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Damn...13.4! That’s like three normal beers. I must investigate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I imagine you could say this about everyone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there any problem that a bigger whacking stick can’t solve? I think not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Syd Barrett is my cautionary “don’t do drugs” example for my kids. I saw a Pink Floyd documentary where they talked about him and it was brutal. So much potential that was never realized. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love watching Danny Hart ride. He seems like he's always in complete control and nothing can phase him. It's a beautiful thing. On the other side of the coin, he tends to struggle in the social media game which is an unfortunate problem in the sponsorship world. I think that Cube will do well having him keep his helmet on and let the riding talk. Then again, what the hell do I know?!

How can we get this guy and his committee to become our poster child for how mountain bikers can work with communities to create amenities that drive up the home value and prevent the encroachment of things they don't want? This is so great. Excellent work out there!

These are their home trails, they have a trailer, and there are a lot of them. Sounds like they definitely should be involved. Having kids there also shows that we’re not all cranky old farts (no offense TAF). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We need to make sure to get before and after pictures as well as pictures of the bags of trash. This is huge potential positive PR for SATN and mountain bikers. This is awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When I hear someone in front of me yell “...Oh $hit!” it generally means there’s an unexpected drop that he/she just hit. The feces in this case might be rider based and not dog based. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m in to help. I think we could just organize a central location to pick up a big trash bag and gloves and then send out groups to problem areas. It’s the ride-n-renew or something catchy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The last thing I want with a driver is ambiguity about where I’m going to be. Do hand signals help? Sure. Do I trust the driver to know what they mean or even care? No f’in way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was up there right after they opened it and it was super cool. I hit no fewer than 3 Velosolutions pump tracks in that area and they were all new and so fun. It’s a great way to get comfortable jumping and riding bigger features. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I stumbled onto a couple of guys heading off into BR yesterday afternoon from the Rim Job entrance. I didn't know it was the trail builders and thought it was just two dudes ducking under the "Trail closed" fence. I started to give them a little shit but they identified as trail builders so I backed off. Sorry about that. I felt a little like a 'Karen' I guess but I thought saying something was the lesser of two evils. Stoked to have that connection built up! Well done trail builders.

When it floods they make ‘rafts’ by all clinging together. I believe that they rotate position so the ones in the water don’t drown. They are survivors but I hate the little bastards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dude...I have but one piece of advice for you and if you ever listen to anyone on the internet, listen to this: Ride with your kids every chance you get. They are enjoying themselves, outside, exercising, and doing something that you can do with them. There is no better way to spend your time. If I could go back in time and relive all those rides with my kids, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Once they find hobbies that you only watch (rock climbing, gymnastics, parkour, ballet, etc....), you'll be on the sidelines wishing you were out riding log loops for the third time in a row while they pedaled in front of you dodging every root. Good times.

Brian - the best way to get him over fears like that is to let him ride with other kids his age (or slightly older). He will follow them over stuff that he would never follow an adult over. This can, of course, be used for good or evil. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My wife and kids will never see this pic. Damn...I can’t even look at it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think life is short and I want to maximize my enjoyment when I ride. So, I’d put the wheelset on the bike that makes me smile more and never take it off unless there is a problem. If there is a problem, I’d mount that second set and ride. If you’re afraid of damaging the carbon wheelset, you probably won’t enjoy riding them because all you’ll think about is that rock waiting to destroy them. Just my thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Where does she think you guys are going to camp where having a gun handy would make her feel better? The gun isn’t worth much without training. In fact, I’d say without the training the gun is a liability. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also saw this monster near the house. I want one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Saw this beast at the Govalle trailhead today. Lifted Previa? Thought@cbaron might appreciate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've seen this when there was an issue with my rear quick-release axle. I'm suspecting you don't have quick release skewers but check that spacer that is pressed against the frame by the axle. That had cracked on mine and resulted in a little tick that drove me nuts for a few rides.

That looks awesome. I wonder how they keep water from pooling in the bottom? I don't see any drains.

13 yo shredder looking to race will probably want the lightest bike they can get and will trade traction and fun for weight. That being said, you can certainly get much lighter tires if you get something narrower. I'd think that you could pick up a pretty cheap 27.5 wheelset that would work with narrower tires for not too much money. I'm like @CBaron but not nearly as fast. I ride for fun and to me that means I'll sacrifice a little weight for all the benefits of big, meaty, tires.

Good luck man and keep us updated. For what it's worth, I got carbon rims (Lite Bicycles) for my hardtail 29+ bike and I really like them. I don't really notice the weight savings (which was significant) but I do notice the toughness and ability to stay true despite being smashed through rock gardens with no shock. It was a good upgrade and I'd do it again.