[Lelandjt]

Alright, so this is my own fault. Not charging an AXS seatpost battery. But....why do you need a proprietary charger?!?! Can't we just use across industry standards and just a an USB type C? FFS SRAM. Get your shit together.

So I'm up in Breckinridge. Seatpost isn't working. Even tho it did down in home town, we'll call it the front range. Now it doesn't work.

Glad I noticed this on a play day with my 10 y/o cuz If I went to Keystone and I couldn't put the seat down, I wouldn't be happy.

Cuz I didn't bring that ridiculous proprietary charger. FFS. To top top it off, there was a shop in Breck that was full on "Yeah we can't charge that for you" Like seriously?! Glad I found a shop that could charge me up. Next to a pizza place. So the day was salvageable, but still.

SRAM, AXS, Battery charging. You can fuck the fuck off.

Next time go into Avalanche Sports. It's the only real bike shop in Breck. They ("we" if I'm there) will be happy to throw it on the charger. We also keep chargers and batteries in stock cuz plenty of visiting MTBers need one or the other.
Of all the shop employees only one actually owns AXS stuff and we still make fun of him for when his brand new AXS seatpost remote fell off while driving to Moab, so he had to do the whole trip with his seat up. Sram shifters coming loose and falling off has been a long time thing, but they used to be left hanging by the shift cable.

It sounds like what you're asking for is the charger to be built into the battery so you can just plug a USB-C cord into the battery. That would add bulk & weight. It's not gonna happen.

 

[sethimus]

It sounds like what you're asking for is the charger to be built into the battery so you can just plug a USB-C cord into the battery. That would add bulk & weight. It's not gonna happen.

meanwhile, in china:

 

[Gary]

*sharing the same magnetic charge port as all your favourite sex toys

 

[SylentK]

Next time go into Avalanche Sports. It's the only real bike shop in Breck. They ("we" if I'm there) will be happy to throw it on the charger. We also keep chargers and batteries in stock cuz plenty of visiting MTBers need one or the other.
Of all the shop employees only one actually owns AXS stuff and we still make fun of him for when his brand new AXS seatpost remote fell off while driving to Moab, so he had to do the whole trip with his seat up. Sram shifters coming loose and falling off has been a long time thing, but they used to be left hanging by the shift cable.

It sounds like what you're asking for is the charger to be built into the battery so you can just plug a USB-C cord into the battery. That would add bulk & weight. It's not gonna happen.

Yeah, Avalanche is where I ended up

Nice guy from Minniesooota hooked me up. Bought a tee for the thanks.

Got a pie and a beer next door from Northside. While he charged it. Ymmy. They are always good too.

Well, I guess the lesson learned here is to keep one of these stupid chargers in your bike bag. Just in case. And ensure your shifter/levers are tight. Thanks SRAM. Keep on killing it.

This is just my rant on "You can do better, industry".

Avalanche Sports and Northside? They're killing it

 

[SylentK]

Too much trail hiking in shoes that were a 1/2 size too small.
That said, it’s real common among skiers. ‘Boot Bang’.

Yeah, I've had that.

Boot bang is real. Skiing, hiking. Well, probably applicable to anything sports. Ahh the things we do....

 

[Toshi]

Ironically, I have a twin, and for three minutes, they didn’t know I was in there.

Narrator: this wasn't the last time a woman didn't know rideit was in there

 

[Westy]

It’s almost like you’re not the intended audience for the show

Who is the target audience for a bespoke $9,000, 16" wheeled, 40 lb folding cargo bike?

 

[Flo33]

That reminds me of my currently blackened toenail.
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[slimshady]

So now you guys are going to turn this thread into a foot fetish one?

Geez, I got my custom title from my tendency to derail conversation, but you're on a different level...

 

[rideit]

“Mira, una tortilla!”

Great, now I’m hungry for potatoes.

 

[Jm_]

STOP POSTING SECOND TOES THAT ARE LARGER THAN THE “BIG” TOE!

 

[jonKranked]

STOP POSTING SECOND TOES THAT ARE LARGER THAN THE “BIG” TOE!

It's genetic

 

[Westy]

STOP POSTING SECOND TOES THAT ARE LARGER THAN THE “BIG” TOE!

What do you expect from Ridemonkey?

 

[rideit]

JM is a Morton bigot.

 

[Toshi]

y'all need to get better ski boot fitters if your toes are like that

 

[rideit]

And get outta the back seat.

 

[Jm_]

And get outta the back seat.

But did you Lean Forward™ ?

 

[jstuhlman]

sounds like someone mtb'd when they should have ski'd

 

[sethimus]

It's genetic

fix it then?

 

[SylentK]

fix it then?

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Hmmm...I'd prefer Knipex

 

[rideit]

Speaking of, I got a counterfeit Knipex on Amazon. Instant refund, but still…

 

[HardtailHack]

This isn't really what's what's wrong with the industry but it's more about the industry than feet, soooooo.
What's the point of making a low ish stack height stem if you have to run spacers?

That's what I get for not just buying another Profile Helm.

 

[Lelandjt]

Yeah, Avalanche is where I ended up

Nice guy from Minniesooota hooked me up. Bought a tee for the thanks.

Got a pie and a beer next door from Northside. While he charged it. Ymmy. They are always good too.

Well, I guess the lesson learned here is to keep one of these stupid chargers in your bike bag. Just in case. And ensure your shifter/levers are tight. Thanks SRAM. Keep on killing it.

This is just my rant on "You can do better, industry".

Avalanche Sports and Northside? They're killing it

Good to hear the North shop did okay. That's our rental location next to the gondola and sometimes doesn't have all the parts or the most knowledgeable employees. Our "real" shop is at the south end of town by the Brewery.

 

[Lelandjt]

meanwhile, in china:

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It occurs to me that's the same as my new Dura-ace. I don't think they could fit the charging bits in that slightly oversize plug end, so they must have put stuff in the derailleur that was in the charger on the previous generation. Surprising for such a weight focused derailleur.

 

[trib]

RAF 1 Pioneering Bike Backpack

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No explanation needed

 

[Happymtb.fr]

RAF 1 Pioneering Bike Backpack

The Next Level of Cycling Safety and Performance with RAF 1. The Ultimate Air-Filled Backpack with Drag Reduction & Airbag Protection!

ramairfairing.com

No explanation needed

Can't wait for Hambini's review

 

[HardtailHack]

Can't wait for Hambini's review

I'd like to see @Sandwich 's review-

"The front "Display Module" dissipates heat when in "Sandwich" mode, creating a seamless airflow pathway with the Switch, keeping temperatures in check during intense gameplay. "

 

[sethimus]

 

[slimshady]

I'd like to see @Sandwich 's review-

"The front "Display Module" dissipates heat when in "Sandwich" mode, creating a seamless airflow pathway with the Switch, keeping temperatures in check during intense gameplay. "

He'll probably use it backwards to ride an electric bakfiets anyway...

 

[Jm_]

RAF 1 Pioneering Bike Backpack

The Next Level of Cycling Safety and Performance with RAF 1. The Ultimate Air-Filled Backpack with Drag Reduction & Airbag Protection!

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No explanation needed

JFC

 

[William42]

RAF 1 Pioneering Bike Backpack

The Next Level of Cycling Safety and Performance with RAF 1. The Ultimate Air-Filled Backpack with Drag Reduction & Airbag Protection!

ramairfairing.com

No explanation needed

I mean, I honestly admire the gumption. This sales pitch is analogous to the "I think you have a room temperature IQ. I'm going to give you a shitty 3d printed dohicky in exchange for an outrageous amount of money. It will provide you no benefit. Give me all of your money" pitch. If they can make the average biker have less money to throw at Fox for their latest e-suspension, or sram for their latest electronic garbage, its a net benefit for me.

 

[jonKranked]

I mean, I honestly admire the gumption. This sales pitch is analogous to the "I think you have a room temperature IQ. I'm going to give you a shitty 3d printed dohicky in exchange for an outrageous amount of money. It will provide you no benefit. Give me all of your money" pitch. If they can make the average biker have less money to throw at Fox for their latest e-suspension, or sram for their latest electronic garbage, its a net benefit for me.

i'm not convinced that's not a troll.

 

[trib]

I mean, I honestly admire the gumption. This sales pitch is analogous to the "I think you have a room temperature IQ. I'm going to give you a shitty 3d printed dohicky in exchange for an outrageous amount of money. It will provide you no benefit. Give me all of your money" pitch. If they can make the average biker have less money to throw at Fox for their latest e-suspension, or sram for their latest electronic garbage, its a net benefit for me.

I imagine you’ll be able to purchase these with an absolute black chainring and jockey wheels for the ultimate in micro gains.

 

[Westy]

I mean, I honestly admire the gumption. This sales pitch is analogous to the "I think you have a room temperature IQ. I'm going to give you a shitty 3d printed dohicky in exchange for an outrageous amount of money. It will provide you no benefit. Give me all of your money" pitch. If they can make the average biker have less money to throw at Fox for their latest e-suspension, or sram for their latest electronic garbage, its a net benefit for me.

If you could trim it you could use it like a sail and get some thrust in crosswinds.

 

[djjohnr]

RAF 1 Pioneering Bike Backpack

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ramairfairing.com

No explanation needed

"With just a quick strap-on, you'll immediately feel the difference in comfort and convenience."

 

[trib]

If you could trim it you could use it like a sail and get some thrust in crosswinds.

Use of sails has legitimately been a way for ultra distance racers to break FKTs, hurray for mechanical doping in every niche of the sport!!

 

[Lelandjt]

Use of sails has legitimately been a way for ultra distance racers to break FKTs, hurray for mechanical doping in every niche of the sport!!

I'm a little curious here. More details?
I spent yesterday kitesurfing, then doping (bong in the van), then trail riding so you're in my wheelhouse.

 

[trib]

I'm a little curious here. More details?
I spent yesterday kitesurfing, then doping (bong in the van), then trail riding so you're in my wheelhouse.

Trying to find a good source online is less helpful than I thought it’d be, but Jay Petervary is long rumoured to be (and openly accused of being) a serial cheat, with his use of a sail being used in a Great Basin Ride event.

 

[Lelandjt]

Trying to find a good source online is less helpful than I thought it’d be, but Jay Petervary is long rumoured to be (and openly accused of being) a serial cheat, with his use of a sail being used in a Great Basin Ride event.

I just found this.
https://lacemine29.blogspot.com/2015/10/an-open-letter-to-jay-petervary.html?m=1

 

[Jm_]

I just found this.
https://lacemine29.blogspot.com/2015/10/an-open-letter-to-jay-petervary.html?m=1

Yeah, IDK, Mike has proven to be quite the douche at times, so much so that I block him and I only block like 3 ppl, seemingly has pulled back on the crap in the last couple years though. Using the wind seems ingenious.