posted By metz1295

I asked a similar question, a couple weeks ago,...

I asked a similar question, a couple weeks ago, when I decided to go tubeless for my new mountain bike. I received a lot of info about why you should still carry a repair kit and maybe even a tube....
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-05-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,012
Posted By metz1295

Looks like there are several Escape models to...

Looks like there are several Escape models to choose from, for about the same cost.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/search?keyword=escape

Not sure why you would buy used when new, from LBS,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,750
Posted By metz1295

I have no problem with technology advancing a...

I have no problem with technology advancing a sport. Heck, in the earliest days of baseball the fielders didn't use gloves. I'm even ok with ebike users taking a few more cars off the road for their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,651
Posted By metz1295

Our house has had great success with Tide Sport.

Our house has had great success with Tide Sport.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-02-21, 09:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,729
Posted By metz1295

Inexpensive, but Quality Bike Clothes

I love Pearl Izumi gear, but damn it can be expensive. Even the year old stuff on Amazon has gotten pricey as the market has become more demanding.

My question for the other cyclists, what brands...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-20, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,472
Posted By metz1295

I have a '95 M500. Depending on the year and the...

I have a '95 M500. Depending on the year and the tier, he doesn't have a suspension fork. By today's naming conventions it would be considered a hybrid commuter or city bike. I still use mine, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By metz1295

Storage Help

I recently added a mountain bike to my garage to go with the road bike. Storing the bikes is not the problem. Storing the gear is the issue. 2 helmets, 2 pairs of shoes. Many water bottles. Not to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-23-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,478
Posted By metz1295

I was all in on a 29er for my first mountain...

I was all in on a 29er for my first mountain bike, but my LBS talked me down and into a 27.5 with plus sized tires. The biggest reason is the 27.5 is a little easier to handle for a beginner....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-18-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,915
Posted By metz1295

Newbie ??? about Tubeless Tires

New to mountain biking and new tubeless tires. I'm a little confused. It's my understanding that if a tubeless tire is punctured, the sealant inside the tire will seal the puncture and that if the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-15-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,764
Posted By metz1295

I'm in little of the same boat. My first mountain...

I'm in little of the same boat. My first mountain bike will be here in a couple days. I've been a little nervous about how I will do. I'm sure I'll be fine and I'm sure that some of my bmx skills...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-19-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By metz1295

Wolf Tooth EnCase System Bar Kit One Multi-tool

Anyone using these? What's your opinion?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0819SSM2K/?coliid=IFT9E74ZVNZKH&colid=1O4QO3ZYZVI7M&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-02-20, 06:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,446
Posted By metz1295

All of my experience, the last 10-15 years has...

All of my experience, the last 10-15 years has been on the road. And your story is the exact same as mine. I wanted to go cheap because I didn't expect to hit a trail all that often. That said, I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-02-20, 05:59 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,140
Posted By metz1295

Love this bike. My Roscoe 7 will be here in...

Love this bike. My Roscoe 7 will be here in January. As a beginner, I couldn't justify the extra $600 for the Roscoe 8. However, There was enough add on to justify the Roscoe 7 over my original...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,632
Posted By metz1295

Cold Weather Mountain Biking for Feet

My first ever mountain bike is scheduled for delivery in January. It's gonna be cold, but I plan to get on it anyway. I have plenty of cold weather gear for road cycling. I figure I can use all the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 51,140
Posted By metz1295

I just recently started looking into mountain...

I just recently started looking into mountain biking. From what I've found from talking to my LBS, 27.5 isn't dead, it just has a new look. I went in totally set on a 29er and they talked me into a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,085
Posted By metz1295

My LBS carries Trek and Specialized. They...

My LBS carries Trek and Specialized. They recommended the Roscoe because the 27.5+ is a better handling setup. However, the frame is designed that if you wanted to switch out to a 29er, you can. My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,895
Posted By metz1295

My first ever mountain bike (hardtail) is...

My first ever mountain bike (hardtail) is scheduled for delivery in January. So, here I am, on there forums researching shoe preferences. I love Keen sandals for hiking and never considered using...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-20, 05:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,210
Posted By metz1295

Thanks for the tip. I did some research on the...

Thanks for the tip. I did some research on the Roscoe 7 and have tagged one at my LBS. ETA, first week of January. Almost upgraded to the Roscoe 8 because the LBS girl had her R8 there in the shop,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,210
Posted By metz1295

A lot of great tech info here. Thank you. Looks...

A lot of great tech info here. Thank you.
Looks like Marlin 7 will be my benchmark and find the comparable models for the other manufacturers.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,210
Posted By metz1295

Haha, I do get your point. The reason taking the...

Haha, I do get your point. The reason taking the MB on the bike path would be due to using the bike path to get to a trail park. Using paved trails, this park is about 15 miles from house. I see it...
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