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1 hour ago, Seths Pool said:

good move on getting your woman a comparable bike to yours. her stoke will be way higher! 🙂

Ya, should have just gone that route at first. Shes so damn excited to ride all the time, couldnt be happier.  

Size Medium. Bought 11/18. GF upgraded to stumpy. Perfect condition, not a scratch on it.

Converted to tubeless with orange seal.

$1275 OBO

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/fuse-comp-27-5/p/154363?color=235869-154363

GF picked up her new bike today. Dont think she was this happy when she met me. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love his comment "there were 20-30 tracks, so why not" 

Jeez

6 minutes ago, HoneyBadger said:

Yes, this has happened in the last few weeks.

Damn, looking at that gave me that sick feeling. 

Is that from people recently? 

12 minutes ago, olddbrider said:

The real question is... Spandex vs baggies?

Spandex is a HARD no. Haha

So this bike is brand new. Should I scrape that out?

Aren't they supposed to come with st least 1?

Edit, just saw s different chart. My 150 does not come with any. 

I was checking volume spacers on my Fox rythym 34. There was none.

Curious if this is what it's supposed to look like inside? Looks like a big wad of grease 

2 minutes ago, JRA said:

Larry. How does it feel to have started a clips vs. flats thread in the year 2019?

Haha, I didnt mean to

1 minute ago, Ridenfool said:

I recall seeing a video while researching flats that showed a rider trying to climb a slickrock dome and thinking that the flats were keeping him from cleaning it (after several attempts) when his clipped-in friend could.

Then, his clipped-in friend rode the bike with flats up that hill. After that, the rider was able to clean the climb on his bike with flats.

We all play mind-games with ourselves. Some of us know this and look for more repeatable, science-based answers before reaching a conclusion. Some don't.

I was just thinking about that video. 

I'm going to give flats a real chance. I am curious if my climbing ability will be hindered.

19 minutes ago, Cafeend said:

If they wont pay, can we?

If they do not pay or install the sign(s) then what exactly is the maintenance involved in signs? They kind of dont really require much

 

I'd help pay

Definitely going to check it out. 

Thank you Greg. Appreciate that

8 hours ago, Shinerider said:

And if you see a bright yellow bike - that is me.  On a Rocky Mountain Element!  I remember most of those video shoots!

I came across our Walnut video that Pedalmasher did the other day. 

Do you guys by chance have any strava routes for this Meridian area

4 minutes ago, mack_turtle said:

The multi-release cleats have been around a long time. They come with low-end pedals that are designed for casual and beginner riders who are hesitant to commit to clipping in. However, they seem like a good idea for technical, slow riding.

Didnt know that. Ya, I figured I would use them until I got used to getting in and out.

Being off the bike for 8yrs had me a little worried about falling over. Haha

Curious, How many of you tried the multi release cleats?

I swear its night and day different from crank brothers, Reg SPD's. Quick sideways motion and I'm out.

13 minutes ago, Ridenfool said:

My confidence in sketchy shit went up considerably with the ability to get off the bike no matter what. I've had too many instances with clipless where I wish I could have unclipped, but the circumstances didn't allow it. These usually ended with my spilling blood or otherwise experiencing pain. It made me less likely to try something. Instead, I'd unclip, stop, and walk it in many cases, rather than play the odds.

The realization of how this latent concern about getting unclipped gets in the way of developing skills, for me, was the most significant reason for moving to flats.

I broke a wrist ten or so years ago because I was unable to get out of the pedals and fell down slope. Not something I want to repeat.

I was really surprised how easy it is to get out of the "multi release" cleats.  You dont have to twist your heel like egg beaters, reg. SPD's.

It's going to be a tough change IMO. I'm not used to lifting my foot, vs kicking it out to the side. 

On 12/30/2018 at 8:43 PM, Sluggo said:

way

He was the drummer for Nirvana. Pretty cool dude, very talented

Sorry, didnt see this was already mentioned

Just now, RidingAgain said:

Been thinking of flats... Maybe starting with shoes that are a bit less sticky would help in getting your feet off the pedals more quickly. Then as you get use to it you can move to the sticky-soled shoes. 

I'm not sure it was the shoes or the pins. Haha. I did order some five tens. I may lower the pins down a little. 

Just now, Ridenfool said:

You may want to consider some shin and calf protection, at least during the familiarization phase. Those pins will eat flesh and bone at the slightest provocation. Like while stopping and putting a foot down, walking the bike through a section that stopped you, etc.

Early on after moving to flats I had an endo and was able to easily step over the bars and walk on down the trail as the bike crashed behind me. After that I realized I would have added another OverTheBarScarClub scar had I been using clipless. That sold me on flats. Still getting the hang of jumps, hops, etc with them. Too many habits left from being attached that just don't work with flats.

 

Good idea. Honestly, a little scared of the pins. Was very cautious yesterday. 

I honestly didn't think it would have been harder to get off the flats than it is clipless. I'm guessing over the years the motion to release just gets engrained into your head.

I'm going to at least give them a try.  Going to get a pair of flat shoes and keep them on. Very curious how they will be climbing, techy sections.

So I just got back into riding. Started in Onza pedals then rode eggbeaters for years.  Figured I'd try SPD's now with the multi release cleat.
I also bought some Chester flats just because.
Ok, so yesterday decided to install the flats and put on a new pair of Van's. Tooled around the neighborhood practicing manuals. Its was an interesting experience.  These flats are sticky as hell. Riding flats isn't easy at all after spending all your time with clipless. I ate shit multiple times. 
Thing that screwed me up is with flats you have to lift foot, with SPD's ( at least with multi release cleats) you can just move your foot sideways. I'm really interested to see what riding flats are like. After yesterday it's going to be a complete redo of the motion required.
Pretty damn funny laying on my backside. 

I've been reading about the pedaling innovations pedal. I wonder if what he is saying is true. I've always had the thought that clipless resulted in more power, better climbing ability.  Seems that isn't the case after all.

Do they get emails regarding us often?

6 minutes ago, The Tip said:

My brother in law has a Traeger and swears by it. I've been looking for a used one. Academy has an Outdoor Gourmet for a good price with lots of grill space that I was looking at. I love the idea of the pellet grill/smokers but I am scared that the mechanical parts are going to break. But I don't like being tied down when smoking. I need to reload wood every two hours or so when using my propane vertical smoker. It would be great to set it and come back in eight hours or whatever.

I got this one on sale for $499. I'm with you, love to smoke meat but want to do other things while doing it.  Its been a great buy so far. Hopefully long term it holds up