qclabrat
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Look at all the Enduro/AMs moving back to 29.You think the industry is swinging back to 29? Seems 27.5 rules the roost right now. 27.5 + is there, so 29/27.5+, maybe that will save 29?
Look at all the Enduro/AMs moving back to 29.You think the industry is swinging back to 29? Seems 27.5 rules the roost right now. 27.5 + is there, so 29/27.5+, maybe that will save 29?
Might be arthritis setting in. Have the same issues, have you tried an otc anti inflammatory?Work is good, the insurance industry is pretty interesting. But enuff about that.
Ok, Windows 10 is a vast improvement but the incessant random updates are killing me. I hardly use my laptop because. Which compounds the problem, because every time I use the laptop it then needs to be updated. Gragggh.
Ima not going to go into the whole lineup but my original Trance 26 popped up for sale again and got me thinking. I've gone from 26, to 29, to 27.5 and now the industry is swinging back to 29. Probably my favorite bike so far was the Epic. Although it certainly had it limits it was just so damn good at what it did. I really enjoyed that focus. Yeah, it ran out of travel at times and certainly didn't encourage bad behavior but man it could boogie.
The Heckler, for example is a bundle of compromise. It's got enough travel to get silly downhill but it's heavy and only gets really fun when you are moving. With the Epic, it was fun to ride the rims off it. Think Miata vs. Corvette on a back road. Both are fun, but one will get you arrested. Maybe that's not the greatest analogy. I did beat my best times on a couple short twisty DH sections with the Heckler though. Didn't think it had the handling to do that but apparently travel trumps handling sometimes.
Speaking of segments, I ran into Big Sean a while back at the Tourne. He hollered at me "damn locals, you know every rock in this place, don't you!?" He does have a point, ride the same trails enough and yeah you'll start to wire the mojo. Makes me think of Seth's Bike Hacks channel where he rode Jungle. His description: "typical NJ uphill rock gardens that only the locals can clear."
With the Epic exiting the scene, so goes my racing. Apparently. I could still do an event at a whim but I worked fairly hard to maintain a lower top ten cat2 level of fitness. It was nice to have that in reserve on a fun ride and I enjoyed it, but the time required to stay that fit ( for me, anyway) is hard to justify. If SSAP was still running, I'd have a goal (and Pat wouldn't be riding my SS). Aside from short track I dunno what might tempt me back to number plates.
My wrists and hands have been pretty sore after rides lately. I'm sure it's due to years of working with my hands and various sports. Doesn't make it suck any less. Was especially bad after Wildcat on the fatbike.
Battery is about to puke. Moar later.
Oh, 92.3 is now a solid alternative station and you can listen online. Major happy dance!
You think the industry is swinging back to 29? Seems 27.5 rules the roost right now. 27.5 + is there, so 29/27.5+, maybe that will save 29?
Alleve is what I use, the OTC version is half of the prescription strength. Take two when the hands are having a bad day. It will take a week or two before you see results, as it's inflammation not a headache. good luckWhat Walt said, the enduro and trail market seems to be swinging that way. The Hightower is super popular, giant vowed 27.5 was THE WAY and now offers a 29er race bike, the new Blur and Yeti 100...
Like you said, with most 27.5+ able to run both that and 29 you get a lot of versatility in one bike. After how many years the 29 wheel has been out it seems the handling is finally dialed. Or maybe the industry evolved enough innovations (short stays, longer Front centers, single ring drivetrain) that the platforms work with the bigger wheels.
@qclabrat just Advil and such? I agree that sadly, what you think is probably the diagnosis. Kids, take care of your hands growing up!
Remove yourself from what the industry is pushing. 29er has been the race way, without question with the 27.5 sneaking in for people that don't ewant a full on race bike but also dont want a full on trail sled. I'm not sure 27.5 is as ded as you claim though.What Walt said, the enduro and trail market seems to be swinging that way. The Hightower is super popular, giant vowed 27.5 was THE WAY and now offers a 29er race bike, the new Blur and Yeti 100...
Like you said, with most 27.5+ able to run both that and 29 you get a lot of versatility in one bike. After how many years the 29 wheel has been out it seems the handling is finally dialed. Or maybe the industry evolved enough innovations (short stays, longer Front centers, single ring drivetrain) that the platforms work with the bigger wheels.
@qclabrat just Advil and such? I agree that sadly, what you think is probably the diagnosis. Kids, take care of your hands growing up!
Remove yourself from what the industry is pushing. 29er has been the race way, without question with the 27.5 sneaking in for people that don't ewant a full on race bike but also dont want a full on trail sled. I'm not sure 27.5 is as ded as you claim though.
Wait, what is 27.5- (minus) ,?!that black stumpjumper over in JimVs thread is 27.5 - it is sitting in the madison store.....
Will try. Thank you!Alleve is what I use, the OTC version is half of the prescription strength. Take two when the hands are having a bad day. It will take a week or two before you see results, as it's inflammation not a headache. good luck
Fair enough. Industry aside, I prefer the 29er overall for everyday riding. If there's a 29er platform that has all the positive attributes with no real negatives I don't see that as the industry pushing. More that they finally made the right bike.Remove yourself from what the industry is pushing. 29er has been the race way, without question with the 27.5 sneaking in for people that don't ewant a full on race bike but also dont want a full on trail sled. I'm not sure 27.5 is as ded as you claim though.
Still better than the half dozen top ten stations in the area.When u claim you are NYs Alt station, you are indeed the opposite of NYs Alt station. Do not be fooled.
Haha, just a tad subjective. I rode the Hightower and 5010, back to back, immediately knew the 5010 was something special and had one a few weeks later. The industry pushing is the back and forth.Fair enough. Industry aside, I prefer the 29er overall for everyday riding. If there's a 29er platform that has all the positive attributes with no real negatives I don't see that as the industry pushing. More that they finally made the right bike.
Pretty sure that's a 29er.that black stumpjumper over in JimVs thread is 27.5 - it is sitting in the madison store.....
Pretty sure that's a 29er.
I saw it today (Sunday)
But yeah, all the new Stumpys come in 27.5 or 29.
You think the industry is swinging back to 29?
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