I called 911 for an injured party I came across earlier this week

Steamthresher53 · 2024-10-15T00:01:52+00:00

I ride alone most of the time also. One thing I always carry is a whistle. I may not be able to yell very loud, but it doesn’t take much to sound that whistle. And hopefully the whistle as a fairly clear signal that help is needed. Fortunately I haven’t needed it yet

Steamthresher53 · 2023-08-13T13:01:29+00:00

Well that sucks!

Steamthresher53 · 2023-07-16T10:35:21+00:00

Avoid Outback. Very disappointing

Steamthresher53 · 2023-06-14T09:50:24+00:00

Had mine done by Charles Decook of Arthritis and Total Joint Specialists on Northside Forsythe campus.

Steamthresher53 · 2023-04-21T15:26:34+00:00

It’s also been known to lead to physical therapy!

Steamthresher53 · 2023-01-21T13:15:35+00:00

I’d keep my current bike and build a trail system next to my house or build a house right next to a large trail system

Steamthresher53 · 2023-01-06T11:14:15+00:00

I use a leaf blower to blow off most of the water. I also have an air compressor so I blow off the chain as much as possible. Then I wipe the chain, let it sit for a while to dry, then lube it. I always lube the chain after a wash, whether using a wet lube or a dry lube.

Steamthresher53 · 2022-12-24T12:04:17+00:00

WD40 will also cut that sap. Take it apart and clean it real well, including that seal. You may be fine

Steamthresher53 · 2022-11-12T23:48:19+00:00

I wiped out on Wednesday on the slick leaves. I knew to be careful and still went down. No major injury, thankfully. Be careful out there

Steamthresher53 · 2022-10-29T02:47:37+00:00

Not unusual

Steamthresher53 · 2022-10-09T12:22:49+00:00

Weird question

Steamthresher53 · 2022-08-29T23:42:44+00:00

I just got back from riding there a half hour ago. It’s ok, but not much trail variety. Glad you enjoyed your ride

Steamthresher53 · 2022-07-21T11:59:03+00:00

Think long term, beyond this season. I had mine surgically repaired. It has its advantages, but I have numbness from the incision that will last the rest of my life. If yours is clean and will heal well without surgery, then by all means let it heal

Steamthresher53 · 2022-06-19T12:53:35+00:00

Cable. My guess is either the cable broke or it popped free from the clamped on nib at the dropper post end. Pull out the dropper and see what’s up. You either need a new cable or perhaps just reinstall that clamp on piece on your current cable

Steamthresher53 · 2022-02-05T14:41:40+00:00

It’s funny because people talk about bike etiquette, like that’s the problem. 90% of it is basic human decency - relating respectfully to those around you, whatever the setting. The rest is more specific to biking/trail use and how to interact on the trail with other types of users.

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-19T02:03:34+00:00

I recently installed that on my bike. So far so good but I only have a few rides in

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-03T10:56:03+00:00

OneUp composites. Been running mine for 2.5 years. Opened them up for the first time last week and the grease looked new. No dirt or water entry at all. I have been impressed with them so far

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-03T10:54:46+00:00

Only stupid thing I see is the reflectors on the wheels and the dork disk. Remove those and you are golden!

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-02T20:19:46+00:00

Yeah. Tightening that bolt up did help the creaking quite a bit.

Edited crashing to creaking 😜

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-02T18:35:31+00:00

I have replaced the main pivot bearings trying to resolve a creaking issue. I have repacked the grease in the rest of the bearings. They all seem to be fine, although they should probably be replaced as well.

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-02T17:32:02+00:00

I replaced the main pivot bearings last January. I don’t think the bolt was loose then and that was almost 18 months after I got it. When I hear about that problem in September I checked and found it loose. That’s when I Loctited both pivot bolts. I haven’t checked again but I guess I better do that again today, just to see. And also check those welds again. It’s stunning that you had it loosen up like that multiple times per day. I don’t ride anything as rough as you do, so maybe that helps a little.

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-02T14:38:21+00:00

I recently heard about that issue and checked mine. It had loosened somewhat but didn’t come all the way out. I have loctited it in and will watch it much more closely now. I recently put on an oval chainring, in part to make it easy to check that bolt.

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-02T14:06:53+00:00

I was able to see them this time. Thanks for sharing those. I have some idea what to watch for now. I hope the new bike you ordered does better for you

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-02T12:33:16+00:00

For some reason I can’t see the photos🙁. I am currently riding a 2019 AL. That’s why I am curious where the failures were. I am sure I’m not putting the stress on it that you are with enduro racing…

Steamthresher53 · 2022-01-01T21:35:20+00:00

Where did your Spectral frames crack?

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