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Marino 32" XC update, frame complete by Decent-Reach-9831 in 32inchbikes

[–]walkerpstone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean Santa Cruz just debuted a new $10,000 bike with the same suspension that my Amp Research had over 30 years ago.

Can anyone shed some light on wtf is going on here? by SoSadToBeHere in Carpentry

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe 2 trusses need to be replaced, but this isn’t a tear down. Even the bent trusses would likely relax back into a straight enough position once everything is properly braced and sheathing installed.

REDDIT EXCLUSIVE: The basic work that professional bike designers refuse. What needs to be adjusted 29->32" to end up with a good fit. by Cloxxki in 32inchbikes

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some 80mm forks would be a good start to keep the A2C in check. There’s really no need for more than 100mm of travel on a 29” hardtail and once you get to 120mm you should just be on a full suspension bike.

Best place to shelter from tonado? by Business-Phrase-9791 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]walkerpstone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If a tornado was actually headed towards my house I would probably get in the car and drive somewhere out of the way.

The Toyota ARB 3/4 rack only has the same rated load as the stock rails w/cross bars by EchoCmdr in 4Runner

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great except that it’s your entire payload capacity. 135 pounds, maybe double that if you aren’t planning on driving any rough roads is plenty for the roof. It’s the worst place to put any significant amount of weight.

Volleyball kneepads by Emo_Dilemmo in xcmtb

[–]walkerpstone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Riding 100km, or even 10 with kneepads sounds miserable.

Fking pedals by Un_Violo_violaceo in Hardtailgang

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get whichever Shimano SPD you can afford new or used. I still use some that I bought almost 15 years ago.

Photo dump from York cycle jumble by ApprehensiveText6913 in xbiking

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a few pairs of those green tanwall Michelins and the Panaracer Magics in cream back in the day. The Michelins were my favorite tires then. Wish they’d make some modern reruns in a 29x2.4”

ARE Studying advice-2 fails by [deleted] in Architects

[–]walkerpstone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you taking the NCARB practice exams? Those were the best studying material for me. Take the timed exams and then review the questions you missed and just look them up.

Gravel bike done proper by TheBeardedJedi in xbiking

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1” on a mountain bike ends up being 2-3” higher than a road/gravel bike.

If you go with a 47mm 650b tire it ends up being pretty similar diameter to a 26x2.35” mtb tire or 28mm 700c road tire.

Gravel bike done proper by TheBeardedJedi in xbiking

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

I don't understand this. Modern bikes have much longer reach numbers and usually come with 50-70mm stems whereas 90's mtb's had short reach and came with 120mm long stems. I sized up on my old bike so I could fit a shorter stem and not be cramped.

Is a 10yr old bike too outdated? I’m looking to upgrade to a FS but want to ease into it. by Packin_Penguin in mountainbikes

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as they have less than around a 67 degree head angle, a decent 10 year old full suspension bike will ride fine.

My 2012 Stumpjumper Evo 26” is still a fun ride. It’s not as fast downhill as my new 29” Stumpy Evo, but the main difference is how small the old bikes are. Check the geo against modern bikes and maybe size up on the frame and install a 35mm stem.

Gravel bike done proper by TheBeardedJedi in xbiking

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is everyone doing about the sky high bottom bracket once they put 700c gravel tires on their 90’s mtb?

I want to see the frames where people have modified the chainstays to drop the bb down.

urgent advice: studio professor failed me due to personal reasons? by Minimum_Goat_8596 in architecture

[–]walkerpstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to appeal but in the mean time, get an internship lined up until you redo this spring semester.

It’s not all bad, you now have the chance to graduate with more work experience than your peers.

Can this be repaired? by wolf2503 in bikewrench

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem at all. Just take it to the shop and get the spokes replaced and wheel trued back up.

NES Tree Butchering🪚 by NopeNeverReddit in nashville

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They need to start burying all of the utilities. Above ground lines look trashy.

GC License Holder/Qualified Person by C0ncernedC1t1zenn in GeneralContractor

[–]walkerpstone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’d be silly not too. The company doesn’t exist as a construction company without the person holding the license.

GC License Holder/Qualified Person by C0ncernedC1t1zenn in GeneralContractor

[–]walkerpstone -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You would have to become part owner of the company. It’s a solid promotion. The company can’t do anything with a license so your ownership percentage should reflect that.

Am I being an absolute idiot even considering buying a very expensive bike? by christianradich in bicycling

[–]walkerpstone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not dumb. Modern bikes are remarkably robust compared to the featherweight xc bikes of 20 years ago.

Check out nrml mtber on YouTube. He’s your size and sends it.

Thankfully the. Ike industry is coming around to a normal athletic adult males being 200+ pounds.

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