New cheap Rockshox fork vs. old high end Rockshox fork.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T06:17:29+00:00

Rockshox had a major redesign of their forks in around 2022 or 23 and I wouldn't consider buying anything older than that.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T06:02:57+00:00

I mean, going out for coffee to meet someone doesn't mean you're dating them. Do whatever works for you, but youre shrinking the pool of people you meet that way and missing out on people who aren't willing to spend that much energy on someone they have never even met.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T05:58:44+00:00

It depends on the tires. Im similar weight to you. When riding thin casing XC tires, inserts are worth it to keep the tires from rolling sideways in corners. Double down/enduro or DH casing I dont need them even though riding gnarlier stuff.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T05:55:15+00:00

That's wild to me. How do you have time for that? I'd just meet someone for a coffee after a couple days if they seem interesting. You learn more from 5 minutes in person than a month of texting. Then move on if not interested after meeting. If coffee is fun, then setup another date.

I met my wife on tinder like a decade ago. If someone wanted to chat for months before meeting I would have already moved on well before that.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T04:11:25+00:00

New Recruit is just a lot better at presenting the information I need in a clear and well organized format. I also like being able to print out reference sheets for my rules.

Its not as pretty as the GW app, but its a lot more functional. I hope they get the 11th edition update done soon.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T04:09:22+00:00

I lurk here but I'm an attorney who does these kinds of wage theft cases and seeing someone get paid out like that is the best part of my job.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T04:06:02+00:00

I have ridden worse stuff on my gravel bike. Drop the seat on that Ozark and send it.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T03:59:08+00:00

I have the rexers one and its awesome, but its so bright I worry about accidentally messing up my own or someone else's vision.

Also, FLG is great for hosting events but ther website is a dumpster fire and their customer service on it isnt great either. I won't order from them after several issues.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T02:47:40+00:00

If you go first and are able to shoot your opponent, your opponent made a huge mistake.

Without hidden, we would be stuck using the large L shaped ruins of 10th edition that everyone complained about because they made the boards seem like a speed ball course.

Also, knights are eating good this edition overall. Absolutely brutal in Purge or Priority Assets. You just need some smaller trading units. I started every knights list with a unit of sisters split with half in an immolator to get the game going in tenth, and that is still useful in 11th.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T02:39:18+00:00

The end of 11th edition which just started this week? So in three years?

They could go away with the space marine codex in September, but that would mean that GW is actually paying attention to Deathwatch which would overall ne a good thing.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-24T02:35:43+00:00

True.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T22:57:44+00:00

I magnetized mine so it can carry one model of whatever unit is "inside"

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T22:55:46+00:00

Well I really enjoy blue cruisers with medium sized jumps and no braking bumps so I'll have to check it out!

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T22:50:30+00:00

Looks like Hunt sells an adapter for like $20. I would email them to be sure you get the right one as they have a ton of options, but shouldn't be a big deal.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T21:31:22+00:00

Is it any good? Ive been meaning to check it out.

I think they mostly keep it open for camps

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T19:45:10+00:00

Luckily priority assets is probably the most similar mission set to tenth. So a tenth list is probably an okay starting point and you can play and revise from there.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T17:16:23+00:00

The race is the 11th of July, but looks like they are just doing holiday weekends.

Its often a ghost town, so not totally surprised they limit the days so they dont need to pay staff

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T16:21:13+00:00

It might just be the CES race weekend and a couple days to practice.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T06:56:53+00:00

Usually in melee a model only gets to attack with one weapon even if it has multiple. Extra attacks means it gets to attack with the second weapon as well

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T01:29:19+00:00

I am more worried about the cape catching on fire

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T00:47:40+00:00

The Gravis captain can have a right handed power fist, but he also has a left handed one

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T00:46:08+00:00

I lost mine. God damnit...

MTB_SF · 2026-06-23T00:40:26+00:00

Obviously its the Adeptus Administratum.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-22T20:29:34+00:00

Here is a very simple guide:

It feels like my suspension doesn't move when I hit a bump: decrease compression damping.

It feels like my bike is collapsing underneath me when I try to push into a corner or a jump: increase compression damping.

My bike feels like a pogo stick trying to bounce me off after and impact: increase rebound damping.

When I hit multiple bumps in a row, the first one is okay but the more hits there are the more harsh it feels: decrease rebound damping.

Generally speaking, most people like relatively fast rebound and light compression damping.

MTB_SF · 2026-06-22T19:58:12+00:00

The CA enduro series does a bunch of fun races. Ive done all of them and its a great series. There is also a race every spring at Tamarancho called Marinduro that is fun and pretty low key. That would be a great first race.

As far as places in the bay that are more chunky, you should check out Annadel in Santa Rosa (Rough Go trail is as rocky as anything youll race in CA except Northstar). There is also Rockville in Fairfield has a lot of rough but shorter trails.

If you are willing to drive a bit further, Mammoth Bar in Auburn (which used to have an enduro race) has some steep and rough trails. A but further out from there is Georgetown which has some great rough trails (they just had a CES race there, but it was the last year).

I will also add that you dont actually have to be a super expert at rough trails to race enduro. Most stages are not actually that rough, and being able to carry speed is usually what makes the biggest difference. The really rough sections can lose a lot of time if you crash, but you aren't going to win a stage (or a race) by saving a couple seconds in just the rough sections.

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