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  1. Dave Taylor

    Yakima Hangover 4 bike rack (vertical)

    I am selling my Yakima hangover 4 bike rack. It is an excellent condition with only a few scratches from normal use. $400 o/bo 908-727-3447 I can meet anywhere in New Jersey.
  2. Dave Taylor

    The Covid effect.

    https://www.macrotrends.net/states/new-jersey/population Pretty crazy looking back in time. From 1900 -today NJ has had less approximately 6-8 years where the population actually decreased. During the covid era the population increased around 5%. Crazy that with so many people I know moving away...
  3. Dave Taylor

    Looking to buy a sub $400(msrp) laptop.

    Windows 11 home, 15” monitor. Other than this I don’t really have any specs. I also don’t know what the latest and greatest is that you can get at that price point. Basically, I just want a cheap laptop to bring with me for work basic Internet browsing needs an occasional YouTube video and maybe...
  4. Dave Taylor

    Latest and greatest sealant?

    I am always looking to try out new products. The first tubeless sealant i ever used was Bontrager TLR. It worked well, but left the sides of tires, looking wet, and slimy. I’ve tried stans but was never a huge fan, not sure why. As far as puncture protection goes, I feel orange seal endurance...
  5. Dave Taylor

    Merry Christmas MTBNJ!

    Enjoy!
  6. Dave Taylor

    Born again...or aspiring for change.

    I'll reintroduce myself because no one knows who I am. I'm Dave, I'm 46 and I want to start over on a few levels. Mostly training, happiness and contentment. Some know I like a good debate, I don't always let things go and don't accept certain things. Long story short, my life is quite a bit...
  7. Dave Taylor

    Most overhyped bike trend?

    Two that come to mind are fat bikes and gravel bikes. I’m going to say gravel bikes for two reasons. If you live in a place with real snow or beach sand fat tires are justifiable. Reason two is that Dylan Johnson basically raced a current version of the John Tomac drop bar mtb from the 90s to...
  8. Dave Taylor

    Sleep?!?! How do you do it?

    I feel like I am always willing to put in the work. My problem is my mind constantly races. I don’t drink to get drunk, I drink to fall asleep. This is a double edged swird as I almost always wake up in the night to pee. According to Garmin my sleep patterns are always fluctuating. I can almost...
  9. Dave Taylor

    Chimney Rock 10/11- can wednesdays be a thing?

    I am riding CR tomorrow. Hoping to be at Newman’s lot around 5:15. Anyone interested? Prob bring lights just in case. @jShort @mbruno @Kirt @pooriggy
  10. Dave Taylor

    Coffee! It's all the same color but...

    Let's see your coffee standards. Are you a 7-11, DD or Starbucks type? Cold press, French press or slow press? Espresso, cappuccino or latte? Let's see what you got. My current setup is about the most simple. A Capresso 5 cup pot with auto start so I can go from my bed to my truck in under 5...
  11. Dave Taylor

    Foggy sunglasses

    I bought a pair of 100% Hypercraft glasses about a year ago. I previously had speedcrafts and no big issue. The Hypercraft tend to fog up or hold moisture no matter what I do. I put the larger nose spacer on to try. Same deal. I’m riding with guys sweating equally and theirs do not fog(different...
  12. Dave Taylor

    New job in NJ. Room rental, hotel?

    I may be taking a very good job in NJ. One thing I will be responsible for is staying(at least for the 1st year or so) 2-3 nights/wk. I'll need to stain a 40 mile or so radius of Newark, Any thoughts on what would be reasonably cheap? I don't really need amenities and not against a room to rent...
  13. Dave Taylor

    UCI last minute rule change in world championship xc?

    Looking at Nino’s social media he is obviously pissed that they changed a rule only a couple hours before the race start. Any clue what it was and why? Found this article. BS showing favoritism hours before the start...
  14. Dave Taylor

    Dawg Daze of Summer

    If anyone is interested this race is this Sunday about 15 minutes south Frederickj, Md. 3 hour endurance race. Basically a 5mile loop of super fast,flowy hard pack.Maybe if 6 mile were on a hill. https://www.bikereg.com/Confirmed/61141
  15. Dave Taylor

    Stewart Dirty Double MTB and or Garvel

    Did everyone miss this one or just not interested? Some of the best times at an mtb race were at this place. The new owner of Dark Horse Cycles appears to be trying to rekindle the old Dark Horse 40 style event. A gravel option too. https://www.bikereg.com/stewart-40-dirty-double#Register
  16. Dave Taylor

    Dumb singlespeed(sort of) question. Tire circumference/diameter.

    This is probably a @UtahJoe or @Patrick question but the #1 SS raceday question is probably “what gear should I run?”. Ok, cool, now let my self mind fug you a bit…tires(I assume bike tires too) have an aspect ratio. On a car this is generally the middle # in the size(195/50-15, 50 is the aspect...
  17. Dave Taylor

    Yup, foot in mouth. Aspen or not to Aspen?

    These have been a great tire for me for racing but in the shed even with a Tannus insert in the rear I have had 3 pinch flats. Last one getting bailed out was my fault. Was going to top off with sealant before 101 but didn't. Anyways, the problem is small 1/8"-1/4" cuts right next to bead on...
  18. Dave Taylor

    Southern Tier Enduro (MASS series)

    Is anyone hitting this race? Super fun and smooth place for an enduro. https://www.bikereg.com/jonesparkenduro
  19. Dave Taylor

    Tire inserts revisited.

    What are you guys using currently for inserts? I use the Tannus Armor tubeless insert(rear only). https://tannusamerica.com/products/tannus-armour-tubeless . You all know I like to bitch, find problems with products and ultimately improve each upgrade. Some examples are that since buying an Ibis...
  20. Dave Taylor

    Sealant safe co2(or other gas) cartridge?

    Seems dumb to waste 4oz sealant because you fixed a flat with co2.
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