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    What should be in the toolbox that is headed to the trails, on a size, weight and price budget...

    That would be perfect but it is out of stock. And a bit more stuff than I would ever use. Across the bikes we have a mix of sram, shimano, tektro (brakes) grip shift and paddle shifters, so it gets pretty crazy quick to have spares for all of them... oh and 24, 27.5+ 29, and 27.5 tubes...
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    What should be in the toolbox that is headed to the trails, on a size, weight and price budget...

    it might be overkill, but it is right sexy, and my mind keeps telling me I need a setup like that in my truck... I think I can get away with a little less, but, also think I want more than just allen keys. I would be pretty excited to hear about what made the cut to live in the box...
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    What should be in the toolbox that is headed to the trails, on a size, weight and price budget...

    I am bringing the whole family to the trails now, and with 4 or 5 bikes depending on the number of mammals going with me that day the odds of me needing more than a multitool, tirelevers, and a spare tube are definitely going up. I keep a cheap(er) track pump in the truck, and was thinking...
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    How big of a deal breaker is a front QR axle instead of a Thru axle?

    Yep, I have narrowed it down to a diamondback line or a trek roscoe, but everyone is really proud of what they have got right now. both are pretty good geometry and comparable brakes, but the trek is thruaxle and shipping and the diamond back is closer and QR.. I am probably holding the...
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    How big of a deal breaker is a front QR axle instead of a Thru axle?

    he is 5'2, about 90 lbs, but will chase all the big kids at nica practices at speed. He has no qualms about following his brother (riding a slack fs stumpy) over jumps and drops. But, I also think I will have 2 +/- years on this bike, and in 8 years he will be throwing his leg over an...
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    How big of a deal breaker is a front QR axle instead of a Thru axle?

    My grom grew. and, right now, the only thing harder to find than face masks is reasonably priced small hardtails. Rumph. I have found a few in my price range, but, I also know that my kid is going to be riding this for only2-4 years max, and then jumping up a size. I know that I...
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    Advice Wanted - Kid's MTB to Buy

    My kid is a beast, he is chasing his 18 year old brother off of significant drops and doubles at speed. Sometimes I have to look away. He says he was stomping hard up a hill and down shifted, wheel stopped, and then he stopped. I am wondering if he bent the hanger earlier in the day...
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    Advice Wanted - Kid's MTB to Buy

    I am not sure if the rockhopper would be beefy enough for my little monster. I am also wondering if it can be 1x, I can barely get the kid to shift his back, he just stands up and stomps. I was pining for a syncr 24, but not sure if they can be had.
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    Advice Wanted - Kid's MTB to Buy

    I was staring at the rockhopper, and wondering if it would be beefy enough for my little monster. The kid is killing parts. and my wallet....
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    Advice Wanted - Kid's MTB to Buy

    I have an 8 year old that has no trouble chasing after his 18 year old brother and he just mangled the rear end of his 24 inch REI coop ride so badly that we may have to replace it. When I saw him carrying his bike down towards us I knew we were in trouble. I am currently looking a Marin San...
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    xd driver puked its pawls... better choices?

    That may be the best option. The LBS (Jays in Westfield) Informed him that he destroyed ALL three sets of pawls at the same time. The kids rides the bike like he stole it, so I am not really surprised.
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    xd driver puked its pawls... better choices?

    hmmm... it has been a very long time that I have peered behind a freewheel (I had bullseye hubs) I think the bearings look good but not sure, so I am planning on bringing it into the LBS on Monday. I was really surprised at seeing only 3 sets of pawls for engagement!
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    xd driver puked its pawls... better choices?

    My son went out for some socially distancing responsible riding at Lewis morris park this am, and at about 1030 I got a video of him being able to spin the pedals both ways and not get any wheel movement. Lucky for him, he parked at the bottom and so he rode a very expensive scooter down...
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    Back surgeons in Morristown area?

    I have had my back opened up twice, once by stephen dorsky, and then once by John Knightly (Atlantic neurosurgical group) I had disectomies on two different sets of disks. Knightly is a big sports guy and totally got it as far as wanting to get back in the game. I would go back to Knightly...
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    Mountain biking glasses

    I am a huge fan of Jackson Nemesis safety glasses for riding, grey tint and polarized is only 20 bucks, and the optics seem good enough. They are also handy for outdoor powertool yardwork too. I have clear ones for woodworking and overcast days. They have straight temples and play well...
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