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Originally Posted by rumrunn6 (Post 22727354)

forgive my ignorance
how do you bail
what is dabbing?

Dabbing means briefly putting a foot down to catch yourself then keep going (or I guess stopping altogether).

How do I bail (get off the bike during a mishap or wreck)? Every instance is different.

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Originally Posted by rumrunn6 (Post 22727348)

are you really gonna wait that long to ride it?

No, already went on several rides, but I'm coming from never having owned a real bike or had real fit, so anything feels much better than stuff from walmart. My closest to a real bike was from Bikes Direct and I went by their sizing chart so it was a guess. The bike felt comfortable I put on about sixty miles before snow and weather hit.

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Originally Posted by georges1 (Post 22715975)

A too tall or a too small frame can have bad consequences on your back or kness and on your position in the cockpit, also don't cut the steering pivot too much other wise it would impact your back badly. I always had 17.5 -18 inch sloping MTB frames. I always made sure before having my bikes assembled that the riding position would suit me.

I don't even know what cutting the steering pivot means. I know the handlebar length can be change by cutting them shorter, but haven't done that. You can cut the pivot?

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Originally Posted by n2t (Post 22728094)

I don't even know what cutting the steering pivot means. I know the handlebar length can be change by cutting them shorter, but haven't done that. You can cut the pivot?

Maybe they mean cutting the steer tube?

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Originally Posted by Kapusta (Post 22728151)

Maybe they mean cutting the steer tube?

that is correct

So no cutting of anything as of yet. I put in some seat time when I got the bike and I've made plans to hit some starter trails this upcoming spring. I know the GT isn't seen as high end, but I'll probably never hit the limit of what it can do. Only thing I may do is add a dropper post.

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Originally Posted by n2t (Post 22728702)

Only thing I may do is add a dropper post.

That would be a no-brainer in my book.

so, how do you imagine it?

Frame size is an important factor in choosing a bicycle. It affects the bike's handling and how comfortable you will be riding it. A too-small frame can make the bike difficult to control, while a too-large frame can make it uncomfortable to ride.
Bike manufacturers typically use one of two systems to label their frames: S, M, L or XS, S, M, L, XL. The first system (S, M, L) is based on the rider’s height. The second system (XS, S, M, L) is based on the rider’s torso length.

When it comes to picking out the perfect frame for your artwork, there are a few things to consider. The first is the size of the frame. Does size really matter?
Well, yes and no. It depends on what you're looking for in a frame. If you want something that will make a statement, then a larger frame is probably the way to go.
But if you're looking for something more subtle, then a smaller frame might be the better option. The other thing to consider is the color of the frame. Again, this is a matter of personal preference.

You may want to match the color of the frame to the colors in your artwork, or you may want to contrast them. Either way can work, it just depends on what look you're going for. And finally, don't forget about matting!
Matting can really help set off your artwork and make it pop. It can also help protect your artwork from UV rays and fingerprints. So if you're unsure about what kind of frame to get, err on the side of getting one with matting included.
In short, there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing a frame size or color. It's all about what looks best to you and fits your style best!

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Originally Posted by TheMountBike (Post 22765936)

Chat GPT still needs some work.

I'm lucky in the fact that I fall between sizes.

It's a win/win for me since it allows me to justify owning a higher end loaner bike, in a smaller size, and still be able to get use out of it myself 😂.

Can anyone provide resources for learning how to understand modern MTB sizing? Last time i was on a mountain bike was in my teens, but i would like to get back into it, but this whole aspect seems either ill defined, arcane or just assumed that people know it off the bat.