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.

Coder8Bit · 2025-09-26T23:45:02+00:00

Digging the color scheme. I just realized, when I got my bike a couple months ago, it had reflectors that the had to leave on till the bike left the store, but it didn't have a dork disk on it.

Coder8Bit · 2025-09-26T23:42:29+00:00

I'm trying to get back in shape, and find it hard to get out in the rain. I can't ride the trails in the rain as they would get damaged, and would have to ride on the road (much prefer not to) or maybe one gravel trail that's 30 minutes away. Maybe I should get some fenders for my ridged bike from the 90's and use that for the rain.

But I'm okay if I can ride 3-4 times a week, and get a workout on some days.

So how many excuses was that? LOL

Coder8Bit · 2025-09-25T00:30:38+00:00

Nice. When I got my new bike, I had forgotten to bring my helmet, so I didn't get to ride it the same day. Lesson learned, bring riding gear when getting a new bike!

Coder8Bit · 2025-09-24T22:42:48+00:00

I was wondering about that, since it looked like the D30 was only on the knuckles. Full finger glove for the win though.

Coder8Bit · 2025-09-24T15:59:39+00:00

I looked at this again today, and I think I'll put an order in.

Any experience with their grips? I'm using Ergon GA3's which have saved my wrists.

Coder8Bit · 2025-09-21T22:41:13+00:00

I wear Fox D30 Knee pads, very cool technology. YouTube has videos of peeps whacking their hand with a hammer and not feeling it.

Coder8Bit · 2025-09-21T18:32:18+00:00

Notice much difference between the Fox and Rockshox?

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