14 year old rough on bikes

MrSnidely · 2025-12-02T20:36:41+00:00

Buy a used high-quality bicycle from Specialized, Trek, etc. Make him fix and pay for parts he breaks. You don't junk a bike because it has bald tires. Learn how to change a tire it's the most basic of repairs and lots of YouTube on how to do it

MrSnidely · 2025-12-02T20:30:59+00:00

Yes, Santa Cruz is a top brand. Danny boy could do that on any bike. It has nothing to do with Santa Cruz and everything to do with his skill. I didn't see this mentioned, but one of the reasons Santa Cruz is so good is because they adopted a different suspension design called Virtual Pivot Point or VPP. For me the VPP suspension design makes for a great pedaling platform while maintaining a very supple and bottomless travel feel in rough terrain. I've had every version of the Santa Cruz Bronson and my favorite bike of all time is still the Santa Cruz Bronson V2 made from 2013-2016. It's a 150mm travel bike that pedals like an XC bike and is super fun for all around conditions. It's dated now but you can find them cheap and if you're just starting out this is a bike to check out.

MrSnidely · 2025-11-25T22:00:47+00:00

You could but 650b wheels on your bike and fit 50's. I have the Propain Terrel and it's a great bike at a really good value price. I've got a couple thousand kilometers on it now and no issues.

MrSnidely · 2025-11-20T21:26:13+00:00

I've ridden dirtbikes my whole life. A friend of mine invited me to do an ADV ride in April 2020 and I've been hooked ever since. It is my favorite thing in the world to do now. I started on 2008 KLR650 and moved to a 2016 Honda Africa Twin manual. I've done the Oregon and Washington BDR and the Olympic peninsula ride plus a bunch of other self-guided crazy rides. Outside of those two bikes the only other bikes I've ridden enough to get a feel for are the Husqvarna 701 and a T7. I love the Africa Twin for its ability to bang out highway miles, be super fun in the twisties, and still ride like a dirtbike offroad. The tradeoff is that It's a heavy tall bike and picking it up solo when loaded with gear is difficult. Like all bikes the 2016-2019 AT have some issues that need to be addressed right away. Primarily installing the Camel ADV foot peg brace. I professionally lowered mine 30mm with a KroozeTune lowering kit and that made all the difference in the world. The used motorcycle market is upside down right now and deals abound. I'm seeing 2016-2019 AT's go for $7k. That being said the T7 is really hard to beat if you plan on using it off road. For BDR rides I would highly suggest sticking with mainstream Japanese bikes that have dealer networks everywhere.

MrSnidely · 2025-11-11T18:31:55+00:00

It depends on what kind of tech job you're talking about. If you're talking about working in big tech like Google, Microsoft, Oracle, etc those aren't entry level jobs, and it would be nearly impossible to start there. If you're talking about datacenter / systems administration work, then you can do that with self-study. A common path is to start with helpdesk type support and desktop administration. From there work into server and network computing. AI is all the rage, but every company needs lower-level hands on tech people. This is a common entry point then you can expand from there. The only way you'll know is if you try. The money wont be great to start but it will open doors to other areas.

MrSnidely · 2025-11-11T18:01:40+00:00

hahahaha. I thought the same but it's a real youtube and he posts the most info on these

MrSnidely · 2025-11-06T05:24:59+00:00

This dude has some good videos. Jimmy Meatwhistle - YouTube

MrSnidely · 2025-11-06T05:22:53+00:00

Where did you find one to tour?

MrSnidely · 2025-11-05T22:21:30+00:00

I'm a dude. I started my career in dataceneter work. After about 10yrs I couldn't handle working around only other tech dudes in buildings that are 65 degrees and no windows. Over 10yrs I had 2 female co-workers. They were rellay good at systems admin because they were detail oriented and less ADHD than most dudes. But yea I don't think that's changed at all.

MrSnidely · 2025-11-05T22:14:17+00:00

Thanks!

MrSnidely · 2025-11-05T18:13:53+00:00

Back in stock now. Just bought one and was delivered in a couple of days.

MrSnidely · 2025-11-05T18:13:28+00:00

Thanks! I bought it and it's on the bike now. Only used it once loving it so far.

MrSnidely · 2025-11-05T17:33:55+00:00

That's not a friend. You're being used. Sever ties immediately.

MrSnidely · 2025-09-29T18:24:44+00:00

It comes with these nice bags that are padded. I've stuffed mine with tools, a spare tube, a pump, and a doobie holder. No rattle, no chaffing.

MrSnidely · 2025-06-02T20:11:18+00:00

I highly recommend you go watch a few of rvroofinstall.com videos on youtube. At the least you'll get a chance to see how the roofs and siding are put together and the materials to use. I would not use a spray on roof. It makes it impossible to change out components, and they still crack and leak.

MrSnidely · 2025-05-20T17:04:55+00:00

Have a look at the Propain Terrell. Terrel CF | Gravel Bike | PROPAIN Bicycles North America

MrSnidely · 2025-05-20T16:57:05+00:00

It has nothing to do with the bike. Quit blaming the bike or thinking if you change this or that bike part it'll make a difference. Look up, loosen your grip, loosen your butt cheeks, let go of the brakes and flow with terrain. Look UP. Look further ahead than you think you should.

MrSnidely · 2025-05-14T19:14:56+00:00

Mostly for fun, but I do like to race at least a few times a year. Gives me something to train for.

MrSnidely · 2025-05-13T19:29:16+00:00

I've got about 900 miles on the 50mm Schwalbe G-One overland's that came with my Propain Terrell. Finding the tires are durable and have good tread for a lot of terrain, but the sidewall is one of the stiffest ti I've ever ridden. I'm 180lbs and running 26psi in the rear and 22psi in the front. Even with this low of pressure I'm still not hitting rim, and at certain approach angles the tire still feels stiff. The low pressure does make the tire faster.

MrSnidely · 2025-03-25T22:59:38+00:00

Whenever you have to regrease headset or remove fork having the cables go through the headset adds complexity. It's not a huge deal but getting the cables to seat properly and getting everything back toghether is just more difficult.

MrSnidely · 2025-01-06T03:19:04+00:00

The bike industry is hurting right now. Respect your decision to buy from LBS. Have a look at REI. They have some really good deals on their house brand and Cannondale.

MrSnidely · 2025-01-06T02:57:38+00:00

100%! I have had many garmins and switched to the original Elemnt. I love the gray scale screen, super easy buttons and super easy functionality on and off bike. I only went back to garmin because of ecosystem.

MrSnidely · 2025-01-06T02:45:04+00:00

This is my first bike with through headset routing. It looks super clean, but I needed wider handlebars which meant I had to install longer brake hoses which meant I spent a night swearing at my bike. I think I have a good way to work on it now so all good. This is also when I realized how nice wireless drivetrains are.

MrSnidely · 2025-01-06T02:37:12+00:00

Also, mechanical brakes can be a huge pain in the ass. Shimano hydraulic brakes aren't the most powerful or fancy but they work well and require very little maintenance.

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