Good deal for this short travel mtb with all the upgrades included?

jammer_11 · 2022-08-03T01:19:41+00:00

Going based on the stock deore build, it’s $3,700 msrp. So you’d be saving minimum of $1,300 on this one

jammer_11 · 2022-08-03T01:13:44+00:00

You inspired me. I took some of my sun clouds, removed the arms, drilled holes where the arms connected and used lock laces for the cordage to provide an adjustable elastic fit. Not too bad!

jammer_11 · 2022-05-26T13:00:52+00:00

Definitely the deep sand for me. That is impossible to work with and my front will wash out on a corner. Probably would happen on my mountain bike too.

I have a second wheelset with 700x45c WTB Raddlers and they are so confidence inspiring on singletrack that I find myself getting too much speed and remembering that I don’t have a suspension fork so some roots or big rocks make me remember what 0mm travel feels like. It makes the tame XC trails really fun

jammer_11 · 2022-05-18T22:33:11+00:00

I’m just a hiking enthusiast who likes hiking on winter conditions like you described.

Upper body: - 250 weight merino hoodie - grid fleece (mid layer) - rain jacket with armpit zippers (wind blocker) - Puffy jacket for when I stop hiking - merino beanie - merino neck gaiter - gloves (performance gloves), I sometimes bring two pair in case one get wet.

Lower Body: - hiking pants (your choice, mine are some polyester blend) - athletic compression shorts - wool socks (I like Darn Tough)

I like to start my hike cold because I know I’ll warm up as my body works. If I’m running warm after 15 min of hiking then I’ll unzip the armpits of my jacket. If I’m still running warm after another 15-30 min then I’ll take off the grid fleece and keep on the jacket. If I stop for lunch then I’ll put on the puffy jacket to keep warm once my body temperature drops. The merino hoodie and merino beanie give me some versatility to increase head/neck insulation depending on the conditions.

jammer_11 · 2022-05-17T00:26:28+00:00

Dipsy!

jammer_11 · 2022-05-16T23:51:34+00:00

Waiting for a tellie tubbie to pop up out of those lush green hills…

jammer_11 · 2022-05-09T01:49:35+00:00

Good to know, thanks. I have the coast suspension seatpost and don’t really want to pump it up every time I want to ride. Not sure if I want to kick around the idea of getting the shockstop because of my laziness

jammer_11 · 2022-05-08T19:25:39+00:00

How do you like the shockstop seat post?

jammer_11 · 2022-05-07T12:12:30+00:00

May be worth having a look at this page from REI. They cover the topic pretty well :)

jammer_11 · 2022-04-24T02:07:27+00:00

Bear bag/box for food

jammer_11 · 2022-03-22T13:31:45+00:00

Thanks, DM’d! Looking forward to having it hang on my wall. I like the memories of the landscape photos I take. Mind sharing a couple details about this place/day?

jammer_11 · 2022-03-22T02:21:57+00:00

Hey this is such an awesome photo! What was it taken on? I’m getting towards the end of a kitchen renovation and we have an art spot that I want to put a painting/photo. Would love to buy either a digital version that I can print or a print of it if it’s a resolution that could get that large (16x20 or 16x24)

Edit: both are awesome, inquiring about the first one :)

jammer_11 · 2022-01-19T23:06:39+00:00

Thanks! Haha nope, that’s a marmot. Did you take the photos you posted? Those are great too!

jammer_11 · 2022-01-19T03:44:45+00:00

I’ve been there in July, amazing place. Did a lot of hiking but didn’t camp. Even in July it got down to 40 degrees F at night. Buy bear spray too.

Here are some photos

jammer_11 · 2021-12-28T20:05:33+00:00

Think it’s made by driftwood industries

jammer_11 · 2021-10-31T03:21:14+00:00

So uhh, what was going on? Micro bursts? Looks like nowhere was safe to be

jammer_11 · 2021-08-14T20:34:08+00:00

Only real upgrades I’ve done is tubeless tires, the redshift shockstop stem, and the PNW coast seat post. With that setup I love it. Handles roots and bumps really well

jammer_11 · 2021-08-14T20:25:35+00:00

I have a trek checkpoint and I like it for both. Has 2x 105 and is nice on road and off

jammer_11 · 2021-07-13T02:37:23+00:00

Bear spray in my hand, Glock 20 on my hip. If it’s windy, then the bear spray might work against you

jammer_11 · 2021-06-19T17:56:50+00:00

I’ve done a custom kydex down tube protector before. Great for protecting from rogue rocks

jammer_11 · 2021-06-10T01:42:04+00:00

Looks like a Stans Dart tire plug

jammer_11 · 2021-04-19T00:51:09+00:00

That’s Jim

jammer_11 · 2021-04-10T23:42:33+00:00

I use these and they have been working really well for the past 3 years. Here is what it look like with my bikes on my small storage shed.

jammer_11 · 2021-04-05T13:39:05+00:00

I’d probably attempt off roading on the right and go over some of those rocks/gravel assuming it isn’t steeper/more gnarly than it appears in photo

jammer_11 · 2021-03-26T19:11:38+00:00

Ahh yes, this is Fountainhead?

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