All Things Bikes and Tacos! (...and Now Vans)

Damn that looks good.

 

Thanks. Circa 1999-2000 model. Full XTR drivetrain. Was forced to change rear shock because I could no longer get it serviced or get a new OE one. Fork oil side is leaking a bit and still holds air. I was thinking of selling but I have had this since new.

 

I searched for a creak all summer…


finally put a smidge of grease on my seat post.

 

Nice bike.

 

Yo… I’ve got to find a used DJ or BMX pronto before this opens.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVlePZYIv6G/

 

Shot from the summer here riding in the PNW.
Hightower, Scout and a Capra.

 

Haven’t been out riding a couple of weeks. We had a few days of snow, then my knee started acting up. Thought I’d give it some rest.
Went out on the Decoy yesterday, and thankful for the assist to be able to get a solid ride in.

 

I just put the tailgate pad on my truck for the first time today and noticed that the fork stanchion leans pretty hard into the ridge near the top of the tailgate. Does that get pretty scuffed up over time? I'm wondering if I should try putting some paint protection film across it now while the truck is new, or just accept that it's not going to stay brand new forever.

 

Update:

a) I got a sack of replacement generic screw in valve portions. Oh hell yes. Issue cured.

$10 Boao 20 Pieces Presta Valve Core Bike Replacement Brass Tubeless Core for Tubeless Road MTB Bike, Stan's, Vittoria, Continental, Kenda and Mor

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07VFN82YR?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
b) This chuck threads into one of my cheapie blower heads (see review pics) Absolutely works great:

$17 Prestacycle Right Angle Quick-Click2 Presta Head

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00UP1GBR0?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
c) Must still find a good gauge.

 

Gauge to get is this one:

$20 Accu-Gage Fat Bike Presta Valve Low Pressure Bicycle Tire Gauge, 30psi

https://www.amazon.com/Accu-Gage-Presta-Valve-Pressure-Bicycle/dp/B071WVG928?th=1

Occassionally mine gets a little funky, I think it's from tire sealant getting into it slowly over time. They usually last 3 years before I just replace them.

 

$33 Topeak D2 SmartGauge Black/Grey, One Size

https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-60100...gid=pla-405660892528&ref=&adgrpid=62425943472

this thing has been pretty solid last year or so

 

Always take your lights and a battery for a shakedown ride the before Daylight Savings Time change. Gloworm system for the win.

 

Southeast, damp goodness.

 

Always buy the best bike tools you can afford. I should've used my Wera Torx set on this bolt head. Instead, I used a cheap Home Depot set and the tip broke off in the head. Luckily, I was able to just tap broken tip off and remove bolt using the Wera.

 

I haven't noticed any problems...

 

Looks like Dwelling.

Body healing up?

 

Last nights group ride was a hot one. My stick figure onesie did not breath well haha.



my buddy chadd... took the W



Trader Joe's Employees ?



Any one else doing costume rides ? let see some photos !

Even got @BAMFTACO out with us as himself...

Good Times !

 

I’ll second this - have had it for a few months and it’s consistent, and seems consistent with the gage on my floor pump. I also think it’s pretty easy to use. Some of the reviews state it doesn’t work well, but if you get on on straight and push down quick, I get a reading and really no lost air at all.

 

Close. It's on VMT. I was surprised that Blankets was open with all the rain recently so did a quickie. The toe still hurts but getting marginally better. Getting old sucks so much.