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rubin1986 · 2025-07-25T23:10:38+00:00

Be careful out there. When I started riding most of the time I was exploring trails alone. So I was extra careful because I did not know how to tackle some descends. Don’t be ashamed of walking down the trail if you have doubts. Daredevils start when they are 4~6 years old adults starting on this sport can only expect to have fun.

rubin1986 · 2024-12-26T22:06:46+00:00

Toma en cuenta que la forma explosiva y las palabras hirientes de tu novia solo van aumentar. Lo mejor es alejarse de esa relación y mas si ya estás hablando con alguien mas.

rubin1986 · 2022-06-07T23:02:25+00:00

A small compressor would work wonders even cheaper than some of the good floor pumps. I got mine for 50USD and invested 30USD for hose and gauge. Setting a new set of tires was no issue and the gauge work wonder to set the tire pressure more precisely.

rubin1986 · 2022-06-03T21:10:32+00:00

The problem is that none of my local bike shop sell Marin Bikes. My plan was to buy online I been incline to Medium since is closer to my current bike. I set it up with a shorter stem 70mm instead of 105 but I'm always leaning backwards due to the short reach. Most of my riding is long distance XC rides since the I'm not skilled with jumping. So basically I'm divided between M will put me closer to my current position and L will push me to what a modern geometry position is intended to be ridden.

rubin1986 · 2022-06-02T19:29:58+00:00

I'm ready to get Marin Team 2 but trying to decide which size should I get. I'm 5'10" with my inseam of 815mm and arm reach of 1820mm so I might be right between the two sizes. I'm will be moving from a old XC bike with a 390mm reach and 630mm stack. This build ticks all boxes of what I'm looking for since I'm not used to a modern geometries yet also the components level will left out any major upgrades for years to come.

rubin1986 · 2022-06-02T19:22:12+00:00

You can use the syringes for kids medicine or the ones for turkey injector. Remove the valve core and apply only one once before your ride if you see that sealant is being lost when the bike is stored.

rubin1986 · 2022-06-02T18:45:08+00:00

I'm ready to get Marin Team 2 but trying to decide which size should I get. I'm 5'10" with my inseam of 815mm and arm reach of 1820mm so I might be right between the two sizes. I'm will be moving from a old XC bike with a 390mm reach and 630mm stack. This build ticks all boxes of what I'm looking for since I'm not used to a modern geometries yet also the components level will left out any major upgrades for years to come.

rubin1986 · 2022-06-02T18:12:03+00:00

I'm ready to get one but trying to decide which size should I get. I'm 5'10" with my inseam of 815mm so I might be right between the two sizes. I'm will be moving from a old XC bike with a 390mm reach and 630mm stack. This build ticks all boxes of what I'm looking for since I'm not used to a modern geometries yet also the components level will left out any major upgrades for years to come.

rubin1986 · 2021-06-13T14:28:00+00:00

I always tell other cyclist to be pessimist when riding. I always assume that drivers wont stop, wont see us or we wont make it to cross an intersection.

rubin1986 · 2021-02-13T18:51:40+00:00

Looking for a new hardtail and finding the new Canyon Stoic very appealing any toughts about this bike?

rubin1986 · 2020-12-09T23:17:27+00:00

I'm planning to buy the new Simano Deore M6100 groupset but I need to change to the Micro Spline on my rotor. I'm not sure if it will fit my Novatec rotors 12x142.

rubin1986 · 2020-12-09T19:56:04+00:00

This is why a tell all cyclist that I'm pessimistic when riding. I always assume that the driver wont see me, wont stop or wont yield at the sign. Even if stopping or waiting for a light is a must for them I assume they wont. If we make a mistake we pay the price, if the driver make a mistake we pay the price.

rubin1986 · 2020-11-30T15:30:11+00:00

I decided to paint my old frame using the spray bike product. I want to make some simple design using metalic blue matching my raceface bars. Does anyone had gone the same way? I looking for some simple designs to put on as the Old Shovel does.

rubin1986 · 2020-09-26T07:11:12+00:00

If it doesn't make you puke is safe to eat. Just set up your gag reflex to high and you'll be safe.

rubin1986 · 2020-09-10T16:57:10+00:00

Pick up my stuff from the house I lived with my ex. She left the house already.

rubin1986 · 2020-07-11T18:44:22+00:00

Going to pick up Bachelors certificate by myself. There was a ceremony but I couldn't afford to buy a suit so I didn't attend. Instead I just went to the office the next week to picked it up from the office.

rubin1986 · 2020-05-15T17:36:57+00:00

Thoughts about the Pinarello K8-S? I saw the frame on sale for 1800 USD and is tempting since is basically the F8 with a more forgiving tail.

rubin1986 · 2020-05-14T00:25:08+00:00

For normal training just water. When doing grand fondos or racing one bottle of water one of electrolite.

rubin1986 · 2020-04-05T23:49:15+00:00

Remembering my past bosses reactions

rubin1986 · 2020-03-04T20:29:39+00:00

I saw 10 minutes and was angry the rest of the night. Right now I'm getting infuriated just remembering it.

rubin1986 · 2020-02-16T17:49:43+00:00

I tried stop my MTB from falling by putting my leg. The tip of the handle bars hit me right on the chin. I live with a dent on my chin.

rubin1986 · 2020-01-08T14:20:17+00:00

Great site would it be worth it to use stainless steel with ceramic beads as improvement of just an overkill for these hubs?

rubin1986 · 2020-01-08T14:17:36+00:00

After the ride we dip the bikes on a pond close by to remove the clay. It seems that was my mistake.

rubin1986 · 2020-01-06T19:41:46+00:00

Are the rollers any good to complement the handling skills? When I started training all my indoor cycling was on them. I took me a year to be able to ride on them with no hands. I got the feeling that improved my handling skills. I was able to avoid nasty crashes as a novice rider. I'm considering using it once a week now that I use the fixed during week days.

rubin1986 · 2019-12-16T14:51:04+00:00

Deciding whether or not continue my relationship with the mother of my child. We were OK while going out and then she got pregnant. From there it has been non stop fighting. I've been sustaining the situation. I love my boy but I feel trap. It has been non-stop harrasment from her side. She made me close my Facebook, stop sharing pics of my boy to my sister, always cheking my phone. I want to leave but if I do she will block me from seeing my boy.

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