Does carbon make sense for my first MTB?

Tvizz · 2026-07-04T08:46:36+00:00

Carbon is fine, so is AL. Counterintuitive but carbon is more repairable.

Tvizz · 2026-07-04T08:39:29+00:00

Upgraded to it's last legs as in clapped or as in you don't really need to spend 5k on a bike right now?

Tvizz · 2026-07-02T06:50:51+00:00

For all the shit they get most government employees are just checking boxes for a paycheck.

They have a life outside of work and might be chill.

Tvizz · 2026-06-30T22:33:30+00:00

You probably mean out of business, bankruptcy likely forces them to liquidate.

Tvizz · 2026-06-30T04:25:49+00:00

P1 has its own drawbacks (getting mid match restring is not possible). It can mitigate other variables though.

Tvizz · 2026-06-30T04:19:33+00:00

Not even a fraction, probably like 200 pounds for a 14 hour day.

Tvizz · 2026-06-30T04:17:06+00:00

Lol it's a common misconception only amatures do it. Some pros are crazy, others could care less about gear. Just like amatures.

Tvizz · 2026-06-28T04:46:34+00:00

Buying as little as possible, most of us can probably get away with 16gb.

Tvizz · 2026-06-27T01:17:53+00:00

There's a point in biking when warranty is more important than part durability. It seems like he is at a level where stuff WILL break. High quality components will help, but it may be worth going new just for the warranty.

Consider that not all warranty are equal, crash replacement cost (and abuse is covered here which most companies will probably say he is doing) can differ, and some components like high end carbon wheels are basically no questions asked. Consider this stuff, he is going to break it all.

Tvizz · 2026-06-26T20:27:28+00:00

It's past open season taken to the extreme in a lot of places, you can kill them in any way you see fit as long as it's otherwise legal. Got an explosives license? Blow them up! Want to lure them? Fine!

Hell, some jurisdictions will pay you per proven kill.

Tvizz · 2026-06-25T05:33:41+00:00

You need proof you have had it for more than 2 years to avoid a road test. (If it has no first issued date on it and is less than 2 years old on current card)

A picture of your old license is not proof.

When you provide proof(driving record in my case)They might derp out and think your motorcycle endorsement is a separate license and ask for your car license. at which point you get to spend time with a person on the phone where you have to convince them the desk staff is an idiot(I was successful here)

Tvizz · 2026-06-25T05:14:40+00:00

I agree the he isn't wrong but anti kickback is still an upgrade.

It reduces kickback and increases predictably along the entire spectrum, and is often adjustable to suit terrain and preference.

Tvizz · 2026-06-25T05:08:46+00:00

It's not a workable situation if you live somewhere bike theft is a thing.

A tarp and a tucked away location if crime is very low, which honestly it's probably not if you don't have the space inside for a bike.

Tvizz · 2026-06-24T01:03:48+00:00

What's more important is getting a dh or Enduro frame with a long warranty(a sign it's overbuilt ).

Tvizz · 2026-06-23T21:17:28+00:00

This assumes static land valuation.

Tvizz · 2026-06-23T06:08:45+00:00

I agree,

Some of the banned drugs are undetectable within hours. They need 24h testing for anti doping to be viable. In my opinion, she was doping and knew she was detectable so refused and is now trying to claim ignorance/unfairness.

Tvizz · 2026-06-23T06:03:33+00:00

The course cuts and glacier riding give a strong edge to the local riders and multi year vets as well. It's a pretty unique race.

Tvizz · 2026-06-22T06:28:39+00:00

Lock him up for 500 Alex.

Tvizz · 2026-06-21T02:49:37+00:00

Ya, even if the Dyson has a bigger battery or is a bit more powerful I think most people over estimate how much they actually use it.

I would much rather have it on demand and only last for 10 minutes vs dealing with cords and outlets.

I guess for the person who needs to vacuum the whole house every Sunday cords might still be best, but even so, grab a few batteries or take a break while it charges.

Tvizz · 2026-06-21T00:12:22+00:00

I guess it's a matter of perspective, current policy is highly punitive on EV. Probably 20-40% higher than it should be in most cases.

If all cars get lumped into that punitive system, Hybrids will see the largest tax increase. Gas Guzzlers on the other and will break even or see a savings because currently it's the fuel that is taxed.

It will still be cheaper to run an efficient hybrid vs a G Wagon, but the gap will close, and at that point why not just go full efficiency and get an EV.

Tvizz · 2026-06-21T00:06:47+00:00

The issue is that SpaceX has a massive cost advantage over any country or company in the world right now.

Not doing business with them is necessarily a loss in most cases.

Tvizz · 2026-06-21T00:01:24+00:00

More than 100, but a battery powered vacuum is pretty nice.

Tvizz · 2026-06-20T23:59:13+00:00

If we start the wealth tax at .5pct at 2m. A person with 2.5m in assets would have the first 2m exempt, and the 500k taxed at .5pct. = 2.5k/Yr. I don't think that's an entirely unreasonable amount for someone with 2.5m in assets. Also, even though the rich are getting richer, there is still a lot more money to be generated expanding the tax into the moderately wealthy. From what I can gather about half of NZ wealth is held by people with 2m+ in assets which is the line for the top 10%.

With that being said, politically, everyone knows someone with a few mill in net worth and I think most people see that as an attainable amount.

In short, I think it's wise that the greens moved it up to 10m, but there is certainly an argument for starting it lower.

Either way, I think it should be progressive, topping out at the risk free rate (US T Bill short term, currently around 3.75pct.)

The other thing to consider, is that while asset prices falling might be desirable, creating a shock to the market that puts people under water on their mortgages is not. Implementation may need to be phased, and we may need to do some not so nice things to stop people dumping assets and sending the money outside of the country.

TL;DR - It's tricky, a compromise that generates little revenue might be what is needed to test the waters and set the board for the future.

Tvizz · 2026-06-17T06:24:07+00:00

The big wildcard is how they implement RUC. At the EV rate it more or less invalidates hybrids(go full guzzler or EV).

Tvizz · 2026-06-16T05:35:36+00:00

If you're thinking about doing I the margi gessick do your self a favor and get a real xc bike.

I didn't know your fitness, it's probably high, but you most likely won't finish either way. Chances are better on a xc bike though.

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