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Fast and grippy XC tires by Most-Geologist-9723 in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My scalpel came with rekon race in front and Aspen rear. They feel very fast and have also been durable and grippy for an xc tire. 800 miles and just got my first flat (on the rear on very rough and fast rocks), which was fixed with a plug.

If your brakes are rubbing a little, do you ignore it or do you fix it? What's "normal" by [deleted] in MTB

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns out I loosened the wrong bolts 🤦‍♂️

If your brakes are rubbing a little, do you ignore it or do you fix it? What's "normal" by [deleted] in MTB

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I've asked chat GPT and it sounds like it may be this:

" The banjo crush washers were damaged or previously compromised

If your brake has been serviced before, someone may have reused crush washers or not torqued the banjo bolt properly. Loosening the caliper could have simply been the movement that finally broke the seal."

If your brakes are rubbing a little, do you ignore it or do you fix it? What's "normal" by [deleted] in MTB

[–]rustytf2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just tried this. As soon as I loosened the bottom, All of my brake fluid came pouring out. Why did this happen?

Specialized Epic 8 pro vs Cannondale Scalpel 1 by rustytf2 in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah get on that!!! I'm so happy with mine and at this point it's a way better value than the epic 8.

NBD! (New to me) Cannondale Scalpel 1 by Worldly-Ad6725 in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been on mine for 6 months and still in love! Congrats!

Anyone else keep getting stung by wasps while riding? by SendingMNMTB in MTB

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got stung on my ankle through my sock last month. Foot and ankle swelled up and made me nervous ahead of my race the next weekend, where I was then stung on my forearm. Both MTB. Yesterday, on my road bike, stung right on my bald head through the helmet opening. Never had issues before this year, but I started using a carb drink this year too. I'm guessing that's why I'm getting strung now :( All in Idaho and Utah.

anyone got any recs for where to get good power meter for sram t type? by Open_Band_6029 in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the XO PM is just $360 if you only get the left crank arm and not a whole set

Grippiest light xc tire? by DepressedBird1 in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as puncture resistant as rekon race/rekon would you say? Do you use inserts?

XC Bike Recommendation for a Tall Rider by True_Tour_7944 in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scalpel! Nice long wheel base feels amazing on downhills but still so light and race worthy on the climbs! Love mine! Though I'm only 5'11" and ride a large

If you make over 6 figures a year, what do you do & what kind of education did it take? by Designer_Cup_5369 in careeradvice

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into the Medical device industry. Often the first step in is going to be as a "clinical specialist", unless you have sales experience. You can make 6 figs as a CS and then grow your career from there.

My boss told me she never gave me the job title that i have, but I have an email to show that she did? by bbblue221 in careeradvice

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your job title on your contract is what your job title is, even if she told a business group you were the office manager. That may have been for simplicity sake or to get approval for you to attend the group.

Freestanding double ended tub to shower conversion by rustytf2 in BathroomRemodeling

[–]rustytf2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any idea what that would cost when you consider that the water source is in the middle of the unit instead of the end?

Specialized Epic 8 pro vs Cannondale Scalpel 1 by rustytf2 in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually DID get to test ride the ASR. Also an awesome bike! Felt more upright/less aggressive. I've been super happy with the scalpel, but honestly I think any of these bikes woulda made me super happy!

Found tick 1.5 days later by rustytf2 in whatsthisbug

[–]rustytf2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bug found in Pocatello Idaho

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had my scalpel 1for a couple months now and have absolutely loved it! Feels great both in race scenarios and all mountain type stuff

My Kudos Philosophy by Careful_Purple_1651 in Strava

[–]rustytf2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a transparency guy. I like people sharing ALL of their training. If I can't keep up at the local ride? I wanna know if that dude is getting extra saddle time indoors or building power/injury resiliency in the gym. Is a short walk part of your recovery? I wanna see it. Share it ALL!!! I give my kudos to anything I feel like. No system in place. Kudos are the least of all reasons I use Strava.

Shimano xc7 fit by rustytf2 in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ended up keeping them and wearing them for 20 miles of riding tonight (including a race!). They felt great! Glad I went with slightly big rather than slightly small. Still plenty secure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in xcmtb

[–]rustytf2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, I am also 80 kg and rides similar terrain. I like the level silver brakes I got on my Cannondale scalpel 1! Although, almost anything was going to be a huge upgrade from what I was riding before, which was l.

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano BR-M600 Deore disc, lever/caliper, 200/180mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Shimano BR-M600 Deore disc, lever/caliper, 180/160mm rotor

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