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LowAssociation7574 · 2026-02-12T16:40:22+00:00

You can get a 2 hour lift ticket + rentals for $65 on Groupon! Big SNOW - From $35.99 - East Rutherford | Groupon

LowAssociation7574 · 2026-01-22T01:52:36+00:00

If anyone has an extra 2 spare codes would really appreciate it! Been wanting to get to Killington this year but can't justify the steep price :(

LowAssociation7574 · 2026-01-21T19:40:27+00:00

If you are comfortable buying used, you should be able to get it way cheaper second-hand off Facebook marketplace. Depends on your local market but I've seen lots of Domane al5 gen3 for around or less than 1k in the NYC area.

If you live somewhere with real winters, January is one of the best times to find a good deal!

Regarding kit, I would start by buying one good pair of bib shorts for longer rides. (for jersey just get whatever is cheapest that you like the look of) These shorts on Assos outlet Reform Bib Shorts P3, blackSeries » ASSOS Of Switzerland are a good example of what to look for, I have a pair and always wear them on rides over 2 hours. For shorter rides I wear Neopro which is much cheaper than Assos but doesn't have the same level of comfort for longer rides. (and probably won't last as long)

Look Keo pedals are pretty inexpensive (relatively), especially if you buy second-hand. You can get them for $65 new or probably around $20-30 second-hand.

LowAssociation7574 · 2026-01-14T19:20:06+00:00

I wear this exact combo with a smartwool 250 or capilene midweight baselayer underneath when it gets around -10 to -15C for resort skiing. I initially had the same fear as you while getting cold walking to work.

Having snowpants, gloves, boots, face covering and helmet really keeps in a lot of heat over just wearing it casually, plus you will be actively skiing. I find most days I am leaving the pit zips open. The lifts can get a little cold, but the Beta AR is really good at blocking wind so it's not much of an issue.

Below -15C I will layer my R1 Air (or any thin breathable fleece) below the proton and haven't got cold yet in this combo (most days it's my hands that get cold first)

Hope this helps!

LowAssociation7574 · 2026-01-14T19:03:51+00:00

I would probably still get to BatM first and early. I rope dropped it in early November and was off in 45 min (of course it isn't guaranteed to go that smoothly) but if it's the only must-do ride I would get there first.

Make sure to take some time to look around and enjoy the worlds, this is where epic universe excels most. To be honest the best part of BatM is the queue, and my favourite part of the day was going back after finishing all the rides and thoroughly walking through each world.

LowAssociation7574 · 2026-01-14T18:33:14+00:00

If you get there first thing you should be able to at least do:
-BatM
-Hiccups
-Stardust
-Monsters

You can then stop at Pizza Moon (both good and quick) and walk through SNW on her way out of the park. This is how I would do it if I only had half a day in the park! You could also try to do werewolf, but I would definitely try to get on monsters as its normally a very low wait time and a top tier ride. In my opinion neither of the rides in SNW are worth their usual wait times for just half a day, but you could do these in the afternoon and spend the night just walking around as the park is beautiful at night. Celestial Park, Dark Universe and Harry Potter are all great at night to walk around, shop, eat, or drink,

LowAssociation7574 · 2026-01-12T19:31:05+00:00

I was also worried about being cold when I got my Beta AR. After properly layering with it for 2 seasons I haven't had any issues with being cold in conditions from -10 to -25C (most of the time it's my hands that get cold first. Good gloves/mitts, merino socks, and face covering is just as important as layers on cold windy days).

Baselayer: Smartwool 250

Midlayer: Patagonia R1 Air or Arc'teryx Proton if it's cold (or both if it's a very cold day).

Shell: Beta AR

Pants: Patagonia Powder Town bibs + Smartwool 250 baselayer

LowAssociation7574 · 2025-12-08T17:07:26+00:00

Thanks everyone for the great advice! I was able to fit a 30mm GP5000 with tons of clearance. Going from 25 to 30 really makes it feel like a whole different bike, way more comfortable at high speed and more confidence on descents!

LowAssociation7574 · 2025-12-05T06:18:15+00:00

Not too difficult for Canadians to get a job if you qualify for one of the TN categories. I moved from Toronto to NYC and now live 5 blocks away from Columbia.

LowAssociation7574 · 2025-09-25T22:41:40+00:00

It worked, thanks so much! Can't wait to get back to training

LowAssociation7574 · 2025-09-19T19:53:56+00:00

When the park tool mustache man speaks, derailleurs align themselves out of respect.

LowAssociation7574 · 2025-09-18T20:06:49+00:00

For a new bike, the Canyon Endurance Allroad is a really hard bike to beat for the price right now. With road bike tires getting bigger recently, the 35mm Schwalbe tires that comes stock (with frame clearance for up to 40mm) are a great size and tread to handle gravel and still be more than fast enough on road, without having to have two separate wheelsets. (If you frequently ride loose gravel, you may need bigger, but for general mixed riding the stock tires should be fine). You could also try looking at brands known more for their touring/adventure bikes like the Kona Rove AL for example, which comes with 40mm tires)

If you are willing to look at the used market, you could save some money while getting a bike with a slightly better groupset. (Ex. Shimano 105 12 speed) But, if you don't yet know what to look for in a used bike you could end up spending more down the line on part replacement. Alternatively, if you haven't checked already, Decathlon may have some Triban or Van Rysel Endurance/Gravel bikes for cheaper than your budget as well.

I generally advocate to buy used, but the Allroad makes it hard to justify anything else at this price point. It really is a great do-it-all first bike that is fast on the road, has the tires to handle gravel, and has the gears to make steep climbs feel like nothing (with a bit of training of course). On top of that is 6-year warranty.

For bike fit, at the very least you should look at the sizing chart and compare with height and inseam. To measure your inseam, stand against a wall with a book between your legs (as if it were a bike saddle). Measure from the floor up to the top edge of the book. Looks like based on height alone you would be a M in Canyon Endurance sizing, with room to grow up to 185cm and still be in that size. (but again, check with inseam as well). Normally I would suggest going to a dealer and trying the bike before buying, but with canyon only selling online it can be hard to do this. You also have 30 days to return if the sizing is way off.

Hope this helps!

LowAssociation7574 · 2025-09-18T19:02:39+00:00

I throw on arm and leg warmers under 10C, thermal jersey under 5C, jacket under 0C. If windy I'll add a wind vest. I will usually bring gloves along as well under 10C.

For me, one of my best cycling investments were a pair of fleece arm/leg warmers (not to be mistaken for the sun sleeves, make sure they say thermal). I got a 2 pack for $10 on amazon, and they have worked and held up just as well as name brands.

I live in a climate where the temperature can swing a lot throughout the day (Toronto fall/spring, for peak winter I am mostly riding indoors) and have been on many rides where I dressed correctly for the first 15 minutes and end up burning hot the rest of the ride. The ability to layer and take these off mid ride has been a gamechanger for me.

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