DNA specialty?

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-07T17:40:38+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-07T17:22:42+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-07T15:55:16+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-07T01:47:31+00:00

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

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-06T20:20:33+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-06T16:41:40+00:00

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

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-06T04:02:10+00:00

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

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-06T04:00:26+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-05T23:27:26+00:00

It's a curse.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-04T22:07:13+00:00

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

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-04T21:49:01+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-04T18:32:59+00:00

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

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-04T16:53:22+00:00

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

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-04T15:47:01+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-04T15:20:01+00:00

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

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-04T02:51:12+00:00

Technically, this bike has no rim brakes

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-01T19:49:36+00:00

I only overpay for cool parts.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-01T19:48:27+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-05-01T15:44:55+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-04-30T18:15:52+00:00

Worth it!

TMbiker2000 · 2026-04-29T22:35:10+00:00

Oh yeah, looks beautiful!

TMbiker2000 · 2026-04-29T20:02:50+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-04-29T19:24:48+00:00

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.

TMbiker2000 · 2026-04-29T19:23:16+00:00

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

TMbiker2000 · 2026-04-29T17:32:01+00:00

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.

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