Oof. Not only was that dumb, but think about the number of people that had to go alone with it for it to reach the site. Yikes.

For National Bird Day I'm trying to figure out if these smaller black birds are crows or something else (common grackle)?

Birds whose heads, when in the sunlight, have a non-black hue. Green or blueish.

I agree. I cannot believe how many people in charge can be so totally clueless.

Grackle would be my bet.

Are crows 100% black? Even the young ones?

Google albino crow. It's a thing.

I'm seriously considering purchasing one of these

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...44cdbd2c_o.jpg

Disc brakes? Check. Tubeless? Check. 1X? Check.

I see the FUTURE!

UPDATE: I just conducted a careful study. Although, at first glance, the birds look black, and although they walk around on the lawn like the crows do, upon closer inspection, at the right angle, you can see that there's a subtle blue hue on their heads, and a dark brown one to their wings.

Sneaky. #Birding

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/...rview/67364561

It also includes a second wheelset( https://www.ethirteen.com/products/lg1r-enduro-wheels )

Hot. Do eet.

Interesting to see an "XC" bike with a slacker headtube angle than my hardtail trail bike :lol:

Although mine is 6 years old, ancient history in MTB geometry terms.

As soon as I return to work. I just can't spend almost $4k on another bike, while I'm collecting unemployment.

But....but....you got a stimulus check, right? It's your civic duty to help kick-start the economy and we know it's all about consumer spending. Right?

I agree.

$1200 isn't gonna cover it, but it will cover the cost of additional gear needed

The wheel on my luggage just exploded, thank god it’s only a two day.
I need another stimulus check to recover the replacement......

Was it tubeless? Did it asplode?? Must have been crabon fiber.

Do you not currently have a MTB?

the bearings passed me while I was walking, now I’m basically dragging my bags through the airport.

At least you don't have to dodge people.

I'm going to flats(from SPD), and I'll need shoes and updated gear. All my off-road gear is getting pretty long in the tooth

https://canfieldbikes.com/collection...31422927470667

speaking of which, I got cussed out by a pedestrian on this mornings ride. I was approaching her from behind as she walked in the MIDDLE of the road, and I shouted approaching left. She jumped, and quickly ran to her right, at this point I have slowed considerably down and wave at her and continue. I end up turning around, and come to pass her again this time head one and she proceeds to tell me “I don’t know what the F I am doing, and that I almost F in hit her!”.

She’s right that I don’t know what I am doing, but I was no where close to hitting her.

Maybe you should have gone for the ceramic bearing upgrade??

Wait, is this luggageforums??

I was hoping you knew how to install rotors for the disc brakes I plan on putting on my next luggage. Also do you route the hydraulic lines through the interior or around the handles?

I am garbage on flat pedals. I mean, I'm not very good even clipped in, but SPDs are a very needed crutch for me.