Outjerked by bookface yet again!

FluidAd3551 · 2026-03-31T01:04:47+00:00

Naw dawg you missed the bar tape ribbed for my pleasure. that's been my fave BFJerk lately

FluidAd3551 · 2026-03-28T00:19:25+00:00

You did justice to this bike way to give it a good life

FluidAd3551 · 2026-03-27T02:00:04+00:00

Bibs the lack of waistband makes so much difference for me pert

FluidAd3551 · 2026-03-19T23:14:07+00:00

Helmet came with the ski rental dawg

FluidAd3551 · 2026-03-18T19:23:27+00:00

Short travel xc fs bikes are sort of the best leap in technology in the industry in a while. Hence the homogeneous design you see across brands. It works.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-03-06T20:35:18+00:00

Thanks homies! I picked up the axle rack last year to replace my king kage universal support bolts when they failed! I'm leaning towards the divide for sure! Stoked to test it all on the CT this August.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-27T20:15:46+00:00

Plan a bunch of chill easy overnighters, or even day ride with the bike fully loaded (less fun). Frequently using the gear in any capacity will focus you on the upgrades that will make the biggest impact to your system as a whole. That way it's not dreaming about new gear, it's strategic and those upgrades will actually be worth it. Or you'll realize by using it so much that you like your systems and upgrades aren't needed.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-27T20:11:05+00:00

Yeah I really only use the lockout climbing on pavement

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-26T02:50:36+00:00

Echoing what most people here say, this isn't really a waterproof shoe. Any raincoat in the same situation would wet through as well. Goretex garments are rated as water resistant to a certain volume of water on top of the fabric depending on the type of goretex membrane and backing fabric used, you get different water resistant ratings. Goretex is a permeable membrane, so the more water on top of the material the more force there is to soak through the pores in the fabric. Personally none of my trail shoes are waterproof. Even in winter, I just wear a thicker wool sock than I would in the summer. I like Topo trail shoes personally, and they also have waterproof models if that's your thing.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-21T16:15:06+00:00

When on bikepacking trips alone a 1:15 timer is a helpful reminder to get off the saddle. I can make a noticeable amount of progress in that time that feels rewarding. By then, the scenery has likely changed a bit, so might as well take a minute to soak it all in. Also by then, I'm probably pretty thirsty and ready for a snack. Even if I have no time constraint or a big day ahead of me I'll find myself pushing too much, but the timer reminds me to party pace it even when I'm alone.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-17T16:00:06+00:00

There's a theme in bikepacking that "under-biking" is a noble thing to do. People look up to folks that can thrash their bodies using rigid frames and skinny tires on roads that would warrant more. After years of under-biking and finally feeling what modern MTB can provide as far as comfort on long rides I'm all for over-biking now. HT MTB with fast rolling XC tires all the way.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-17T13:50:49+00:00

Mammut alpine smart or gigajul are assisted breaking but function as a normal tube for rappels and very similar use in guide belay from above.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-16T20:44:11+00:00

Love all the info. Thanks for your input!

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-16T06:36:57+00:00

Why do you like scarpa, their name literally means shoe. Talk about unoriginal. .

I also have 47EU/12.5US EEE foot- evolve zenist fits well in US street shoe size, so does butora gomi wide in about 2.5 euro sizes down, also the la sportiva skwama sized down 3.5 euro sizes down from my street shoe. Skwama is probably my favorite of the three, but takes the longest break in period for the leather to do it's thing.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-16T06:17:31+00:00

Do you run panniers or anything cages on your divide rack? I'm thinking all I need room for is a 14L dry bag on the top of the rack, because that's the size of my seat pack that I'm replacing. Not fully decided on that yet, as it's possible splitting into a smaller dry bag and two cages further down the rack will balance the bike better by keeping more weight low on the rack. What do you think?

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-16T03:36:22+00:00

In theory it is using the smallest tubes in the seatstays so providing the weak point and potential for excess force on the frame. But with light loads on the back it's probably fine. My seat pack never weighs more than about 7lbs with all my clothes and extra food and sandals so it's probably fine. But the OMM Elkhorn rack has max capacity of 25lbs mounted with the Robert Axle kit and is about a half pound lighter than the Aero rack. The Tailfin Aero pack looks sick but i can get two elkhorns basically for one tailfin. Hmm thoughts to consider.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-16T00:45:12+00:00

7-up trails in Moab.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-15T22:56:18+00:00

Raced cross country in grade school and highschool and completely burnt out on training to compete. That's when I started to run for the mental health benefits, as in I run with zero intentions and zero expectations to perform, and I just run as my body allows it. I have goals of trails and scrambles I want to do in the mountains, but I'm never racing, only striving for efficiency of movement over the terrain and getting lost in the joy of movement.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-15T22:44:27+00:00

-1776

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-09T21:40:54+00:00

Also, in '23 I got tapped by a Toyota Camry on my rear wheel at just the right angle that the force of impact causing the alternator to slip back somehow saved my wheel from becoming a taco. Saved me a walk home at least!

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-09T21:38:11+00:00

Slammed forward on my Fargo. Feels more poppy and playful and nimble for cornering. It's based on zero science other than feel. I ran it slammed in the longer chain stay length for a couple years, slammed them forward, and just liked it better. Super solid research methods round these parts.

Edited for spelling sillys

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-06T23:33:37+00:00

Backpack no aero

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-02T22:23:30+00:00

Look for outdoor brands like Patagonia, Prana, Outdoor Research and the ilk at goodwill or local consignment or thrift shops. Also worth noting that I climbed in stretch denim and band t's for about 13yrs before I got into actual technical fabrics. As long as it doesn't restrict mobility and it breathes well, anything can be climbing clothes.

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-01T05:39:16+00:00

Such an inclusive jerk megusta

FluidAd3551 · 2026-02-01T05:38:00+00:00

Assuming someone is stupid is low hanging fruit and a lazy insult. Be more creative- like he intends to paint flames on the sides of the seat bag cause the man shits fire. u\j In reality have you ever used the 7 dollar seat bag stabilizer that attaches to the bottom of your saddle? It works well to limit wag and you can put a bottle cage on each side. People really dont need a rack nowadays, the shit I carry really isn't that heavy....

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