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10-06-22, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
One of the first times my dad came to visit we went for a MTB ride. He didn't bring his Fuse which uses 27.5x2.8 tires so he rode a rental Intense Sniper with 29x2.2 tires. Even on a full suspension vs his hardtail he commented that he just didn't feel like he had any traction.
I do some solo rides now where it's a mix of dirt and pavement. The bikes works for that but so would a lightweight gravel bike or hardtail. Maybe I can figure out the solution after I pay for my latest dental expenses. The whole not having a job thing makes a tightwad like me more nervous.
10-06-22, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
You mean I could ride naked? Cool!
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10-06-22, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I threw some plat forms on it.
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10-06-22, 08:14 AM
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10-06-22, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Looks like the cycle cross race is back on this weekend. Just picked this up from one of the guys I ride with. Took it for a short spin, MTB feel weird.
10-06-22, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
For as much as you crash, I’d think you’d avoid cross and MTB at all costs
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10-06-22, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Grass is softer than tarmac.
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10-06-22, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
For as much as you crash, I’d think you’d avoid cross and MTB at all costs
She became a fearless descender and eventually could drop most everyone on the roughest descents. She also won a state cyclo-cross championship for cat 3.
But, yeah, most roadies freak out and go back to road only.
10-06-22, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Rocks can be kinda hard, though.
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Originally Posted by big john
A lot of people try off-road after being roadies for years. For some, all it takes is once and they swear "Never again". Some love it and become quite proficient. A woman I rode with quite a bit raced cat 3 road and she got a mountain bike and we took her on some pretty crazy trails and she did fine. She told us it was her first time on singletrack!
She became a fearless descender and eventually could drop most everyone on the roughest descents. She also won a state cyclo-cross championship for cat 3.
But, yeah, most roadies freak out and go back to road only.
She became a fearless descender and eventually could drop most everyone on the roughest descents. She also won a state cyclo-cross championship for cat 3.
But, yeah, most roadies freak out and go back to road only.
10-06-22, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
My buddies keep bugging me to MTB. I ride some single track on my bike occasionally, but the closest I generally get is gravel.
10-06-22, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by phrantic09
Yah.
10-06-22, 12:08 PM
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Lots of people out running early this morning now that is has stopped raining after 6 days. Thing is, the sun don't rise as early as it did last month. People don't realize how invisible they can be at that hour of the morning.
10-06-22, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Rocks can be kinda hard, though.
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10-06-22, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Lots of people out running early this morning now that is has stopped raining after 6 days. .
10-06-22, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
If it ever rained for 6 days here it would be apocalyptic.
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Originally Posted by big john
Coming from an older 26er and being a wuss on technical stuff it took a while to trust the bike and the tires. It's so much better than any mtb I've had before. I'm reluctant to give up that confidence but I'm not doing much technical stuff lately..
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10-06-22, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
I have had the opportunity to ride a couple of my friend’s Staches. One a rigid single speed and one a 120mm multi speed. The amount of traction and stability on the SS is amazing. A little less apparent on the hardtail but definitely still there.
10-06-22, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Lots of people out running early this morning now that is has stopped raining after 6 days. Thing is, the sun don't rise as early as it did last month. People don't realize how invisible they can be at that hour of the morning.
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The 2017 Fit, purchased in 2018, has lost its second battery. 70,000 km. I just came from Fit Forums, and it is a common problem. Seems the battery is just too small, and the 'smart charging' is dumb. Folks are disconnecting it and getting better life. Beware @datlas. How about you, Humbug? Battery issues?
10-07-22, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
The 2017 Fit, purchased in 2018, has lost its second battery. 70,000 km. I just came from Fit Forums, and it is a common problem. Seems the battery is just too small, and the 'smart charging' is dumb. Folks are disconnecting it and getting better life. Beware @datlas. How about you, Humbug? Battery issues?
edit: Google says smart charge relates to EVs, our Fit runs on 87 Octane gasoline.
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10-07-22, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
We'd wish you were invisible.
There was an after-ride party at a bar or club or something. A couple female members of the staff walked off their ***** because some of the guys were walking around the place naked sporting erections.
10-07-22, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Did I mention what happened after the Philly Naked Bike Ride this year? (I think it was in late August or early September.)
There was an after-ride party at a bar or club or something. A couple female members of the staff walked off their ***** because some of the guys were walking around the place naked sporting erections.
There was an after-ride party at a bar or club or something. A couple female members of the staff walked off their ***** because some of the guys were walking around the place naked sporting erections.
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