All Things Bikes and Tacos! (...and every vehicle imaginable)

I got them through NLdesigns http://nldesigns.eu/ He doesn't show them listed on his site, but I created the artwork for him. You may have to ask him for them. Also FWIW, it's been awesome working with him, i've done at least 3 different bikes over the last few years and he's always shipped pretty quick.

 

That's awesome, really love what they're doing. Some really cool designs.

 

Y'all ever have those weeks where it seems like something on your bike is always broke? Literally picked my bike up from the shop yesterday and as soon as I started riding I got a flat tire. I bought a 20-pack of CO2, four tubes, and Stans off Amazon today.

Anybody have any 29" tires in great shape they have sitting around?

 

Yeah man, same boat. New eagle drivetrain, bottom bracket, brake bleed, both tires, new post. All in one week, ouch. There goes the new tires for the truck...

 

And don't get me wrong, I love supporting my local shop and always have. But holy shit there's a huge difference. Tubes are $10/each at LBS vs $4/each on Amazon. CO2 is $3/each at LBS vs $0.50 on Amazon. There's just a certain point where I have to watch out for myself\

I've started buying tires online now, too. $40/tire makes a big difference when I'm going through three sets a season

 

My morning ride contribution. San Diego, Mission Bay ride

 

Thanks, it's an '18 Process 153 SE, new model year but old model year suspension platform and cheaper components. I was drawn to it because of the less flashy livery.

 

Gotcha.... cool lookin bike. I ride an 18 also. Process 111 but I converted it to a 27.5 midfat with 2.8 tires.

 

Anyone got beta on the weather conditions in late October around Pisgah and Asheville? Gonna be in Hickory for work the 24-26th and figured if I was out there...

 

Best time of the year. third week of October is prime leaf changing.

Cool night, 70 degree days, but rainy

If it rains ride Dupont

 

Word. Where's the best place to rent a bike in town?

 

The majority of world class riding is in Brevard (Pisgah and Dupont). The Hub and Sycamore Cycles are by far the most well-known shops in the area.

If you're riding North Pisgah (Above Asheville) then just pick a shop, they're everywhere

 

Sounds good. A friend of mine lives in Asheville, so I'm crashing his place.

 

Fall is ending here, winter is coming. Snow in the upper elevations, clouds and cold temps in the lower makes for a pretty amazing scene and hero dirt.

 

Aye just looking at those photos are making me frosty.

 

Worked as a volunteer bike mechanic this weekend. MS Tour 4 Cure. 150 miles, 2 states, 2 days. Have worked this event since early 90's. It's a good time, for a great cause.

 

I found a cool trail to ride today, never realized how much of a pain in the ass tree roots are, they sure can throw you sideways if you go over them wrong.

 

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Holy crap, that batch of roots would not be what I want to see on the trail!