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

there is a bmx course down at Oak Mtn south of Birmingham. I'm sure there is one closer to you, though, but if you ever made a trip down there for MTB/BMX many of us would tag along it's a great park.

 

Not me... (even I'm not this crazy)

https://youtu.be/1HFBAR65uqI

 

A shining example of exceptional skill in a sport/discipline coupled with an extreme lack of intelligence.

 

It has been not only great for my son, but it is a fantastic family sport. It is an outstanding community to belong to.

 

I'm going to disagree. I run a bash guide on the big bike. Smashing a chain sucks, and they're not cheap to replace. I tend to buy more expensive chains too (last three times longer, better shifting), so running a cheap bash guide is nice. Colorado has some seriously rocky terrain, and lots of trees to hop over. Some damage from trees, some from rock ledges, some from big rocks being flung up. It's the same reason I won't buy a bike without a good downtube protector.
It's definitely terrain dependent, so if you're frequently riding terrain where you have to hop trees, ledges, and have loose big rocks, I'd throw one on. Otherwise, skip it.
As for the bike with only 2 holes, it's not meant to have a bash protector attached to the frame. You'll have to either find a ring (not sure one exists), or a new frame

 

^ Phil also rides like he's escaping an insane asylum. Us mere mortals are probably OK.

 

You can get a bottom bracket mounted taco bash guard. I don't have ISCG05 tabs on my Middlechild and use Blackspire Crusher guard in BB mount. They also have the Bruiser in BB mount.

https://www.blackspire.com/product/crusher/

https://www.blackspire.com/product/bruiser/

 

I run bash guards - for my knees and elbows.

 

well in that case...I definitely run a bash guard for my face...

 

The vast majority of this line would eat me alive, but it looks lovely.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-track-preview-tennessee-national-2020.html

 

That track looks pretty fun. I’m not saying I’d be fast but I think I’d make it to the Red Bull drop...idk if I’d do the drop though haha

 

I was on board until a few of the bigger hits at the bottom. I start to hesitate when there's mandatory bigger doubles/gaps ha. I'd have to see it first.

 

There is a video on seths bike hacks where one of the guys hits the jump after the big drop at the bottom and his pants fall off hahaha

edit: video if you’re interested
https://youtu.be/lnEYVd03vhU

 

I need a bleed kit for my 2018 SRAM Guide R brakes (bleeding edge). All my previous stuff is mineral oil based so I'd like to get a dedicated DOT setup. I know I'll need the bleeding edge adapter, but does anyone have recs for a good kit other than the SRAM ones that might save a bit of money? Is the Pro kit worth the extra over the standard SRAM kit? Looks like you get better syringes and all metal fittings with the pro for about $20 more. $84+ is a lot to drop on a bleed kit though.

 

yeah I am in no way qualified for a trail like that. that's years away lol

I knew I'd seen the end of the trail before! I love Seth's Bike Hacks.

 

Yeah his videos are pretty good. he’s got a dream setup right now

 

no doubt. just watched his new gear station video today and I am so freaking jealous of his garage.

 

I'll be there as a course marshal Saturday and Sunday! Here's a great pic from last year's race

 

I think the SRAM ones are worth it. especially if you bleed your own brakes frequently. And if I remember when I was looking at the same thing you were...a few folks were saying that the SRAM kit just generally fits better and works better and has better syringes to be able to pull that vacuum. so I opted for the SRAM kit.

 

@ginseng27 did you do the standard kit (~$65) or pro kit (~85)? I'm leaning towards one of the two SRAM kits.