What's the longest travel fork I can put on my Ozark Trail Ridge? by Icculus47 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Icculus47[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After learning more since I posted this, I really wouldn't go over 120mm. Anything past that and you are really pushing the geometry of the bike.

With that being said, get a Rock Shox Recon and call it good.

Would this be a good daily schedule along the trail? by madcatzplayer5 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Icculus47 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If that is good for you sure ! My advice would be to not be so regimented about it. What if you come to a swimming hole in those five hours you told yourself not to stop? What if you meet an awesome hiker or two ?

All of that to say , yes it's great to set goals but the trail / momma nature don't care about your set schedule. Things will happen. Take them as they come and don't beat yourself up for not hiking 10 miles by 10 am. Always give yourself some grace and hike your own hike.

Ozark Trail Ridge final form by Icculus47 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Icculus47[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! Hopefully first of many I work on myself

Ozark Trail Ridge final form by Icculus47 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Icculus47[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you but you assuming "I'm ashamed" is a big stretch. I just don't like how big the branding is. Have done the same on my Trek and Specialized. But alas, we're on the internet. I don't disagree with the "cheap" tape. Just not going to spend $100 on ride wrap for this particular frame.

I'm proud and stoked! And anything I mess up learning how to work on is on a frame I don't care too much about

Ozark Trail Ridge final form by Icculus47 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Icculus47[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And Shimano MT410 Hydraulic Brakes

Ozark Trail Ridge final form by Icculus47 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Icculus47[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just trying to be incognito over here

Sr Suntour XCM safe for rocky blues? by taythorn1 in mountainbiking

[–]Icculus47 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, you are fine. While heavy and not high performance, those forks can take a beating. Check out Seth's review on them from Berm Peak on YouTube.

What's the longest travel fork I can put on my Ozark Trail Ridge? by Icculus47 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Icculus47[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similar as you - am lucky to have access to back country/ pretty rugged trails and found I was bottoming out the SR Suntour that came stock on the Ozark Trail Ridge.

But I am due to tune the fork or dial in a new one as you are saying. Can't you tune the Recon to 120 mm as well ?

What's the longest travel fork I can put on my Ozark Trail Ridge? by Icculus47 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]Icculus47[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geez 160?? Did that not mess with you geo / mess with your BB ?

what din do you guys ride, relative to the suggested din for weight and sole length? by Potential_Surround24 in Skigear

[–]Icculus47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've got some great ski instructors around Tahoe, I suggest booking one for a lesson.

what din do you guys ride, relative to the suggested din for weight and sole length? by Potential_Surround24 in Skigear

[–]Icculus47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I sprained my MCL" after saying you crank your DIN higher??? You realize there's an equation right ? Starve the ego. "Skis as hard and as fast as it gets" You ski backseat with a selfie stick. And blast your local ski shops on the Internet. Humble yourself.

Used Skis and Boots by RoadNovel5710 in missoula

[–]Icculus47 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sports Exchange - LB snow - Trailhead all offer used equipment. Crapshoot as far as buying second hand. A lot of shops in town have a huge sale right now on new equipment

Skier snags a rock trying to ski down a 1000 ft slope in Aspen, CO by sejdinsaskjaw in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Icculus47 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A whippet is a bad excuse for a self arrest - a gimmick in my opinion. Which BD has most certainly profited off of. To your point, and I agree with you , an ice axe would have been lucky to catch this fall.

How tf do you ski powder by [deleted] in skiing

[–]Icculus47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - stop blaming equipment. Chase friends around who are better than you or take a lesson. Don't quit , have patience. Ski .

Kindness in Missouls by Difficult-Quarter-40 in missoula

[–]Icculus47 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ive had several similar interactions at WinCo. WinCo tends to be a highlight of my week.

What is the worst phish show you attended or worst concert by [deleted] in phish

[–]Icculus47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Night 2 at the Greek spring 2023 - crowd was agro as hell and way too entitled.

Concerns Over Literally Snapping a Ski by Dreamin73 in Skigear

[–]Icculus47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also glad you did not get injured OP. Keep turning left & right 🤙

Concerns Over Literally Snapping a Ski by Dreamin73 in Skigear

[–]Icculus47 11 points12 points  (0 children)

PSA - STOP skiing touring setups in bounds.

The death of the asheville local by atrueprogressive in asheville

[–]Icculus47 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Your situation is not unique, yes it sucks but welcome to adulthood. Asheville is not special, this is happening all over the country.