she loves the basket, it was free, and it has a quick release which is NFG, man. likes things.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:53 pmSolid deal, but man does it look silly with that basket.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:40 pm Ended up getting the wife this for a hunnit. It is in really nice shape and seems like a solid intro to bike ownershit... She is kind of picky and wanted certain things - cushy seat, upright seating position, etc. She really likes the look of this and the removable basket (doesn't feel comfortable riding with a backpack). So we'll see if the hobby sticks at all, but this will work out well for greenway rides and shit.
At the end of the day, it was nice to spend a lot less than I had planned.
Uncomfortable with a backpack?
Dem bicicletas, doe
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It is a little wizard of oz.[user not found] wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:53 pmSolid deal, but man does it look silly with that basket.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:40 pm Ended up getting the wife this for a hunnit. It is in really nice shape and seems like a solid intro to bike ownershit... She is kind of picky and wanted certain things - cushy seat, upright seating position, etc. She really likes the look of this and the removable basket (doesn't feel comfortable riding with a backpack). So we'll see if the hobby sticks at all, but this will work out well for greenway rides and shit.
At the end of the day, it was nice to spend a lot less than I had planned.
Uncomfortable with a backpack?
Would be great for a picnic. Or beer runs.
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I think I'm going to do it. Why the hell not. I'm of all the 12 year olds than can hold wheelies for multiple blocks at a time on their Big Rippers and SoCal Flyers.[user not found] wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:56 amI should do this. I'm terrible at wheelies.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:55 am https://learn.ryanleech.com/free-wheeli ... zq2shZ7v2o
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Wife could do it too.
in4pics, loved seeing your last ride here.[user not found] wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:16 am Route plan for today: https://www.strava.com/routes/24637786
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Looks like the rear triangle is cracked on the Occam. They need me to send in the frame for inspection first, and I am likely without a bike for 3-6 months depending on timing with the Coronavirus outbreak.
I think I need to start bike shopping. Debating a park focused bike, or going with a 29er to compliment this whenever it gets back.
I think I need to start bike shopping. Debating a park focused bike, or going with a 29er to compliment this whenever it gets back.
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Park focused with some trail-ability.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:31 pm Looks like the rear triangle is cracked on the Occam. They need me to send in the frame for inspection first, and I am likely without a bike for 3-6 months depending on timing with the Coronavirus outbreak.
I think I need to start bike shopping. Debating a park focused bike, or going with a 29er to compliment this whenever it gets back.
Better compliment to the trail focused Occam IMWO.
Park focused like a gravel bike?Apex wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:44 pmPark focused with some trail-ability.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:31 pm Looks like the rear triangle is cracked on the Occam. They need me to send in the frame for inspection first, and I am likely without a bike for 3-6 months depending on timing with the Coronavirus outbreak.
I think I need to start bike shopping. Debating a park focused bike, or going with a 29er to compliment this whenever it gets back.
Better compliment to the trail focused Occam IMWO.
I have the wants for something like that right now... great for the sidewalks and shittyness of my commute. We'll see how poor I end up in a few months, I may switch the Raleigh out for something like that.
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Park focused as in lift service bike park bike. The local ski resorts switch to bike parks for that continued income stream.
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I did 10.8 miles towing the chunk yesterday. first 3/4 was at pace
brain go brrrrrr
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Sick burn
Park like ski lifts
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I am :excite: to do this with the little guy when he's old enough to sit.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:57 pm I did 10.8 miles towing the chunk yesterday. first 3/4 was at pace
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Make bikes metal again
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This thing looks and sounds awesome. Bomber fork (!!) and Sram SX with Shimano clampers for $2k?
https://m.pinkbike.com/news/field-trip- ... fined.html
This thing looks and sounds awesome. Bomber fork (!!) and Sram SX with Shimano clampers for $2k?
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Solid looking bike. I checked it out when I was looking at the Nukeproof Mega last night.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:51 pm Make bikes metal again
https://m.pinkbike.com/news/field-trip- ... fined.html
This thing looks and sounds awesome. Bomber fork (!!) and Sram SX with Shimano clampers for $2k?
Bomber fork is basically a cheaper Fox 34 with a coil spring.
Currently focused on the Mondraker Foxy Carbon R, Ibis RipMo V2... both bikes with a bit more travel. The 2020 Occam is a possibility, too.
Should be a slow day at work. I'll keep looking. Hopefully should get word back from Orbea today on what exactly they're going to do.