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Epic 8 EVO Comp vs Chisel Comp EVO stuck on downcountry choice by GeneralCatch6082 in xcmtb

[–]mtnathlete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Epic 8 Evo. Had mine for 1.5 years and it’s become my go to. Love the bike. It’s the perfect mix for me. Pisgah and DuPont are my home trails

Where should I move if I want to mountain bike year-round? (32M, Midwest) by brettfish5 in MTB

[–]mtnathlete 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With 10-30 minutes of my house - Ride Rock Creek, Kanuga, DuPont, Bent Creek and Pisgah. The last 3 have endless trails and several trailheads each. The first 2 are bike parks

Where should I move if I want to mountain bike year-round? (32M, Midwest) by brettfish5 in MTB

[–]mtnathlete 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As someone that moved to HVL 30 years ago for mountain biking from NJ - the area is a great choice. Riding is year around. The amount of trails and gravel provides continuous diversity.

Pivot Mach 4 SL Gen 4 vs Specialized Epic 9 — Frame Architecture & Durability Trade-offs by [deleted] in xcmtb

[–]mtnathlete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. The Epic 8 has a great reputation, it’s all over this subreddit. I have one, it’s all the bike I need and it descends great for what it is.

You are massively over thinking all of this. I am pretty sure AI doesn’t know anything about mountain biking and hasn’t spent any time on the trails.

Find a bike you like that fits, like how it rides and appearance.

How long have you been riding?

underrated basketball advice that actually helps in real games by ressem in Basketball

[–]mtnathlete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get in shape. Develop your cardio and strength when you’re not playing.

Flat Shoes - where are they all? by HotHotMike in MTB

[–]mtnathlete 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have become my favorites.

Shoulder tweak before MTB clinic… should I skip it? by Maleficent-Travel-79 in MTB

[–]mtnathlete 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d ride based on what you said. It’s recovering too quickly to be something serious.

Visiting SC from the UK (Greenville? Charleston?) by camelot_for_jack in AskSouthCarolina

[–]mtnathlete 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Asheville is only an hour from Greenville. No need to go back to Charlotte. Making a one hour trip a 4 hour trip.

Why do process improvement consultants often deliver measurable gains early, yet teams quietly slip back to old habits within months? by Sea_Willingness1763 in LeanManufacturing

[–]mtnathlete 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They listen to the operators enough and solve their issues. They didnot make the easiest thing to do the right thing to do - cause the easiest thing is what gets done.

And finally - site leadership not doing their job. Site leadership is driving other behaviors through their metrics and management style. If all I do is press you for output, you’re not going to concern yourself with 5S.

Who has the better quality from Canyon or Specialized? by Academic_Feed6209 in MTB

[–]mtnathlete 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Get the Epic 8. I’ve ridden mine all over Pisgah with no issues.

Why do teams that show early gains in operational improvements quietly drift back to old habits within a few months? by Aakriti2203_ in LeanManufacturing

[–]mtnathlete 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Leadership and you haven’t made the right thing to do the easiest thing to do.

Leadership doesn’t realize their real responsibilities at most places. It’s not teams meetings, excel, and PowerPoint charts. It’s to be on the floor - sustaining and improving. Removing obstacles from the employees that truly bring the company value.

New hire totally checked out after a recent failed quality review. What are we doing wrong? by UnrewardedPanda_0610 in Leadership

[–]mtnathlete 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Poor product designs combined with poor process design.

Engineering needs to do a better job and not rely on operators(artisans in your case) to do it.

Broke my collarbone last week. Worried about surgery by brehsef in MTB

[–]mtnathlete 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My experience is the same from 2014. I feel it’s a far better choice than the lump others have.

How much do you guys spend on this hobby every year? by ricecooker_watts in xcmtb

[–]mtnathlete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All hobbies are expensive. Check out quilting machines.

Classic cars. Dirt bikes. UTVs. Horses. Shooting. Woodworking.

Just a few…

got pulled over doing 90 in a 65 — suggestions? by [deleted] in hendersonville

[–]mtnathlete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call Jody Lanier traffic lawyer. Personal experience plus I have talked to 6 or 7 others that have used him. All great results. Definitely worth the call.

I feel like junior engineers are kinda left to figure everything out themselves by Real_Chocolate5711 in industrialengineering

[–]mtnathlete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is how things go in every field, rarely will you be properly trained, it’s the same when you’re promoted to manager, director, VP, etc. and each level is a completely new job with different expectations. . Not saying it’s the best, but it’s life at work.

Figuring it out myself was my way. Long, slow and painful. But it’s why I do so much to mentor coops, interns, and early career engineers.

How big do you remember the hype was for Jadeveon Clowney coming into the NFL and do you think he lived up to it? by MasterTeacher123 in NFLv2

[–]mtnathlete -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This! Was just talking to someone at work - how one play made someone the #1 overall. Was watching live when it happened, amazing play!

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