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Andy, the pain and such issues is a valid point in figuring out how to carry water and such. Myself was advised by medical side to figure out ways to carry more stuff on the bike as a way to decrease the effects on the long term injuries. Had just started but on hold while heal from surgery.

Always carry one of those Lifestraw filters now.

Found this company recently that has their ideas for solutions. Even has a system that allows one to use 1L or bigger Nalgene bottles. 

https://originalfreerange.com/collections/hydration/products/handlebar-hydration-system

Another idea.

https://originalfreerange.com/collections/riding-accessories/products/new-the-original-gripdeck-for-cage-mounts

LOL...have driven three different versions of the CUCV back in the early 1990's.  Even used the CUCV Amb as a camper while on ex. Benefits of being the driver. LOL

Andrew, Just did a drivetrain swap a week and a half ago on the Wideangle.  8 speed rear cassette with thumbshifter. Don't really notice any difference between it and the 10 speed had on earlier. Though would say that depending on where one lives and terrain the gearing will be different to meet those needs.

Andrew, got the Bell Super DH end of summer 2020. After getting taken out and left to die by a driver in 2019 noticed in 2020 in certain riding areas was overthinking everything due to PTSI and everything else with it. Kinda concerning when you realize those things are going to get you hurt despite you knowing how to ride terrain. Decided to pick up a Super DH with the removable chin bar you know to try a way to work around the PTSI caused overthinking. If it didn't help well hey have a helmet covered by insurance for destroyed property. End result this year is that those places where had issues because of PTSI and overthinking volume as I call it helped get the volume down from 9 to a 2-3. And riding improved just by trying a different method to manage the mess in my head.

Andrew, your Meat engines post about running thumb shifters reversed? Spotted this today on my Youtube feed from a couple of days ago.

https://youtu.be/EfLQpdfkw8s

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Posted by: taprider

Received this message on the weekend

Harald the painter at Toxic Design Lab suffered a fire last night that gutted his shop and he is in hospital with burns on his arms trying to fight the fire

Rumour confirmed. Harald posted he’s still hoping to get back in and that somethings are salvageable.

It’s been a tough run for Harald. More when I know more.

Friend shared some photos of the Toxic Design lab post fire. looks like a bunch of stuff is salvagable.

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Posted by: Vikb

If someone is struggling and/or uncomfortable/injured due to easily fixable issues I'll broach the subject unasked, but I'll also STFU if they don't welcome the discussion.

This is me.

For the record...in the last two and a half years have had to do a fuck lot of learning how things work long term with the injuries and as well tinkering . I have lost track the number of times others have been going on about why do this or that.  And shake my head at times at how dismissive many are that to  be able to enjoy riding with long term injuries requires adaptations. But that to figure out what adaptations work takes serious time and effort to work the problem.  but apparently to some should just ride my bike in pain or just buy an eMTB if I listen to the eMTB fanboys.

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Posted by: Endurimil

LOL practicality and a financial realist. Also keep in mind the Stylus as a complete bike in 2020 was the first complete bike had bought since 1998. And prior to March 2019 was on a 2007 Chromag Samurai rding the clydesdale cat in the half marathon series and was doing ok despite the antiquated 26" wheelset. LOL The looks on the faces of those riding 29ers on the newest and shiniest models then along comes the retro grouch cruising by on the tech sections.LOL

Love the prototype Wideangle frame got in 2019. Even though it was geared around the newer wheels size didn't notice any difference after got it built and rode it.

Think it was 2016 that someone I knew had a set of 27.5 wheels loaned me to try an experiment and worked on the 2007 Samurai. So off an on ran a set of 27.5x2.25 wheels no problem. Well till the Samurai was turned to basement gym art.

Boredom recently gave me a couple of ideas might consider trying wheel wise though.

Out of interest why did you go with the Wideangle over the Stylus? Also was 27.5 a height based consideration or wheel sized based?

Sorry if a bit all over the place..

Actually have both and kinda wasn't a one or the other scenario. Details are...March 2019 taken out by hit and run driver...maimed and Samurai destroyed. Local MTB trails organization do trail work for while was a mess that first week quietly had started doing a few things. All had to that point was a phone call to check if ok and needed anything at that moment. Somewhere in there was asked about the bike destroyed and so on. Thought nothing of it. About 2 weeks later get a call while hanging out at the gym as they had something to drop off . Well two of them showed up with a box from Chromag which had a early prototype Wideangle frame and some parts to get something started. Wideangle came about because simply the right people where around and had been involved with.

My Stylus is the destroyed replacement for the Samurai. Had the earlier 2007 model before that was stolen. So having the Wideangle kinda more rigged towards xc and such as well as having been wanting to replace the original went for the Stylus. Something a bit more gravity and guess what we call now days enduro. Plus it is kinda nice having two bikes set up a bit more differently. And two different years of chromag frame geometry definitely makes both the Wideangle and Stylus different bikes which like.

Though I believe in the last few months have been favouring riding the Wideangle because of the Stylus head tube and bar height in 2020 are lower then all the bikes had or have. And that has been causing issues around areas injured in 2019 so of course riding it a bit less. Have the solution which is swap out bars to another bar with even higher rise.

To be honest will not be parting with the Wideangle as like it alot in it's own way. Guess like it alot because thanks to a bunch of people it came to me after a bad day at someone else's hands. And that fortunate bunch of connections had gave me something that helped me be occupied and once built helped with things.

Though any riding or bike work is on hold while healing from surgery.

Posted by: Blofeld

Posted by: Endurimil

True.  Reality is with the Wideangle  can run plus size in winter and so far all I really need. And can use the plus size wheels during the rest of the year if I want to which have done. So while I do at times think of a Chromag arcturian or fatbike it really isn't high on the list of bikes. Can do lots with the two I have.  Though might be looking at tinkering with wheels for the two Chromags I have later this year once am healed and more mobile.

D’oh! Practicality winning out is always disappointing! I had thoughts of a Waltly or Merino as well but figured I’d have to buy two to get it right. 

The RSD Sergeant (with an angleset) is an interesting production plus option - if you’re good with 455mm as a max chainstay length. With a Merino you could really go venti to differentiate it from your Chromags.

LOL practicality and a financial realist. Also keep in mind the Stylus as a complete bike in 2020 was the first complete bike had bought since 1998. And prior to March 2019 was on a 2007 Chromag Samurai rding the clydesdale cat in the half marathon series and was doing ok despite the antiquated 26" wheelset. LOL The looks on the faces of those riding 29ers on the newest and shiniest models then along comes the retro grouch cruising by on the tech sections.LOL

Love the prototype Wideangle frame got in 2019. Even though it was geared around the newer wheels size didn't notice any difference after got it built and rode it. 

Think it was 2016 that someone I knew had a set of 27.5 wheels loaned me to try an experiment and worked on the 2007 Samurai.  So off an on ran a set of 27.5x2.25 wheels no problem. Well till the Samurai was turned to basement gym art.

Boredom recently gave me a couple of ideas might consider trying wheel wise though.

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Posted by: Endurimil

Andrew, had thought of an Arcturian at some point. But if I ever go the route of something like that in the future or a fat bike frame like the Nice Dreams probably consider copying the geometry and get built by Marino.

I’ve heard enough good and okay and less okay Marino stories I now always encourage folks to ask a handful of current owners about their experiences before pulling the trigger whenever the brand comes up.

When you’re playing with your budget, expectations, how much help you’d like with sorting geo, long term value (amortize your life), etc. there are an endless number of variables to balance. There are a lot of small MNA builders that won’t win your custom business on initial purchase price but may win it on attention to detail, feedback, personality, communication, and the personal touch in making your bike yours. Anyway, cheaper is not necessarily synonymous with better value especially with an object you plan to have forever.

True.  Reality is with the Wideangle  can run plus size in winter and so far all I really need. And can use the plus size wheels during the rest of the year if I want to which have done. So while I do at times think of a Chromag arcturian or fatbike it really isn't high on the list of bikes. Can do lots with the two I have.  Though might be looking at tinkering with wheels for the two Chromags I have later this year once am healed and more mobile.

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Posted by: Blofeld

This is some excellent fatbike content for August! 

I was a big fan of the Nice Dreams back in the day - pity they never made an XL. The 2014 geometry looks better than many a 2022 model!

Hahahaha. Right? It gets hot and everyone is thinking riding in snow sounds pretty good. Can always take a layer off if you get hot when it's below zero°c. 

Nice Dreams and Arcturian both. Clearly bikes for the custom sphere rather than the semi-custom or MCAN/MUSA production sphere? 

Andrew, had thought of an Arcturian at some point. But if I ever go the route of something like that in the future or a fat bike frame like the Nice Dreams probably consider copying the geometry and get built by Marino.

Posted by: syncro

.Oshawa is about 3hrs outside of Toronto, 

Hmm that info is a wee bit sketchy.   It took 2 hours of non stop driving from my mother in laws to Kingston and that is using the intersection of Morningside and Sheppard as a starting point.  Reality is Oshawa is not three hours outside of Toronto.

Posted by: Blofeld

This is some excellent fatbike content for August! 

I was a big fan of the Nice Dreams back in the day - pity they never made an XL. The 2014 geometry looks better than many a 2022 model!

To be honest other than the huge ass tires couldn't tell the difference between it and the very early edition Wideangle was riding for a few moths prior to the trip for family.

If your on IG look up Michael Fassbender aka Republic of Doom and Scullbinder Ranch. Follower of the Roman Dial school of dumb things one can do on fatbikes.

Prolong bearing life? Easy not riding for three months while healing from knee surgery.