AustinBike Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, The Tip said: I did not know that Paris had 3,000 feet vertical drop that allows you to go down 40 staircases. 😁 Most of the long stairway shots were clearly not in Paris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, AustinBike said: Most of the long stairway shots were clearly not in Paris. Also the sequence of the locations in Paris doesn't make sense. From La Defense to the Eiffel tower in the blink of an eye. I've love to know if the bike survived that flat landing. That looked painful for the rider and the bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: Most of the long stairway shots were clearly not in Paris. Do you mean to tell me that they deceived us with movie magic?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Is Fabio a real boy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 52 minutes ago, notyal said: Is Fabio a real boy? I just finished a long trip down the rabbit hole, watching his videos. Dude's a badass, but I like single take videos better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongo Loco Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I just finished a long trip down the rabbit hole, watching his videos. Dude's a badass, but I like single take videos better.The one he does riding a dh course on a townie is nuts. Ate it tons and kept going back for more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 6 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Also the sequence of the locations in Paris doesn't make sense. From La Defense to the Eiffel tower in the blink of an eye. I've love to know if the bike survived that flat landing. That looked painful for the rider and the bike! Technically you can make that trek with only one metro change at Charles de Gaulle Etolle, but even then you're probably looking at a 15-20 minute trip in non-peak time. However, I will say that there is a good crepe place in La Defense that I know. If you have a banana-nutella crepe, all is right with the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: Technically you can make that trek with only one metro change at Charles de Gaulle Etolle, but even then you're probably looking at a 15-20 minute trip in non-peak time. However, I will say that there is a good crepe place in La Defense that I know. If you have a banana-nutella crepe, all is right with the world. I worked at the Alcatel office for 2 weeks in 1999, IIRC it was a short walk from the metro station (we stayed close to the Eiffel tower). The little food cart outside the La Defense station had better coffee and chocolate croissants than almost any place I've tried in the US. I had one every day. I've had street crepes elswhere. I'm sure I had a banana nutella but my favorite was a savory one with ham and cheese. But no street food compares to the Tartiflette we had though. I've actually thought this would be an awesome dish for after a cold R&I. Damn...I just ate but now I'm craving some of that food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Had to google that one, never had one before. Will check it out in May and report back. Where in Paris? I will primarily be in the north and that sounds like a mountain food so Paris may be my only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 5 hours ago, AustinBike said: Had to google that one, never had one before. Will check it out in May and report back. Where in Paris? I will primarily be in the north and that sounds like a mountain food so Paris may be my only option. Tartiflette is kind of fondue meets gratin potatoes - great with ice cold, crisp white wine. I doubt you'd commonly find it in Parisian restaurants, but if you do, I bet it'll be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 We'll primarily be in the north (Normandy area) and my assumption was this was more of a mountain food and that we wouldn't see it in the north. Paris was probably the best bet as you can find everything there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 It's an Alsacian dish. We had it in one of those Christmas street markets but I've also made it at home. Don't forget the ham to put in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Wife's family is Alsacian (she gets pissed when I tell her that makes her German.) Who would ever forget ham?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 Took about 25 minutes total to get both wheels done. Will check it out this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, TheX said: Took about 25 minutes total to get both wheels done. Will check it out this weekend. Both? Full commitment. Like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 The only thing that slowed me down was not being able to have the tire sitting in the middle of the rim to give that extra bit of room to get the last bit over the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiantm3 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I installed cushcore a few days ago. Got it from Jenson when they had the 20% off sale. So far I like how it feels. My bike doesn’t feel noticeably heavier or harder to pedal. I mainly wanted to try it out for the “performance” improvements it is supposed to have and it seems to deliver. Cornering feels a bit nicer and it feels like I have a bit more suspension travel on bigger drops. But I’ve only done one ride so far. Install wasn’t terrible considering it was my first time installing. My 2.4 width tire was definitely easier than my 2.5. Should get easier the more I do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 How will trailside repairs work with that installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiantm3 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: How will trailside repairs work with that installed? I’ll worry about that when the time comes. Learning by experience as I go. I’ve only gotten 1 unrepairable flat in the last 2 years. Going to stick with those odds for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 I mounted these so I could see what they are all about, and so I could play with lower pressures. Long travel bikes are new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 On 12/14/2019 at 6:49 AM, radiantm3 said: I’ve only gotten 1 unrepairable flat in the last 2 years. Going to stick with those odds for now. HuckNorris instead of CrushCore, but yeah, me too. I don't even carry tubes anymore, just bacon and a pump or CO2. And HuckNorris solved my primary source of flats anyway--tire pinch flats. I used to get them often, now not one since installing the inserts 5250 miles ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Barry said: HuckNorris instead of CrushCore, but yeah, me too. I don't even carry tubes anymore, just bacon and a pump or CO2. And HuckNorris solved my primary source of flats anyway--tire pinch flats. I used to get them often, now not one since installing the inserts 5250 miles ago. That's a pretty good endorsement. Did you carry a tube for the Dragonslayer? That's one place I've had a bad sidewall slash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 minute ago, AntonioGG said: Did you carry a tube for the Dragonslayer? I did not! The only thing I did was bolt my pump on the frame instead of carrying CO2. I did the same for the EB and my big Brushy area ride as well. I knew I was taking a risk on the Dragonslayer. After all, a nasty side wall rip with no tube at Goodwater was the one irreparable flat that I've suffered since going to this format. Unfortunately I had ridden up to Goodwater from my house near Walnut. So Uber to the rescue. A smarter man would strap a tube to the bike for such adventures. But still, it has only cost me the one time in all those miles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I may have to consider this stuff then. For me the last few times I've had a puncture has been to pinch flats (both on Peddlers pass wet creek crossing even though I ride LGT and BCGB with plenty of cheesegrater rocks...go figure), or related to previously baconized pinch flat repairs. I can't seem to run too low though b/c I do have instances of tire burp when the traction is high and I try to corner too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Who is using Nukeproof ARD? I need a solution: 25mm internal rims, 29x2.4 tires, 160 pound rider on hardtail. I need to run 28-30 psi (checked using an Accu-Gauge) to keep from pinging my rims. on SATN stuff, no less. What's a better investment: wider rim (I build my own wheels) or inserts? (Very, very skeptical about CushCore. $150 for two foam rings seems like a scam.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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