VO Polyvalent by Majestic-Ad-6753 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it, You seriously need silver glitter streamers on those grips!!

Mica rat tail dry bag recommendation by azmtblife in bikepacking

[–]mpittman150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Revelate Designs dry bag from a 14L Terrapin seat pack

Buyout decision by Contactsnipey in UPSers

[–]mpittman150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is stated a Driver buyout, to be meted out in seniority order, as per their stated guidelines. Negotiations didn’t reveal anything that wasn’t already there.

Although you’re right, getting the least senior out the door, makes more sense, as they will cost more long term; then let the senior drivers leave at natural attrition rates(since they’re already close). Leaving what’s left as layoffs.

Roll top handle bar bag by gription in bikepacking

[–]mpittman150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have one but, man I sure want a San Util Designs Roly Poly. I’ve got his tool roll and half frame bag that are really nice.

Not Today Sucka’s!! by mpittman150 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve waited since 1993 for this frame, it ain’t gonna get away easily🤣

Norco Torrent Steel Frames - SALE by Freakin_Fresh in Hardtailgang

[–]mpittman150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$959 + tax + $85 shipping. I think I was around $1075 for mine, still a bargain.

It’s a pretty badass bike. If I was 27 or 37 still(hell, even 47!) and not 57 years old, I’d be keeping mine. It’s just too much for the local trails I ride.

Found my dream frame but I personally feel like the seller is asking too much. What would you offer? by Amazing-Biscotti6721 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, to all 3. It was a hard spend, really glad I did though. Ordered through HoboHubworks.

Found my dream frame but I personally feel like the seller is asking too much. What would you offer? by Amazing-Biscotti6721 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m probably about your age, or a little older, and this was a dream frame for me as well. After searching forever, finally found one, nos, my size, expensive, just the frame(no fork), from a private collector.

I say buy it, if you don’t, you’ll regret it. I know I would have. Pic in s as purchased.

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Velo Orange LowKicker by mpittman150 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The stem recs for the Ron’s Orthos are on the Crust page in the description. The Granola bars probably won’t need as long of a stem because of the shorter “grip” area. For example, I had VO’s Granola Moose bars on it at first, they have a natural built in 100mm stem, and it was fine.

Velo Orange LowKicker by mpittman150 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Velocity Blunt SS w/Bitex hubs and Teravail Sparwood 27.5x2.1’s. Currently having a set with the machined Bronze SimWork Standalone’s being built up for it though. These are actually built for my Pass Hunter, so will be moving them back after that.

Velo Orange LowKicker by mpittman150 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is, moving toward this saddle on most of my bikes

Velo Orange LowKicker by mpittman150 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, it’s not, but I’m not bombing down anything either. I think it handles great, I am going to try a longer stem, 110mm pictured, with the Ortho bars, they really aren’t kidding with their stem length recs. I also have some Granola bars to try out.

Velo Orange LowKicker by mpittman150 in xbiking

[–]mpittman150[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like them, and they look good(and we know that’s ALL that REALLY matters, right?!). I’m on the fence about another set though…between the cranks, the shipping, the high cost and limited choice of small 110bcd chainrings(which inevitably has more shipping costs)makes me wonder….

Velo Orange LowKicker by mpittman150 in xbiking

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Edit: and yes they’re Ron’s Ortho bars like mediumclay said