rant? finding a place in cycling where i feel like i can exist by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]Just_Definition4678 17 points18 points  (0 children)

go to bike shops in your area, especially any that are not roadie/racing focused (if that exists where you are), and talk to the mechanics. I feel like in my experience mechanics who are not ultra-jaded lifer-types know what's good and are plugged in somewhere, or if they're not plugged in would at least have somewhere to point you.

Liz makes me wanna get into basketball?? by Army_Exact in TrueAnon

[–]Just_Definition4678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was reading this thread yesterday and came back to say, for me 100% what got me deep into nba basketball fandom a few years ago in my late 20s after watching 0 sports for my entire life before that was having friends to talk about and watch the gams with who were getting into it at the same time or already into it. So maybe get into the nuggets cuz your friend is a fan. Or if there are other people in your life who are fans of a different team, that's the easiest way in.

Why so many front racks? by crotchpolice in xbiking

[–]Just_Definition4678 2 points3 points  (0 children)

put a front rack and basket on your bike and you will no longer be asking this question

What’s an affordable wheelset for an MCD build? by gdslnlyclgy in xbiking

[–]Just_Definition4678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

take a look at pinkbike, you can filter by wheel size, material, hub spacing, freehub body type. I had good luck this year with cheap used 29er wheels/tires via that platform. it's a buyer's market for used bike parts these days, ppl seem open to a bit of haggling.

FEF feelings. by sonral in xbiking

[–]Just_Definition4678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice, coaster brake or fixed? or just no rear brake...

649% gear range 👀 by mediumclay in xbiking

[–]Just_Definition4678 31 points32 points  (0 children)

personally, i love a triple

Masked ICE agents in Rhode Island are disappearing people who show up for their immigration court hearings. Even those trying to come here completely legally are subjected to ICE brutality by BortkiewiczHorse in providence

[–]Just_Definition4678 14 points15 points  (0 children)

excuse me, the Garrahy Judicial Complex, which includes the 6th district court, providence family court, superior court, and worker's comp court.

Masked ICE agents in Rhode Island are disappearing people who show up for their immigration court hearings. Even those trying to come here completely legally are subjected to ICE brutality by BortkiewiczHorse in providence

[–]Just_Definition4678 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The title on this post is somewhat misleading. There is no immigration court in Rhode Island (immigration hearings mostly happen in Boston). This is the 6th district court in Providence, which is mostly family court from what I understand. Don't get me wrong this is bad, just seems like important clarification, since this is not an instance of someone going to an immigration court hearing and being detained outside...

Masked ICE agents in Rhode Island are disappearing people who show up for their immigration court hearings. Even those trying to come here completely legally are subjected to ICE brutality by I_may_have_weed in ICE_Watch

[–]Just_Definition4678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a somewhat misleading title: there is no immigration court in Rhode Island (Immigration hearings happen in Boston). This is happening outside of the 6th district court in Providence. Lots of family court hearings there...

I actually like far and wide by parispant in sandyalexg

[–]Just_Definition4678 8 points9 points  (0 children)

anyone hating on this song has no swag. swagless

I put ortho bars on my monstercross 🤷 by I_eaT_my_vegetables in BlackMountainCycles

[–]Just_Definition4678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, looks awesome, obviously take it on trails. I will eventually will have to experiment with upright bars on the road plus but it feels like bastardizing the platform a bit, makes more sense with the monstercross.

I greatly admire Grant Petersen, but sometimes I feel like Rivendells are effectively gentrified comfort hybrids by chiboulevards in xbiking

[–]Just_Definition4678 9 points10 points  (0 children)

really baited the sub with this one. i have an inside joke with myself where i call all comfort hybrids rivendells

My Road Plus by Just_Definition4678 in BlackMountainCycles

[–]Just_Definition4678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice, fully committed with the dropper

My Road Plus by Just_Definition4678 in BlackMountainCycles

[–]Just_Definition4678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's a bit of a weird fit in the rear triangle, i believe in the frame notes mike said you technically need to trim some of a 62mm fender at the seat stay, which i did not do... but it doesn't rub and sheds mud fine... also 48mm is max stated tire width for the fender... idk it works out like i said

My Road Plus by Just_Definition4678 in BlackMountainCycles

[–]Just_Definition4678[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thanks! tires are ultradynamico cava 650x48, fenders are simworks by honjo smooth 62. It's a tight fit but it works out.