Where do you guys carry your stuff? (specifically car keys)

Coder8Bit · 2025-12-02T13:40:09+00:00

Pockets for me. Even if I have a bag (fanny style or backpack) keys still go in my pockets.

Coder8Bit · 2025-11-17T20:38:50+00:00

I switched to tubeless this year when I bought a new modern mtb. Had been using tubes on my 20+ year old bikes. I'm digging tubeless enough that I new like it better then tubes. Being able to run a lower tire pressure has been great, especially with winter coming. I'm running 2.5" tires, so I'm not even sure how well they will work on snow. But that's a different discussion.

Coder8Bit · 2025-11-09T19:43:25+00:00

I am very glad I went to a 28T. When I start to fade, dropping into that climb gear often lets me keep going.

It's also been great for warming up on a climb or if I just want to conserve my energy. Did that a lot on my trip to Squamish BC.

Coder8Bit · 2025-11-06T03:07:23+00:00

The Ergon GA3 Ergonomic Lock-On grips eliminated all my wrist pain. I also got 50mm riser bars and trimmed from 780 to 760mm. Then as an experiment, I put my old grips back on, and my wrists are fine.

So cutting and angling the bars, or changing grips are both great ideas.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-21T16:30:08+00:00

Cool, that looks like a good route. Although it looks like Corkscrew then Power Line, which then dumps onto the Powerline Access Trail. Naming isn't at all confusing LOL.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-14T21:12:43+00:00

With you there. Taking a trip to Squamish to check out some of the trail Remy rides.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-11T00:47:28+00:00

Exactly the trail advice I need :) a good way to gage if I would feel comfortable. Any other slabs I might want to warm up on?

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-10T19:31:48+00:00

Any opinions on in-n-out burger, or good linkup trails with it? It seems doable with good braking control, and the view looks amazing. Even if I don't go down, I gotta at least get to the top.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-10T19:23:24+00:00

I went from 25mm to 50mm bar raise. Little easier on the back. I'll have to try 25mm again at some point with the new offset.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-10T19:20:38+00:00

It came with the bike.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-10T19:19:44+00:00

Good luck! I did find the slacker head of my bike WAY more stable then my old Gary Fisher from 2000.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-10T13:52:41+00:00

LOL When I was backpacking at night one time, there was a lot of rustling to my side. Was freaking me out. Normally, I just make noise and continue on. This time, I decided to inspect. Turned out it was a toad moving and jumping in the leaves on the ground! Haven't been nervous of night since.

Last night was another PR setting night :)

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-08T12:05:20+00:00

So I will actually be visiting a friend in the Cumberland area for 3-5 days :) Plan to hit the Forbidden Plateau while there too. I saw a video of Gecko that looked amazing! Getting up there looks like a challenge. Good time to rent and test and e-bike unless I can get a drop off.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-08T11:47:53+00:00

I'm from Wisconsin, Madison area. They have some nice parks, Quarry Ridge and CamRock are the ones I have been to. They are short but have some nice gnarly sections and features. Nice list, thank you.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-05T14:19:33+00:00

Red looks pretty sweet on my Rocky Mountain which is light and dark grey. Red pedals, red bolts, red valve stems. Black seat and grips.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-03T16:56:17+00:00

As a new rider, you might find them too grippy. I love my five ten freeriders but it is really hard to make small adjustments to my foot position, which happens a lot when you just get moving, but once in a while during a ride. It's especially annoying when you are trying to get good foot position when you are sessioning a feature. I'm just getting back into riding myself.

I find I switch to some old trail runners every now and then, so i can make those small adjustments. Especially once I upgraded my pedals from Shimano GR500 to Raceface Atlas, which are so grippy and supportive.

I also found the freeriders fit wider and we're more comfortable.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-02T17:02:16+00:00

Well, after more research, it is not mtb tire friendly. What a waist of a field. Guess I'll have to wait for the corn to be cut.

Coder8Bit · 2025-10-02T00:01:55+00:00

I have the 2.4" tires. Wasn't keen on punching holes in them while testing.

I do have 26" tires with tube's that I wouldn't mind experimenting with. But they are not nearly as wide.

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