hah, I was going to post him too, albeit in one of his karts.
He's infectiously happy. He builds his stuff well but doesn't seem to be too concerned for his own safety :eek: :LOL:. Although I see on his skateboard he's wearing safety boots :rolleyes::LOL:
You don't know that the rest of the "over 50" bikes sold (that many 2022 reigns sold by the one shop?) don't have that issue, or won't have that issue - that is an assumption based on....anything? How many of the folk here would have been aware of the crack if it wasn't talked about? "Oh, gee, I...
That doesn't mean much in Australia - I wish you well though. Really the bike shop should be passing on these short falls to giant; surely neither of them want the bad publicity.
Just noticed this post too :oops: Giant reign 2022 frame cracking - EMTB Forums
It sounds like giant is pumping them out while bikes are in high demand and the asking price is being paid with no haggling. This looks like it is at the cost of quality control. Factories put pressure on the workers to go faster and longer - corners are cut. Business does this when they know...
I just think that's true period. Nothing to do with brand, make or style. If I haven't been riding for a while (like a few months), I know my bum is going to hurt. Your body adapts. It was the same when I did white water - I knew I'd get blisters on my hands if I'd had a break.
That would be surprising. If they are though, then you should be looking at saddles for children; they would get down to that size. You might find a good quality bmx saddle for example.
I thought it was a woman, and a good looking one. I erred on the side of caution Tubby - for all I know you could be pretty too :rolleyes:😂
Thanks for the feedback. I do the "throw forward" thing off drops, I didn't think I was doing it on the jump though. I'll have to film myself. I just...
Nice. I think I'm jumping like you. I've noticed me landing behind the seat a few times. The jump looks the same size too. My bike lands well - it just had me wondering.
Do you have norco anywhere close? I've just come across the norco all mountain range looking for myself. 29" both ends, 4 piston metallic pads, 203mm rotors, 800mm bar, 200mm dropper! Double down tyres, 32 spokes both wheels (some brands go 28). Aluminium frame. $6,400 - a bit more if you go for...
what they said was that you could probably change out the chain ring from a 34 to a 36 tooth to minimise it. No good for me, I'd want a 32 from a 34 to suit my riding. It seems that you want to hear and see something different? I did, but it is what it is.
You could just look at the pictures...
I haven't looked at your short list of bikes. Given your height I would stick with 29" wheels. Given your weight, strong wheels too. Merida uses 36 spokes in their rear wheels which is a boon - it's a pity that no one else seems to. I'm not suggesting merida; it isn't in your list and they are...
I feel for snakes and just don't want to hurt them.
Summer is a real bugger here because of the shadows - shadows from branches etc across track at speed; I'm often trying to guess if it is a snake or not.
I have no answers re protection etc, except from the snake's point of view. Where would...
I think you're in the ball park. However, I'd measure all spokes; for every loose spoke there is a tighter spoke. The rim is contained - tension just gets moved around to where you may not want it. If you don't measure the loose spokes you will get a higher average because of the tighter (above...
In my limited experience, I've never seen a wheel without different length spokes. Well, unicycles etc.
It does get a little bit complicated: I get the average tension for each side of each wheel first. Each side of each wheel will be different because of disc brake, gear cluster etc - wheels...
You can see for yourself in the photos. They did mention it in this review, but the photos are pretty obvious. It's kind of a worry that reviewers don't generally point these things out.
I think I first noticed it in Knut's overview / discussion - the bike picture he is using looks as though it...