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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-18-22, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By WannaGetGood

Sram Code R - Getting a better lever pull

I bought a new bike in February and it came with Sram Code Rs. They are not bad brakes, but coming from Shimanos, they are not what I really like, but that is besides the point. I bleed my front...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,036
Posted By WannaGetGood

I just put some One Up carbon bars onto my Enduro...

I just put some One Up carbon bars onto my Enduro bike. I love them, help out quite a bit. But, for the purpose of selling, I wouldn't change the contact points. I know this bike has already sold,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,447
Posted By WannaGetGood

Lights!

I am looking to purchase a set of lights, as the title implies. I am not sure if I need a helmet mount, bar mount, or both. Does anyone here have any experience that they would like to tell me....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,129
Posted By WannaGetGood

I see quite a few people running them at bike...

I see quite a few people running them at bike parks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,891
Posted By WannaGetGood

First of all, I always say light hands heavy...

First of all, I always say light hands heavy feet. I feel that it is really hard to give advice on jumping without being there. Jumping takes a lot of work and building up your confidence. The Ripmo,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,129
Posted By WannaGetGood

I am looking at what bike I will buy next and I...

I am looking at what bike I will buy next and I have noticed that a lot of bikes come with only 29ers. However, it seems that some bikes really want to hold onto the 27 for the rear wheel mullet...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,677
Posted By WannaGetGood

Since going to tubless, my flats have been...

Since going to tubless, my flats have been minimal. However, I have destroyed 2 Eliminators from my back wheel in the span on 3 months. I really should carry stuff with me just in case, but I always...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,699
Posted By WannaGetGood

Lots of people here posted so I'll add one more...

Lots of people here posted so I'll add one more up vote for upping your tire size. I went from a 2.3 Maxxis DHF front and back to a 2.6 Butcher in the front and 2.3 Eliminator in the back. The...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,765
Posted By WannaGetGood

Just keep riding. The skill will come. Sometimes...

Just keep riding. The skill will come. Sometimes it just takes hitting that black trail to break yourself into it. I am not saying to go way out of your zone, but progression will only happen once...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-09-20, 09:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By WannaGetGood

About the up stroke portion. I feel that it is...

About the up stroke portion. I feel that it is just a different type of strain or force on the knee. Rather than compressing it is lengthening. If they is a tough thing for the knee to take in the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-08-20, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By WannaGetGood

The only experience I can give is that I have had...

The only experience I can give is that I have had my ACL reconstructed. Not the same thing, but mountain biking or biking in general is one of the better sports for it. That's what my orthopedic...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-08-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,869
Posted By WannaGetGood

I died a little inside looking at this.

I died a little inside looking at this.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-30-20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,636
Posted By WannaGetGood

https://45nrth.com/products/footwear They...

https://45nrth.com/products/footwear

They make some good quality stuff. This question should have included what kind of price range if any.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-20, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By WannaGetGood

Bike Storage

I have moved into a new place and I am looking for some ideas on how to store my bike as well as my Girlfriend's. We are a small storage space on the ground level which is convenient, walk in and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,352
Posted By WannaGetGood

Go to a local bike shop and they can give you the...

Go to a local bike shop and they can give you the low down on what price vs product your going to get. I will say that the $400 bike is probably going to cost more in the end than a quality bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-20, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,736
Posted By WannaGetGood

Trying it is what I am going to do. I hope by a...

Trying it is what I am going to do. I hope by a 2.5 in the front and 2.4 or 2.3 in the rear, I can have more control in the front. I run 2 DHFs now, so Im hoping by putting on a DHR in the rear, I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-20, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,736
Posted By WannaGetGood

I have Spank Oozy Trail 345 Rims, 30mm inners. I...

I have Spank Oozy Trail 345 Rims, 30mm inners. I don't know if the profile will matter so much as how they perform. I would like to be able to blast through rough stuff a little faster, which I hope...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,112
Posted By WannaGetGood

I haven't read all of the posts above mine so I...

I haven't read all of the posts above mine so I am sorry if I repeat something. Foot positioning in my opinion is what your comfortable with. One thing I can recommend is that no matter where your...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,736
Posted By WannaGetGood

I run DHFs on both front and back and 27's. I...

I run DHFs on both front and back and 27's. I think I am going to go bigger, at least in the front, I am just curious to see if others have jumped and have any advice to give.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-20, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By WannaGetGood

I feel like they do. The bottoms stay nice and...

I feel like they do. The bottoms stay nice and stiff, but they will loosen up.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,736
Posted By WannaGetGood

2.3 to 2.5 Maxxis Minions

Has anyone gone up in tire size and found out it was a good choice? My tires will need replacement soon and my buddy has suggested I increase my tire size, at least my front.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,557
Posted By WannaGetGood

If anyone is going to get upset with you then...

If anyone is going to get upset with you then they would probably get upset over anything. Mountain biking is meant to be fun and these things happen. I find the mtb community is much more kind than...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-20, 09:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,007
Posted By WannaGetGood

1) What bike do you have? 2) What kind of...

1) What bike do you have?
2) What kind of riding do you do?
3) Where are you riding in Canada, or what region?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-17-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By WannaGetGood

There is a few of these around here in BC, mostly...

There is a few of these around here in BC, mostly at sanctioned trails.
Forum: Western Canada
05-07-20, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,235
Posted By WannaGetGood

Chain Reaction usually has some good deals, but I...

Chain Reaction usually has some good deals, but I am waiting on an order from April 6. Not happy with how the shipping has been. Which is nothing they can do, just compounds on problems before the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By WannaGetGood

I have heard mix reviews about them. Both from...

I have heard mix reviews about them. Both from friends and from reviews by pros. I'm going to chalk it up to the fact that everyone is difference and personal preference will always come out on top.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,428
Posted By WannaGetGood

I feel like the pedal strike problem is more of a...

I feel like the pedal strike problem is more of a skill concern than just losing some millimetres from pedals. I like the tire idea from qclabrat. I strike my pedals from time to time, but I know...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By WannaGetGood

Bike shop good. Walmart bad. Asking budget...

Bike shop good.
Walmart bad.

Asking budget is a loaded question. My friends who don't bike think its crazy for spending the money that I do. But with that said, its my sport. I also understand...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By WannaGetGood

People that I have spoken to love them, but also...

People that I have spoken to love them, but also haven't ridden tons of hubs. I don't think you can go wrong with them. Do you have the rims and spokes yet?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-20, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,429
Posted By WannaGetGood

They will both be great forks for XC riding. Will...

They will both be great forks for XC riding. Will it be that much different? Probably not a noticeable amount. However, my only suggestion is that dropper posts are wicked. I can't say that they are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-20, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By WannaGetGood

Overall condition in my mind, that's what I would...

Overall condition in my mind, that's what I would look for. The worst thing would to get the bike and have missed a problem in the frame or that there are mechanical issues or fork hasn't been...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By WannaGetGood

Those Pedalings look pretty cool. I have wanted...

Those Pedalings look pretty cool. I have wanted to try them out since seeing them. The longer pedal is an interesting idea. I currently ride Specialized Boomslang pedals. I wouldn't recommend them....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By WannaGetGood

Cannondale does make great bikes. My advice, go...

Cannondale does make great bikes. My advice, go down to a local shop and take a look at what they have. That might be tough right now, but shops in my area are still allowing people to come in and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By WannaGetGood

Bike Repair Stand

I am currently looking to get a bike repair stand. I have been looking at a lot of different online retailers to try and find a good deal. Anyone have any good experience with a stand that is not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,580
Posted By WannaGetGood

I would suggest the biking gloves over the...

I would suggest the biking gloves over the Mechanics gloves. They won't breath like a proper MTB glove is supposed to or feel or get as good of a grip on your bars. You can't really go wrong with all...
Forum: Western Canada
04-17-20, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 665
Posted By WannaGetGood

Edmonton does not have a lot of good long decents...

Edmonton does not have a lot of good long decents available. I would suggest Trail Forks to get yourself around. Depending on what kind of riding you do, there is a large trail network at the Science...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-19, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By WannaGetGood

Depends on the weather for me. On a day of good...

Depends on the weather for me. On a day of good riding conditions, I have 19 - 20 in the front and 22 - 23 in the rear. If it has been raining, I drop both. My weight is about 215 with a full...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-19, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By WannaGetGood

It will come back sooner than you think. I am...

It will come back sooner than you think. I am going to assume you can't bare any weight on it, so a stationary bike won't be an option. Could you still run? Or will the vibration not feel great?...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-19, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By WannaGetGood

That's awesome! Cool to hear that. Might have to...

That's awesome! Cool to hear that. Might have to check it out one year.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By WannaGetGood

I have seen this little park in a video by Seth's...

I have seen this little park in a video by Seth's Bike Hacks. It looks pretty cool for the area. What is the weather like in that area? Could you ride it all year?
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-19, 09:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,401
Posted By WannaGetGood

My riding varies. Some days its fast and loose...

My riding varies. Some days its fast and loose and some days slower and technical, some days its everything. I shouldn't have labeled the thread as sunglasses, as I am looking for clear lenses, maybe...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,401
Posted By WannaGetGood

Riding Glasses

Questions for you guys! Do you ride with sunglasses? I am not talking about any prescription stuff. I have been getting dirt in my eyes and my eyes water as I build up speed, which is cool while also...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,106
Posted By WannaGetGood

Looks sick! I have always wanted to try one!

Looks sick! I have always wanted to try one!
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-19, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,574
Posted By WannaGetGood

I have the KS Lev...

I have the KS Lev (https://www.kssuspension.com/product/lev/), and it is fantastic. Super reliable. Others I know would say the same thing. There are a few good brands out there making solid dropper...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-05-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,203
Posted By WannaGetGood

Your biking snacks and preride food!

I am curious what people are eating these days right before your ride and during. There was some new brand of "energy bars" on the desk of a local bike shop. It seems like some sort of nutrition...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-05-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,950
Posted By WannaGetGood

I have not needed to do any tires myself,...

I have not needed to do any tires myself, however, a friend of mine who is very good with fixing bikes doesn't use any sort of fancy pump. With this said, it can take one long day or two days to get...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-05-19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,441
Posted By WannaGetGood

I would honestly go and try some pairs on and see...

I would honestly go and try some pairs on and see what fits the best. A better fit will out weight any factor on gloves
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-19, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By WannaGetGood

Chain Reaction Cycles. They are always good for...

Chain Reaction Cycles. They are always good for me. I just pick the shipping option that is not DHL.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-09-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By WannaGetGood

I have some friends that say Manitou is a great...

I have some friends that say Manitou is a great brand for forks, very underrated. They make the fork in a 26 wheel size which would be a lot better for DJ. If you go with a Pike 120 mm, then you need...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-09-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By WannaGetGood

I agree. I don't know anyone that does not use...

I agree. I don't know anyone that does not use the MIPS system or another variation. A helmet is a good investment. Don't cheap out on something that will protect your most valuable asset. I have had...
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