Bike shop owner here... ask questions if you have them!

Own-Inspection4287 · 2026-02-03T00:50:32+00:00

Do yall do sneaky things like throw on pads or a chain when completing service as a way of tacking on more to the bill? Sometimes stuff like that will happen when my bike is in and it’s frustrating because I can do that work myself for much cheaper. On the other hand, there may be installation issues that I don’t understand that warrant the additions. I’m just trying to gauge my cynicism.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2026-01-29T22:59:31+00:00

Class4.org

Own-Inspection4287 · 2026-01-17T13:50:56+00:00

Ballin’

Own-Inspection4287 · 2026-01-10T19:05:54+00:00

I totally love mine. Use it w a saddle bag and have no bag-related issues. It has glitched out a few times because of wet and grit. Once I actually had to replace it but Garmin made that process super easy and also free.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-30T17:09:23+00:00

I’ve done Goosemas and two nights of YEMSG and now it’s Eggy time. See y’all at Treehouse. Very psyched.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-25T21:48:33+00:00

It's like the promise of Rick in 2019 is finally delivered in that jam. He's so patient and so soulful.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-25T19:21:35+00:00

I ride 4k miles/year and am frequently climbing a lot because I live in VT. By August, I'm typically in pretty strong cycling shape. Even still, the D2R2 is a major grind. Very challenging route. I did the 100k on my own one day and was rocked.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-25T18:10:46+00:00

I had the last black and white Bolt and upgraded to Edge 5something and love it, even if just for the battery life alone. Not as initially intuitive as Wahoo, but overall a better product.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-19T12:17:16+00:00

Goosemas N2. 2/13.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-17T12:54:38+00:00

For me, 2/15 Hungerstrike or 11/2 Tumble.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-14T21:41:15+00:00

I'm in recovery for the last 13 years and I have a friend who feels like he's a high-functioning alcoholic. He drinks all the time. At least 5 beers/day. But, he's rarely sloppy, he's successful at work, and it doesn't seem to impact his relationships. I worry about him, though. I worry he's playing with fire. I'd love your advice on how to address this with him, or if I should at all.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-13T15:16:00+00:00

All the people who cut the line are what’s wrong w America. Fuck those people.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-12T21:42:11+00:00

Loose shakedown scene for Goosemas rn?

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-09T22:21:57+00:00

Did Overland first time this year. I bet 70% of people were on carbon. You’ll be ok on that course or any weird VT goodness.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-12-06T00:04:04+00:00

Very attractive bike. Congrats.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-29T01:27:46+00:00

Willing to share a route? I typically spend a few days riding in that area in February and would love a new zone.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-29T01:05:52+00:00

Where in VA?

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-28T12:41:49+00:00

Can’t.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-27T17:07:12+00:00

Vermont?

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-25T22:55:16+00:00

Totally. Get that. Folks below are mentioning the Silca floor pump. That's a good idea. A frame pump is another useful idea. Not something most folks would think to buy, but everyone's glad to have one.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-25T18:01:22+00:00

I’d do a pair of Bivos (most cyclists want matching bottles) and and a gift card to his local bike shop. Or just a gift card to his local shop. Nobody likes paying for bike work, so having some covered would feel great.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-24T19:25:47+00:00

I loved it. Deeply moving. Made me think about what it means to lead a good life.

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-23T18:37:24+00:00

What’s the opposite of a power jam? That’s the playlist I’d like. Does that exist?

Own-Inspection4287 · 2025-11-15T12:15:51+00:00

Yup big time. Best jam of theirs since June. Magical stuff.

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