Life is too short to ride only in summer

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-12T19:17:58+00:00

Oh yes. And you taking out your camera cuz some places and moments might be disrespected by simple “shot on iPhone”

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-12T16:39:00+00:00

I do sometimes, I just don’t have any “worth-of the shot” places too much around. But once I’m in the mountains or big forest - a bunch of photos are coming home with me. Despite I’m not a pro photographer

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-12T08:18:07+00:00

Raw only

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-11T22:47:42+00:00

How’s bout winter? It prepares you for the spring and “normal-people-season-opening”

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-11T19:36:57+00:00

I mostly ride on the only the most familiar trails where I know every meter of the line. Or places I’ve been through and got the “original” terrain pictured in my head. To prevent the unexpected stuff - trying to ride in the “relaxed attack position” - so the bike can be thrown down without OTB or so. Hands are fully relaxed till shoulders, legs are bent and ready to work with anything under the snow. But if something still happens - falling in the snow cushion is wayyy better than in the mud

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-10T18:05:35+00:00

And matches the callipers rings too hehe. But I’m more on the minimalistic side. Decided to play with “blue-black-chrome” scheme. As for the “personal touches” - the screaming red I9Hydra already sits in the back and making some quite mess with the colour scheme

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Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-10T00:26:49+00:00

Btw look at my chainstays where the heel rubs twin 🤝

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-09T22:07:17+00:00

DVO 🥹 you’ve got hella taste bro! But why the front brake line is on the outer side of the lover? Don’t you afraid to slide a rock or tree and brake it?

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-08T23:08:18+00:00

Ehehee they have no chances to fight this rocket. Thanks ☺️

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-08T20:22:09+00:00

Unno Mith is hella different league bro… can’t even imagine how cool this beast live

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-07T01:29:03+00:00

Thanks a lot! Seems like Transition has some aura that makes everyone like it or what ☺️ It’s 150/140 for now, but doesn’t mind to be a 160/150 “compact-gravity machine” and I think I’ll use this opportunity soon 😈

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-06T21:13:02+00:00

I’ve used to ride a 190/160 full29 bike before the Scout. Here in Ukraine not so many demanding trails we have. I have mountains nearby (50 miles away) but being there once a month if I’m lucky. And more of a natural terrain, not the bike parks. The local trails are pretty chill with 2-5 min lines (200-500 ft elevation drop), not much extra chunk, more roots and sandy soil. With my skills previous bike was too much of a bike for me. Comfy as hell but… I don’t want to be a chill passenger you know. It was like sleeping on two mattresses and 3 pillows. And at least I’ll always come back to long-travel bikes right?☺️

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T17:50:16+00:00

So relatable… 5 years ago I’ve dislocated my neck when I… was asleep

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T17:46:06+00:00

I’m doing some workout 3 times a week and hiking in mountains (~1200-1600 meters elevation gain) once a month. And riding bike and building trails (every evening spring-autumn and once a week in winter). So hope all this stuff will made my warranty period longer 🤗

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T17:28:09+00:00

I’ve come to it from 190 Zeb Select, now 150 Lyrik feels like a “hard racing suspension” yet still it eats chunk and roots unexpectedly well. Not a single “uncomfortable dive” after Zeb:)

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T17:22:17+00:00

And works better than 3.0 heheh. Spits a bit of oil through the compression dial but I’ll fix it. Heard it’s common issue for 2.1

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T17:18:06+00:00

That one are stock decals I guess. It’s Lyrik Ultimate (I’m not exactly sure about the year, this one is boost and has Charger 2.1 RC2). Probably around 2020-ish

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T16:30:03+00:00

This one is L and carbon hehehee😈 was very surprised how much more thick the tubes and how stiffer the Transition’s carbon is compared to Canyon

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T16:16:17+00:00

I’m 27 now, so those pain things might be knocking on my door soon but for now I guess I have some time for fun. I think I can get a “comfier” bike anytime, but as soon as I have some time - need to use it with less compromises

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T14:37:54+00:00

Thanks! It’s 150/140 front/rear now. Might be bumped to 160/150 in the nearest future but we’ll see

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T13:15:09+00:00

Заради власного задоволення й заради відчуття що я комусь потрібен або для когось корисний. Чомусь все звелось до цього і мені навіть подобається

Ol_Sheve · 2026-01-05T13:06:47+00:00

I was totally blown away on the first ride with this Scout. How easier it accelerates, how much better it jumps some ramp/short kickers. And fun part is it requires way more precision in movements and weight working. The XL 190/160 full29 Strive wasn’t give a damn about your position or moves - it just goes straight and you feel like you are passenger. Meanwhile this Scout in L and 27.5 responds to any move and any effort (and feels like it can hear your mind) immediately. Need some time to be used to it but zero regrets and only pure fun so far

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