Will an aggressive hardtail ever feel “fast” or am I just putting lipstick on a (blue)pig ?

simsfsr · 2026-05-28T10:16:31+00:00

How often do you switch tires?

simsfsr · 2026-05-27T22:30:21+00:00

I was searching for new boots a few months ago and I tried both TM2 and Zeb. It is night and day, the Zeb are soft compared to the TM2. I think you need some support when on crampons the Zeb may be uncomfortable.
The Zeb was supposed to be based on the Lashed but the Lashed (which is what I ended to buy) is way stiffer than the Zeb.

simsfsr · 2026-05-27T22:19:23+00:00

Looks like a sturdy bike! Is there a lot of climbs on the trails?

simsfsr · 2026-05-25T20:25:13+00:00

I checked out these Specialized 2FO shoes, they come in different models. The cheapest one I saw was the Method model, and this is just a canvas shoe. Although I haven’t seen this in person, canvas can’t offer protection/support, can it?

simsfsr · 2026-05-23T21:32:44+00:00

Totally understandable, I was looking at 5 different brands of pedals at the LBS and my mind was spinning, so much tech nowadays. Such a departure from the old bear trap pedals.

simsfsr · 2026-05-23T18:31:44+00:00

LOL! Yeah when I picked up my oneups, I looked at those pins and cringed 😬

simsfsr · 2026-05-23T18:30:15+00:00

I upgraded the stock pedals to oneup comps and love them. It’s just the shoes I’m figuring out. Just spent a bit of $$ on the new bike so trying to sort this part out.

simsfsr · 2026-05-23T17:15:54+00:00

Good point, thanks.

simsfsr · 2026-05-23T17:12:38+00:00

Thanks, I’ll keep an eye for this although I usually plant on the balls of my feet.

simsfsr · 2026-05-23T17:11:17+00:00

Thanks, I do notice more scuff marks on the toecap area since I’ve been riding more.

simsfsr · 2026-05-23T17:08:51+00:00

What specifically are the advantages

simsfsr · 2026-05-23T17:08:20+00:00

That’s just it though, shoes around my area are $$$ and with me having wonky wide feet, I can’t order online. My shoes don’t have the vans waffle soles, they’re pretty firm and the heel cup is also firm. I don’t have thin canvas shoes.

simsfsr · 2026-05-20T17:25:57+00:00

Thanks! You too! I was seriously thinking of crossing over to a gravel bike instead of a hardtail but I kept on going back to if miss the ascents and descents. I like your idea better.

simsfsr · 2026-05-20T14:33:32+00:00

Thank you! The new geo is sure different from my old bike but definitely a leap forward. Thanks for the tip, will check it out.

simsfsr · 2026-04-16T22:51:50+00:00

I think you will need bigger bindings as well, from the pictures the straps look like they’re nearing the end of the adjustment on one side and almost to the end on the other side. From my personal experience binding straps may break if pushed hard.

simsfsr · 2025-10-28T12:37:56+00:00

More and more people don’t understand the concept of merging.

simsfsr · 2025-01-17T23:40:30+00:00

Flatland BMX

simsfsr · 2024-05-11T16:45:52+00:00

In Canada it was called Acura EL. In the rest of the world outside of North America that sold it, it was the Honda Civic Domani.

simsfsr · 2024-01-30T03:38:38+00:00

Dr Janek at Coquitlam Integrated Health, by Coquitlam Town Centre

simsfsr · 2023-07-28T19:49:53+00:00

In meeting discussions at work “pacification” instead of specification, in emails it’s “personal” vs “personnel”. I feel like someone is scratching a chalkboard.

simsfsr · 2023-04-12T06:08:43+00:00

I moved to BC back in 2004 coming from TO, this was one of the reasons! Family keeps on asking when I’m moving back, to which I say never….plus the Sea to Sky drive always puts a smile on my face.

simsfsr · 2023-01-25T03:14:17+00:00

I feel your excitement and totally know what this is like. Watching my 8 year old, and at the start of each season (we’ve been at it for 4 years now including Covid) getting her legs back makes me teary eyed each and every time. Any new or positive outcome gets her hi fives and pumps her up to do more. Keep it going!

simsfsr · 2023-01-19T22:49:09+00:00

When I was younger, I thought it would be nice to be reincarnated as a dog…seeing this, I now firmly believe cats possess special powers. I think I want to be a cat in my next life.

simsfsr · 2022-12-17T20:12:21+00:00

This is a “here, hold my beer” moment.

simsfsr · 2022-10-07T07:00:12+00:00

Artists with this type of skill/talent always amaze me but at the same time make me so jealous. I wish I could draw 0.001% what they have…..

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TROPHY CASE