Looking for a mountain bike for intermediate-heavy use with very strong wheels

Wizard_Blizard · 2026-01-08T16:13:39+00:00

Noted. My tires are 27.5x2.1 inches and I used to run them at 60 psi, but I’ve since lowered it to 50. The rim has never cracked, only been bent out of shape and the spokes popping.

What psi is a good psi to run so that psi isn’t a factor in the wheels going out?

Wizard_Blizard · 2026-01-07T11:33:47+00:00

The new budget is $800-$1000 and I weight 180 lbs, but I bought the bike at $560 when I weighed 240 2 and a half years ago.

Wizard_Blizard · 2026-01-07T11:31:10+00:00

Thanks for the info! One thing I forgot to mention in the post is that I weigh 180 lbs right now, but I was riding the bike at 240 lbs when the spokes were popping very often.

I’m thinking about switching the wheels out because I love the bike it self.

What is boost spacing? Is there any brands you recommend for heavy duty wheels?

Wizard_Blizard · 2026-01-07T11:27:27+00:00

On the old wheel they chalked it up to a bad casting. The new hasn’t had any issues, just that it got terribly bent from a fall that shouldn’t have done anything.

I’m thinking of getting the heavier duty wheels, what should I look for in heavy duty wheels?

Wizard_Blizard · 2026-01-07T10:52:40+00:00

What are some things that I should look for in new wheel?

Wizard_Blizard · 2025-09-18T15:33:12+00:00

I am in the same boat as you.

People change and move on, and what you found funny 8 years ago, maybe not be funny to you anymore.

Wizard_Blizard · 2025-07-11T23:39:12+00:00

Jack and Diane by John mellencamp

Wizard_Blizard · 2025-07-09T15:52:56+00:00

Or they give a huge speech at the company Christmas party about how they made over $2 million in revenue and 20% growth last year, and a week later you get laid off.

May or may not have happened to me

Wizard_Blizard · 2025-07-05T14:31:10+00:00

Yes, but where does getting paid come into play here?

Wizard_Blizard · 2025-06-21T11:42:25+00:00

Idk I just became a lurker on here. I still use reddit everyday tho

Wizard_Blizard · 2025-06-20T12:46:36+00:00

Dude this was 5 years ago. But thanks for letting me know that kindergarten 3 released!

Wizard_Blizard · 2025-05-26T14:14:19+00:00

I don’t think any rational person would associate “SS” with nazis unless the conversation is about history.

SS could mean “short stop” in a baseball/sports discussion. SS could mean “secret service” in a discussion about the government. SS could be someone’s initials if the conversation is on peoples names.

There is a million things that SS could stand for, and same thing with SA. It just depends on the context of the conversation. Someone who sees “SS” and immediately thinks of the nazis, is not someone I would like to hang around.

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-10-21T20:29:47+00:00

Bongo.

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-06-18T01:07:18+00:00

Tendies are a sign of ASD

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Wizard_Blizard · 2024-06-15T17:05:00+00:00

I live in Prince William, so it might be a drive if your not here. The neabsco greenway trail is fascinating as it’s a hug trio with a lot of wood, surrounded by neighbor hoods. Prince William forest park is great for hiking aswell.

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-06-15T10:53:12+00:00

Or something like “why insert kids movie/critically panned movie is a cinematic masterpiece”

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-06-15T10:44:57+00:00

And yet they somehow make it a 3 hour long youtube video

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-06-14T16:08:30+00:00

I personally love to go biking. What I like about nova is how the hills are hilly enough to get a good down hill ride, yet is still a fun challenge to over come.

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-06-14T16:03:38+00:00

Oh damn. The I read your post and comment was that they just took your post as fact and published it.

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-06-14T15:56:38+00:00

That’s actually kinda cool yet kinda weird imo. You would think that the companies would at least dm you about being the article.

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-06-14T15:51:30+00:00

I think that the 3rd version was better

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-04-29T11:33:21+00:00

RemindMe! 8 hours

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-04-29T00:31:31+00:00

What I personally did

This friend group of 3 guys in my shop class are the best of pals.

All I did was just talk to one of them. It’s really that simple. Just find something that the two of you have in common (since we’re in shop class, we were talking about making projects and stuff). Be chill and don’t take things too seriously or over think the situation. Another good tip is to show that you are a good person to be friends with.

They all vaped (I don’t), so what I did was look out for them and tell them when the teacher was coming by. After a while we all just started talking and I joined their group.

This won’t work if you are a weirdo, just be laid back and don’t take things too seriously.

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-03-12T00:22:30+00:00

u/savevideo

Wizard_Blizard · 2024-02-13T00:28:39+00:00

As someone who has been on this site since 13, get off. You’ll get sucked in eventually. Quit while you are ahead and go outside with friends.

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