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I like the concept behind that Tannus, but can't get comfortable using insert and tannus in the same sentence.

I've already been looking at Coinbase and that is the site I've been using to monitor prices. Ether is the only coin I'm interested in right now, and I prefer to stick with PayPal given that I'm a shareholder and trust that they will be around for a long, long time. If I do decide to open a Coinbase account though, I'll let you know so that I can specify you as the referral source.

Funny you should ask. I was trying to test the water yesterday to see if I could purchase these investments through my Roth IRA brokerage account, but due to the trading restrictions, I was blocked from doing so. One is a straight Ether Trust and the other is equity in a Canadian company working to standardize around Ether as an exchangeable currency, who also holds Ether as an investment. Given the potentially lucrative nature of these investments, I was hoping to shelter any gains by using my Roth IRA account. Since that didn't work, I'll probably buy some Ether direct via my PayPal account just to dabble some. I'm still of the mindset that crypto is incredibly speculative, and I have to approach it with a willingness to lose 100% of any investment I make in it. I'm willing to take my chances with a few grand, and do believe that Ether is the best bet right now given its scalability.

No beer necessary - just happy to pay it forward! I PM'd you my address and phone number. Just text me and let me know when you want to swing by. I can leave items on front porch if I'm on calls when you decide to come by.

Forgot that I also have a brand-new Lenzyne right load water bottle cage. Supposed to be red but has a pinkish hew. My mistake for purchasing online unseen. Your good fortune if it suits you.

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Few items that are just cluttering up my workspace if anybody is interested. Fizik Saddle - a bit worn around the edges but totally useable. Never liked it because it would hook my baggies in the back. Maybe better suited for road / CX. CB Candy Peddles (White) - beat-up but work fine if you're into CB clipless. Brand-new showroom pedals. Not suitable for serious MTB but great for a kids build or cruiser.

OK I'll PM you.

I have a pair that are in good shape with the exception of the end plugs being a bit beat up. However, I can't find the clamp for the left grip. I honestly don't know what happened to it, but it is nowhere to be found. They're yours to have, but unfortunately you'd have to find a left-side clamp and would probably want some new end plugs.

FollowCam Friday is Nate Hills - not BKXC. I believe BKXC did do a couple of segments here in Austin - GB and Cat Mtn with Seth B. Seems Nate hangs out almost exclusively out West - Rockies and beyond.

Looks like my Sago Palm 🌴 is coming back in a strange way.

Sounds like a plan dude! Shall we meet at the 183A overpass or someplace else?

Funny you should ask. Had my first ride today on my new build with 760mm bars vs the 740mm I had been riding. I also shortened the stem from 60mm to 50mm. Overall it felt really great, although I didn't take on any real technical features or punchy climbs this morning. Both my old bars and the new ones are only a 7 degree sweep, which has always been enough for me. I'll need a few weeks of riding to say for sure, but initial impression is that I like the change.

Really sweet! Definitely feels plusher than the original, but I'm not sure whether that is the new fork, the rimpacts, or me just wanting to believe that it is. Anyway, I'll be playing around with the suspension tuning some over the coming weeks to really get it dialed. I see the sun shining now and my last meeting of the day just cancelled; so I might be going back out for a twofer this afternoon.

Maiden Voyage! Rode Snail, Rim, 1/4 Notch, and Picnic. All GTG, albeit a bit greasy in some spots. Get you some while you can!

My 2011 Acura MDX has a tech package, but back then that didn't include much. I tried the voice control on it once and it sucked terribly - nothing like what you get with modern devices. What I love is the big knob that controls the Nav, Audio, Bluetooth phone connection, etc vs. a touch-screen (believe those started coming a year or two later on the MDX). The knob turns, toggles in 4 directions, and pushes in, giving you complete control without your hand ever leaving the knob. Took a while to learn all of the ins and outs, but I'd be lost if I had to relearn stuff now on a modern touchscreen. With more than enough cargo space, AWD, and 300hp, I'm willing to accept the poor gas mileage. If I had to replace it today, I'd jump on a newish Honda AWD Passport with the 280 HP V6. I see no signs of the MDX slowing down though, and with only 137K miles on it and working from home now, it could seriously be my last car.

At least one company actually markets a homegrown option - much cheaper than the others on the market. Still cheaper to do your own I'm sure if you can find the right material. Home | Mynesweepers

Haha technically the primary color is red, but I think the sun hitting the orange metallic accents really triggered that orange explosion in the pic. I'm definitely diggin' it!

Does he have one of these? I never got one as a kid, although I wanted one badly. I think that had a profound impact on me as an adult.

Sure. Already posted in another thread but happy to show it off here as well! Once things dry out, there should be regular sightings of it on the Brushy Trails.

Haha that's great! My first college job was at Aquarena Springs. I captained the glass bottom boat rides, but Ralph was definitely the main event.

Haha does that mean you are blaming me for the RAIN!!!!!! Forecast was already set for wet weather this week before I took possession of the bike.

This is my second time running the Conti Shieldwalls, and I really liked the TrailKing 2.4 front and back first time around. Decided to put the slightly narrower MountainKing on the back this time, mostly just because I was having trouble finding the TrailKings. It used to be easier to find premium tires at heavily discounted prices. Like you I just can't see paying $85 for an MTB tire, and these budget tires from Conti are less than half of that.

My front wheel is spinning true with the Rimpact Original but the rear wheel with heavier Rimpact Pro is not. The cheap Conti Shieldwall tires could be part of the problem as I've had wobble issues with those in the past, even without inserts. As long as its not excessive and not rubbing anything, I too will be sending it, well as soon as the monsoon passes anyway! I read through some of the thread shared by @WayneBT and there are some really good insights there. There are so many choices now for tire inserts that I'll have other options if I conclude that these are not up to par once I get some miles on them. I was especially concerned about the comment that they don't offer the same ride quality improvements as CushCore. @ATXZJ has given really good reviews on the Vittoria Airliners, and those might be next on my list to try if these don't work out.

Just got mine installed today. I had already put new tires on my new rims but had never added sealant. I only broke the bead one side and was able to get the inserts in without any trouble at all, and also replaced the valve stems with the Rimpact stems that came with the kit. Added Stans and reseated the tire bead without any trouble. I'm noticing a bit of wobble on the rear. Thinking I will just deflate, massage the tire / insert to make sure it's centered and re-inflate. Looks like it will be a while before I actually get out on the trail with them.