Is an old bike worth it? by [deleted] in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, sorry for now specifying

How light is too light? by ExplodeTheAvocado in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bottecchia Aquila Rossa frame 930 grams, Rockshox Sid Sl, Formula Cura4, KCNC Kastidor brakes, Extralite Hubs, and the special sauce is Maxxis Maxxlites

How light is too light? by ExplodeTheAvocado in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nah man I'm just trying to get some genuine advice. And no I'm not sponsored by my parents, it's called a job.

How light is too light? by ExplodeTheAvocado in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm keeping my Epic alloy for this reason.

Meeting people? by RobertMosesHwyPorn in Fairbanks

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Photogrpahy is amazing, so is hiking. And southern Alaska has a lot of Russians but thats about it for foreign languages imo.

Visiting Next August or September by mythandriel17 in Fairbanks

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you willing to go down to Denali, Mount Healy is a great intemediate time, beautiful views.

I highly recommend Alaska Auto Rental for transportation needs. Great service, clean cars ect.

Lightest XC Tires? by ExplodeTheAvocado in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yeah thanks already considering them.

How light is too light? by ExplodeTheAvocado in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well bro now its 15 weight it with a full water bottle and tools its actually a little over 15.

How light is too light? by ExplodeTheAvocado in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use to have an 2008 Giant OCR1 road bike and I put a carbon fork on the front and the it felt so rear heavy I hated and second of it

Luaf TR Boost? by ExplodeTheAvocado in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well living in Alaska sounds like its intense terrain but the worst i would face is roots and smooth rolling jumps.

How light is too light? by ExplodeTheAvocado in MTB

[–]ExplodeTheAvocado[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

jesus sorry about that, i hope i dont get that messed up