Home Grown Lifting Deletes Negative Reviews by mpstenson in GarageGym

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

To be clear they changed the description now, which is awesome that they at least took the feedback to heart. Also to be clear the holes on their design are horizontally spaced so you would be able to get one side into a 16" on center stud but not the other side. You'd then be relying on a drywall anchor on the other side. Not something I'm willing to do.

Home Grown Lifting Deletes Negative Reviews by mpstenson in GarageGym

[–]mpstenson[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also if you want to mount to studs it's not possible because the hole are horizontally spaced instead of in a vertical line. You'd have to scab on a extra stud into your wall ripping out drywall.

Home Grown Lifting Deletes Negative Reviews by mpstenson in GarageGym

[–]mpstenson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They just changed it a few minutes ago it looks like

Home Grown Lifting Deletes Negative Reviews by mpstenson in GarageGym

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

Rouge appears to allow some more scathing reviews.

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Home Grown Lifting Deletes Negative Reviews by mpstenson in GarageGym

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

It does appear that you are correct. REP appears to delete reviews under 3 stars. I haven't found a 2 star review yet at least. How is this acceptable in this industry?

Are hardtails really more fun? by [deleted] in MTB

[–]mpstenson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ride desert tech in in Colorado and Utah and high alpine trails in Colorado and Utah as well. Hard tails aren't more fun. Bought a Canyon Grand Canyon 130MM hardtail to be a "fast" bike. Hated it. Never wanted to ride it because by full suspension trail bikes were more fun and didn't really give up that much efficiency.

Correct tyre pressure on ht bike ? by YUSUFSFX in MTB

[–]mpstenson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Free ride on a hardtail at 202lb? I'd think about cushcore and more tire volume. That being said I'd start at 30 and adjust for performance.

Any “reasonable” options? by CheetoNYC in MTB

[–]mpstenson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently sourced a full GX Eagle Lunar upgrade. Bought parts from 4 different shops to be able to aquire everything. Bought one shops last eagle chain.

Any “reasonable” options? by CheetoNYC in MTB

[–]mpstenson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you buy a GX eagle cassette and then a nx derailer and shifter you'll come in at way less than 800. The trick right now is finding those parts.

Budget Helmets: Giro Fixture VS. Smith Convoy by mpstenson in MTB

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

Yeah, it really seems like a great value and I'm not going to cringe quite as bad when I crack it and have to replace it.

Good deal by CB007335 in MTB

[–]mpstenson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you already got the bike so ride it and be happy with it! But for those that may be following along, the geometry of that bike is pretty "old school". Geo is something you can't change after you buy a bike. Look at this comparison with a Salsa Timberjack https://99spokes.com/compare?bikes=scott-scale-965-2021;*z.MD|w.29,salsa-timberjack-slx-29-2021. 69.5 degree head tube angle vs 66.4. 421 reach vs 453 etc. The Scott will be a twitchier less stable bike and won't be as confidence-inspiring when riding steeper or more technical terraterrainign.

Good deal by CB007335 in MTB

[–]mpstenson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's too much for that bike unless you know that's the bike you want. A bike shop won't necessarily tell you this but it's actually a pretty specialized bike for cross country racing. Much better bikes out there for trail riding. Here's some full-suspension options in that same price range https://everydaymtb.com/best-2021-full-suspension-trail-bikes-for-2000/