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HCSNA is an mtb goldmine, actually. Something like 40 mi of trail, often little other traffic on trails (which are shared with hikers and equestrian). Steep, ledgy, technical, and flowy. It's all there.

THIS 👏 IS 👏 NOT 👏 A 👏 DATING 👏 SITE 👏 Couldn't resist...

Tried on once, didn't like as much as the metal buckle. They refunded me and didn't want it back. Lmk

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/person-dies-after-bike-crash-on-walnut-creek-trail-in-east-austin/

Back to the coming Apocalypse, this paywalled story in Bicycling Fall 2023 is pretty chilling! It doesn't really concern eMTBs, but focuses on mass market E-Bikes and how their components tend to be cheap and way overmatched for the speeds these bikes go. Specifically, there's often a dangerous combination of mechanical disc brakes and quick release front wheels, in particular. Couple that with casual users that don't usually do maintenance...and you can see where that's headed. This article tells a cautionary tale about a 12-yo girl in SoCal that died after crashing a Rad Power Bike. I now find myself compelled to bring it up to anyone I meet with an e-bike.

Mostly about time and time of year for me. I live in NW Hills so I'm within 30 min ride from all the trails north of the river along 360. I 'to n fro' whenever I can! Great warm up, doesn't actually take that much longer, always need the miles, and love not driving (even more than I like driving). Started about 10 years ago when training for my first EB (which didn't actually happen till 2016)... And, I'm still not a roadie!

Maybe not exactly what you're looking for but highly recommend Dr Chris Sellers at Performance Wellness. He's a chiropractor and treats lots of athletes, including myself from time to time and a couple of friends who ride. We all consider him a miracle worker as he's been great at diagnostics, especially, and treatment. One friend was having knee pain that turned out to be from pelvic issues and weak core that no one else was able to figure out... YMMV of course.

Best bike fit advice I ever received! Used one of Specialized's sit bone gauges at BSS over 10 years ago and have been rocking a 155mm Henge Comp saddle ever since (though they're getting hard to find!). Couldn't believe that I was a "large", so it was even more surprising that more people aren't on wider saddles! Pretty easy to measure your own width - may surprise you!

Fyi, TruckerCo replacement pads are great! No rattles and I had no issues installing on my older XTs (using a pedros lever, of course ;-). Pretty sure @ATXZJ rec'd these...

In my experience, if the chain is between .75 - 1% worn it'll 'mate' with the cassette, though takes a few rides. Even if it skips on cogs/gears 1 & 2. If it's not skipping and only clicking, you should be ok. If worn beyond 1% the cassette definitely needs replacing. I haven't had issues with the chainring but YMMV.

RPR littered with wildflowers!

Big fan of this Knog's Blinder https://www.knog.com/collections/rear-bike-lights/products/blinder-rear-bike-light

recycled

Bike arrived upside down AND totally protected. Has 2 panels inside (frame and wheels). See pic for dimensions and sorry about the rain a couple of Thu ago