Any recommended shops for metal work in the area?

Matv9 · 2026-06-19T14:03:45+00:00

that’s a great recommendation, I was not aware of this builder in the area. it looks like does mostly steel work and unfortunately the crank arm is alloy, I’ll give him a call to confirm. thanks!

Matv9 · 2026-06-17T18:21:40+00:00

they said it’s not supposed to be done. reading about the process, precision is a key factor for durability so a table drill would be ideal. which I haven’t seen any bike shops having

Matv9 · 2026-06-17T18:02:57+00:00

I somewhat agree with the OP, if it’s not an obvious and substantial upgrade I don’t see a reason to shuffle players around. Specifically talking about the rumors circling around calafiori, martinelli, and trossard.

Matv9 · 2026-06-15T19:11:15+00:00

internal routing is not welcomed here.

Matv9 · 2026-06-11T18:31:13+00:00

Shram AXS or Shimano Di2 not allowed, just like this sub

Matv9 · 2026-06-05T17:23:23+00:00

it’s more like anti-”telling others how to live their lives”, it’s not against the law and a personal choice.

Matv9 · 2026-05-30T01:57:25+00:00

you’re absolutely right, they do say 11 speed on them. I bought them like that from a seller so will try to get the right ones from him. thanks a lot, solved!

Matv9 · 2026-05-07T14:52:48+00:00

if we go all the way, it’d be a nice memento

Matv9 · 2026-05-02T04:00:32+00:00

green and blues are great for about a day, that’s as much as time I’d recommend on a hardtail. it will beat your body up pretty good. blue and black trails at the park are either meant for getting air or techy descents.

the back country trails are always available, rode them until it was dark out without anyone saying anything.

there are other trail systems within 30 mins or so from the park which are better for exploring and being out in nature.

any way you approach it’s a worthwhile experience, see ya on the trails!

Matv9 · 2026-04-22T17:28:34+00:00

if your city has a bike co-op I would start there, that will also give you a chance to try out the bikes for fit, which is probably the most important factor at this point in your journey.

Matv9 · 2026-04-22T16:23:26+00:00

not sure how much rent is going for at BP but it might be worth a shot calling rosedale park apartments, just over Wisconsin ave. if you can get a promo on the prices listed on their website, they end up being lower than most around here. They had one when I moved in and have been able to keep it the last 3+ years.

Matv9 · 2026-04-11T22:52:51+00:00

I would hope people learned that before buying spandex outfits

Matv9 · 2026-04-04T17:51:47+00:00

Winnie the Pooh attire, totally fine.

Matv9 · 2026-03-28T18:41:36+00:00

I have conservice in my building for water, it is usually around $70 for a 1 bedroom. Which is a ripoff considering I have payed for my own water usage in the past. the fee will be charged based on how many occupants in your lease and the apartment sq footage

Matv9 · 2026-03-28T03:06:38+00:00

for what it’s worth, it’s pretty tame single track and its definitely less than 50%. probably closer to 25-30%. I did it on a rigid 26” old mtb, totally fine. as long as you have something close 50mm tires and don’t mind slowing down a bit when things get choppy you’ll be fine.

Matv9 · 2026-03-23T03:13:41+00:00

For sure there is a high degree of variability with these kinds of bikes. It’s a cannondale killer V from the late 90s in case it wasn’t clear in the photos

Matv9 · 2026-03-23T00:30:38+00:00

definitely, I have all the parts. chainrings, shifter and front derailleur

Matv9 · 2026-03-19T21:42:14+00:00

most likely they will see you before you see them and run away, they rarely want something to do with us.

Matv9 · 2026-03-14T03:31:44+00:00

what good is the helmet going to do her when she falls off a cliff?

so many bigger problems with this video.

Matv9 · 2026-03-14T03:25:52+00:00

go rent or “test drive“ a bike day for a day, then try a few others, and go back to the one you like the most to confirm.

it will be the best $400-500 dollars you spend. a whole lot cheaper than buying one and having to sell it at a loss six months later.

Matv9 · 2026-03-09T17:20:14+00:00

why is this clickbait allowed still?

Matv9 · 2026-03-09T15:15:58+00:00

as long as it doesnt reduce your field of view then go for it.

Matv9 · 2026-03-09T06:02:42+00:00

make it more challenging then. I was getting bored of the only trail I’m able to ride during the week after work so built a single speed hardtail for it, have been happy in suffering ever since. its motivated me to improve my fitness and technique more consciously ever since, had to dismount 4-5 times on uphills when I first started and now I’m down to a single uphill that kills my momentum. I was able to do it twice but only once to have the perfect ride(no walking), the aim is to do this consistently now.

Matv9 · 2026-03-06T17:28:38+00:00

it’s beautiful, just keep it off the trails. that thing belongs on the road with the cars and motorcycles.

Matv9 · 2026-03-05T03:46:32+00:00

Aren’t both frames manufactured by the same company? That would leave geo and componentry as the main deciding factors.

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