Set up the suspension and went for a short pedal this arvo. Made smiles! It feels heavier than the old bike, but it is a fair bit heavier (around 3kg). The climbs seemed fine, but my legs were not in too shape having PB’d a 5km run this morning. The downs were a blast! Took 2 seconds of a downhill segment despite getting off line and stopping for a second part way down and then having to restart.
Me likely
Next stop tubeless and just more riding.
New bike decisions. 27.5 or 29?
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Re: New bike decisions. 27.5 or 29?
Postby bychosis » Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:59 pm
bychosis (bahy-koh-sis): A mental disorder of delusions indicating impaired contact with a reality of no bicycles.
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Re: New bike decisions. 27.5 or 29?
Postby Cardy George » Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:11 pm
Nice acquisition!
Regarding the weight, go for a ride on your Mammoth. That ought to fix your perception!
And I 100% recommend tubeless. Did the Ghetto to the BSO 29er's stock wheels and it made a world of difference.
Enjoy!
Regarding the weight, go for a ride on your Mammoth. That ought to fix your perception!
And I 100% recommend tubeless. Did the Ghetto to the BSO 29er's stock wheels and it made a world of difference.
Enjoy!
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Re: New bike decisions. 27.5 or 29?
Postby foo on patrol » Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:16 pm
Is that a balance bike there are no pedals on it?bychosis wrote:New bike arrival!
'17 Remedy 8. (Little bit excited, I haven't purchased a new complete bike this century)
Foo
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Re: New bike decisions. 27.5 or 29?
Postby bychosis » Sun Dec 10, 2017 5:51 pm
You should know that ‘real’ bikes don’t come with pedals... or reflectors or a bell.foo on patrol wrote:Is that a balance bike there are no pedals on it?
Foo
It’s not a balance bike now, pedals fitted but I might experiment with some flats instead of the current spds.
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Re: New bike decisions. 27.5 or 29?
Postby foo on patrol » Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:35 pm
bychosis wrote:You should know that ‘real’ bikes don’t come with pedals... or reflectors or a bell.foo on patrol wrote:Is that a balance bike there are no pedals on it?
Foo
It’s not a balance bike now, pedals fitted but I might experiment with some flats instead of the current spds.
Foo
I don't suffer fools easily and so long as you have done your best,you should have no regrets.
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