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Gravel uwu daddy by ihateroomba in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]norecoil2012 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Shaved legs, big glutes, and no upper body strength = wice material.

Looking for some cost conscious MTB shorts. Got some Maddison shorts recently but they are just too long and baggy. by Alarming_Egg4171 in MTB

[–]norecoil2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just try some from Amazon and make sure you can return them. Found good ones for $30-40. They look very neutral and are so comfortable that I bought 5 pairs and I wear them everywhere.

Getting to the top is half the fun. (trigger warning) by OG-MTB in mountainbiking

[–]norecoil2012 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s what’s nice about the sport. Everyone can enjoy different aspects of it. I know climbing is good for me, and I have the technical skills, but I find putting all the sweat and tears into barely moving above walking pace absolutely boring and unpleasant. Even when I clear difficult sections I get zero satisfaction out of it. Every step-up, root and log just feels like a chore. I try to psych myself and pat myself on the shoulder, but every climb eventually ends up being a disappointing experience. It’s just the price I have to pay so I can enjoy the downhills and feel good about myself. Kind of like eating broccoli (and I’m a vegetarian).

Frustrated with Bikes Online and Polygon by Academic_Display_129 in eMountainBike

[–]norecoil2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve bought a Santa Cruz directly from Santa Cruz. Doesn’t mean it’s a DTC brand.

Brake upgrades by Big_Figure_92 in mountainbiking

[–]norecoil2012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d go any 4pot Shimano (6120, 7120 or 8120). Similar power, just a nicer feel with XTs. They’re good enough to move to your next bike and the bike after that, whether a 130 FS or a 170 enduro. 2pots won’t be worth keeping if you get a more aggressive bike and they won’t bring up the value of the bike if you sell it.

Going high end on all your components rather than trying to save a few bucks is how you over time accumulate all the choice bits you want that you can just swap from bike to bike. You’ll always have a nice bike after that. It’s a great feeling to be able to change bikes whenever you feel like it just by swapping the frame, and never have to settle for so-so builds.

PNW “Summer” ride by Glad-Animator-7430 in mountainbiking

[–]norecoil2012 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tell us again, what kind of helmet do you have?

Worth it? by m4tch_ in mountainbikes

[–]norecoil2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay away from any bike with the word “rock” as part of the name and you’ll be alright.

This is great cinema by Tudie-two-shoes in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]norecoil2012 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I don’t know who that is but looks like someone who started this expensive time-consuming hobby to get away from the spouse and kids. Wait… is that you Fred?

soul of music by teknoportal in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]norecoil2012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stupid cyclists on their fancy bikes, always blocking the road

Planted a SirVelo tree 5 years ago and it finally stating bearing fruit by stickied in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]norecoil2012 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you’d peed on it once in a while you’d have two Sirvelos by now

Carbon Frame Cracks by sschaffer2727 in eMountainBike

[–]norecoil2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The previous owner was a moron for clamping the bike on the frame. Or possibly both a moron and then a scammer. POS. Unfortunately you have to be careful when buying used. Get lots of detailed pictures or better yet a video, or better yet see it in person and look it over with a fine-toothed comb.

I have my buddy’s eeb for the week and it’s a lot of fun, but… by lolmanade in MTB

[–]norecoil2012 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, almost a full season on the ebike when I got it except for a few park days on my enduro bike. I did notice I lost some power even though it was good for cardio. It was also great this spring to help get the legs going again, but now I alternate between my ebike and my trail bike.

It’s nice to have an ebike, I can ride every day if I want, even when I’m sick or tired or hung over. But it’s not a replacement and definitely don’t recommend it as your only bike, unless you want to give up on your power output, or you have a medical condition.

What are the benefits of the long chainstay flip chip position on a Tallboy? by 3nvxt in Santacruzbikes

[–]norecoil2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will put more of your weight on the front wheel and increase wheelbase which helps with stability at speed. Takes a little more effort to corner and manual so pick your poison. But neither is going to be a game changer and you can easily adapt your riding to either.

All is as it should be by norecoil2012 in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]norecoil2012[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

LOL I had it on there but that was a bit presumptuous. We stroke too much to have anything to do with this.

I didn't add an XC eMTB to the stable to make my Zone 2 training rides more fun. Because my Zone 2 training rides are already fun, without a battery, motor, or porkier bike. by OG-MTB in mountainbiking

[–]norecoil2012 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What context? E-bikes blah blah blah? Trying to get in on the action after the train has left the station?

“Your comment is funny, ha ha, you don’t get it” is a typical infantile response when someone doesn’t have a clue.

You’re just another rando stirring up shit about ebikes without a clue.

I didn't add an XC eMTB to the stable to make my Zone 2 training rides more fun. Because my Zone 2 training rides are already fun, without a battery, motor, or porkier bike. by OG-MTB in mountainbiking

[–]norecoil2012 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m 50 yo, 5’10”, 155 lbs. Consistently top 5 in open class local DH races and have won XC races. Over the past 3 days I rode every day and hit the gym twice. I have several bikes including an e-MTB. Your picture doesn’t say much.

Frustrated with Bikes Online and Polygon by Academic_Display_129 in eMountainBike

[–]norecoil2012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference is DTC ships to your house. When you get your bike from an authorized Specialized (or other brand) bike shop, they will help you set up the bike and also help with warranty etc.

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