Chief

Yeah, it rained pretty hard for a short time. Had some hail in it also. I would think the rocks are gonna be slick as sh*t.

All kidding aside fiberglass might be the best choice. I have a Mattock with one of these handles that is virtually indestructible.

http://www.nuplacorp.com/products/digging-maintenance-handles/

This company also has epoxy kits for installing.

32 minutes ago, throet said:

I highly recommend considering Carbon Fiber for those handles! 

 

Only if they're cheap and from China!😂

Can't make this week.

Here ya go!

https://www.backcountry.com/osprey-packs-raptor-10-hydration-pack-600cu-in?CMP_SKU=OSP005J&MER=0406&skid=OSP005J-BK-ONESIZ&mr:trackingCode=860ECF35-1D33-E611-80F4-005056944E17&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&CMP_ID=PLA_GOc001&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&k_clickid=_k_CjwKCAiAlvnfBRA1EiwAVOEgfH4a491gZxXPCcrzCaemCDei6c3-TgKftw2zivjDm_xshnZtSvXL-RoCNqsQAvD_BwE_k_&rmatt=tsid:1042790|cid:297609397|agid:20750481757|tid:pla-387138908584|crid:92885922997|nw:g|rnd:7892992367667735378|dvc:c|adp:1o3|mt:|loc:9028226&gclid=CjwKCAiAlvnfBRA1EiwAVOEgfH4a491gZxXPCcrzCaemCDei6c3-TgKftw2zivjDm_xshnZtSvXL-RoCNqsQAvD_BwE

I have one of these on both my bikes. Been on my FS going on two years now with absolutely no issues. Not the fanciest or lightest but it's been reliable. At the price of it you could go through three of these in a year and still be out of pocket less than most big name brands. Hell at this price it would be a good backup for when your expensive dropper is being serviced!

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/brand-x-ascend-120mm-150mm-dropper-seatpost/rp-prod149024

I have a syringe but don't use it much this is easier and cheaper. 

https://shop.orangeseal.com/products/endurance-sealant-w-inj-system

I would think so. It's been slick with the dew point and cool weather especially the shaded areas. Supposed to be in the 70's Friday and Saturday.

This guy's not right in the head.

Double posted.

Saw this guy years ago. Phenomenal guitarist. Jimmy Page couldn't hold his pick.

6 hours ago, AntonioGG said:

Can you elaborate on why you think OS is better?  I've knowingly been saved by Stan's 3x during a ride/race.  I'm talking 2-3 revolutions and the squirting stopped and I never had to replace the tire.  The only time Stan's has failed me has been with large slashes  2x (throw away the tire type of slash), or when I haven't re-filled it during the summer.  I tried OS a while back when it was fairly new in the market, and it never sealed a hole.  Could different types of holes respond differently?  Does OS respond better once you pump more air and start rolling again?  The online tests I've seen included different size holes but they didn't ride on the tires after.

It seems Stan's has changed it's formula. The new Stan's that I have used no longer balls up in the tire it weeps through the side walls and doesn't seem to be as effective at sealing punctures as OS. I usually know to add sealant when my tires start rapidly losing air between rides, meaning a significant loss of PSI. Went to go for a ride a couple weeks ago and front tire was flat added sealant pumped it up good to go still holding.

1 minute ago, throet said:

There's grass in Lubbock? 

Not the kind you're thinking of😂

This company has had the longest product launch ever! Been seeing there ads everywhere. Emailed them after going onto website that seems to have an option to purchase but no cart. This was their response.

Hi Brendan,

Thanks for your email.  Glad you like our product!  

Our Session Series will be available November 2018.  Flow/Launch and socks will be available Spring 2019.  Please check back then to order!

Thanks!

Ride Concepts

I can't like a product I've never had an experience with. Must have backers with deep pockets. This launch has been at least six months long now. I hope they can compete with 5-10 or it's gonna be a huge crash!

I wrapped my bike with Invisiframe. It's cut to fit. May be a bit pricy but looks good when done right.

My Evil had same problem. Water gets in past "seal" most of the lower seals are barely a seal. This is the one you want it has a double lip seal unlike the 40.

https://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek-110-15-Alloy-Crown-Race

Get a tube of Phill Wood water proof grease also and give the bearing and race a good coating of it.

20 hours ago, CBaron said:

When did you ride?

-CJB

Thursday around 2:00.

Rode 1/4 Notch and Double Down. Sloppy in usual places but overall good condition. Can't say for Peddlers, Picnic or others. Judging by the sloppy spots on 1/4 Notch I would think areas of Picnic would be pretty sloppy also. Seeing as Peddlers is mostly shaded I would think it's probably pretty wet still.

16 hours ago, throet said:

I rode Double Down, 1/4 Notch, and Rim today and all were OK for anybody trying to go out in the morning. I'm out for this week though due to other commitments. 

Yeah I rode 1/4 Notch and Double Down yesterday too. Trails were good weather was even better. At 40 degrees in the morning the temps are below my threshold.

I'm thinking it should be GTG by Friday. Forecast says sun and dry temps.

1 hour ago, throet said:

 

Hell yeah!!!! Lemmy!!!!

This may be the perfect way to fool the rain gods.

Get out your baseball bats everybody!

Aluminum obviously can't take the beat down either.

Is that some new kind of high pivot design? Looks like there might be a lot of friction with that😂