RidingAgain

A brother and I were having lunch with a homeless person for a week maybe two (maybe three) months ago. At a Walmart McDonalds. And I have two friends in Phoenix that work with the homeless on a daily basis. BTW... That brother, he lives out of his car, so I guess you can call him homeless as well.

An announcement over the PA system using a computerized sounding voice in Randall’s supermarket about shopping hours for older people, while a employee was using some kind of price checking hand gun thing that was making a loud ping kind of noise all while the store was empty. It was kind of a Twilight Zone deal.

Thanks, ATXZJ, and that’s funny, my wife has always complained about how easily I find clothes on sale but she doesn’t.

Okay, just read this in an article from 2017... Also found the sizing chart... https://www.evo.com/five-ten-shoe-size-chart

Just wondering... Are the male/female shoes basically the same, just with different sizing... In other words, would a 7 men's fit a size nine woman? It's a color thing for my wife. This is the perfect color combination for her... https://www.adidasoutdoor.com/five-ten-freerider-men's-mountain-bike-shoe/BTM01.html?dwvar_BTM01_color=Black_5&cgid=men-bike-shoes#prefn1=gender&prefv1=Men&prefn2=size&prefv2=12.5&start=8

Great teaching video.

Just read this about a company in San Antonio... Thought it might interest anyone with an office, or even for your home... If you've got the $$$s that is. https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/xenex-robots-get-stamp-of-approval-for-covid-19-elimination-by-texas-biomed?fbclid=IwAR3obkgi9-LSPDz3LLQZhw-n8zFQp9ra-yJy1cgQtGR10pcHsnAoYtxFPgE

The thought has crossed my mind... Buying a newer bike than I have. Why? Mainly because even though back in 2015/16 when I bought it I was looking for an xlrg frame with a long top tube and it was among the frames that met that need and was still in my budget, its always still felt shorter than I'd like it to be. The top tube length of my '07 Cannonade Prophet is at 65cm/25.6" — which isn't short, and a bit longer than average, but I'm 6'4". Additionally, when I was researching bikes and saw that 29 and 27.5 wheel sizes were the way things had gone, all the comments I read on the Prophet related to wheel size pretty much said that although designed to take a 26" wheel, it rode even better on 27.5" wheels, almost like it was designed for them. Any who, I guess what I'm saying is that I was looking and considering a number of the newer standards that were being applied to mtb design when I was considering the Prophet. But looking at bikes today, and all the changes to design standards... Shoot... It can be confusing. So I thought I'd just make a list of all the things I'm seeing when I look at bikes from the POV of buying one. And this is by no means a claim of everything out there... Just what I can think of that I've seen and considered. Here it is... #1... Frame material... Carbon or Aluminum. #2... Wheel size... 29", 27.5", Fat Tire, and even now 26" again with larger tires... Which includes 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 3.0 tires #4... Frame geometry... Head angles (leaning to slacker, but maybe not too slack, whatever too slack is)... Seat tube angles (steeper, but what exactly is steeper)... Reach (some long, others short)... Chain stay length (some longer, others shorter)... Wheel base (some longer, others shorter). #5... Type of suspension... Honestly, it seems like just too many types to list. #6... Fork... Brand (each has their own approach to fork build dynamics)... Travel... Stanchion size... Rake/Trail (to a lesser extent). #3... Rim type... Carbon, Aluminium... Hub type... 148mm Boost, 142..., 135mm... Rim internal width... 25mm, 29mm, 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 35mm, 40mm. #7... Drive (including BB type), cockpit set up (stem/handlebar), seat/post, brakes, rim type, tire brand, tubeless (a given these days)... I think are kind of at the lower end of the considerations. What have I left out? Weight maybe? Who considers weight these days? Back in the day weight was a big factor. And of course, all of the above is subject to what type of trail riding the person is considering the bike for... Cross Country, Trail, All-Mountain, Enduro, Downhill... Rocky, loamy, sandy... Wet or dry conditions... And the riders body type/weight and riding style. It's really all a confusing situation. But for me... And I think tall riders in general... It's a bit less confusing, as the choice for those looking for longer in reach frames is limited. And because of this, for me, and my limited budget, the brands I keep coming back to are Kona and Trek. Anyway... I'm just musing... And I've been seeing so many people interested in buying bikes, and asking me for my thoughts on it, I thought it might be an interesting topic for this forum.

My wife sent me this to share... Seems this company has related supplies available... Dave Cohen Specialty Enterprises Inc 720 W.121st Ave Westminster, Co 80234 800-243-1997 - Main 303-435-3337-Cell 303-252-1998 - Fax dave@specialtye.com

Been meaning to get this up... Hopefully for trail builders use... Going to someone who is willing to share with other trail builders... Like new... Don't think it's ever been used. You'll need straps though... And batteries... I borrowed the current batteries from a flashlight. Moultrie Game Spy 4.0 Digital Game Camera... See more on it here...

That's okay... You couldn't help yourself (as is further exposed in your above comment that continues your whining). Your offended feelings just got the better of you. It's normal for weak disposition people. As is dishonesty. And hey... No need for a YouTube video on the curb straddle maneuver... Just use your memory... And not add dishonesty to it.

Like Chief... Never broken a chain... So I'm thinking broken chains must be linked to going up curbs.

Nice...

Work your way up she says... Wait a second... Does this work for an "...antiquated bike..."? Just checking... Cause she says to "...go shred some sidewalk...". https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=get+off+bike+to+get+up+on+curb&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_UN6pXo_aI4GgtQWl3obYDg17

You'll have to check with throet... He's king of riding curbs. Me... I just get off my bike to get up on them.

Right on point, sir... Just right on point.

It looks like some sort of ragged animal standing just in front of the chainring... Two front legs, two back legs, a body, a face.

Okay... Off topic... But interesting... Squint your eyes and look at the photo... Tell me what you see between the two wheels.

Thing is... I'm not arguing either point... Nor am I trying to say an old bike is on par with new bikes... Because I certainly don't think they are. I'm just poking at the silliness of his immature attempts at mocking me. gotdurt... you know this has been taking place since years ago on MOJO... You'd think folks would know by now what's going to happen when they go down the silly street. And since it seems some don't... I'm just doing them the favor of helping them remember. And since I seemed to have twisted someone with a 14-year old photo of someone jumping on a old Cannondale Prophet... Here a video from last year it seems, of some mellow small jumps... Definitely not pro stuff... But still... Jumps... And the rider seems to be having fun.... Which brings us back to what the point of riding is... Having... Fun. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6V-E4pTAEww&psig=AOvVaw0XYpqMCXi17hp6iyvpsEyw&ust=1588264293480000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCKCe0d2HjukCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

And did you say "...Model T..."? Shoot, my grandfather owned one of the first in Jamaica. Here's one with modern upgrades...But maybe that's just all a waste of time for you.

Did I say that? No, right. Dude... It's me riding the bike... Not you, or anyone else. Stick to your stuff. Be happy you're all up-to-date and new.

Got ya. Come on... I'm having fun.

Okay. Thank you. The fella on the "...antiquated bike...", you gotta say though, looks pretty darn cool.

Not me... But that's a one of those old "...antiquated bikes..." he's riding... Looks like he's not worried, and just having funny. Here's what he had to say... "The Cannondale 4X is the kind of bike we should all be riding. It is the most versatile type of bike you could buy. I’m no XC racer but I never felt it hold me back on the climbs and while my dirt jumping skills are pathetic I had more fun and confidence on this bike then any other I’ve been on. The best thing though is that when you point it down a trail its rips. It’s not a DH bike but it feels very comfortable at speed and it can take a beating as good as any bike out there. If you are looking for a mid-travel bike the 4X should be on your short list especially if you are want something that might turn a few heads on the mountain." LOL... You gotta wonder about people.

Well... I disagree... The dishonesty is in the insinuation being made. But different people will have different views of things, and that's okay.