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    Strangest COVID-19 stuff you have witnessed

    in General Chat

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    10 hours ago, Barry said:

    And from the more cynical view point... who the fuck is getting within 6 feet of homeless folks anyway?


    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.

     

    Strangest COVID-19 stuff you have witnessed

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    Posted · Edited by RidingAgain

    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. 

    Heads up on a 5 ten sale

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

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    3 hours ago, ATXZJ said:

    Women's freerider contacts are $60 right now. Both the wife and have the Mi6 shoes and they bring the sticky to a whole new level. Good thing is they go up to women's 11 which as I recall is a men's 9.


    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

    So, What's New?

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

    Posted · Edited by RidingAgain

    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.

    Pay It Forward

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

    Posted · Edited by RidingAgain

    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...
     

     

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    Brushy Creek

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    11 hours ago, throet said:

    Haha my bad for getting him amped up, especially on my own favorite thread. Sorry about the distraction. I'm searching through all of the posts now though to see if there is a YouTube instructional posted on that curb straddle maneuver.  

    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.

    Brushy Creek

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

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    1 minute ago, Albert said:

    I know I was woken up at 5am or so with that crazy thunderstorm that rolled through.  And all the recycling bins that were still on the curb on my street were blown over (they showed up in the evening yesterday, so forgot to bring that in). 

    Curbs look good, though!

     ..Al


    Nice...

    CushCore...yes or no?

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

    Posted · Edited by RidingAgain

    1 hour ago, mack_turtle said:

    No! I refuse to be psychoanalyzed by a Rorschach test from my own photos! The light does create a weird highlight on that rock though.

    To anyone who knows this spot, its' a really fun place for a "session".


    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.

     

    CushCore...yes or no?

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

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    On 2/2/2020 at 8:42 AM, mack_turtle said:

    I installed a Nukeproof ARD Friday night and tested in on BCGB Saturday. Under $50 and shipping from CRC was fast! Only slightly harder to fit the tire than any other install I've done. The included special valves are really nice.

     

    I dropped my pressure from my usual 26/28 F/R to 20/22. Proceeded to session all the troublesome ledgy climbs I encountered until I cleaned them or gave up in exhaustion. Attempted every ledge up HOL multiple times before turning off toward Dumptruck.

    Loads more traction with the lower pressure! Finally got a plugable puncture attempting a stupid up-ledge near the old Ewok bridge area. From now on, that's a down-ledge only. Pretty sure I would have punctured some long before that without the inserts.

     

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    Okay... Off topic... But interesting...

    Squint your eyes and look at the photo... Tell me what you see between the two wheels.

    Brushy Creek

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

    Posted · Edited by RidingAgain

    45 minutes ago, gotdurt said:

     

    I also wouldn't be arguing how awesome and relevant it still is;

    but I would stop short of arguing that it's still on par with anything new, or even from the past 5 years; things have progressed a LOT over the past 10, more than the previous 20.


    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

    Brushy Creek

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

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    41 minutes ago, olddbrider said:

    So... you're referencing a 14-year old article to back up your claims about your bike not being antiquated?

    I'm sure the reviews of the Model-T were glowing, but that doesn't mean it would compare favorably (in terms of performance) to any modern car.


    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.

    Brushy Creek

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

    Posted · Edited by RidingAgain

    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.
     

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    Brushy Creek

    in Mountain Biking Discussion

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    Just now, Barry said:

    This is a distinction without a difference and certainly shouldn't be cause for accusing someone of dishonesty. 

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

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