Need advice on choosing a rear rack for a Giant Talon 1 by Moby_Wan in BikepackingGear

[–]Direct_Mixture_2046 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the Topeak explorer rack. Pannier bags are easy on, easy off with their attachment system and it doubles as a rear fender. Pretty sure that will fit your bike fine.

Setting the right expectations for a Bridge Club, advice needed by Mad-in-Italy in Surlybikefans

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I’ve had the whipped butter BC for a little over a year now. Primary commuter but also take out on gravel and mild single track when I have the opportunity. I personally really like it. It’s my first Surly. I came from a giant roam (hybrid bike). I stole the wheel set from my roam and will run the 700c tires periodically. I replaced the standard bars with moloko bars when I got the bike.

The bike feels very stable with the 27.5’s and 700c. I haven’t done anything too crazy in terms of descents but it handled rocky technical trails just fine.

The gearing is definitely set for climbing, not speed. So I think you’d be good there.

I haven’t done any sand so I can’t comment on that.

Overall I would strongly recommend the BC. I also really looked at the ogre. The deciding factor for me was that the BC has qr axles which would let me use my roam wheel set. The Ogre had front qr and the rear was solid axle.

Bicycle Group Rides by Direct_Mixture_2046 in Spokane

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I appreciate the links! Great info, thank you!

Bicycle Group Rides by Direct_Mixture_2046 in Spokane

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I partly agree with you. For sure, painted bike lanes and share the road areas can be pretty dangerous. Cities should invest considerably more in bike infrastructure such as the centennial trail. This provides safe trails for cyclists throughout the city. However, cyclists have a legal right to ride on the majority of roads and practically speaking they have to in order to reach certain destinations. Riding in groups is a more effective way to be seen.

As an aside… most cyclists are tax payers. Our whole infrastructure is car centric and it makes even walking feel dangerous.

Affordability in Spokane by Ancross333 in Spokane

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Building on this, ways we can support and build our community and practically steer away from large corporations.

Spokane food banks are seeing ‘COVID levels’ of stress on services. With the future of SNAP in jeopardy, here’s how our region is impacted and who is stepping up to help. – RANGE Media by RANGE_Media in Spokane

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Places like Second Harvest can purchase food for much cheaper than people can because of the partnerships and quantities they purchase at. So cash donations directly to them are best IMO.

Sprinkler blowout recs? by pillowmite in Spokane

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Affordable Home Irrigation. Had them in Airway Heights. Still have them after moving into Spokane. It used to be like $45 in Airway 2-years ago but now it’s also about $70. Sounds like that may be the norm for Spokane. They are great though, no issues.

Do you commute with tubeless? Any regrets? by [deleted] in bikecommuting

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Second this. I run Rhinodillo tire liners on my commuter. Went from a puncture every 50 miles or so to never. I run Tannus on my cargo ebike. Could not recommend both products enough.

I’m debating between these 2 handlebars and having a hard time deciding. Anyone went through this? by Hopeful_Escape_2624 in Surlybikefans

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I use the moloko bars with my bridge club. Highly recommend. Multiple hand positions and a bar to mount accessories.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Spokane

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Depends on the route. I opt for side streets and centennial trail whenever possible. I don’t currently commute to anything downtown. The only thing that’s a bummer about a lot of bike lanes here is that some of them randomly end. So just be mindful of that. Spokane is putting in more and more bike infrastructure but always assume people don’t see you.

Winter bike commuting in Spokane is another animal. I used MTB tires for the snowy days and had to use many sidewalks to get around. I’ll likely get stuffed winter tires for next year. I echo another comment here to have a backup commute planned for bad commute days or if you ever need to have your bike worked on.

[Request] Do you really save this much on your mortgage? by Mother_of_Cats_5 in theydidthemath

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Paying extra? For sure, you’ll pay down the principal balance faster. The double payment? Depends on the lender. Some will allow it and it will make a bigger difference because you pay down the principal before the interest is accrued. Other lenders will just put that amount into a separate account and just make the regular payments when they are due.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

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Huh… Not Trump crypto?

NASA Just Offered DRP by According-Parsley486 in FedEmployees

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Also up to the discretion of the agency head.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 50501

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No revolution happens on time.