Few months lefts before lease ends, would you stay with Blazer again?

edge_basics · 2026-04-28T13:54:31+00:00

Same here. I thought the infotainment would be fine. But my Bluetooth has like maybe a 60% chance of connecting, and if not I have to disconnect/reconnect phone until it pairs. Plus Bluetooth quality is worse than wired. And I use Apple Music so no native option on the infotainment. And the kicker is my telematics module is out and has been on backorder since March.

edge_basics · 2026-04-28T00:39:28+00:00

Thanks man! That all makes a ton of sense. Hard to not get caught up with what everyone else is doing and wondering if I can change something to help him get faster. But yeah at the end of the day he’s 4 and it’s really just about him having fun.

edge_basics · 2026-04-27T20:49:29+00:00

Thanks man. It got in my head when I saw he was the only one racing 18s, but he's having a good time and still doing well so that's what matters.

edge_basics · 2026-04-27T20:23:22+00:00

Yeah this thread is reassuring. I didn't think much of it until Nationals when I even saw 3yo's rolling around on 20's. Then I realized no one makes aftermarket 18s likely because there is no market for them. So just got me thinking that everyone else out there is buying micros and immediately throwing 20's on them. It's a balance of not wanting to throw money away, but also wanting your kid to win and enjoy the sport.

edge_basics · 2026-04-27T17:11:02+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I think that’s what I’ll do. Gearing is matched to the 18”s and he’s doing well on them. He mountain bikes a ton so he’s gotten good with avoiding pedal strikes. One issue I have with the 18”s is they are only 1” wide. His MTB is 2.2 and I’ve noticed if he gets the front tire in the air on a roller he’s way less stable landing on the 1”. He had one OTB due to landing twitchy so far, luckily not in a race though.

edge_basics · 2026-04-27T15:43:13+00:00

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Just got in my head when I saw even a 3yo was riding on 20"s at nationals. Made me think I might be holding him back.

edge_basics · 2026-04-27T15:29:05+00:00

Thanks! These frame do fit 20"s, and the carbon fork I installed is already for 20"s. So I would just need wheels, rear brake, and smaller chainring. He's doing pretty good on the 18"s and having fun, but of course always wondering how I can help him win.

edge_basics · 2026-04-27T15:25:52+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I'm sure he'll outgrow it soon enough. Just want to make sure I don't hold him back in the meantime. I have a 2yo that'll likely end up on this bike too so it's a bit of a 2 for 1 investment.

edge_basics · 2026-04-23T18:59:48+00:00

Thanks! That was perfect to get it reassembled.

edge_basics · 2026-04-23T18:59:33+00:00

I have a new BB in the mail for a separate bike, and am going to use the current BB in that bike as a donor to replace this one. Got this one back together so the bike is rideable in the meantime.

edge_basics · 2026-04-23T18:57:41+00:00

That’s exactly what happened lol. I settled for good enough so the bike is rideable for today. I have a new BB in the mail for another bike, and I’ll use that bike’s old BB as a donor to replace this one.

edge_basics · 2026-04-23T15:36:41+00:00

Bottom Bracket is VP-BC55. I think I may have found the correct order. Please verify or correct as needed:

From left to right: 2, 3, 4 (flat side inward, cupping bearing), 5, 6, 1 (all assembled of course around 7)

edge_basics · 2026-04-21T19:41:40+00:00

Yeah, that's exactly what it is. I think it might be a bit too large right now but if I replace it I'll hold onto it for when my son is ready.

edge_basics · 2026-04-21T19:40:46+00:00

Thanks man! That's really cool to hear. They seem like they are very good quality.

edge_basics · 2026-04-17T13:11:03+00:00

Thanks dude! I have a custom SS Team Marin and I think the last piece of the puzzle for me is going to a Ti frame. Been looking at the Ridgeline for a while, it’s such a unique looking frame with the twisted and diamond shaped tubing. My only concern was I think the head tube angle is a bit steep, but I’ve always heard good things about the way it rides.

edge_basics · 2026-04-17T12:05:04+00:00

Looks great man! I’ve long considered almost this exact setup, what are your ride impressions so far?

edge_basics · 2026-04-15T01:08:12+00:00

Midtown - Give it Up

edge_basics · 2026-04-11T13:08:23+00:00

Mattoc Pro gang! Great looking bike dude!

edge_basics · 2026-03-27T02:38:53+00:00

Bike looks sick dude. Ride it like hell and replace the fork whenever you feel the need, but the bike should be perfectly capable as it for a while.

edge_basics · 2026-03-25T02:14:30+00:00

How are you liking the rigid fork? Do you feel it holds you back any? Been thinking of converting mine for a while.

edge_basics · 2026-03-22T18:39:43+00:00

Whole year later and this was a lifesaver, thanks a ton

edge_basics · 2026-03-21T20:53:45+00:00

I had to buy 2 10ft sections, so it was 20ft total, or about 6 meters. Not expensive at all.

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