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Thanks for the recommendations everyone. I think I've decided to hold off on the new bike for a while until I can increase my budget a little bit. I have lots of information I didn't have before and that's definitely going to help. In the meantime I'm going to focus on improving fundamentals and I got my bike a much needed tune up. Also had the LBS install a drop post after having a similar discussion with the owner to the one I had here. It's not going to be ready for a bit but that will give my bruised tailbone a few days to feel better. I actually bent my saddle with my rear end after landing too hard the other day 
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There's supposed to be a cap here, right? My crank fell off mid ride and I can't remember what it looked like. Photos online seem to show only drive-side pictures.
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Apr 17, 2021 20:15
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Im going with yes - looks like you are missing the preload nut. Probably wont be an issue right now - but it might work loose over time.
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Apr 17, 2021 20:24
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Thanks. I cut the ride short. I didn't want to get any grit in there. The crank arm came off right when I was standing up to mash the pedals on a little climb and I nearly ate poo poo.
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Apr 17, 2021 20:32
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me your dad posted:Thanks. I cut the ride short. I didn't want to get any grit in there. The crank arm came off right when I was standing up to mash the pedals on a little climb and I nearly ate poo poo. How did you reinstall it?
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Apr 17, 2021 21:38
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This happened repeatedly on my old bike. You need that cap to get the crank far enough on before tightening the pinch bolts. I lost mine too initially and it kept falling off until it was replaced.
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Apr 17, 2021 22:12
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kimbo305 posted:How did you reinstall it? It has two pinch bolts that secured it for the ride home. I ordered the cap.
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Apr 18, 2021 00:00
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Make sure you have the bottom bracket tool to thread it in also. Fyi just in case. It's a weird star shape special thing, of course.
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Apr 18, 2021 03:13
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Just test rode the new SC 5010 and if you're under 6' and riding the factory 800mm bars you either have gorilla proportions or you're a loving psycho. Other notable things: not having a fork lockout is weird and I dunno if I'll get used to it for fire-roads etc, shimano 12spd is ok but the downshift action is way too heavy, long droppers are NICE.
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Apr 18, 2021 09:28
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Found a slightly exposed trail today, pretty freaky but I got down it!
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Apr 18, 2021 14:03
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Aphex- posted:Found a slightly exposed trail today, pretty freaky but I got down it! Looks great!
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Apr 19, 2021 07:07
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Those who've ridden Moab, I have a few questions. Will be there in early June. Considering doing as much of the whole enchilada as I can. 1. Difficulty: I live out around Pisgah and Im pretty used to jank, just not western jank. It really doesnt look awful to me but I will say Im not super comfortable with drops more than 2-3ft unless they have a clean run in. 2. Weather: Anyone have experience for late May early June conditions to expect along the elevation change? 3. Bike rental: At home I ride an evil following and a karate monkey. Considering how long and chunky it looks I figure I'm looking more at available rentals of an Offering, Spesh Enduro, Ripmo, or maybe stumpy. Any feelings if the Enduro is too much bike?
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Apr 19, 2021 13:56
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Sadi posted:Those who've ridden Moab, I have a few questions. 1. The only mandatory drops that I can recall are on the fast doubletrack before the last section of singletrack. You should see them coming. They’re maybe three feet. You can’t see some the landings, but the ones on the main trail are all good. Other than that, it’s mostly rocky jank. There are mandatory tech sections (the Snotch) that are intimidating, but you’ll see them coming. 2. If conditions are good up to Burro Pass, bring a jacket. It starts with a climb, but it can be very cold up there. Hazzard County is the next stop down and can be chilly, but it also starts with a climb. Bring a lot of water. 3. The Enduro isn’t too much bike for that trail. You’ll be happy to have the wheelbase and travel when you’re going fast down the jeep road portions. The Offering or Ripmo would also be great. Bud Manstrong fucked around with this message at 14:24 on Apr 19, 2021 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3e19CzlIcY
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Apr 19, 2021 14:43
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Sadi posted:Those who've ridden Moab, I have a few questions. It's unrelentingly chunky all the way down, so definitely get a big bike. Also it's so much downhill that you're not going to get punished on climbs. Also it's June, it's gonna be fuckin hot.
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evil_bunnY posted:Just test rode the new SC 5010 and if you're under 6' and riding the factory 800mm bars you either have gorilla proportions or you're a loving psycho. Which fork did you get on your build? Pike or a 34?
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Apr 19, 2021 15:42
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Apr 19, 2021 15:46
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vikingstrike posted:Which fork did you get on your build? Pike or a 34?
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Eejit posted:
Yeah this. 108 degrees last time I was there in June with blistering sun. Bring twice the water and twice the sunscreen (and apply it twice as often).
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Apr 19, 2021 17:27
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That was some sweet ripping and just fun as hell.
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Apr 19, 2021 18:39
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At the advice of Bud Manstrong I just put in an order for chains, brake pads, tires, and a cassette. Hopefully I will have it all when I might need it later this year....
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Apr 20, 2021 00:25
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I’ve got a chain and and some extra pads, but have been waiting on tires. Local shops here in Boulder still have all of the popular Maxxis options in stock. I can’t stomach an extra X01 cassette, though. Bike industry, please recover back to your normal state. Thanks, VS.
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Apr 20, 2021 01:07
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People trying to buy video cards think they have it bad.
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Apr 20, 2021 01:26
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Be me. Try to do some  line inside the only rock in the middle of the trail. Scratch my brand new bars. At least they match the rest of the bike now...  https://i.imgur.com/3dR9bj5.mp4
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Apr 20, 2021 03:41
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mashed_penguin posted:Be me. Try to do some Where is this? Looks great
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Apr 20, 2021 03:51
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Burke mountain BC. Trail is called Six. It is a lot of fun and after a wet early spring is almost getting too dry now. Part of why I tried to go inside is the outside of the corner looked really loose. https://www.trailforks.com/trails/six-63248/
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Apr 20, 2021 04:27
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My 5 year old is better in the air than I am. https://imgur.com/EpxbnDP.mp4
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n8r posted:My 5 year old is better in the air than I am.  He'll be in rampage before you know it.
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