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10-06-22, 08:04 AM
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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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10-06-22, 08:11 AM
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10-06-22, 08:14 AM
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10-06-22, 08:21 AM
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10-06-22, 08:54 AM
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10-06-22, 09:08 AM
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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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10-06-22, 09:13 AM
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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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10-06-22, 10:02 AM
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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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10-06-22, 02:35 PM
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10-06-22, 03:05 PM
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I think you just described last December. I was looking forward to getting in a bunch of road miles while the company closed for the annual Christmas Break, but it rained pretty much daily for the whole week. I finally got an outdoor ride in in New Years Day.
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10-06-22, 05:00 PM
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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, 05:01 PM
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10-06-22, 05:13 PM
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Bike magazine had a video of a guy riding over rocks on a Stache with 3.0 tires. It was incredible how calm it was.
10-06-22, 06:27 PM
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When running, assume you are invisible. Just like cycling.
10-06-22, 09:14 PM
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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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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.
10-07-22, 06:29 AM
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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.
10-07-22, 06:39 AM
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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.
