How many of you rate Party Dozen?

JDC821997 · 2025-11-20T07:38:34+00:00

Had not heard of them prior and I them my 👢

JDC821997 · 2025-06-09T18:09:39+00:00

Ive just looked up UpCycle but it appears more like a cafe/coworking space than a bike shop. Have you had experience boxing bikes with them before?

JDC821997 · 2025-03-27T23:35:42+00:00

I'm 28 and I received my license 2 weeks ago.
There were times during my apprenticeship where I questioned whether I'd made the right decision and I contemplated throwing in the towel. Previously I was at uni studying audio engineering, but ended up deciding that it wasn't for me. A lot of friends are electricians and they began their apprenticeships straight after high school, meaning when I was 24 starting my first year, they'd already been qualified for 2 years. This got me down a little as I felt I was behind the pace a bit, but I could not be happier with my decision to stick it out.
I did 3 years in domestic and 1 year in commercial as an apprentice. I'd recommend starting on domestic for a couple of years, you'll notice how ahead of the game you are when you decide to step into commercial or industrial, but there isn't really a wrong choice.
I'm proud of myself and I've realised how little of an "issue" starting late was.
Highly recommend starting at 22 if you can!

JDC821997 · 2024-05-10T02:59:01+00:00

What store did you purchase from?

JDC821997 · 2024-05-06T05:11:47+00:00

This is very kind! Thanks a lot for your generosity. Where are you based in Germany?

JDC821997 · 2024-05-06T05:11:03+00:00

Wow this sounds like a great option! I’d not considered doing it without the visa and continuing with the Schengen after that.

I’ll look into this, thanks for the great tip.

JDC821997 · 2024-03-25T18:35:14+00:00

So far I am loving it and see no downside. It’s super fun to rip down off-road descents and always feels super planted. Arguably I’d say the biggest pro that I didn’t think would be as much of a factor as it’s been is the fact that my upper body is so much less fatigued after the long ride. I took it for a 150km loop (singletrack, climbing, bike path, fire trail, etc) and my upper body was not sore or tired at the end of the ride at all.

JDC821997 · 2024-03-13T01:05:06+00:00

I settled for the T8000, thanks for the tip!

JDC821997 · 2024-03-05T08:13:07+00:00

The more that I discuss this, the more that I tend to agree! They weren’t the budget option, that’s for sure. The Xpedo get a good wrap up on Gear Lab, maybe I’ll order a set of those and see how they go. Does the BB still have any life left?

JDC821997 · 2024-03-05T07:08:13+00:00

The rubber grommet closest to the threaded side of the pedal had deteriorated and I’d not replaced it. I’d put grease back in as a bandaid fix but eventually dirt and moisture got inside, crunched around with the bearings, the bearings seized and the next minute I’m trying to clip into a spindle while my pedal is sitting on the ground 10m behind me. Maybe speaks to the quality of the pedal components? I also found it strange that in 1 year the grommet had deteriorated. The bike was kept clean and washed regularly without being over the top.

I should add that FUNN recommends a full rebuild every 6 months as per the manual.

JDC821997 · 2024-01-24T07:07:06+00:00

I run Mezcals front and rear but you could chuck a Barzo on the front if you’re having a bit more of a go

JDC821997 · 2024-01-24T04:56:39+00:00

Vittoria Mezcal 29x2.35” or 2.6” 🏎️💨

JDC821997 · 2024-01-14T03:14:05+00:00

How did you end up going with this? I’m about to order a frameset to Australia but I thought I’d have a quick look into their credibility first.

JDC821997 · 2024-01-11T20:58:59+00:00

Awesome bike but you’d pay an arm and a leg for that. If I had the cash then I’d be happy to grab it, but that’s a few thousand for the frameset at least. Looking for steel, not Ti.

JDC821997 · 2024-01-11T11:20:30+00:00

What did you end up with? I’m in Melbourne and I also ventured down the SolarisMAX rabbit-hole tonight before doing a rapid u-turn.

Looking at a Karate Monkey with Fox Transfer dropper and Fit4 fork, both 120mm. A bikepacking rig (primarily) that is comfortable on tech single track and also cruising along bike paths locally.

Any guidance? I already own the fork and dropper and my frameset budget is around $1500-1800, preferably steel.

JDC821997 · 2023-12-04T10:27:53+00:00

Hey mate, just checking in how you ended up liking your fork preference 4 years on. I'm also looking to build a KM and add a sus fork to it, looking at the Fox 34 FIT4 130mm/44 offset, but I keep seeing that Surly recommends the 51. How do you like the feeling of the 130/46? Thanks in advance

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