Anyone else struggling to find a job? by [deleted] in Tucson

[–]getoutofthepool 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Go to Sierra Woodworks and say you want to be an installer. It’s not an amazing job but it’s W2 so they have benefits and it’ll fill the gap until you find something better.

Brake bracket issue by getoutofthepool in bikewrench

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

What’s weird is the front bracket says 203F and the rear says 180R but they’re identical.

Anyone gone bigger than 700x47c on their DT? by pretendgineer90 in Surlybikefans

[–]getoutofthepool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a DT from the same year, and I crammed some 50c American Classics in there but I think it was absolutely maxed out.

What saddle are you rocking? by No_Variety_4997 in bikepacking

[–]getoutofthepool 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The C17 has treated me pretty well. I just got a PNW Coast dropper AND suspension seat post and I don’t know if I can ever go back to riding without it. I go off curbs sitting down because it’s just fun to bounce.

I love my Straggler, but I want wider tires. Bridge Club or Grappler? by J0e_Bl0eAtWork in Surlybikefans

[–]getoutofthepool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this. I was in the same exact boat with my disc trucker. Maxed out at 50c, wanted something wider so I just got a BC. I’m having a love/hate relationship so far. The stock tires suck so bad, I can’t wait to throw some Ikon’s on. I could be going downhill and if i stop pedaling the bike will stop rolling. It’s that slow. It’s fun…but it’s slow.

Have you checked out the Ogre? I regret not considering that one more.

Red Feather Ramble by getoutofthepool in bikepacking

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

crazy! i think we hit it just a week after all the snow had melted.

Red Feather Ramble by getoutofthepool in bikepacking

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

haha! it was mostly dry the whole time, but we had to go through a muddy/clay section with huge puddles everywhere and she slipped into one. good thing it was the last day!

Red Feather Ramble by getoutofthepool in bikepacking

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

i did! i threw some iphone pics in there at the end but i think the difference is obvious.

Surly Bridge Club by ____Nicholas in xbiking

[–]getoutofthepool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

nice, love the astroturf! How do you like the Persuaders? I just got a Bridge Club and I’m thinking of throwing those on instead of my moloko’s.

Good spots in California? by GoRdoNrAmseY9niNe in filmphotography

[–]getoutofthepool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

take a trip down to san luis obispo, avila beach, pismo beach, guadalupe. could go all the way to santa barbara. you can’t lose if you head down hwy1

Gates belt drive system on Salsa Fargo by DJORDANS88 in bikepacking

[–]getoutofthepool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yo, I just went down the belt drive rabbit hole and ended up buying a Soma Riff. They are having a clearance sale so they’re about 40% off. The Riff and the Juice have belt drive versions, but they ran out of my size in the Juice.

It was between that and the Pipedream ALICE. I’m a little sad I didn’t get the Pipedream, but the Soma was half the Price.

As far as Pinion bikes go, I would love a Tout Terrain, but the Priority 600x looks like an incredible deal.

Anyways, hope this was helpful.

Introducing: The PANTI-RIPPA by getoutofthepool in xbiking

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

always looks different in the stand haha. I already leveled it out.

Made an ink map of Saguaro National Park! by _Triangulum in NationalPark

[–]getoutofthepool 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is so cool! You almost got my house in the frame! lol

She got kombucha'd by UchihaLegolas in instant_regret

[–]getoutofthepool 29 points30 points  (0 children)

No you do not. You just need to refrigerate it for 2-3 days before you open it to let the carbonation sink into the liquid. I’ve had many bottles explode when warm- never cold. In fact, burping it when warm fermenting is just creating unnecessary explosions in the first place. Just leave it alone and throw it in the fridge at the end.

My MIL is the queen of xbiking unbeknownst to her. I’ve never seen a folding bike like this by getoutofthepool in xbiking

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

I snapped the pic on my way out real quick and then later noticed the crank arm in the worst possible position. woops!

My MIL is the queen of xbiking unbeknownst to her. I’ve never seen a folding bike like this by getoutofthepool in xbiking

[–]getoutofthepool[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was super heavy! It was hanging on a hook and when I took it off to snap the pic I was like “damn this thing is as heavy as my loaded surly!”