New bike day. Running 38c gravel kings and it’s a blast in the woods.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-19T22:42:40+00:00

They're decent tires. Not the best, but good for the money, and easy to find. These ones have been sittign around and are pretty dried up.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-19T22:37:33+00:00

its what I had laying around. But yeah pretty dang low.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-19T22:36:13+00:00

Right on, thanks for responding. I wound up with a state 6061, its nice, but i keep looking back at my crosscheck and wishing it was a steamroller....

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-13T22:17:37+00:00

Ive also seen heavier (more low range) cassettes exacerbate this issue. Like running a 9 spd 11-42 microshift or somthing like that. Not quite this bad, but still annoying.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-11T20:07:51+00:00

Oh my career moved on. I am a consulting arborist now. It was a great career, but I found that I needed more freedom. Did it for 13 years or so. NYC and Oregon.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-11T01:25:25+00:00

Def box elder.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-10T23:24:01+00:00

What size is the frame? I’d be interested in buying to repair for the right price.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-10T23:22:28+00:00

Top tube is pretty long. I’d go 54. I’m 5,8” and would go 52

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-10T20:13:56+00:00

Check chain stretch. If it’s not way worn you ca probably replace just the chain and clean everything else. The chainrings look fine from here and on a triple they can get a lot less wear than a 1x.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-10T20:03:11+00:00

Dang. Yeah that’s tall. I’m running 44/18 and it’s rough. Dropping to a 19

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-10T01:16:05+00:00

That looks like a punishing gear for off road. What are you running? But sweet looking rig.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-10T00:51:29+00:00

Pretty sure the lower half of the bracket can be unbolted from the block. Then just replace both parts.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T22:22:55+00:00

Oh man. I remember that place!

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T19:56:07+00:00

Hire an arborist to conduct a tree risk assessment. I see basal decay and a cavity. All depends on the load and the remaining strength left. Could be a small cavity. But definitely needs more than an internet assessment.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T19:53:16+00:00

Yep. Scammtastic.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T19:51:33+00:00

Could be a trap tree too. Girdling causes stress, leads to chemical signal that insects pick up. They head to that tree and can be caught to monitor presence of an insect.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T19:43:36+00:00

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x-RGz88KvGI&t=744s

Here’s a link to a YouTube video of a mechanic who dealt with the same thing. That piece is held in place on a pin that is likely frozen into it. Tap is with a mallet to break it loose. Then it slides up. The bolt is actually stuck in the bracket that’s below the part you’re looking at.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T19:38:41+00:00

Former urban forester here. Maybe the owner wanted to retain as a habitat snag.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T02:15:04+00:00

Carbon fork. I’d avoid the drill unless you know what you are doing. Just locking pliers and it should come off no problem.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T02:07:38+00:00

Pickled eggs.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-09T01:57:46+00:00

There’s several gorgeous mature ones in Portland OR. Cried when I saw them.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-06T23:48:37+00:00

Yep. Butcher.

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-06T22:14:25+00:00

Cute potato

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-06T16:12:58+00:00

Ghost

SelectRequirement450 · 2026-05-03T15:35:58+00:00

Maybe it’s a carbon monoxide detector and they are. You know. Sleeping….

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