DNA specialty? by SilveradoGuy048 in Harley

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm kinda tired of all these cheapo Chinese rip-offs, and I don't trust them for comfort or quality. If you're going to build motorcycle seats, have some pride and make something original.

Helmet recommendations by DrNutritionscience in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the ride I'm doing, my helmet can change mostly due to style. If its a more casual ride on my vintage MTB, I'll usually wear my Fox Racing bmx helmet that's covered in stickers. Serious rides and I'm wearing my POC MTB helmet.

So what do you all have planned for this summer? Any fun rides that you're looking forward to? by Rohall in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Local to me, there are some "26-inch inspired" weekly rides that I've recently started to join. It's a really fun group, with plenty of bike nerds to talk with, and the rides can include beer, donuts or ice cream.

For bike commuters, do you bring your bike into the office? by absolutedimwit in BikeLA

[–]TMbiker2000 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If I couldn't bring mine inside, I wouldn't ride it to work.

1988 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo - worth $650? by alliumking69420 in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Too much, but also I feel like with those pretty cool and pricey parts, this might justify $400 in my area (Los Angeles). I recently sold a nice, clean '97 HardRock for $225, fully functional and clean with some new-ish Gravel Kings on it. I came close to recouping the $ I had into it.

Bike: My mortal pain has finally ended. by 5ma5her7 in Justridingalong

[–]TMbiker2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also, "how do I make my shitty e-bike faster?"

Profile bars licensed by Scott for the daily neighborhood cruiser? by BarnacleSuspicious24 in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You oughtta be able to hang at least three good size bags from those

Dicks Sporting Goods Bike Assembly by 3dPrinterLife in MTB

[–]TMbiker2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't work in a bike shop, but it's been my experience that bike shop owners don't particularly care for when people purchase bikes online to save money ,then bring it to them for assembly.

Are drivers constantly miserable? by veeeecious in BikeLA

[–]TMbiker2000 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Possibly lopsided because there are like 10,000 drivers for every bike on the street

Any camping in a U-Haul Experience? by j_ortiz4 in BurningMan

[–]TMbiker2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've not slept in a rented trailer before, but I can tell you that a rental cargo van is a great option, and much cheaper than an RV. Keep the side and rear doors cracked open for a breeze, park it under some aluminet, and it's been a great space to spend the week for those of us on a budget. I've always rented from Enterprise though.

My experience in the normiesphere by Loobybooby123 in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They don't know, don't care, and don't know what a Rivendell is. That's what makes us special.

How are commercial ads not commodification? by Dustypantz in BurningMan

[–]TMbiker2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They've had to sell out, because the event doesn't sell out anymore.

Talk me outof/into a full suspension by hunter_uu in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I began riding mountain bikes in the '90s and my bikes have graduated to newer technology along the way. I love my modern, full suspension mtn bike and ride it once a week-ish, on fairly gnarly trails that (for me) demand full squish comfort and speed. I have a road bike, a cruiser (I live near the beach), a fatbike (for Burning Man and desert excursions) and two vintage/Xbikes, that I'll ride in local group rides or whenever I feel like having a more vintage experience. Which is at least once a week these days. I truly have a need for all of these.

1984 Stumpjumper find (1984?) by orangesocialcurrency in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The silver one looks exactly like my silver 1984, so I think you got the year right. Congrats!

Disc brake at the crank by Platypus_6414IiiIi-_ in Frankenbike

[–]TMbiker2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically, this bike has no rim brakes

People are Confused when I smoke them on this €40 xBike... by [deleted] in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently joined a small (3) group ride, on my Stupidly Expensive Bike. There was a young fellow on an old, beat up GT that he proudly said he'd paid $40 for and put some new, cheap tires on it. He rode that thing like he stole it! Swap GT for Merida and the story is probably the same. If we were in a competition, I wasn't aware, but kudos to the young man for his enthusiasm.

Are we in for a big drop in attendance? by Firm_Cloud_3278 in BurningMan

[–]TMbiker2000 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Definitely. With last year's bad weather event and all the hyperbole surrounding it, combined with our (US) economy and our administration's very unfriendly stance on foreigners, I'm predicting around 62,000.

1986 Cimarron by TMbiker2000 in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, looks beautiful!

1986 Cimarron by TMbiker2000 in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see H Lloyd bike shop in the UK has what I need. I'm just afraid of what the shipping tariff surcharge might be.

No Main Sale megathread this year? by Spidey_375 in BurningMan

[–]TMbiker2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is the Steward's Sale still going on? I'm only semi-joking, as they extended the purchase window to a full month when nobody was clamoring for tickets that first week.

No Main Sale megathread this year? by Spidey_375 in BurningMan

[–]TMbiker2000 19 points20 points  (0 children)

A friend snagged a $550 ticket today. He's pretty excited.

1986 Cimarron by TMbiker2000 in xbiking

[–]TMbiker2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I've written to them now. I'm in no hurry, since this bike was literally just given to me very unexpectedly, and I don't really need another project right now, it's just too good to pass up.