[stosh]

My wife loves her Ti El Mariachi, they're great bikes.

I got the steel version. I just want something simple I can throw in the back of the car and just ride. My full suspension is 5lbs heavier and the fork and rear shock are shot. I don't want to put anymore money into it and just want to get out and ride more with less hassle.

 

[SkaredShtles]

 

[eaterofdog]

I got the steel version. I just want something simple I can throw in the back of the car and just ride. My full suspension is 5lbs heavier and the fork and rear shock are shot. I don't want to put anymore money into it and just want to get out and ride more with less hassle.

This is how I ended up riding rigid steel single speeds. And riding alone so I don't have to wait for other people dicking around with their complicated geegaws (which I usually end up fixing) and personal issues. It was making bike riding a pain in the ass, so I cut the fat. Me. Bike. Ride. Done.

 

[Nick]

I got the steel version. I just want something simple I can throw in the back of the car and just ride. My full suspension is 5lbs heavier and the fork and rear shock are shot. I don't want to put anymore money into it and just want to get out and ride more with less hassle.

@stosh is that a 27.2 seat tube?

 

[stosh]

@stosh is that a 27.2 seat tube?

Based on this photo I'm assuming it's a 30.9.

 

[stosh]

This is how I ended up riding rigid steel single speeds. And riding alone so I don't have to wait for other people dicking around with their complicated geegaws (which I usually end up fixing) and personal issues. It was making bike riding a pain in the ass, so I cut the fat. Me. Bike. Ride. Done.

I've been riding alone for years. Now my daughter LOVES riding with me and she's like my twin in riding ability and interest in being in the woods. I'm an 40yr old and she's a 10yr old so we both keep up with each other (for now) and there's no drama (for now).

 

[Serial Midget]

It blows my mind that modern nuke subs never need to be refueled.

So nuke subs beat robots? I wish to be a nuke sub.

 

[eric strt6]

Slept in, hoping the forecast is correct and we don't break 100 today. 105 yesterday sucked. Need to start loading my fishing gear into the camper. heading to the lake for the weekend. In the meantime...Dialysis transports

I could use a new bike instead of my 2012 Trek Fuel 26er with a triple but I don't our finances saying yes unless I manage to break the frame

 

[Toshi]

Based on this photo I'm assuming it's a 30.9.

That's the outer diameter of the seat tube. The seat post is probably 27.2 as per Nick.

 

[Serial Midget]

Unless you're court-ordered to stay away from playgrounds, go do some pull-ups.

That's why Roger Teeter invented the Inversion Table, he is now 80 and can jump 6" and still feels great.

 

[Toshi]

This is how I ended up riding rigid steel single speeds. And riding alone so I don't have to wait for other people dicking around with their complicated geegaws (which I usually end up fixing) and personal issues. It was making bike riding a pain in the ass, so I cut the fat. Me. Bike. Ride. Done.

This is why my commuter bike is a single speed belt drive jobber. Less noise, less fuss, and I just have to stand up now and then.

But for mountain biking give me gears around here!

 

[dan-o]

That's the outer diameter of the seat tube. The seat post is probably 27.2 as per Nick.

According to google 27.2
PNW makes/made a dropper that fits.

 

[Westy]

I have an externally routed

Based on this photo I'm assuming it's a 30.9.

I have a KS 27.2 externally routed dropper I used maybe two times on my ancient XC bike before I opted for a whole new bike. Yours if interested, is is a setback post though.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Will you be going to Monkeyfest?

To what?

 

[StiHacka]

Watching the NASA stream from the manned rocket launch. Exciting times!

 

[SkaredShtles]

It's hot out there (80F). At least it's a dry heat.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Rocket launch day!

1 hour!

 

[johnbryanpeters]

1 hour!

The two gentlemen aboard do not look exactly comfortable.

 

[jonKranked]

1 hour!

my kid is excited for this. will be watching.

 

[StiHacka]

The two gentlemen aboard do not look exactly comfortable.

Not their first rodeo. That said, I would not ride a rocket operated by a startup.

 

[Pesqueeb]

The two gentlemen aboard do not look exactly comfortable.

Not their first rodeo. That said, I would not ride a rocket operated by a startup.

Still better than flying a Domestic Airline.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Not their first rodeo. That said, I would not ride a rocket operated by a startup.

I'd go for it without second thoughts.

 

[Nick]

didn't see this before the necrobump.

I hope this works!

 

[StiHacka]

Still better than flying a Domestic Airline.

Weather isn't looking much worse than during a usual connection in Chicago, either.

 

[jonKranked]

i feel like i'm venturing on a sandwich-esque wheel build.

 

[jdcamb]

To what?

Isn't it in New Haven this year? I am really hoping I can stay in the Playhouse.

 

[StiHacka]

i feel like i'm venturing on a sandwich-esque wheel build.

Neon hubs?

 

[jonKranked]

Neon hubs?

ha not that bad. just old DH stuff. 26" dh stuff.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Launch scrubbed, weather.

 

[stosh]

I have an externally routed


I have a KS 27.2 externally routed dropper I used maybe two times on my ancient XC bike before I opted for a whole new bike. Yours if interested, is is a setback post though.

Ohhhhh ok. Got a pic?

 

[Pesqueeb]

Launch scrubbed, weather.

Added to the list of why Florida sucks.

 

[StiHacka]

Florida...

 

[jonKranked]

Added to the list of why Florida sucks.

bummer. my kid was super excited to watch.

 

[jstuhlman]

DAMMIT BERTHA

 

[eaterofdog]

Florida...

Well we've had some weather related rocket issues in the past. Give us a damn break.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Well we've had some weather related rocket issues in the past. Give us a damn break.

Massive cervical fracture coming up.

 

[mykel]

So, decided to FTS and go for a bike ride.
Load up the car with bike and gear.
Putting down my street, things feel a bit sluggish.
Clutch in and coast, whoa that was a quick slowdown.
Turn around and back the couple of blocks to home.
Should my drivers rear brake be smoking like that?
Wrenches, skinned knuckles and much swearing later...
I now have an un-seized emergency brake and freely spinning wheel again.
Looks like the pad, rotor and wheel bearing survived, got hot but not cooked.
Now, too late to ride teh bike.
Maybe tomorrow....sigh.

 

[I Are Baboon]

I went for an easy 20 miles on the tri bike, if that counts for riding. Warm, windy, and beautiful. My back felt tight and uncomfortable but tolerable, and seemed to feel better as the ride progressed. Wife suggested maybe I skip the ride and rest my back, but I didn't understand what she was trying to say. She is now throwing some misc foodthings into the Instant Pot that will turn into dinner.

 

[rideit]

well, that was a really intense 45 minutes. My 13 y.o. dog was under the camper. She had vomited everywhere, peed on herself, and couldn't walk. She was all lopsided, and was falling to the left when she tried to walk. We were pretty sure she had a stroke. Got her to the vet, looks like she just has a bad case of something similar to vertigo.
on some meds, chillin' under the camper again.
Definitely some dark thoughts going on, but looks like she will live to jump up on the bed another day...

 

[johnbryanpeters]