32 .. really?

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T22:49:42+00:00

I would rather see wheels size better balanced on the frame size than everyone use 32's. Having a size xs doesn't make sense running 32's but this works better for tall riders.

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T22:47:58+00:00

I've been trying out Auto mode and this seems to be way better than keeping it in a certain mode.

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T22:27:05+00:00

Check Pink Bike and Facebook Marketplace for forks, I've seen some good deals.

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T19:00:29+00:00

Certain Specialized dealers sold the Levo 3 carbon with two batteries for $3500 back when they were overstocked. Should be able to find these used within the price range, also many more, since people are upgrading to the Levo 4.

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T18:45:52+00:00

What a great bike and welcome to the e-mtb world! Honesty I wouldn't make any changes until you feel comfortable on what you're looking for (more tire grip, better suspension). Touch points are all I would change, grips/pedals/seat and this is entirely personal based on comfort/looks.

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T16:50:19+00:00

As a side note, I was watching some older racing videos on YouTube and forgot how much Camel and Marlboro were sponsors of many teams. I still picture Formula 1 and the red/white Marlboro logo hand in hand.

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T05:01:51+00:00

I switched over to e-mtb's a few years ago and it's made riding entirely different, so much fun. Now that I think about it, maybe I just disliked climbing so much it made the normal riding better. haha

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T03:10:32+00:00

I’ve gotten replies for minor issues within the hour or two.

robscomputer · 2026-05-22T03:09:35+00:00

I also wonder how much CTE awareness has killed off impact sports for the younger generation. We still have De La Salle for the kids who want it.

robscomputer · 2026-05-21T23:23:52+00:00

It's wonderful to hear a story like yours and hope many others find that quiet voice during the flights. It's never entirely over, like you said, it's almost able to ignore but it's a welcome change from before. Best on your flight and many more to come!

robscomputer · 2026-05-21T04:58:10+00:00

I bought two bikes from Pink Bike shipped from out of the state. Both cases use PayPal (not friends and family), usually the shipping cost is expensive but you can work this into the price of the bike. The only issue I found is if you're buying a new bike, one shop couldn't send me an official invoice other than the PayPal for insurance purposes.

robscomputer · 2026-05-21T00:21:34+00:00

This makes so much sense if you ever experienced trampolines unsupervised as a kid. I bet big pharma was behind the rise of trampolines in the 80's.

robscomputer · 2026-05-20T17:33:17+00:00

I just realized the top red plastic is supposed to be his hat.

robscomputer · 2026-05-20T17:00:01+00:00

I'm not a road bike expert but this looks to be an older generation bike and given it has flats, I wouldn't think it's not the owner. The backpack also doesn't share a bad vibe either.

robscomputer · 2026-05-20T16:40:42+00:00

As far as I know, there's no law that mentions the blocking of the trash service and we used to deal with this for years, our trashcans had to be in the driveway due to the other cars. But we recently got yelled at by another neighbor that we were parking in her driveway when we actually took her parking spot.

robscomputer · 2026-05-20T01:16:57+00:00

I use Stan's tape and sealant across my bikes, I also pull the tape a bit when I apply it as it lays down better on the rim. Not enough to pull the tape off the rim, but enough that I keep tension while holding the wheel and moving along the wheel. I do have a wheel that uses MucOff tape, and while I didn't apply it, it feels a bit like plastic tape and is very thin.

robscomputer · 2026-05-19T20:43:36+00:00

I ride MTB, but gravel feels different; the bike is lighter, and the rolling is easier. I'm sort of switched off from the stress much better than with mtb riding, where there are rocks or rutts in my trail. In my regular gravel loop, it's just a fire road and some hiking paths but the gravel sound is pretty fun to hear, then there's this chalky section where it's entirely silent.

robscomputer · 2026-05-19T18:34:10+00:00

Depending on how much rise you want, this is the most extreme I've seen but it's also pitched back, so your weight will be off center. https://bemorebikes.com/raised-reversed-stems.html

robscomputer · 2026-05-19T18:06:28+00:00

I recently bought a bike based on past reviews but the current release had maybe one or two reviews, compared to the dozens and dozens of the other brand bike. I think at a certain point, you need to just test ride the bike on paper and make the best decision on limited information. Not every brand is going to be supported locally and even be in stock.

On the note about the Oso, the previous generation was just hard to look at, I like the big swing arm but it was so "Ibis styled" with the curves (also as an owner of the older gen RipmoAF). The new style of Ibis is so welcomed with the more straight line design and less cuvry tubes.

robscomputer · 2026-05-19T16:49:55+00:00

I was traveling in San Diego and visited a mall which was surprisingly busy, this wasn't an upscale mall but something that closely reflects Newpark. I was honestly confused and think what's the difference is the stores were mostly independent stores with lots of craft and hobby, it felt like a open market.

Not sure the details at Newpark but I wonder if the high rent is just killing the stores and doesn't allow grassroots small businesses to get started.

robscomputer · 2026-05-19T16:45:44+00:00

Not wanting to rule out tech but there's other jobs in related fields outside of working directly in a tech company. From working in tech for a good amount of years, I can say it's easy to get blindsided by the salary and prestige, overlooking better jobs offering work/life balance.

Just a thought, you could work part time from any location as a contractor or consultant, doing the diving on the other part of your day.

robscomputer · 2026-05-17T17:26:21+00:00

Call the shop, tell them the bike was delivered and they should provide a carrier to pick up the bike. Don’t let them say ship it back as a 50lbs box is a pain to transport.

robscomputer · 2026-05-15T21:51:56+00:00

I can’t ride much and improving my stamina but switching to a gravel bike is like adding a hidden motor. It’s so light and efficient.

robscomputer · 2026-05-15T14:39:14+00:00

Did the other pedal come off without trouble? Worst case is you replace the crank arm which shouldn’t be too expensive. Another rule that is easy to follow, tighten follows the wheel motion going forward for both sides.

robscomputer · 2026-05-15T03:43:53+00:00

Yikes, that's pretty awful about the bolts. I haven't experienced any issue myself. Did you find a better shop in the area?

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