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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by scurdyness, Dec 17, 2016.

  1. Apr 6, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    Went for a 5:30am “urban mtb run”. Pitch black outside. Ran both headlights. Hauling a$$ down a hill, went past one of those “show your speed” signs.... 35mph in a 25mph zone ....it was a good morning....lol.
     
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  2. Apr 7, 2021 at 8:39 PM
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    New stem cap for some balance..

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  3. Apr 7, 2021 at 8:42 PM
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    Faster stem cap, yeah!
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2021 at 10:12 PM
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    Mountun Goat She baaaaaahd

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    Haha you know it. I overdo everything so bike can’t be any different ;)
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2021 at 10:48 PM
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    when I'm not wrenching on the Tundra, I'm wrenching on the bikes..lol
    Installed a new SRAM NX drivetrain on my Marin SQ hardtail: new DUB bottom bracket, crankset, NX shifter, 11-50t cassette DUB boost,..etc. etc..
    Just finished fine tuning the chain length and outer/inner limiters as well as B gap. Will go for a ride tomorrow see how she rides.
    Was a fun project but I had to buy few specific tools for the job.

    still waiting on new One Up pedals for it.
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2021 at 9:18 PM
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    GODZILLA Hail to the King, Baby.

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    Ok, so I'm in no way a cyclist, mountain biker, or any other kind of major 2 wheel enthusiast. What I am is fat and out of shape with knees and shins that require low impact exercise. Years ago I had a buddy/coworker who was a pretty active and healthy guy. Got me into skiing and talked me into getting a bicycle to go riding with him around town.

    We would ride after work for a few miles, and he made me look like the amateur that I am. Especially on hills, because I foolishly agreed to one of his rules without knowing what it was first. "Your ass can't leave the seat when going up hills." I still hate him for that. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

    Long story short, he moved away and I fell out of cycling. Well, I am wanting to get back into it a bit so I can get some exercise in. Trouble is, I'm older and softer now, and my saddle is the stock (read as rock hard) seat that my bike came with. Didn't go crazy on the bike, but it should be more than enough for a casual slob such as myself.


    I just need some advice on what kind of seat to get to make my simultaneously boney and fat ass more able to endure the rough roads and bumps as I pathetically pedal along. What would your recommendations be for a wuss to avoid being saddle sore after riding down a few miles of country roads that is all washboards, gravel, and potholes?





    For reference, my bike is a Trek Wahoo 29 and looks similar to this googled pic.

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  7. Apr 8, 2021 at 11:39 PM
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    Good pair of chamois goes a long way. Spend about $50 on padded undershorts before trading the seat. Do 2 mi then 3 and then 5 in a week. Then repeat. Of course this depends on the trail or road you’re on. Go at your own pace where you can still talk but make sure you can’t sing. If you do three
    weeks of this and your taint is still sore find a saddle that fits you better. There are many shapes but I’ve found my ass is pretty much always ok with a seat if I’m in shape. If I’m a lard ass it hurts. I learned long ago to invest in good shorts before changing the saddle though. That’s my 2cents
     
  8. Apr 9, 2021 at 12:14 AM
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    GODZILLA Hail to the King, Baby.

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    I didn't even know there was such a thing as padded shorts. o_O I'm in the lard ass category, so I guess my ass is just going to hurt?
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2021 at 5:16 AM
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    Seriously, keep the seat, get biking shorts. no seat is going to help as much as the padded chamois in a good pair of shorts. You can get mtb specific ones which have a chamois inside of a pair of shorts which still look like like shorts (as opposed to the thin Lycra that the road bike bib-shorts use)
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2021 at 5:54 AM
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    I would recommend a pair of lycra bib shorts with a quality pad (hate to say it, but these can be a bit pricey).

    Just wear a pair of shorts over them, and no one will know the difference.

    Shorts should be worn once and washed after every ride.

    Saddles can, in fact, make a big difference, and often serious cyclists have tried many options before settling on what they like.

    Also, saddle position...fore/aft, tilt, is important. As a general rule, put a level on your saddle, of course with your bike on a level surface...level is generally what you want.

    Also, heavily cushioned saddles, vs ones that fir your "sit bones," will not make them more comfortable.

    Finally, your ass gets used to riding. It takes time and miles in the saddle.

    Good luck finding what works for you...

    SPP
     
  11. Apr 9, 2021 at 7:13 AM
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    Just got a oneup 180mm dropper, and my lady got a PNW 125mm dropper with an external thingy for her older bike. Nice to see PNW making things for older bikes as not everyone has the latest and greatest.
    For reference, ONEUP was $350 CAD with lever and PNW was slightly less.

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  12. Apr 9, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    both good brands.
     
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  13. Apr 9, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    Also start slowly and build up your lungs and cardio. I usually get on a 30 day program (my own) to get ready for bike season. Consistency is key. Right now I'm at 8 miles a day every day for the next 30 days to build back my legs and lungs..lol. By the time summer comes I should be ready for those long rides.
     
  14. Apr 15, 2021 at 10:14 PM
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    Regarding soreness, I'd wait two or three days between rides to heal up. Another thing to mention is a wider saddle isn't usually better and may cause increased soreness. If after a few rides and the soreness isn't getting any better, try something narrower. IMO, if you can find the right saddle, you won't need the padded shorts. I had tried a few different saddles and finally thought my ass just needed padded shorts which I used for years. Then I bought a new bike that came with a sorta narrow WTB Volt Race saddle and it was a game changer (for me). I no longer need the padded shorts and bought the same saddle for my old bike. Some bike shops have the saddle with sensors in it that measures your sit bones and helps narrow down saddle selection.
     
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  15. Apr 15, 2021 at 10:33 PM
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    Here's mine
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    and how I haul it.
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  16. Apr 16, 2021 at 4:54 AM
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    Well said!!! There are truck loads of folks who never learned their opinion of others really isn't relevant. I'm a new cyclist (for a year now) but pretty serious for my own health, goals, fitness, etc. I've done well for myself and was able to purchase the bike I think is awesome in terms of function, quality, and looks sexy as all get-out to ME. It's a Tour de France level bike (very pricey but I'm still able to put food on the table) and I'm not a pro, nor will I ever be a pro, but am pretty proud of myself for being 52 with a 3.43 W/kg level of fitness in a year's time. Clearly I'm no where near the fastest or fittest on Fondo rides, but I could care less, I'm not out there for them. After losing 40 pounds in a year, my fitness is for me and the rides I ride are for me. People will judge your gear, judge your style of riding, judge the distances and ascents you attempt, but in the end only your judgement matters. Have fun, enjoy whatever gear you buy - just be sure you buy it for love and not what others think, because last I checked they aren't the ones pushing your pedals.

    For the record - I love my SRAM components, but also love my wife's Shimano components. Do your research and have a great time!!!!!!
     
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  17. Apr 16, 2021 at 5:31 AM
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    Just built this and took delivery yesterday....PXL_20210415_201521993.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20210415_201720467.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20210415_201323779.jpg PXL_20210415_201229745.jpg PXL_20210415_201041899.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20210415_201011704.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20210415_200722473.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20210415_200251978.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20210415_200204916.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20210415_200128229.PORTRAIT.jpg 640207059.jpg
     
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    One other thing to consider (I don't believe @AzureNightmare mentioned he had a problem with, but could if starts to move the seat around) is numbness. If you haven't experienced it yet then that is great, but apart from being sore depending on where you position the seat and where your weight is sitting on ('sit bones' vs. soft tissue) you'll feel like you don't have a pp anymore. I've struggled with this through multiple seats and shorts/bibs over the last 5 years I've been riding a big bike (went from 20" bmx to 29" hardtail). I just bought a new ISM seat I'm hoping I can get dialed in so the ol' oscar meyer doesn't go cold during rides.
     
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    So...who's on Strava?

    Post up your username, would love to see where y'all are riding.

    Mine's in my sig.

    SPP
     
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  20. Apr 16, 2021 at 6:03 AM
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    Very nice build, and I've always liked the SpearFish.

    SPP
     
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  22. Apr 16, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    I use Trailforks but I believe I can connect it to Strava... I should try that some time. Here's my Trailforks profile:
    https://www.trailforks.com/profile/Hemi345/

    I'm usually so excited to ride, I forget to start logging. haha I've been a little more consistent with logging a trail that's close... figure if I can keep beating my last time, I'll be strong enough to tackle multiple trails on the Western slope (Silverton, Telluride and Montrose area) this summer.
     
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  23. Apr 16, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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    Ditto! Carbon wheels? I've always wanted to try them but I'd be too afraid to ride my bike if I had 'em. Trails around here have loose, big rocks that like to flip up into the wheels and they'd look like crap in short order.

    If you haven't already, don't forget the helicopter tape to protect your frame. It's already saved mine multiple times and would be invisible on yours. :thumbsup:
     
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    My baby for the roads. I'll post a picture of it the TRD when the bike racks come in.
     
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    that's a hell of a road bike!

    SPP
     
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    Cheers to whoever created this thread! I enjoy seeing the rides and the rigs - awesome stuff! Here's the bikes in rare clean form and our other "Tundra". Santa Cruz Hightower 1 and Tallboy 2. Bought them both used over last couple of years. Due to long lead times on service at the bike shops I have learned a bit on my own. The HT 1 is great for the all around, maybe a bit big for here with no mountains here in central IL but we have 7 parks within 30 minutes of the house and I'll only take it to the more rowdier trails (lol yes I've never ridden at a real downhill park or anything). The TB 2 is frankensteined a lil as it was setup XC and now I have it bit more trail oriented..so has 120mm front fork (Fox 34), 1x10, dropper post, 180mm rotors, heavier tires, race face mountain cranks and chromag contact platform pedals and the chromag trail master seat on both bikes I love. Raced for the first time last weekend as a Novice..took the TB 2. Race was lots of fun, standing water and mud so was a mess. Good to see events starting to happen again. Anyone in the area let me know and would be happy to show you around and ride.

    @AzureNightmare have fun getting back in the saddle bud! it's supposed to be fun so just find the trails you enjoy, stop take breaks, comfortable helmet with good vents, take water etc. You will naturally build endurance and find it easier to breathe, our bodies are amazing. Today I rode a park 2 laps and it was 22 miles / 3k elevation change...two years ago I couldn't ride part of it without several breaks - including a broken finger...it still hurts and my freakin right index finger! I've not been at this very long only couple of years. I'm 40. Went thru some bike setup videos last fall as while I was training (with my riding buddy) for a 65 mile challenge the bike club had here my knees were getting cranky. Anyway, per youtube vids my seat post height and seat fore/aft needed some adjustment and it helped greatly now knee pain mainly only shows up on higher impact rides now like when landing drops and such. I now stretch before I ride and when I do get some knee pain I use one of those foam rollers to roll my leg muscles knee to the hip...whatever those muscles are called....only recently learning the trick to the foam rollers is roll incredibly slow! I wear knee pads and padded bike shorts like others said under my MTB shorts..not sure I'll ever get "tough" enough to roll without the cushion lol. Hope that helps man...get your fancy bike shorts, seat dialed in, stretch, foam roller, enjoy!

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    I read a few of you like the Maxxis Aggressor, anyone have a favorite tubeless sealant that doesn't weep through the sidewalls?
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    The shop said they set these up with Orange sealant. I could no longer hear it sloshing around last fall so I added another 2oz to each tire thru the valve stem. the front DHF is fine but the rear has started weeping something horrible. The trails around here are very rocky, so I usually wear out the side walls before the tread is done... yeah the sidewalls look like crap but there isn't any deep cuts and the abrasion seems superficial. This tire seems excessively porous.

    Starting to wonder if they used Stan's and this is the result of mixing the two. lol. When I get a chance, I plan to break the tire down, clean it up and remount it with fresh Orange.
     
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    cut my first carbon handlebars today. Man those OneUp are so light ! first carbon handlebars for me so didn't know what to expect but man they are nice.
     
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    You should be ok mixing the two...

    that said, I'm not really a fan of the Orange Seal.

    A slow to seal up puncture and the resulting spray all over the bike leaves a very difficult to remove layer of latex everywhere. The Stans is at least a little easier to clean off.

    You could try the Stans Race formula. It has larger particles that seal up better, lasts just as long before drying up.

    Cons are it is more expensive, and also requires opening up the bead to add more...it will not go through the valve stem due to the larger particles.

    As far as sidewall seepage, how old are your tires / how much riding have they seen? Around here, sidewalls take a beating from the technical nature (lots of rocks and roots) of the trails.

    Although I don't ride single track much anymore, back when I did I always used tires with sidewall protection, especially in the rear.

    SPP
     
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