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https://mashable.com/article/wooden-penis-grunten-germany-missing/

Hipsterville Hazy IPA.

That beer is so hazy, even the can is out of focus.

Sasquatch!

 

1 hour ago, AntonioGG said:

That's the thing for me, if I wanted to get there today, I wouldn't know how.  I just end up there and immediately recognize the spot b/c it seems to be an iconic bike pick spot (just like the other that shall not be named, close to the HOL).

Yep. BCGB on the other side of the creek as HOL. Someone took the hammock down.

I have never broken any on the trail. Most have been broken in my trunk or in my garage.

I get that. I don’t wear my riding glasses for anything but riding. They have a nice hard case that I keep with the rest of my gear. I take them out of the case, go ride, and put them right back in the case. My everyday glasses on the other hand (which I typically spend more money on) get thrown around and scratched to hell.

I’m gonna be soooooo pissed if I travel to Bentonville and there are leaves on the trail.

How often are you guys losing or breaking glasses on the trail? Ok, I can see taking them off when you stop for a snack and riding off without them, but even then, I think I'd notice in enough time to ride back to the last place I stopped. As far as breaking, they are on your face. Last time something on my face broke in a crash, it was my teeth, and they were NOT cheap to replace. I am a certified cheap-ass (which is why I don't wear $250 Oakleys), but $50 to see the trail better? That's something I'm willing to pay for.

10 hours ago, TheX said:

And musical instruments, mostly nitro lacquer.

 

That detail is incredible. I probably would have gone with an LED, but the classic incandescent GE 120V really works in this case. Well done.

12 hours ago, TheX said:

If you removed the gravel posts, the roadie forum would be empty.

Move all forums to the MTB forum and rename it "forum". It's not like this forum gets an overwhelming amount of posts that need to be filtered down to a specific surface. 

I have some Tifosi glasses and really like them. They have 4 sets of lens, although I mostly use the amber ones for riding. I would put them in a midrange price category, but they are pretty damn cheap compared to Oakleys or other high end glasses. For me, the most important feature of a pair of riding glasses is staying in place on my nose when bouncing through the rough (which cheap safety glasses definitely do not). My Tifosi's have pliable earpieces, so I can really lock in the fit. Fog control I guess would be second, but I've had really nice Smith glass that claimed to be anti-fog that really sucked and cheap ones that were ok.

I'd also consider some of these shield-type Blenders for riding. I have casual pair of Blenders and have been impressed for the price. I won't ride in mine because they slide down my nose, but the shield-type have rubberized nose pieces. My friend has some of these and they feel pretty nice. 

https://www.blenderseyewear.com/collections/mens-new-arrivals/products/bold-victory

Yeah, I was half joking, but it is pretty lame to put your morals on other people by modifying a property you don't own. 

Unlimited cell data FTW.

On 11/5/2020 at 7:03 PM, deadtokevin said:

Appreciate the tip! I use AngryIP to scan the usual /24 gener-o networks then do a quick http/s check. There’s usually nothing juicy. Most the places have default passwords on their routers so I go in and put blocks to porn sites and leave them 🙂 

Please tell me you unblock them when you leave. 

I saw a coyote today. I wasn't riding at the time, but he was crossing the road and entering an area that I do frequently ride. 

1 hour ago, GFisher said:

When critters outnumber people on a ride you know it is a good day. 🐿️🐆🦎

Unless they're bears.

I had a good experience with Howler Brothers on some board shorts that got snagged and ripped in the dryer. No questions asked, sent a return label, and refund. Only problem was that they were sold out of my size, so I ordered a new shirt instead. They were the best board shorts I've ever owned (stretchy, fit well, and have two full front pockets and a velcro back pocket) so, I ordered a new pair when they came in stock. Not to mention, they are based in Austin. I have a bunch of their clothes now, and every item is my new favorite. Good, local company with solid products. 

Bike specific: https://bikeshoes.com/

I bought some shoes for my wife that didn't fit. They didn't have her size in the ones I originally ordered, so I got on the phone, the CS rep went to the warehouse while I was on the phone, and told me all the options in the same price range that she did have in the right size. They sent a free return label and shipped the replacements free of charge. They usually have some really good deals too. 

15 hours ago, RedRider3141 said:

Was this an actual model or did someone put this together...?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/427563438233153/

 

Real bike. 

https://www.mtbr.com/product/bikes/freeride-full-suspension/mongoose/black-diamond-single.html

https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/mountain-bikes/mongoose-black-diamond-triple-review/

I'm not a tire connoisseur like some people around here. (I have always liked Specialized tires, tho.) I'll just say that I recently swapped from a worn out Specy GC/Purg combo to some Nobby Nics f/r. First couple of rides, conditions were a little slick, so I thought "meh". Next few were hero dirt, so I thought "these are badass! Unlimited traction!" Yesterday, it's getting really dry and loose out there, and we're back to "meh".

So essentially, I'm not smart enough to isolate how the new tires feel vs. the old tires without being heavily influenced by conditions. I *think* they are grippier, but they are new and a more aggressive tread pattern, so they should be. Right?

In your case, I've always heard great things about the XR4. Maybe the Butcher is not as grippy even with 0.2 extra inches. With the current "iceskating on limestone marbles and moondust" conditions we currently have, plus the fact it's in your head now, it's not surprising you are not ripping up the corners. I guess the only way to know is to slap the old Bonty on there before it rains again and see how it feels. 

Stupid west coast and their late Zoom meetings. If I have to stay late, how about a hazy imperial IPA to ease the pain.

My dog got sprayed by a skunk in my backyard once. Dumbass me smelt the skunk and thought "Oh no, better let the dog in before he gets sprayed." Of course, he comes inside panicked and rubs his stinky body all over the rug and the couch. He got a bath in a solution of peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap. He smelt fine after that, but the house didn't recover for a while. 

The wife was not too pleased with me or the dog. 

2 hours ago, Chief said:

Goddamn it! the bike is Sedona Red not UT Orange!

Good news is that the resale market in this area is high for that particular color. Reminds me of the time I accidentally stained my deck burnt orange complete with white railings. It was supposed to be "natural cedar" or something and definitely didn't look that way in the sample. As a Texas Tech fan, it was awful to look at daily, but when it was time to sell, I actually considered stenciling a huge longhorn right in the middle. 

6 minutes ago, mack_turtle said:

real talk: if I ride more than 15 miles two days in a row, it literally chaps my ass. at the end of some long rides, I don't want to sit down. my ass ends up with a nice red abrasion on both sides. My shorts are kept clean and I use chamois creme. maybe I am not using enough of that stuff on my skin, I need a thicker formula, or a need some shorts that fit differently. what else could I be missing?

Diaper rash cream is great for treatment, but I think you are asking about prevention. 

Why can't we just fix this stupid tilted axis and make all days the same length?

2 hours ago, throet said:

These "rare events" seem to be happening with increasing frequency. 

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/cougar-attack-kills-one-2nd-man-in-satisfactory-condition/281-555709031

EDIT: Here's the link to the hauntingly familiar story from just a couple of years ago not too far from this most recent attack. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/20/mountain-bikers-fatal-cougar-attack-washington-state

Both articles are from May 2018. I think it's the same story.