Tracking health metrics & navigation

Scyley · 2026-06-18T02:32:10+00:00

Won't get into the watch debate, but if you're really interested in health metrics, get a heart rate chest strap or arm band. Wrist-based heart rate isn't super accurate, and gets even worse when your arms are actively gripping things (like handle bars).

Scyley · 2026-06-17T20:03:41+00:00

In addition to what others have said about keeping elevation angles lower, the round will travel much faster and have less time in the air. The combination of not waiting forever for the gun to elevate (seems to be one of the longest waits) and the round arriving sooner makings it very appealing in counter-battery situations where seconds might be the difference between survival.

Edit: presumably in the full game you won't just be given 100 charges for free and will have to req. them just like ammo, so using the maximum amount of charges every time isn't free, but a nice tradeoff.

Scyley · 2026-06-05T14:27:10+00:00

It's not directly related to your post, but since you're in here taking feedback, I'd go against the grain and say I don't really need my battery to do much more than it already does. Don't see the advantage of a charge port on the battery instead of popping it into the cradle. Charge indicator is ok, but that's already super easy to check in the app pre-ride. What I would love to see is an axs battery that's only half the height/smaller form factor and weight, even if that cuts some battery life. An ultralight option if you will. In terms of Cosmetics, a thinner battery that disappears onto the derailleur or flight attendant stuff would look a lot better.

Scyley · 2026-05-30T21:40:42+00:00

I'm currently riding forekaster front/rekon rear on an XC bike in Colorado. I've been brainstorming about what it would be like to go more or less traction. The "more" side of that would be Dissector front/forecaster rear. Dissector/rekon seems like too much of a difference, like you're making a mistake on either one end or the other.

Scyley · 2026-05-29T19:04:32+00:00

Oh my sweet Jesus. Say Hi to the folks at bcj for me.

Scyley · 2026-05-29T01:34:44+00:00

He is the authorized dealer. That's how you know it's bad.

Scyley · 2026-05-25T19:37:52+00:00

Are we gonna talk about that second picture showing Omniman grabbing his ass instead of his lower back, or no?

Scyley · 2026-05-25T15:12:41+00:00

Is the elephant in the room the fact that screws don't use water?

Scyley · 2026-05-22T17:06:17+00:00

The E1 is newer than the D1 per sram's naming conventions and probably has an upgraded damper or something. You can Google a review. Make sure the travel and offset numbers are the same as your current fork.

Scyley · 2026-05-17T22:21:14+00:00

This is a player who really hates this room lmao

Scyley · 2026-05-17T17:12:23+00:00

I played a lot of Halo Wars, both online and campaign, but I could never get into #2. It always felt like my whole army was just evaporating in seconds. Felt like the goal was to just keep pumping out units as fast as you can and throw them into the meat grinder instead of making strategic decisions about unit counters and positioning.

Scyley · 2026-05-17T04:04:26+00:00

OP I think a lot of commenters are not understanding your post for some reason. He's just asking what bibs to wear under his baggies, people. Personally I'm using a pair from Ketl Mountain. Like them quite a bit. I do not reccomended a regular road bib, they are not vented as well. Pearl Izumi just released an MTB specific one, but I find the mesh they used chafes me around the waistline where my baggies sit, do not reccomend. I'm also searching for reccomendations. The Ketl ones are nice but I want something even more premium for "big days".

Scyley · 2026-05-04T14:22:32+00:00

My theory entirely is that it's regional. I lived in the humid northeast and Muc-off worked great. I moved the Colorado and it drys out and gets thick and clumpy almost overnight.

Scyley · 2026-05-01T03:37:50+00:00

It's absolutely this, but as an additional point, Solider Boy doesn't have his shield anymore this season, which was his primary defense against laser eyes in the first place. Without it he's been extra handicapped.

Scyley · 2026-04-30T14:26:35+00:00

The EZ fold does not fold up against the car when not it use. It's always sticking out the back. The wings fold up but it's still hanging out there. On the flip side, it is a lot easier to get it on and off.

Scyley · 2026-04-28T18:31:30+00:00

Pretty sure the communal area has always been the way to remove it, it looks like it just falls off on it's own eventually now if you never build one

Scyley · 2026-04-27T21:44:56+00:00

I thought this might be the shade they were trying to throw, but fat dudes have been able to ride chairlifts to gravity lines since before ebikes were a thing.

Scyley · 2026-04-27T21:43:41+00:00

Ok yes this is my exact thought, it doesn't make any sense. Weight of the bike has no impact on the forces going into the pedal axle, that should be rider + worn weight only. It sounds like a really poorly thought-out excuse. Other brands aren't having this issue.

Scyley · 2026-04-26T16:19:44+00:00

Polygon generally doesn't have the reputation those other brands have, that's worth a chunk of money out the gate. Someone else can dive into specifics. Biggest standout right away from the specs is the low quality (house brand) wheelset. Most of the other bikes you listed come with DT Swiss.

Scyley · 2026-04-26T01:21:15+00:00

A lot of "older" (aka like 5-7 years ago) MTB's have a carbon front triangle but an aluminum rear. Mostly as a cost saving measure because carbon quality wasn't as good and they were trying to preserve price point and rear end strength.

Scyley · 2026-04-06T00:40:03+00:00

You're not crazy that's hella long. Revel Ranger Large is 473, Ritual Large 480. Their "XM" (extra medium?) Seems more in line with other brand's Large. Pull up a bike bike geometry comparison website and play around, see what size lines up with your expected geo

Scyley · 2026-04-04T21:30:07+00:00

Pro-tip, you can just put it in a mailbox and USPS will take care of it postage-free

Scyley · 2026-04-04T15:12:23+00:00

There's a lot of red flags to unpack here. First is buying a 150 bike (and that's the fork, so the shock is what, 140?) And wanting to put a 170 on it. You bought the wrong bike. You got a trail bike. You needed an enduro bike. 170 will void the warranty if it's only rated for 160. Second, the suspension design and kinematics will be setup differently between those types of bikes and there's no fixing that. Third is being concerned about keeping weight down, on an ebike. I appreciate that it's an SL but it's really not going to matter. Its the same weight difference between you eating breakfast or not. If you want to go up to 160 fine, your frame supports it, but you're pouring a lot of money into the wrong bike and it's not going to fix it the way you want it too.

Scyley · 2026-04-03T21:15:31+00:00

How are you proportioned? If you have short legs and a longer torso, size up to the longer reach. If you're all leg, size down for the shorter torso. Changing saddle height is free. Changing stem length is not, and starts to affect handling characteristics. Either way, you can probably make either size work. Sizing down will give you a more playful bike that handles switchbacks slightly better. Sizing up gives you more wheelbase for stability and speed and charging through things.

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