For Climbers & Bikers - Top This?

[burritos]

https://m.facebook.com/auroraboreali...508613%2F&_rdr

YOLO, seems like a nice relaxing vacation! WCI has shared some climbing pics. Any other extreme fans?

Here's my wife at Zuma Beach. Not Utah, Red Rock(NV) or Yosemite, but did manage to spot a few dolphins.

[Tim]

Did we get proof of life after WCI's ride today? My only thought watching those videos at this point in my life is NO NO NO NO NO!

“That's not a trail, it's a via ferrata. Look at the cabling on the right side. I'd do it as a via ferrata, but not as a mountain bike ride! I do have something kind of similar planned for the morning though:”
I googled YouTube for via Ferrata. The guide says to hold the cabling, don’t lean into the mountain. Leaning gives poor traction and you might lose your footing! Riding a bike is insane!

[The White Coat Investor]

Did we get proof of life after WCI's ride today? My only thought watching those videos at this point in my life is NO NO NO NO NO!

I'm pretty sore, but I definitely survived. Didn't break the bike either. Only two endos. Really funny too that they were on relatively easy sections. I was pretty proud of how I did on the hard stuff, but probably still walked 10 obstacles at some point during the day. Not bad for 28 miles.

[burritos]

I'm pretty sore, but I definitely survived. Didn't break the bike either. Only two endos. Really funny too that they were on relatively easy sections. I was pretty proud of how I did on the hard stuff, but probably still walked 10 obstacles at some point during the day. Not bad for 28 miles.

Do you use 27.5 or 29 inch wheels? Through casual conversation yesterday, I just found out my 26's are near obsolete and my 3 ring crankset cassette has definitely gone the way of the dinosaurs. I'm kind of wary of dropping 3k for a new bike, but sounds like my bike is equivalent to a motorola razr.

[TheQuietOne]

Wow, and I thought I was brave for doing the Half Dome. My chest feels tight just watching the video. I am rubbish at bikes!

[burritos]

Wow, and I thought I was brave for doing the Half Dome. My chest feels tight just watching the video. I am rubbish at bikes!

The cables at the top are exciting especially if you go face down. The glove pile at the bottom is kind of nasty.

[The White Coat Investor]

Do you use 27.5 or 29 inch wheels? Through casual conversation yesterday, I just found out my 26's are near obsolete and my 3 ring crankset cassette has definitely gone the way of the dinosaurs. I'm kind of wary of dropping 3k for a new bike, but sounds like my bike is equivalent to a motorola razr.

I have 29s. Frankly, a 2 ring crankset is now a dinosaur. I'm the only one still using one in my group on my "old" 2015.

You don't get much mountain bike for $3K these days. I think the top number on my latest ride was closer to $14K. That carbon fiber stuff isn't cheap. Pretty amazing what they can do/survive though.

[burritos]

I have 29s. Frankly, a 2 ring crankset is now a dinosaur. I'm the only one still using one in my group on my "old" 2015.

You don't get much mountain bike for $3K these days. I think the top number on my latest ride was closer to $14K. That carbon fiber stuff isn't cheap. Pretty amazing what they can do/survive though.

Yeah, that's what I concluded from my recent conversation with my new MTBing partner. Though I was able to stay in the saddle and climb the steep hill section in my 2004 fred bike that he was unable to climb in his 1 ring crankset Yeti. Dang it, I see a high priced purchase in my near future. Now I'm feeling anxious. Thanks for the confirmation.

[HikingDO]

Yeah, that's what I concluded from my recent conversation with my new MTBing partner. Though I was able to stay in the saddle and climb the steep hill section in my 2004 fred bike that he was unable to climb in his 1 ring crankset Yeti. Dang it, I see a high priced purchase in my near future. Now I'm feeling anxious. Thanks for the confirmation.

You can still get a good MTB for less than 4K, I still love my Cannondale bad habit, had it for a couple of years. It’s aluminum, but I honestly don’t think most people need or will really notice if they have carbon vs aluminum. I beat the crap out of it, ride it several days a week, and other than normal wear and tear haven’t had any issues with it.

[burritos]

You can still get a good MTB for less than 4K, I still love my Cannondale bad habit, had it for a couple of years. It’s aluminum, but I honestly don’t think most people need or will really notice if they have carbon vs aluminum. I beat the crap out of it, ride it several days a week, and other than normal wear and tear haven’t had any issues with it.

How old is it? 2018? Whatever I get even if it approximates 3k, it’ll light years ahead of
what I have. But then I know I’m being cheap for no good reason other than for the sake of being cheap.It’s a cognitive obstacle I will have to get over. But then I’ll have upgrade my road bike.

[HikingDO]

How old is it? 2018? Whatever I get even if it approximates 3k, it’ll light years ahead of
what I have. But then I know I’m being cheap for no good reason other than for the sake of being cheap.It’s a cognitive obstacle I will have to get over. But then I’ll have upgrade my road bike.

It’s a 2019, got it at the beginning of last year. I don’t remember the exact price, but it was around 3k, and well worth it. Definitely get full suspension vs a hard tail, especially if you’re doing a lot of riding in rock gardens and bumpy trails, your back will thank you!

[Tim]

Apologies for a “downer”. Saw a post that involved a physician, a casual ride in the park and disability. Be careful, no one is invincible
and carry LTDI. Bad news, be warned.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/nei...s-15758954.php

[burritos]

Apologies for a “downer”. Saw a post that involved a physician, a casual ride in the park and disability. Be careful, no one is invincible
and carry LTDI. Bad news, be warned.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/nei...s-15758954.php

Yeah, I was talking to my buddy who was telling me how one of his neighbors(who was a physician) got sucked under a truck and was killed. Make sure you have life insuance with that LTDI.

[burritos]

You can still get a good MTB for less than 4K, I still love my Cannondale bad habit, had it for a couple of years. It’s aluminum, but I honestly don’t think most people need or will really notice if they have carbon vs aluminum. I beat the crap out of it, ride it several days a week, and other than normal wear and tear haven’t had any issues with it.

There seems to be a void in the dual suspension 2k price range. Seems like the free market could produce something at that price point. Have you ever heard of polygon bikes? It’s Indonesian and has been a popular value play for aussies for the last 8 years. They started selling to the US last year. I figure if it is good for aussies probably good enough for me.

https://www.bikesonline.com/2021-pol...MaAvXqEALw_wcB

[burritos]

There seems to be a void in the dual suspension 2k price range. Seems like the free market could produce something at that price point. Have you ever heard of polygon bikes? It’s Indonesian and has been a popular value play for aussies for the last 8 years. They started selling to the US last year. I figure if it is good for aussies probably good enough for me.

https://www.bikesonline.com/2021-pol...MaAvXqEALw_wcB

Update on the sub $2k mountain bike. Compared to what I had, the ride with the dropper post makes going down hill a totally different experience. Steep uphills are easier with the new gearing and bigger tires. I have flashbacks to when I BMX'd as a small kid with low center of gravity. Steep downhills that I felt iffy on now seem comfortable. It's aluminum so not light 14.5 kg(med), but I've only taken it out twice and PR'd trails that I've been doing for 2 decades. Could be new bike placebo effect, but for those who are willing to buy online, I'd give polygon a look.