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    Brushy Creek

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, Tree Magnet said:

    I'm thinking something more 'modern' for people born after 1980.

    The kids these days are into hashtags and social media personalities.

    Let's name the trail:

    #XxXTentacionsPlayground

    JUST KIDDING BAD JOKE

    Brushy Creek

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, Albert said:

    I only have to dismount once going up SpongeBob.  Next time I'm out there I'm going to see if I can charge up that, though.

    I ride 1/4 notch backwards (W to E) 90% of the time. I just recently learned how to make it up SpongeBob. Almost every obstacle that has been difficult for me only required more momentum.

    Higher gear, stay left, maintain momentum. Easy peasy!

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    If you are buying a Garmin...

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

    Posted · Edited by tomreece

    for what its worth, I recently bought a Garmin Instinct Smart Watch and I really like it.

    https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Instinct-Features-Monitoring-Graphite/dp/B07HYX9P88/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3AAUHO27A372S&keywords=garmin+instinct&qid=1569939758&sprefix=Garmin+instinct%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-3

    Pros

    • The iOS app for it is awesome and shows lots of cool graphs/stats
    • Syncs with Strava of course
    • 5 to 7 day battery life when I averaged 3 to 5 activities during that week
    • Highly configurable
    • Can mute all notifications from your phone when outside of an activity, but allow notifications when you are in an activity. I don't want my wrist buzzing all day, but I do want it to buzz when I'm riding in case an emergency happens.
    • Looks like a cool GShock watch if you're into those big ugly watches like I am
    • Screen is highly visible because it's black and white
    • GPS tracking works better than my phone did, more accurate

    Cons

    • Need to wear it pretty tight to make sure you get the most accurate heart rates
    • Sometimes slides down when really sweaty during a ride
    • Takes a few attempts to get used to the comprehensive menu/configuration system on it.
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    Installing Shimano XT brakes

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

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    I finally got my SLX brakes installed. I also bought a bleed kit just in case but I did not have to cut the cable down so I did not bleed them.

    Im new to this, how would I even tell that they need bled? The lever feels good to me but I’m a perfectionist about equipment. I want it to be in tip top shape.

    how can I tell if they need bled? Am I overthinking it?

     

    Brushy Creek

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

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    40 minutes ago, ahornsfan said:

    I really hope it is not true.  I am TERRIFIED of dogs and greatly prefer them to be onleash.  

    I can definitely relate to this fear! I love dogs but I was bit by one when I was younger and had to get some stitches. That fear sticks with me. On Picnic, I keep running into a fella walking with a big German Shepard off leash. So far he seems friendly though.

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