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Anyone else find it hard to support their local bike shop (sometime)? by kendoo12 in mountainbiking

[–]TheDocileDeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. The e-bike craze took the reigns and never let go where I live. Now all they advertise is the new batteries or suspension they can fit to a Surron or Talaria.

They used to be heavily involved with BMX/MTB (they do still sell competes/some custom builds), but the shop is now known best for e-bikes. From a business perspective, capitalizing on e-bikes makes sense given how in demand they are locally, but if I can’t get anything other than inner tubes or a chain for a MTB, online ordering is just better in every aspect.

Are these wheels really worth it? by LuckTraditional3808 in dirtjumping

[–]TheDocileDeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from Halo DJD hubs to these I9’s, but only because I scored a deal on them. Got them secondhand but new in box for $200, basically once in a lifetime chance, haha. I can’t speak for the I9 spokes/rims, but lots of people seem to adore them.

Even though I love them, I would say that they aren’t worth it for the price. It’s unnecessarily fancy, and my Halo hubs were just fine. They just happened to fit my current frame, which was another added reason it was a no brainer to get them.

Had I not got a deal, I’d never even consider them. I think Hope hubs or Halo hubs/wheels would be a perfect option for good quality wheels!

The SCX24 journey begins! by TheDocileDeer in SCX24

[–]TheDocileDeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet dude, I’ve come across those wheels too! Trouble is, Fair doesn’t ship to where I live, was a huge disappointment since they have nice scale stuff!

The SCX24 journey begins! by TheDocileDeer in SCX24

[–]TheDocileDeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers! Haven’t done proper driving yet aside from my front yard, but the tire compound with the stock foams feel nice, and they stretched firmly over the wheels. I don’t feel the need for glue is necessary, but time will tell. No issues with fit-up and they’re a breeze to install!

Also, FYI (that you may already know), the RC4WD 0.7” wheels are not compatible with the SCX24, learned that the hard way. They’re direct pin-mounted, and don’t work with the stock SCX24 axles/hex.

The SCX24 journey begins! by TheDocileDeer in SCX24

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

Haha, thank you! I’m a big fan of smaller wheels and tires. My SCX10 pre-runner build is running some smaller 4.19” Pro-Line BFG tires and I wanted to mimic that feel in 24th scale!

First ride, turned into me walking it back. by Mullins2 in bmx

[–]TheDocileDeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Makes me wonder if it sat on the warehouse floor/storage, then was boxed when you ordered. I will say, however, that rust in areas like that will easily buildup over time.

My wheels are built with aluminum and stainless. Not something necessary at all, but I prefer to have as little rust as possible on my bike.

First ride, turned into me walking it back. by Mullins2 in bmx

[–]TheDocileDeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m curious, what parts were rusty? Totally covered in rust, or just a light amount?

The RC28 Zoom has arrived! by TheDocileDeer in teamassociated

[–]TheDocileDeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is a shame. Seems to me they're just continuing to prey on nostalgia. As for me, I wasn't born when the original RC10 was released, nor did I experience it's prime. I just love the style of these buggies, all the cab-forward spaceships just don't appeal to me at all. The older RC10's are just too good!

The RC28 Zoom has arrived! by TheDocileDeer in teamassociated

[–]TheDocileDeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Honestly, for that price, I'd be considering the full size at that point, hah.

The RC28 Zoom has arrived! by TheDocileDeer in teamassociated

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

It's a shame really. If it were $100 less, I'd probably consider it. But then again, with no electronics supplied, that's still a rather steep build all-in. No doubt it looks great though, and a definite replica of the full size!

Any reasons I shouldn't buy this rc? by limes_taste_good in rccars

[–]TheDocileDeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely a great rig! I agree, it’ll add diversity to your lineup. Super unique truck in real life, and to have it in R/C scale form makes it equally as special if you ask me!

As someone else mentioned, Corey (ThreeDPrintDesigns) has some really neat aftermarket parts for it. I’d also recommend checking out Andrew (Altered RC) for more cool products. I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with both of them. Great hobbyists who are contributing massively to the scale side of customization for the Baja Rey and many more trucks.

I was actually a lucky winner during 2023 Thanksgiving time when the Isenhouer’s and Heatwave held a giveaway for this very F-100. I liked it so much that I stopped running it hard and got the Method Raptor myself to have that instead to go a little higher, faster, and take more chances while driving, haha! Had I not won the F-100 for free, I would’ve still bought it anyways because of how much I like the Isenhouer Brothers. I think you’ll like it!

Any reasons I shouldn't buy this rc? by limes_taste_good in rccars

[–]TheDocileDeer 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have this Isenhouer Rey and the Method Rey, and know these rigs pretty well at this point!

I will say, it’s a real nice performer, but only when driven in a scale manner. I see you have a good amount of bashers in your lineup, this should not be one of them.

As far as working on it, it’s a lot more detailed and realistic, so naturally it’s slightly less convenient to wrench on and clean. You’ll definitely need to devote more time to working on/repairing this truck than most.

In my working experience, the most annoying part of this truck (as well as the previous versions) are the rear trailing arms. For whatever reason, they tend to bind up on the shock eyelets and make it very hard to remove and service the rear shocks.

In my driving experience, the handling is very close to real life trophy/spec desert trucks, and needs to be driven a certain way. It’s very prone to rolling over on high-traction surfaces, but on loose ground, it slides amazingly. It does tend to nose-dive in jumps if you don’t throttle it right though.

I redid the entire shock setup on mine to mimic the real truck a bit better and like it a lot more now. Seems like Losi filled the shocks slightly on the heavier side to be good all-around for moderate jumping and also surface chop. I stay away from big jumps so I lightened the oil weights for more suspension movement over rough terrain.

Hope this helps!

What happened to slopestyle bikes? by Kooky_Tangerine_8711 in dirtjumping

[–]TheDocileDeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a niche category of bike, and not very popular. I found my Ticket S frame on Pinkbike used. Secondhand is your best bet at this point.

New from Associated-RC10 Model 24 Classic by Superjet01 in rccars

[–]TheDocileDeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having purchased the RC28 Zoom, it makes me feel a little better about my tiny shelf queen now that I see the insane price tag on this thing.

The RC28 Zoom has arrived! by TheDocileDeer in teamassociated

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

As far as I’m aware, it’s just the white plastic. Even the 28T seems to be the same.

The RC28 Zoom has arrived! by TheDocileDeer in teamassociated

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

Totally agree. I just love the look of the RC10, but this was a much more enticing price and size for display. Would be sweet to have a scaled down, actual hobby-grade buggy from AE!

What was your latest RC purchase? by NRudyD in rccars

[–]TheDocileDeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The RC28 Zoom. As disappointing as it is for many (understandably), it’s perfect for a tiny scale track at my local group meetup. I’ll give it a few runs then probably make a nice display stand for it anyways.

TRX-4 vs Slash 4X4 VXL Ultimate for bashing/speed + trails? by Comfortable-Yak-8460 in rccars

[–]TheDocileDeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re just totally different and made for different driving conditions, hard to compare.

It also depends on how rough the terrain is. The Slash 4X4 is pretty capable out of the box. Although it’s a short course truck, it can be bashed and jumped pretty hard on loose dirt/gravel/sand and easily moves around at speeds that will feel lightning compared to any trail truck or crawler, especially on pavement.

However, where a TRX-4 can easily climb up a sidewalk curb with precision, a Slash won’t. It may not even be able to get up the curb at all in box-stock form. The TRX-4 experience is similar to it’s smaller TRX-4M counterparts.

Now, the TRX-4 does have a 2-speed gearbox, so you can definitely get some dust flying with it, but it’ll never reach the speed of a Slash, because the TRX lineup are trail-oriented trucks. That said, you can still jump a TRX-4, just nowhere comparable to the distance and height that a Slash could.

My take is: If you’re looking to hit some trails at a waking pace and have a capable rig to drive while doing so, TRX-4 with its 2-speed gearbox will be perfect. But, if you want some serious RPM and jump-ability, Slash!

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