@OGBeno you need one of these....
Titanium is neat
Titanium is neat
Did you ride today?
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Sexy. What are you running up front? On the REEB?
32 x 18 is the sweet spot for me at South Mountain.
This is going on the new hummingbird whenever it get's here, sometime in march. The Reeb is going to be wall art unless I can convince my brother to ride it
It's too big for me
32 x 18 is the sweet spot for me at South Mountain.
This is going on the new hummingbird whenever it get's here, sometime in march. The Reeb is going to be wall art unless I can convince my brother to ride it
Nice. Agreed. 32:18 is what I have as well on my Squid. It's perfect for most of Southern Arizona riding.
I'm tempted with your Stumpjumper....
And this evenings number crunching on Bike Geometry Calculator - MAD SCIENTIST MTB - https://madscientistmtb.com/bike-geometry-compare/ gives me:
Based on those, I think it is very likely that the Large Big Bro is the way forward, as that gives me the lower stand over height than the XL, and the shorter cockpit I was thinking of chasing of use with a Shotgun (and as @nonstopbike has said, getting the bar to handlebar height right is key) this might be the way to go.
Cool article in the Radavist today:
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Radical Rigs: Blake Hansen’s Lexus 1996 FZJ80 and Specialized Status – Paul Kalifatidi
People ride bikes for many reasons: their practicality, simplicity, exercise, and, hell, even for fun. Adding aftermarket details, tuning the bike to their preferences, and making aesthetic choices are all part of the joy of self-expression through these mechanical contraptions. Bikes can be a...
Simple and clean. 1up and cool looking bike. My first introduction to a land cruiser was a white 80, belonged to a neighbor. Do love when those (and some other vehicles) are kept plain Jane
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I've argued with him back in the day.Cool article in the Radavist today:
Radical Rigs: Blake Hansen’s Lexus 1996 FZJ80 and Specialized Status – Paul Kalifatidi
People ride bikes for many reasons: their practicality, simplicity, exercise, and, hell, even for fun. Adding aftermarket details, tuning the bike to their preferences, and making aesthetic choices are all part of the joy of self-expression through these mechanical contraptions. Bikes can be a...
His article the other day about bearings was really dumb.
finally not -50 windchills. i’m not exaggerating!! it’s been so frickin cold. got out for a short ride with my son. 40 degree swing in two days here. it’ll be +5 tomorrow too!!
Have to love early spring days! Suns out, birds out-my bike is out!!!!!!
Friday was NBD for me; and I spent Saturday and today riding, adjusting, riding. I think I finally have the perfect bike for me, this thing is sooo comfy and just rides so well.
All-City Space Horse, their "612" cromo frame and fork. 1x10 Microshift AdventX (really digging this groupo), Tektro hydraulic brakes, 650b x 47mm Teravail Washburns (will set up tubeless this week). Fitted my favorite saddle - SQLab 610 - and grips/inner bar ends. Dr. Dew is no longer the forever bike, but I will definitely keep it - this Space Horse is even more comfy and just frickin' goes. Muchly happy!
All-City Space Horse, their "612" cromo frame and fork. 1x10 Microshift AdventX (really digging this groupo), Tektro hydraulic brakes, 650b x 47mm Teravail Washburns (will set up tubeless this week). Fitted my favorite saddle - SQLab 610 - and grips/inner bar ends. Dr. Dew is no longer the forever bike, but I will definitely keep it - this Space Horse is even more comfy and just frickin' goes. Muchly happy!
+5 baby. i even got a wet butt!!!
The weather is so incredible right now in the deserts…
I love endurance racing. I have done a couple 12hour solo races. Such a blast. A mud team would be badass24HRS of Old Pueblo Recap:
5 person co-ed team. I went 4th.
Lap 1: Single Speed
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Lap 2: Geared: Night riding
Two douchenozzle “racers” who couldn’t just wait a couple of hundred feet for me to pull over to pass basically pushed me aside and off the single track and over my bars I went. Landed hard on my right side, shoulder and chopped up my hips on a big cholla. Spent ten minutes pulling fǔcking needles.
Busted up my deraileur and bent my hanger. Ended up getting it sort of in a position where I could keep the chain on the highest gear. Fun. 7 miles in the hardest gear going uphill.
Anyway, decent time regardless. Pushed hard as hell to finish up.
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Final lap: beautiful riding day. I was the last to ride today…. Everyone else was already drinking beer.since I had to finish after 12pm, I pulled over and just chilled watching folks come by for about 35 mins.
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Random 24HOP Pics:
Long Table Brewhouse Team:
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Lights on for riding:
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Le Mans start:
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Take-Aways:
I would definitely do this again with either myself and one other person or with two other people. Either alternating or chopping up the laps into groups. Guess I’ll need to figure this out for the future.
Any MUDders want to do a MUD 24HOP team next year?
With 5 people it was 4-5hrs between laps And during that time chaos ensues as well as cold hands and feet and body and an inability to get any real rest. I’d rather keep pumping.
I would definitely do this again single speed. This course is perfect for single speed. I was 32:18. Would have probably been happier with 32:19/20 if I continued riding SS.
It’s a fast course on a geared bike. Would be interesting to switch between bikes for a full 24hr run at the race.
Anyway, will definitely be doing this again next year.
I love endurance racing. I have done a couple 12hour solo races. Such a blast. A mud team would be badass
You are getting a call Monday.
