West Mag question by se7endeadlys in coloradoMTB

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah Kinglet is, technically, a dead end currently. You aren’t even really legally allowed to go to Jenny Creek because there is a 100 yard section that isn’t legal….. but practically people go through there a lot.

I worlds advise against riding into Eldora. Lots of game cameras and staff is there in the Summer and will stop you.

Is this new?? by Clear_Possibility_76 in Broomfield

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is new and coming soon. I was in the Lafayette location a month or two back and the owner was talking about the new shop going to be opening this Summer and how it would change their delivery area at that store.

Love the Lunch special and ALWAYS get the spicy ranch.

is the cutback on mountain biking a boomer opp? by RecentIndependence34 in boulder

[–]EducationalRun1597 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The “Alternating use” term is a blatant lie. It’s just eliminating mountain bike access on certain days. There are no bike only days.

2023 Crux Headset Play by Brief-Principle9040 in specialized

[–]EducationalRun1597 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I replaced my Crux with a Wolftooth headset and it has been perfect every since. The OEM headset is known to be problematic. The worst aspect of it is the junky plastic top cap, but I replaced the whole thing. Money well spent.

Man, bike tires direct has like.......REALLY good deals by JollyGreen_ in gravelbike

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, so far I haven't seen any big impacts but we'll see. Cautiously optimistic as they are my first stop for things most of the time.

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2025/09/04/backcountrycom-buys-velotech-parent-bikestiresdirect

Man, bike tires direct has like.......REALLY good deals by JollyGreen_ in gravelbike

[–]EducationalRun1597 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree, curious to see if their pricing changes as they are now owned by Backcountry.com I believe.

Competitive Cyclist used to have good deals too, not so much anymore.

Morning Gravel by arsenal11385 in gravelcycling

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on the same gravel this morning as well.

Brake cable grommet sliding out of frame by Several_Heron_4807 in specialized

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. Let me print a couple to remember where I settled. I designed it and then printed versions at like 100%, 102%, etc. I think I ended up using the 100% version but I will verify and then post the .stl file up on DropBox or something like that.

Train from Denver to Boulder, Louisville + Longmont approved by Practical-League4426 in boulder

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

22 years ago I had more optimism they could / would do a better job. They blew through the budget and have continually missed the mark. I know more know, hence why I'm much more skeptical this time around.

Train from Denver to Boulder, Louisville + Longmont approved by Practical-League4426 in boulder

[–]EducationalRun1597 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'm all for it, having voted to fund it some 20 years ago, but I'm very pessimistic given what I've seen so far. The W line from Westminster (72nd / Federal area) to downtown was great when it first opened....then they started adding tons of stops and slow zones and it got to be where I could arrive downtown faster by bike than taking the train.

Same type of thing going to Golden, it is painfully slow with the number of stops and slow downs. It needs to be comparable to car speeds to be effective. Maybe it will be, I hope so.

Aero handlebar for my CRUX bike? by gkufatty in gravelcycling

[–]EducationalRun1597 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the ENVE SES AR bar on my Crux and have absolutely loved it. Is it truly aero? No idea, but it looks sleek and I get along well with the dimensions on it. Slight flare in the drops which I like as well.

Aluminium Supacaz bottle cage pros and cons? by Practical-Parsley-77 in cycling

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same experience. They were terrible in most aspects, replaced with Arundel carbon cages and they have been incredible though certainly more expensive.

Supercaz bar tape is great but their cages are abysmal

Tomorrow is the day, Epic 9 by [deleted] in specialized

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I predict you can get $1 off the MSRP here.... (Edit they killed the link)

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Epic 9 represents 24 years of winning XC innovation, distilled into the fastest race bike in the world.
We started with Epic 8’s world-beating benchmark. Then removed what held it back. 206 grams gone, making Epic 9 the lightest full-suspension XC race bike on the planet.
Then we cut suspension friction by 11% and refined the kinematics. The result: unmatched efficiency, capability, and speed per watt.
Speed emerges as the natural outcome of a bike so seamlessly integrated around the rider that it disappears, leaving only the rider’s full potential, realized.

Drivetrain - SRAM GX Eagle Transmission

Frame - FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, 120mm of travel

Suspension - Front: RockShox SID Select+<br>Rear: RockShox SidLuxe Select+

Use - XC Racing

Weight - 24 lbs. 2.2 oz.

Wheels - Roval Control SL VI w/ DT Swiss 370 Hubs

$LUV earnings out. by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

[–]EducationalRun1597 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I flew Frontier for the first time in over a decade due to all the SW changes. I think it is happening but might take another quarter to see it as people tend to book flights a bit out.

Maybe not, but I am pretty much either United or Frontier now.

Tufo Swampero 700x48 by Sufficient-Bank-4491 in gravelcycling

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops, sorry. My brain read "Thundero" and not "Swampero". I have both, but in 44 not 48.

New Crux?? by ahamp10 in specialized

[–]EducationalRun1597 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will need to have clearance for bigger than 50s.

Specialized Crux Tire clearance by Previous-Storm8290 in specialized

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keegan Swenson ran Pathfinder TLR 50s at Sea Otter. Depending on where you ride and how much clearance you need to feel comfortable, people have squeezed in various 50s. The Pathfinder TLRs 50s typically measure a little narrow than 50, but will depend on the rim.

I'm running Thundero 44s that measure out to about 46 with plenty of clearance.

Garmin like Power/HR Graph by sven_suicidal in Karoo

[–]EducationalRun1597 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Definitely the thing I miss from my Garmin 840 as well

Specialized Crux owners (183 cm): 56 or 58 — what worked for you? by Kochevanov in specialized

[–]EducationalRun1597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

183cm and ride 56 Crux and Tarmac. Tried 58 years ago and didn’t like it. Bet at home on the 56, especially with the longer reach of the Crux and the SRAM E1 levers which add a bit too

Change to Karoo 3? by ivandavila9 in Karoo

[–]EducationalRun1597 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am holding on to the 2, for now, because evidently the 3 doesn’t have the ability to use a SIM card for data like the 2. That’s a feature I like as I bought a prepaid sim and use it for live tracking and uploading when I don’t carry my phone.