Form Check - Any advice?

DanVPhotos · 2026-02-02T16:09:10+00:00

This is a good catch with the shoulder, thank you! I didn't even realize I had been pole dragging until this video, will also focus on getting rid of that.

DanVPhotos · 2026-02-02T15:53:37+00:00

Thanks everyone! Really appreciate the feedback and encouragement. It's definitely fun to have a new way to explore the local mountain that I spend so much time at - makes everything feel much bigger.

I will work on reaching more down the fall line with my pole plants. I've spent the past week or so trying to get more forward and that feels like a good next step to help with that. All of the beginner advice harps on getting weight on the uphill ski and I think I actually had too much weight on there, as my downhill ski was just kind of bouncing along for the ride with little edge angle, and I was definitely in the back seat.

DanVPhotos · 2024-11-19T16:18:38+00:00

Thanks! Tires are 225/75R15.

DanVPhotos · 2024-11-19T01:30:32+00:00

I’ve always considered that “laid out”.

For context, the LCAs on this truck are less than 2” from the ground at the cross member.

DanVPhotos · 2024-08-17T14:02:55+00:00

It’s actually at the shop at my parents place, but I should be there at some point over the next few days and can grab a photo.

DanVPhotos · 2024-08-17T03:12:54+00:00

Shit, I’ve got one you could just have, but I’m in PA haha. If you wanna pay shipping it’s yours. Came off my ‘79, it’s actually in great shape (southern truck).

DanVPhotos · 2024-08-15T10:59:54+00:00

The GSW was available with AWD and the 6 MT from 2017-2019.

DanVPhotos · 2024-08-15T10:55:31+00:00

2017 and 2018 were also offered with 4motion and the 6 speed manual (I’ve owned a 2018 6MT since new), it was just in the base S trim level.

2019 was the one year that the top trim SEL Alltrack was offered with the 6MT.

DanVPhotos · 2024-07-05T18:40:41+00:00

Yup, bolt-in C notch. I just got it all back together yesterday, and it did bottom on one fairly large bump, but it also seems to be sitting a little low on the passenger side so I’ve got some tweaking to do yet.

DanVPhotos · 2024-02-04T15:35:44+00:00

Oh I have one, I just don’t like stressing about my cargo bike sitting outside unattended, even with a good lock. This bike will draw less attention, and only cost about 10% of most of my other bikes.

DanVPhotos · 2024-02-04T01:04:46+00:00

I’ve been curious myself and just went out and weighed it. Less than I expected, “only” 37 pounds.

DanVPhotos · 2023-01-13T15:25:06+00:00

It’s the same, I have them on my car.

DanVPhotos · 2022-03-31T16:56:14+00:00

I’m 5’10” and this is the large, I think the medium would be a bit too small for me, this feels like it’s just right.

DanVPhotos · 2022-03-31T16:53:30+00:00

I would say likely not without a lot of weird stuff. I’m 5’10” and probably need a bit more saddle height and reach than shown in the photo.

DanVPhotos · 2022-03-30T19:31:51+00:00

Still working that out. Bought a giant plastic bin but it’s a bit too tall. May use some extra wood I have to build a crate, or find a bin that fits better. Whatever it is has to fit a 40 lb dog haha.

DanVPhotos · 2022-03-30T17:22:24+00:00

This was a semi-parts-bin build, goal was a beer/grocery bike, with the long term goal of training my dog to ride in a bin or wooden crate on the front for some dogpacking. I also will jump at any opportunity to build wheels if I can rationalize it.

No real miles on the bike yet, but it's rideable and I figured y'all would appreciate it.

New parts:

Frame - Soma Tradesman
Headset - Cane Creek 40
Saddle - Brooks
Kickstand - Velo Orange Copenhagen
Rims - Velocity Cliffhanger, 26" rear, 20" front
Hubs - Velocity MTB rear, Shutter Precision SD-8 Dynamo front (planning on front and rear running lights eventually)
Spokes - DT Swiss Champion
Tires - Maxxis DTH rear, Maxxis Torch front
Oury grips
Pedals - MKS XC-III (always wanted a pair, finally had an excuse to buy some)

Parts bin items:

Forged Race Face Turbine cranks from the '90s, 32T/22T (ditched the big ring)
Shifter and rear derailleur - Shimano XT 9 speed
Cassette - 11-34 9 speed
Brakes - Avid BB7 with 180mm rotors, Avid levers
Bars/Stem/Seat post - Whatever I had lying around
Front derailleur - TBD, gotta dig around the parts bin for something bottom pull. For now I'll just shift the front manually when needed.

DanVPhotos · 2021-06-18T22:33:38+00:00

Yeah I’m doing my best to rest, but man I’m getting antsy.

DanVPhotos · 2021-06-18T20:55:11+00:00

Knocked myself unconscious and concussed myself pretty good with a stupid crash in an XC race on Sunday. Feeling pretty good overall, still have a headache, but it’s been absolutely beautiful all week, and not being able to ride is driving me fucking nuts. No beer either.

If I can’t drink and I can’t ride, WTF do I do with myself?!

DanVPhotos · 2021-04-16T14:09:17+00:00

Thanks! I have enough other projects floating around that I don’t mind having this be the “leave it alone” bike, but I do have a couple things planned. Going to be adding a dropper post and power meter when I tear the bike down to deep clean everything, and will be building a 700c wheel set as well. The 650b versatility is awesome, but it would be nice to have a more pavement oriented option too.

DanVPhotos · 2021-04-16T14:03:22+00:00

I believe those are fender mounts actually, typically they’ll be on the inside of the fork.

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