[bullcrew]

Dang that was a fast progression from whack slacked out 26" mullets that are xxs for you and also imbued with monster energy logos to a 29" v10

Getting back into riding had to make sure I was all in after TBI.
Tried a couple times over the years and it was going through the motions, this time we ripped a DH trail and I was laughing the whole way down...so I knew it was time...

Wanted to make sure it's what I wanted to do..after a couple builds and getting current ,good to play now..

 

[bullcrew]

Was chatting with a guy today we were talking about getting some riding in, he's going to help me with backflips and slope style type riding..couldnt figure out how he knew so much, we were watching vids on his phone ..checking out his jumps and ramps....
Yep Dylan Stark is a cool guy...


So Waiting on a custom ttx22m and doing schwalbe tacky chans tomorrow...got a O-chain ordered for the SRAM setup...get it's first ride next week.

 

[bullcrew]

Bikes too light...36 lbs . So going to go alloy cranks, alloy bars, possibly weight the BB or down tube to keep it really low..38 for me is right where it seems to run well..less deflection and less chatter..numbs the peaks on things.

 

[Nick]

had to make sure I was all in after TBI.

Was chatting with a guy today … he's going to help me with backflips

 

[kidwoo]

Bikes too light...36 lbs . So going to go alloy cranks, alloy bars, possibly weight the BB or down tube to keep it really low..38 for me is right where it seems to run well..less deflection and less chatter..numbs the peaks on things.

don't bother with all that shit

at 36lbs on a 29er dh bike you'll find out real quick what needs to be replaced

ditch the plastic bars obviously

 

[bullcrew]

Married 25 years Ive earned my choice on how I want to go out!!! Lol

 

[jstuhlman]

how the fuck did you get to 36#? all my "do it all" single crown 26 or 27.5 bikes forever have been 33#-35#...which for me is the sweet spot when built right and set up properly...

 

[kidwoo]

how the fuck did you get to 36#? all my "do it all" single crown 26 or 27.5 bikes forever have been 33#-35#...which for me is the sweet spot when built right and set up properly...

ssshhhhhhhhh


he's about to find out

 

[konifere]

how the fuck did you get to 36#? all my "do it all" single crown 26 or 27.5 bikes forever have been 33#-35#...which for me is the sweet spot when built right and set up properly...

First, he got no chain. Two, no dropper. Sird : Always tares his scale with a foot on it.

 

[kidwoo]

no dropper

don't you dare make me defend a 29er dh bike

 

[Westy]

Get back to me when it has an oval ring and an o-chain. Otherwise unrideable.

 

[konifere]

 

[sethimus]

Bikes too light...36 lbs . So going to go alloy cranks, alloy bars, possibly weight the BB or down tube to keep it really low..38 for me is right where it seems to run well..less deflection and less chatter..numbs the peaks on things.

sl ebikes should be right your alley way

 

[bullcrew]

sl ebikes should be right your alley way

Not an ebike guy yet but the new heckler pretty damn nice, rides light and amazing. Havent slung a leg on the bullet, but specialized, yt, poly, crestline I've had a little time on..crestline is pretty amazing but too much $$$

 

[bullcrew]

Get back to me when it has an oval ring and an o-chain. Otherwise unrideable.

Nope, I'll have to page woo first...

It's funny how people rely on what it does on paper and theory, I don't rely on that...I read about it. , get it cheap so no placebo effect and ride it to see if it works for me or not ..I rely heavily on magic and theory of "if I close my eyes I'm invisible!" ...i know I go invisible even though the wife says she still sees me...she says that to prove a point but I know I'm invisible...I can't see me..

 

[jstuhlman]

Nope, I'll have to page woo first...

It's funny how people rely on what it does on paper and theory, I don't rely on that...I read about it. , get it cheap so no placebo effect and ride it to see if it works for me or not ..I rely heavily on magic and theory of "if I close my eyes I'm invisible!" ...i know I go invisible even though the wife says she still sees me...she says that to prove a point but I know I'm invisible...I can't see me..

good ol bullcena...you can't even see him bruh!

 

[bullcrew]

good ol bullcena...you can't even see him bruh!

Lmao, see invisible ..

 

[slimshady]

Bikes too light...36 lbs

I rely heavily on magic and theory of "if I close my eyes I'm invisible!" ...i know I go invisible even though the wife says she still sees me

Dude, you're old. Misreading scales and failing to see your reflection in the mirror.


Get some glasses.

 

[bullcrew]

Dude, you're old. Misreading scales and failing to see your reflection in the mirror.


Get some glasses.

Beer goggles!!!

 

[Nick]

Dude, you're old

This could be on the next round of RM pint glasses.

 

[jstuhlman]

This could be on the next round of RM pint glasses.

large font, plz, so no readers necessary...

 

[Gary]

Never knock the ability to feel invisible

 

[bullcrew]

Finished , rear shock is done...

Got cranks, bars and heavier spring orderd

 

[kidwoo]

wow, the top of that frame is already fading

 

[bullcrew]

wow, the top of that frame is already fading

Right, that's ok...I'll buff it with my nuts when I ride...I got this!


So here's a odd fact with red .red color in tattoos messes with heart rate monitors...other colors are fine..my sleeves done mess with Garmin, but buddy who has retro tatts and red in it, it won't get a read on his HR..called Garmin and that was one of the first questions they asked.

And yes red tats fade first...lol
Mine are all black and white/greyscale

 

[sethimus]

Right, that's ok...I'll buff it with my nuts when I ride...I got this!


So here's a odd fact with red .red color in tattoos messes with heart rate monitors...other colors are fine..my sleeves done mess with Garmin, but buddy who has retro tatts and red in it, it won't get a read on his HR..called Garmin and that was one of the first questions they asked.

And yes red tats fade first...lol
Mine are all black and white/greyscale

 

[mykel]

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Care to provide a translation for us ignorant North Americans, Mr. Edgelord, Sir?

 

[sethimus]

the tattooed are responsible for that it rains all the time

from a german meme site that promotes clean, inkless skin. as only criminals and other lower life have them. weil reine haut reinhaut!

 

[kidwoo]

there's that good german focusing on "pure" skin again

which of course 'criminals and lower life' don't have

 

[jonKranked]

So here's a odd fact with red .red color in tattoos messes with heart rate monitors...other colors are fine..my sleeves done mess with Garmin, but buddy who has retro tatts and red in it, it won't get a read on his HR..called Garmin and that was one of the first questions they asked.

chest strap.

 

[iRider]

the tattooed are responsible for that it rains all the time

Wait, now you are confusing me. I thought it was the jews the sinti the muslims all migrants fault???

 

[bullcrew]

the tattooed are responsible for that it rains all the time

No that's the credit card twats with tats, They binge watch Jerry Springer, run when it gets real, and always the loudest @$$holes at the bar..

Not to be confused with those of us who earned our stripes...

 

[slimshady]

No that's the credit card twats with tats, not to be confused with those of us who wear our stripes...

Ah, striped twats you mean?

 

[bullcrew]

Ah, striped twats you mean?

Lol well that's why I stick around RM....if your not down someone will knock you down and of course in come the kicks...

 

[slimshady]

Lol well that's why I stick around RM....if your not down someone will knock you down and of course in come the kicks...

Nah, my man, I'm just pulling your chain. I'd wish I had ridden the trails you rode, jumped the jumps you've jumped and even broken the bones you broke. Mad respect to those old making a living on the bike industry and still riding their asses out .

 

[bullcrew]

Nah, my man, I'm just pulling your chain. I'd wish I had ridden the trails you rode, jumped the jumps you've jumped and even broken the bones you broke. Mad respect to those old making a living on the bike industry and still riding their asses out .

It's easy, don't think (shut down that noise maker between ears) , jump before you look too long and lack as much skill as possible , ride on reaction and self preservation....lmao...always get up and don't show pain...never get airlifted out...own it!!! We are all going to die at some point so don't get all whiny!!!

Alot left to hit and a lot of ground to make up since TBI...I'm avoiding regret, trying but there will be a lot I'm sure...

see it's not too late for you
Wife says these are shit lessons I teach my kids lol...so we plan and lesson when she's not around...

 

[slimshady]

I hear you! I'm the only one in the late 40s in my crew who still jumps, crashes and gets up to keep on riding.

I wish I had better trails, but my local ones are as flat as Claudia Schiffer's rack, so my lack of confidence comes from not riding challenging features often enough.

 

[bullcrew]

I hear you! I'm the only one in the late 40s in my crew who still jumps, crashes and gets up to keep on riding.

I wish I had better trails, but my local ones are as flat as Claudia Schiffer's rack, so my lack of confidence comes from not riding challenging features often enough.

Yeah. 51 this month, just went pro in Hyrox battling the 25-30 yr olds so Anaheim and New York will be a good events.Crossfit and strength competition I still crush guys...so biking is no different, I have goals and I am on the less talented (jump wise) compared to the crop of guys I'm surrounded by, but hand them their ass in downhill and tech drops and rocks...but they talk $h!t to me (in good form lol) and I know I can do the stuff cause I can and Its me and I trust them..

Also racing DH this season again...

So keep getting up and keep trying... building a bigger ramp, want a 7-8 footer...I'd like to get 15 out and 12-15 up for backflips...start close and then pull it out...

 

[bullcrew]

Hit some trails today behind house with my kid, first real run on v-10. Yep it's a fast and forgiving bike

 

[bullcrew]

And ramp is built, ironing out some more run in for height and distance