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Posted in Any riding groups around
1 day ago
NS ride is great, but are currently off ...
Posted in Strava downhill segments decommissioned
1 week, 1 day ago
I just got it a few days ago ...
Posted in Strava downhill segments decommissioned
1 week, 2 days ago
If I understand the live segments thing was ...
Posted in NSMB - 2018 - Hardtail Thread
1 week, 2 days ago

It's basically a 2016 honzo AL/DL ...
Posted in 27.5 plus size?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Posted by: Atb

So 27.5+ is basically ...

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Re: Any riding groups around - Jan. 14, 2019, 4:48 p.m.

NS ride is great, but are currently off season. I'm not sure when stuff starts up again. April maybe?

Re: Strava downhill segments decommissioned - Jan. 7, 2019, 2:07 p.m.

I just got it a few days ago. I thought it would be fun to track my climbing speeds and hopefully watch them improve. Maybe compare with some friends.

The actual leader boards seem pretty unappealing to me though. The climb trail leader boards seem like obvious e-bikes. To do downhill segments you have to plan where you can rest, and to get an actual "good" time on something like Salvation you just skip all the fun stuff.

It just makes something fun and relaxing not those things.

Re: Strava downhill segments decommissioned - Jan. 6, 2019, 3:18 p.m.

If I understand the live segments thing was a subscription bonus, and sends you prompts when you ride over the start of a segment, or near the end of one.

Basically things that encourage you to go faster. Or did they take out the actual leaderboards and times?

Re: NSMB - 2018 - Hardtail Thread - Jan. 6, 2019, 1:09 a.m.

It's basically a 2016 honzo AL/DL on a 2018 steel frame. I need to get a shorter stem, and I'm considering trading out the fork for a 140mm. But so far its great.

It really feels like an updated and modern version of that old fire mountain I kept for far too long. Still tons of fun, but overall a more comfortable less hand numbing, less twitchy, and more controlled experience. It's kind of strange that what is essentially a 32 pound XC bike can warm my cockles, but it do.

Only thing I miss is that glorious orange paint.

Re: 27.5 plus size? - Dec. 30, 2018, 3:49 p.m.

Posted by: Atb

So 27.5+ is basically 29”, same frames and forks?

Usually. They're about the same radius, but there can be some tire width clearance issues on some frames. For example the Kona honzo with 29" does not fit 27.5+, but the Big honzo has wider slightly longer chainstays and does. If its a 27.5+,it should take 29", just maybe not the other way around. Pretty much all 29" forks will take a 27.5+. Double check with frames.

In additon to the Kona mentioned above, take a look at the Commencal ht/am, and Marin San Quentin.

Re: NSMB - 2018 - Hardtail Thread - Oct. 12, 2018, 11:29 p.m.