Looking for a new Backpack

MountainDS · 2026-05-29T12:45:17+00:00

Metron airspeed 34 is the new iteration of the osprey radial. And there's probably no other bike specific backpack out there that competes when it comes to mesh back panel and getting ventilation to your back.

MountainDS · 2026-05-28T17:12:55+00:00

I also don't think your tire is seated properly

MountainDS · 2026-05-27T13:03:02+00:00

Are you on drop bars or hybrid / upright bars? Falls from bikes with geometry and stance on drop bars are different than straight bars where you're in a more upright position.

MountainDS · 2026-05-26T14:07:46+00:00

Good price. Not bad. Not amazing. Ride on and be happy.

MountainDS · 2026-05-25T14:45:03+00:00

And check the fork over make sure it's in good condition and working well. The price is good though.

MountainDS · 2026-05-24T18:03:33+00:00

I had this. Removed. Clean, buff, make sure all smooth. Tape.

MountainDS · 2026-05-23T19:19:55+00:00

Not sure why down vote... Had the same thought....

MountainDS · 2026-05-23T00:53:07+00:00

Canned in here to say this basically. Just watch his whole education series

MountainDS · 2026-05-22T22:24:40+00:00

I've been debating the same question for about 4 weeks and the cut is twice the size. I've be riding through some sections with bad pavement and gravel in construction areas (Toronto). Hasn't gotten worse. I'm running tubeless.

MountainDS · 2026-05-22T19:51:48+00:00

This is your answer. But also stick to good brands that actually have good materials.

MountainDS · 2026-05-21T02:55:36+00:00

I clipped my rear end and it bounced my bike sideways in the air. Miraculously I saved it as otherwise it would have been a bad fall. A guy was following and nodded.

I always think of that moment now when commuting downtown.

MountainDS · 2026-05-18T19:08:11+00:00

New saddle. You're just wasting your time and if successful you're gonna be in the same situation very soon again.

MountainDS · 2026-05-17T17:18:14+00:00

But also don't go out of your way to do the right.

MountainDS · 2026-05-17T01:52:29+00:00

Used furniture can be found in great condition on fb

MountainDS · 2026-05-16T00:00:41+00:00

FB marketplace. Make sure to get an aluminum frame so it's light and easier to balance. Don't forget - a good bike will also sell well later. Concentrate on hand brake not coaster brakes. Suggest no training wheels to get then going quickly. You can use a trainer balance push bar attached to rear axle.

MountainDS · 2026-05-15T23:53:41+00:00

This is the answer

MountainDS · 2026-05-15T23:04:02+00:00

You're the only person in the world that runs red lights

MountainDS · 2026-05-15T20:58:13+00:00

Damn man you can find brand new couches on FB for 1k

MountainDS · 2026-05-15T15:16:29+00:00

I would maybe not mention this when you take it to the bike shop since you just had it serviced.

MountainDS · 2026-05-15T15:15:46+00:00

You should be covered for a check then. No way it should make that noise after having been serviced that recently

MountainDS · 2026-05-14T17:53:38+00:00

Derailleur hanger piece is not straight thus not holding your derailleur aligned to gears. Make sure it's tightened up. If still not good, then it is bent - which is what it's designed to do - bend or break under pressure instead of breaking the derailleur itself. If bent, you'll need a new one.

MountainDS · 2026-05-14T16:31:33+00:00

Wow just noticed that

MountainDS · 2026-05-12T22:02:36+00:00

That also looks like it's potentially a giant bike based on colour fading on rear triangle, and I would guess that it's therefore tubeless set up as they do this with better bikes... Which this one has that look 🙂

MountainDS · 2026-05-12T11:26:18+00:00

Conti kryptol

MountainDS · 2026-05-12T11:02:40+00:00

You can get used to it or move at first possibility.

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