[jstuhlman]

cans or bottles are both good to stash in the creek for post-ride creekbeers; if they're going in the pack, cans all the way as they're lighter and can be crushed down smaller post-consumption. for those extra special rides, alcohol goes directly into the camelbak bladder or water bottle (i.e., the imperial stoutlebak / stoutlebottle).

ymmv

 

[Jm_]

Bottles are fine for end of the ride, but for out on the trail I think cans are the safer option.

Why hasn't this been the subject of a website test yet?

Vacuum flask FTW

 

[Electric_City]

BRB pitching an on-trail beer transportation systems roundup.

We've got:

• 12oz bottles
• large format bottles
• 12oz cans
• 16oz cans
• larger crowler style cans
• trailer with a keg in it

Criteria:

• Breakability
• Weight per volume of beer
• Safety
• Ease of transport
• Availability of beer options
• Insulation

Am I missing anything?

Does the rear shock mount allow a can or bottle to fit.

 

[jonKranked]

BRB pitching an on-trail beer transportation systems roundup.

We've got:

• 12oz bottles
• large format bottles
• 12oz cans
• 16oz cans
• larger crowler style cans
• trailer with a keg in it

Criteria:

• Breakability
• Weight per volume of beer
• Safety
• Ease of transport
• Availability of beer options
• Insulation

Am I missing anything?

Party ball in a kid seat

 

[jonKranked]

larger crowler style cans

You mean a crowler?

 

[jonKranked]

Fatbike tires full of stalingrad

 

[HAB]

You need a brewery to be the sponsor of this test?
I can think of a few that would be all over it.

I don't not want that!

Let me pitch it first though.

 

[slimshady]

https://www.visitbentonville.com/things-to-do/mtb-mountain-bike-capital-of-the-world/

I call BS on that, it's another 'Murikan bellybutton rubbing exercise, just as the Baseball World Series. Everyone know the MTB Capital of The World is the CADEN at Ezeiza, Buenos Aires!

 

[canadmos]

https://www.visitbentonville.com/things-to-do/mtb-mountain-bike-capital-of-the-world/

I call BS on that, it's another 'Murikan bellybutton rubbing exercise, just as the Baseball World Series. Everyone know the MTB Capital of The World is the CADEN at Ezeiza, Buenos Aires!

What in the fuck is this? Can you imagine falling on that........

 

[slimshady]

A chain-roller-coaster?

 

[Adventurous]

Are all modern gloves basically throwaways after one ride? I've just bought and returned gloves from Dakine and TLD that both came apart at the stitching within a few rides (one ride for the TLDs). I get that modern, thinner gloves are gonna be less durable in a crash, but these things came unstitched without a crash. And its not like they're cheap these days. My old TLD Airs are going strong after ages, but the new version sucks. Trying some Fasthouse ones now.

I got a set of MSR Axxis gloves from a moto shop for $15 2+ riding seasons ago. They have held up admirably. Dirtier for sure, but no rips or tears. They aren't as thin as MTB gloves, but they also last more than two rides. Highly recommended.

 

[6thElement]

Giro DND hold up well for me. I've a few pairs but have been using them for years now.

 

[Bikael Molton]

Bike and moto gloves have been destitching themselves as long as I've been using them.

I rarely ride in gloves these days, but for me, lightweight, wrist velcro, and single layer palm are the most important attributes.

 

[OGRipper]

Giro DND hold up well for me. I've a few pairs but have been using them for years now.

Same here. Thin-palm gloves are never gonna last forever, but these have been working for me over the last few years. I've had pretty good luck with other Giro stuff too, namely helmets and shoes.

 

[Wuffles]

Bike and moto gloves have been destitching themselves as long as I've been using them.

I rarely ride in gloves these days, but for me, lightweight, wrist velcro, and single layer palm are the most important attributes.

I've been forced to conclude anything designed for biking is too flimsy to use.

Mechanix Original are my go-to, M-Pacts for DH days or if I think there's gonna be a lot of tree punching.

I could probably outfit an orphanage of amputees with all of the single gloves I have hanging around after their mates blew stiches or got holes.

 

[iRider]

I could probably outfit an orphanage of amputees with all of the single gloves I have hanging around after their mates blew stiches or got holes.

Do you always destroy the same side gloves? If not then just freestyle mix and match.

 

[Westy]

Same here. Thin-palm gloves are never gonna last forever, but these have been working for me over the last few years. I've had pretty good luck with other Giro stuff too, namely helmets and shoes.

I have had two pairs of Giro gloves have one finger destitch almost immediately in the last year. This makes me sad as I have problems finding gloves that don't have a few fingers that are way too long. Meh hands are in the girthy end of the spectrum.

 

[Rhubarb]

Another vote for Fox. I seem to be jinxed when I don’t wear gloves, even if I am just riding around the block. In fact I am waiting for my left palm to heal from a gloveless ride into town last week. I always end up dicking around and go down, usually on tarmac. Over the years I have tried most manufacturers, and my current Fox gloves have fitted and held up the best. Other gloves which fitted well i.e. snug, have fallen apart at the seems. The rest have either not been a snug fit at all, or stretched while riding (feel great after a wash and dry). Luckily I bought 2 pairs at the time.

 

[Jm_]

What the hell is the matter with you guys?

 

[toodles]

What the hell is the matter with you guys?

Thats like saying an Ellsworth is fine if you own a welder

 

[toodles]

Same here. Thin-palm gloves are never gonna last forever, but these have been working for me over the last few years. I've had pretty good luck with other Giro stuff too, namely helmets and shoes.

Yeah I don't mind replacing them, but they gotta last a few damn rides.

 

[jstuhlman]

What the hell is the matter with you guys?

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y u no electrical tape?

 

[Jm_]

y u no electrical tape?

Because gorilla tape. I can keep applying and it's tough enough that eventually my gloves will be 100% gorilla tape.

 

[jstuhlman]

Because gorilla tape. I can keep applying and it's tough enough that eventually my gloves will be 100% gorilla tape.

it's on all my best trailwork gloves! and rims too!

 

[Gary]

GLOVES?

What the hell is the matter with you guys?

 

[Leafy]

I got a set of MSR Axxis gloves from a moto shop for $15 2+ riding seasons ago. They have held up admirably. Dirtier for sure, but no rips or tears. They aren't as thin as MTB gloves, but they also last more than two rides. Highly recommended.

On the crash I had a few weeks ago where I fractured my humorous where the rotator cuff connects I did the whole landing and then some on the palms of my leatt gloves. IDK if they were bike or moto marketed ones, but they had no Velcro, no palm padding, and were $6 on clearance.

 

[toodles]

On the crash I had a few weeks ago where I fractured my humorous where the rotator cuff connects I did the whole landing and then some on the palms of my leatt gloves. IDK if they were bike or moto marketed ones, but they had no Velcro, no palm padding, and were $6 on clearance.

So you're saying they're bad luck?

 

[Leafy]

Nah, good luck. It was the type of crash that normally breaks you collar bone but what I got is only 4 weeks in the sling and some pt. What's bad luck is hitting a new man made feature on a trail system that only has natural tech at almost exclusively a black rating.

 

[Wuffles]

Do you always destroy the same side gloves? If not then just freestyle mix and match.

OCD status: Triggered.

 

[maxyedor]

OCD status: Triggered.

Just buy multiple sets of the same gloves?

 

[6thElement]

Turn one inside out and you can wear it on the other hand.

 

[StiHacka]

Turn one inside out and you can wear it on the other hand.

 

[dexter]

Ive had really good luck with TLD gloves the past few years and this year the yeti branded gloves. The XL's are tight, but havent torn any stitching and seem to be holding up just fine

 

[kidwoo]

Am I the only one that thinks this thing looks like a fucking death wish?

The Frace F160 is Milled From a 70kg Slab of Aluminum - Pinkbike

The stunning Frace F160 is comprised of 8 individual segments that are connected using titanium screws.

www.pinkbike.com

 

[jstuhlman]

Am I the only one that thinks this thing looks like a fucking death wish?

The Frace F160 is Milled From a 70kg Slab of Aluminum - Pinkbike

The stunning Frace F160 is comprised of 8 individual segments that are connected using titanium screws.

www.pinkbike.com

no












(says the guy on the crabon barz)

 

[englertracing]

At least the head tube isn't two pieces and its not glued togeather like a pole...

 

[6thElement]

Kill it with fire. Full suspension, gravel e-bike...

 

[Lelandjt]

Kill it with fire. Full suspension, gravel e-bike...

I'm trying to talk my coworkers into ditching Cannondale (a brand on the downslide) and picking up Scott (a brand on the rise in the USA). I'll use this as ammunition.

 

[Vrock]

Kill it with fire. Full suspension, gravel e-bike...

I love Ebikes and still think that bike doesn't make any sense.

Light weight roadbikes with Fazua motors are very nice, Bikepacking hardtails with big motors and dual battery are amazing. To me Gravel Riding is a solo sport, and when you ride solo there is no need to compromise, so a MTB Hardtail is the best option...

 

[6thElement]

I love Ebikes and still think that bike doesn't make any sense.

Light weight roadbikes with Fazua motors are very nice, Bikepacking hardtails with big motors and dual battery are amazing. To me Gravel Riding is a solo sport, and when you ride solo there is no need to compromise, so a MTB Hardtail is the best option...

Rigid Ti 29er has been my "gravel" bike for the last 10+ years.