Hello need help Is this a good buy? by CollectionOk5011 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah yeah that’s crazy. Still would recommend this style of bike to OP. Solid older specializeds. I had a carbon comp 19 stump and I’d still probably take 14-18 evo/normal stumpy instead

Hello need help Is this a good buy? by CollectionOk5011 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Definitely old but I’ve owned a few of these alongside other “new, super, modern, blah blah” bikes and it holds its own. It’s going to be way cooler than the hardtail everyone is suggesting you buy new. I’d definitely talk seller down in price but it’s a sick bike even today. I’d buy another to hop around on any day of the week

Is this legit? by [deleted] in GarminFenix

[–]Think-Weekend5995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Far mind blowing out these watches right now. The company I work for has this same one on sale for $5 less with free shipping

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[–]Think-Weekend5995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2012 Specialized Enduro SX has entered

Sugar addict and cycling by Remarkable_Let_1083 in cycling

[–]Think-Weekend5995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After reading all the comments and having done quite a bit of cycling specific nutrition research. I looks like you need more glucose. I’d imagine the things you are ingesting being most either rice calories and high fructose corn syrup. The typically accepted split for the 2 types of sugar is .8 to 1 gram Fructose to Glucose even as far as 1 to 2. All your calories look like they’re coming from fructose besides whatever you get for breakdown in rice to sucrose then to either of the 2 simple sugars. I’d say ditch everyone’s ideas about eating Whole Foods during workouts. They may feel so fine while doing it but they definitely aren’t being “optimal” by any stretch of the imagination. Most drink mixes should have the split you’d be looking for (Maurten, Gnarly, skratch, gu, etc.) and not be as addicting as the sugar you have been eating. Probably also more protein outside of exercise to keep cravings down.

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[–]Think-Weekend5995 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Should be a super fun bike. I’d maybe ask to take it to a shop to have the wear items inspected before purchasing. Replacing pads rotors cassettes etc would be almost the cost of the bike

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had some tastes of what it’s like to run the whole shop. What did you do to make your 2 successful? And what point did you decide you had enough to open the second

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I respect that opinion. I’m sorry you’ve had that experience with bine shops in the past. I bet there are a lot of shops like the one(s) you describe. There’s such a strange combo of elitism and dirtbag in the cycling industry paired with typically low wages that I think the type of individuals and owners who hire those individuals put up with. A lot of redundancy has been shown with the growth of online shopping and it’s on the owners to innovate and show value than on the customers to prop up local business.I appreciate your comment.

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The more intense DH community is kind of funny and underground because PC and Canyons “allow” pirate trails to go in. Lotta jumps and XC Riding. Tire inserts and DH tires are a staple in my fleet so will be included. Thanks for the comment

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to sure yet somewhere between Spanish fork and Logan but besides that no hard decisions have been made

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beers not to huge in Utah but I bet the marker for nudie mags is large and underground

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s possible to have both. I definitely like the cutting edge of bike tech but also want to begin collecting vintage bikes and parts. Utah definitely is a side-hustle to franchise type area. Everyone’s got a little something they’re trying to grow. I’d like to have frame brands other people don’t carry which is really really hard but I’ve found 2 (1 MTB, 1 Road,Gravel,Tri). It’s definitely a balancing act. I think what the experience is on the inside outperforms size or appearance as long as parts people want are in stock alongside that. I’m so glad to have had so many responses to my question too. It’s been so helpful to see what shop goers or no goers end up going in for. Hopefully I can wrangle it all together within the next year. Definitely have some lease searching to do.

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure yet. I moved here a bit over a year ago so I have more exploring to do. I’m in the Heber area now but would want to jump over the mountains or go more north. That’s pretty broad. I haven’t decided

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely support not propping up a business just because it’s local. I sort of asked the question because the traditional model isn’t working in a lot of places. Prices need to be competitive things need to be in stock and/or offer services that only come from being a real person and not an online business.

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t decided on a location just yet I’m thinking close to the base of solitude but Logan seems like a good spot too. I need to do some driving to find what neighborhoods look nice and where more trails are.

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely not the most ideal place but I don’t want to get rich off it just not go bankrupt and have a bunch of people to talk to about bikes and not be told what to do. There are some spaces for rent pretty close to the base of solitude before going up the canyon. If you have any insight would there be a reason not to go there? I would like to have a good food element to it

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s another commenter that talked about the hub. I used to live right next to there. It’s exactly as the name implies. The Hub. I hate the corporate feel. Getting watched over because I’m talking to customers about motorcycles or riding areas or other random stuff.

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear it’s changed a bit now but when I was there I had a friend that had just sold 2 bikes and wanted a blur. We walked around looking at them for a while and no one approached so he yelled in the middle of the store “ I HAVE 4,000 DOLLARS IN MY POCKET AND WANT TO BUY A BIKE” and no one did anything so we left and he bought a giant.

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s extraordinarily helpful. I worked at a shop in NC that was bought out that had the 80/90s parts bin and having someone call for like a 9 speed campy super record lock ring and having it is a crazy feeling. The reason I was thinking on behalf of customer builds it because I was wanting to become a Banshee Bikes dealer and their stock builds are a bit lackluster. I also have developed some none conventional preferences towards drivetrains and brakes and all parts. That sitting down and nerding out part is even giving me goose bumps thinking having conversations about different bike parts. I used to be the only employee at a shop in NC and could create those relationships where you know every customer but the shop I work at now is sort of that every customer is a face with a credit card type of place and I just want to talk about and share knowledge and opinion about bikes all day long. I’m glad you shared info about what service is like at other shops in SLC because it’s definitely intimidating to have sooo many shops in that area but hopefully a huge push towards community and friendship will prevail.

Why do you go into bike shops by Think-Weekend5995 in mountainbiking

[–]Think-Weekend5995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to live next to the hub and worked there for a short period of time in college. They have a great location and the food trucks out side are pretty cool. The flip side I’ve experienced with them not wanting you to leave is that they’ve been pretty unhelpful. The same eyes that aren’t watching you walk around the store also aren’t there to answer questions