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Both the 530 (you mention 520 but that is the previous version) and element bolt are not going to be amazing for navigation. I have a 520 and you can certainly load up a turn by turn GPX file and use it to navigate but that’s about it. The lack of a touch screen doesn’t give you a lot of control. The map you see on the device is your current location at a scale of the devices choosing. If you were ever in a situation where you wanted to get back to your car using the best route, you’d be SOL as the 520 can’t do that on the fly. it sounds like the 830 is going to be a better device for you. The touch screen allows you to pan around the map and you can even create adhoc routes while out on the trail.

Being forced to live vicariously through my GoPro footage during these trying times. Put together a little highlights video of an In and Out run of 1/4 notch I shot a few months ago. https://youtu.be/w0RrA5ZjPRg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow. Brushy looks like a war zone. Took a quick ride down the concrete trail just to see the damage for myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Our oak tree in the backyard didn’t fair too well during Thursday’s storm. I’m really impressed with the 40V Ryobi chainsaw I bought. Got everything cut up with one 5ah battery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice line @1:58! I always hang a sharp left up the rock ramp and power my way up. Your line looks much more efficient.

‘Murica https://oldglorymtb.com/mountain-bike-parts-made-in-america/

Why are people the way they are?

You’re a wizard, Harry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No. Sealed cartridge bearings are not something you typically do preventive maintenance on. Run them till they die. I’ve never had a fork or dropper serviced because I do it myself but I use Cycle Progression for my Fox rear shocks. They have a great reputation when it comes to suspension service. Not N. Austin but they are who I always recommend.

Shoot. At that price you should just buy a new fork and shock. A full fork, shock, and dropper service should be somewhere around half the price they are quoting minus parts. Don’t know what dropper you have but a service kit for all three should run you about $100-$125. Who is charging that much?

This was on FB. Last update from an hour ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you don’t mind coming up to Cedar Park, I’m happy to let you borrow mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So I just picked up a lightly used Ibis S35 aluminum wheelset of FB marketplace. Now I’ve got my original S35 carbon wheels and the new to me S35 aluminum wheels. Planning on using one set for shorter rides on more techy trails and the other set for 30+ mile rides where I’m riding partially on the road. I’ve got the Maxxis Assegais that came with my bike and a set of Maxxis Rekons hanging around. Additionally, I’ve got one set of Cushcore inserts. Here is what I’m thinking: Carbon wheels paired with the Assegais and no inserts. My thinking is carbon handles rock strikes better and Ibis’ wheel warranty is pretty good. Aluminum wheels paired with the rekons and cushcore. Even though the cushcore is going to make my “light weight” setup heavier, aluminum doesn’t handle rim strikes as well and since these wheels are second hand, they don’t have a warranty so I want to do what I can to keep them in good condition What would y’all do? Think I should switch anything up?

Pressfit or threaded BB?

I may have some spare cones laying around if the LBS is a no go. Let me know the width you need and I can go and measure. I also have a spare 700c QR hub wheel laying around. The rim might be too narrow for a MTB but it’s something.

Not that I was ever skeptical about the strength of carbon rims but a recent experience really showed me the abuse they can take. About a month ago a guy drop off a 2016 Pivot with carbon rims for a tuneup. During my inspection, I noticed that the spokes were really loose. “Really loose” is probably an understatement. Every single spoke was reading a big fat 0 on my tension meter. I ended up having to undo all of the spokes, re-tension, re-dish, and re-true both wheels. Even after being ridden with no tension for god knows how many miles, the rims were spinning perfectly true after being rehabilitated. No way aluminum rims would be in such good shape after such abuse. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3pm it is. I’ll park at the YMCA but will roll over to you on a Sky Blue Ibis. @throet Beautiful day to ride! Can you make it out?

I was planning on riding at 3pm today. Happy to spin with you.

Yeah dude. $250 seems suspiciously cheap. Trip to the ER after one rim strike cheap.

Why would you cut the spokes off? You can unscrew the spoke nipples using a spoke wrench.

5 years ago I was on a road ride with a few buddies and a lifted diesel pickup decided to drop a black cloud on us as he passed by. As luck would have it, he hit a red light 100 yard up and we caught up to him. My friend was furious and immediately dismounted and got right up to the guys window yelling every expletive imaginable. Dude looked straight ahead and refused to make eye contact. Lol. All hat and no cattle.

I can't recall a single negative interaction on 1/4N or DD with fellow riders or hikers. Where I have had many bad interactions are on the easier trails like Picnic or Rim. From the guy with his headphones blasting so loud I can here it, to the dude who just won't get out of the way even though he clearly looked back and saw you. I only go full STRAVA® mode on 1/4N and DD and really just use the easier trails as a means to get somewhere else as there is way too much unpredictability.

1/4 notch is primo! Go get some. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Picnic GTG with the exception of the few ephemeral creek crossings. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

West DD to picnic bailout GTG. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk