So Orbea updated their site with the 2018 Alma. Looks pretty nice. I think my Cannondale still has the better fork and brakes but my ramz aren't tubeless ready.
https://www.orbea.com/us-en/bicycles/alma-29-h30-18
Dem bicicletas, doe
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Yeah those look solid. Might want to cable lock the bike though. Not sure how theft proof that rack is.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 4:10 pm Ordered a 1up-USA hitch rack today.
Has some great reviews and installs/removes in 15 seconds, and is foldable for storage.
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Already ordered.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:52 pmYeah those look solid. Might want to cable lock the bike though. Not sure how theft proof that rack is.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 4:10 pm Ordered a 1up-USA hitch rack today.
Has some great reviews and installs/removes in 15 seconds, and is foldable for storage.
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Yep[user not found] wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:46 pmYou can likely pick up a set of take-off TLR wheels later. The other big difference is the lack of Boost spacing.Gberg2119 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:22 pm So Orbea updated their site with the 2018 Alma. Looks pretty nice. I think my Cannondale still has the better fork and brakes but my ramz aren't tubeless ready.
https://www.orbea.com/us-en/bicycles/alma-29-h30-18
Overall, though - I'd say the Cannondale has the better spec.
Also. Just get a Stans wheelset when you're ready. Lighter than the stock TLR wheels and more durable.
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Test rode some Pivots today.
Mach 429 Trail
http://www.pivotcycles.com/bike/mach-429-trail/
Switchblade
http://www.pivotcycles.com/bike/switchblade#1
Switchblade was better. The Mach felt maybe faster but was rough on impact. The switchblade was like a couch but could climb. Very playful.
Mach 429 Trail
http://www.pivotcycles.com/bike/mach-429-trail/
Switchblade
http://www.pivotcycles.com/bike/switchblade#1
Switchblade was better. The Mach felt maybe faster but was rough on impact. The switchblade was like a couch but could climb. Very playful.
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I also like SRAM better than Shimano XT. Lever felt much better. IDK. Shift quality was similar doe. Really just down to the levers now.
Fox 36 fork is so damn smooth. Dang.
Fox 36 fork is so damn smooth. Dang.
That's what I'm doing now. I don't want my shiny new bike to fall though and the stand has great reviews.
There's already 2 little chips in the top tube from the brake levers. Happened when loading it in the hatch.
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My dad built the Mach...and he can't stop raving about it.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:19 amI've heard amazing things about the Switchblade.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2017 12:48 am Test rode some Pivots today.
Mach 429 Trail
http://www.pivotcycles.com/bike/mach-429-trail/
Switchblade
http://www.pivotcycles.com/bike/switchblade#1
Switchblade was better. The Mach felt maybe faster but was rough on impact. The switchblade was like a couch but could climb. Very playful.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Ran out of gas during last night's ride for some reason. Pretty frustrating. I hope to get back out tomorrow.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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It's so much win, I can barely stand it.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
I am. Fit kit for the GoRf is on the order. Gonna test it out with fled's stuff and if all goes well buy it.
I'll probably go with the thule sidearm rack.
You missed my epic wipeout climbing the only damn hill at mercer.
It was good. I took it kinda slow though. I was all lets charge up this hill! Then I hit a rut or something and the front tire slid out from under me.
I definitely want to check out the other trails around here.
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Dude had a solid 5/7 commitment, and was fucking booking it up towards that hill... then it went up... so did his bike... just not him. Full on shoulder bomb into the hill. I'm amazed he didn't break his shoulder.
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It climbed well but wasn't plush at all. The Orbea felt better
Yeah switchblade doe. Man. I guess it's the same reason people love the Specialized Enduro. Plush and stiff climes great and tons of travel. Way more fun.
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fledonfoot wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:01 pmDude had a solid 5/7 commitment, and was fucking booking it up towards that hill... then it went up... so did his bike... just not him. Full on shoulder bomb into the hill. I'm amazed he didn't break his shoulder.
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And sore balls.
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I heard him hit the hill from the top. It was hardcore. Gberg!fledonfoot wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:01 pmDude had a solid 5/7 commitment, and was fucking booking it up towards that hill... then it went up... so did his bike... just not him. Full on shoulder bomb into the hill. I'm amazed he didn't break his shoulder.
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