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Falcon Added a reply to Question(ing) - Strava Segment Leaderboards
12/11/2019 11:37am I have the same problem. I'm not trying to be KOM of any segment, but I often find that my fastest time in a relatively short segment is way behind. Either there are some super-human people who can pedal their bikes to 60MPH, or there have been inaccuracies. I've also had my phone record a strange GPS inaccuracy that indicated...
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Falcon Added a reply to Guide Brake repair
12/11/2019 11:29am Oh, that's good news. I'll try that angle. Didn't even think of that. Thanks!
Falcon Added a reply to Guide Brake repair
12/7/2019 3:59pm This is kind of what I'm looking at. I'm not really hopeful for a warranty replacement for two reasons: 1) I got the bike from a DTC brand (Commencal.) I'm not sure a LBC would be stoked to help. 2) I've crashed hard enough to bend the front brake lever pretty good. It was already acting up and didn't actually...
Falcon Started a new thread Guide Brake repair
12/4/2019 4:41pm OK guys, help me out. I have the dreaded SRAM Brake slop, which comes eventually to anyone who uses Guide brakes. It comes from the plastic plunger inside the master cylinder, which expands and wedges itself in the bore, preventing a smooth and complete return of the lever. I see there is a rebuild kit at Jenson, but it appears...
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Falcon Added a reply to Safe Sunglasses
12/4/2019 1:30pm You can pull the goggles down to hang around your neck if you want to have them off. Or, just do what I do and get a pair that are so comfy you don't care if they're on. For me that means a smaller goggle without a nose guard, so I can breathe well and feel air around my face...
Falcon Added a reply to riding solo in predator territory
12/2/2019 4:09pm Yeah, holy crap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4FbHzeCJjM I never ride alone out in the wilderness. Closer to town, no problem. (I hope.) I hear you are supposed to lift your bike over your head to look larger and more imposing when faced with wildlife. Never run.
Falcon Added a reply to Why are so many "MTBers" A*holes when new things happen?
11/11/2019 2:23pm Hmmmm. Compared to the motorcycle industry that I come from, the bicycle industry folk seem pretty chill. I like you guys. Just saying.
Falcon Added a reply to Overcoming Fear - How Do You Guys Do It?
11/11/2019 2:18pm I'm a very experienced MX rider and a very novice MTBer. (48 years old.) I relish the thought that nobody expects me to be good on the bicycle, and instead of trying to go faster, I ride like I'm still learning everything. Try it with that mindset and you may surprise yourself. If you want to start jumping, find a...
Falcon Added a comment about feature On eMTB's and Mountain Bikes
11/4/2019 12:59pm
A different sport? Sure. Not allowed on the same trails? Come on, really?
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Falcon Added a reply to Fork oil discussion - brands, cold temps
10/30/2019 2:54pm When I worked for an oil company, they said the degree of precision they could achieve when making viscosities of oil rested at around 5 centistokes on the scale. Therefore, the odds of getting a "true" 2.5 are very bad. Your typical 2.5 Wt oil might be a 0 or 5 Wt anyway. Not only might most riders not notice...
Falcon Added a reply to Specialized & The Global Climate Strike - Marketing BS or Meaningful Initiative
9/19/2019 3:28pm I'm confused as to what the "strike" is even supposed to do. Make us aware that there's a carbon problem? Uh, hello. Somehow reduce the carbon footprint that operating a profitable business requires? Hmmmm. I'm not sure the net result will be positive. All those employees are going to go do stuff. Maybe they will ride bikes, but perhaps they'll...
Falcon Added a comment about feature Op-Ed - DON’T SPOIL THE RESULTS IN THE TITLE
9/18/2019 10:23am
It wouldn't be that difficult to make the headline read "race results here," Instead of "Bob Bitchin' wins the race," would it? I mean, that way, the various editors of the news outlets can continue to make the world a better place for Peter. And the rest of us would be clicking the link anyway.
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Falcon Added a reply to E-Bikes Move Forward with USA National Park and BLM Trail Access - Thoughts?
9/11/2019 11:09am Good question, but I tend to disbelieve conspiratorial motives. It could be the case, but remember that if the goal is to eliminate all forms of recreation, going through this particular exercise might be a lot of effort for dubious, unmeasurable results.
Falcon Added a reply to How do you watch an Enduro/DH race?
8/18/2019 9:33pm If you know the mountain well, watching from multiple sections is the only way to go! Find some gnar and watch it get shredded. Then move around and find more gnar.
Falcon Added a reply to New Specialized enduro? Potato cam
8/13/2019 11:41am Scoop! (OK, not exactly a scoop, hahaha): https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/Full-Details-Released-Speci…
Falcon Added a reply to damn derailleur
8/13/2019 11:36am Man, I love those Park Tool videos. Calvin seems like the kind of guy I'd like to sit around the campfire with and download some info from.
Falcon Added a reply to New Specialized enduro? Potato cam
8/6/2019 2:34pm I'd be all over it. The bikes in the photo look gnarly.
Falcon Added a reply to First mountain bike here’s my first purchase
7/30/2019 3:12pm Just looking at the spec that I can see, that's a fine choice for a 1st bike. Definitely capable for off road.
Falcon Added a reply to How many pros CAN'T manual?
7/30/2019 3:09pm Probably none. I think it's a requirement to be a pro! I'm not embarrassed to admit that I cannot manual, either. I can barely wheelie.
Falcon Added a reply to New ripper needs used bike HALP
7/7/2019 4:27pm Great deal for your first bike. Ride the thing for a year or two and see if you need anything better. I too come from the moto world and I've found MTB to be a great new frontier. Still lots to learn!