****Y u no Mondaze GMT?****
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Define light.
I have bikes in the 30-33 lb range and I don't notice the weight difference when climbing. I do notice rolling resistance from tire casing/cushcore. I'd probably feel the same way even with an additional 2lbs in both directions.
you are old but not fatNo - that's me.
you live where climbs are 100' vert
300. and i'm fat.
As someone who is old and fat I scoff at such excuses. Likely just a combination of mental and physical weakness.
Seriously, though, Stoney should rent a properly wookiee-sized e-bike--I'll even cover the rental--and then take a lap of Mountain Lion with me once the snow is gone.
Enjoyment : pain ratio is just much better, and one can titrate the pace to whatever effort level one wants to sustain.
edit: looks like both Commencal and GBS are not doing rentals in this post-COVID era. hmph
Enjoyment : pain ratio is just much better, and one can titrate the pace to whatever effort level one wants to sustain.
edit: looks like both Commencal and GBS are not doing rentals in this post-COVID era. hmph
Last I checked, the current bike is right around 34#. Another 2# in frame is definitely there if I go carbon. The built is about as light as I can run though. E1700 wheels, be sure I do need the heavier rims. Aluminum bars, because that's just how I roll. Everything else is XT except the Saint brakes, but again a necessity. I can correct some rolling resistance issues by getting a Minion F on again. But overall, there isn't much I can do to lighten up or make this bike better for all-around riding.
Realistically, my build is about as light as I can make last. I just need something that pedals better and is more designed for trail vs. Enduro. I need a bike for the Front Range that I can ride in WP; not a bike for WP that I can did on the Front Range.
I have no issue pedalling. And my pain:enjoyment ratio was fine riding my SB all over the Front Range. It just sucks on the Nukeproof. It's way more fun for Enduro/DH, which I'm not doing, and way less for climbing. Realistically, I should have gotten a Reactor - that would have been the right bike of the two options.
So the climb from the bottom to the top of parking lot. Got it.
i just ate some cheese.
Or you could be a good doctor and hook him up with PEDs so that the climbs will be easier and less painful.
Helped my denstist purchase some AXS components today. First regular dental checkup in an embarrassingly long time. Dentist said he had never seen anyone who waited that long to not require significant damage repair let alone zero cavities. Harumph, I do take care of myself, I just don't rely on other people to take care of me. I do have to go back for some tartar cleaning.
The Scout looks really good.Light is questionable. If you smash or hack through things with little travel, something will give..
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Got rejected hard by an automated CV review system. Hate those fuckers. I've been trying to shift my specialization to Scripted Development (movies/tv) but since the HR people are mostly morons (sorry to any HR people but I've met 1 competent HR person and 10+ who had no idea what they were doing) the idea is it's better to hire some mediocre producer than someone with experience but not the proper position names in my CV.
And you know why that is? 'Cause I don't ride an e-bike.
Goddammit. Now I'm hungry for some cheese.
Mmmm... fromage.
I'd say the same, but I just don't go to the dentist. Not in a long while. But I do take absurdly good care of my teeth.
Yeah why any of that is automated is beyond my level of thinking.
A lot can be interpreted from how a CV is written, which is something a computer can't do.
I get it if they request some boxes to be filled out and as part of the validation, if you don't do it correctly, you're skipped over..but don't get a computer to try and do that job.
Our department has also been burned in the past by HR doing 90% of the hiring and interview process, rather than the department manager or technical representative. I'm sure some good candidates have been missed and we've for sure hired some people who checked all of the boxes, but really they weren't suitable for the position.
The first time I applied for a job at my current company I failed to select that I was a US Person as I had assumed it meant a non citizen resident as I had to answer earlier that I was a US Citizen. As a result I was auto-filtered out and the recruiter never saw my resume. Worked out for me as after the recruiter realized my mistake I applied for a similar job at a higher pay grade and got hired. Most profitable mistake I ever made.
but I was fat before the e-bikeAnd you know why that is? 'Cause I don't ride an e-bike.
and if anything am marginally less fat now
You defo should, they kick ass.
hmmmmmmmmm no.
I have zero interest in "douchecuntry" bikes as the only trail sections where my ass is handed to me thanks to the bike alone are flat and boring. Unfortunately we have too many of those around these parts.
Water isn't the problem.
Pivot reigns supreme around these parts, so yes.
Negotiation went well, I think. I was informed that I will be receiving an offer letter for $5k more than the salary I requested.
Money?
I agree with Toshi, I am definitely fitter and stronger, and have more fun riding on my ebike. I just don’t get the hate. It’s awesome. Ride more trails, every trail is more fun. It’s great.
$34 for a four pack. Not sure what they did to get them here local, but apparently it's highly sought after in the beer snob market?
Tomorrow morning.....
"Oh did I say more? Sorry, I knew it was 5k difference one way or the other, I must have gotten them mixed up"
Us or cad?
Nice. Congrats dood.
I have not. But you're right, it's not too far out. I wonder if they do deliveries out this way...
Sweet, that’s like, enough to buy an NX level hard tail!
I haven't ridden my 575 in a long time. I almost always reach for my hardtail (or my fatbike). I have been looking for a new to me 29" FS bike to replace the 575 though.As much as Imy Smash, my hard tail is still my default choice most days. Supposed end of year "retention bonus" has me strongly considering a Pedalhead.
Had to go to the dentist twice today, checkup and clean and then had to go back again a couple of hours later for a crack to be filled.
Thankfully my dentist is my SIL so zero out of pocket no matter what \o/
I got the Niche grinder maybe thats something?