46/30 crankset FTW. 1:1 is definitely not low enough for hilly loaded riding unless your FTP is 5+ W/kg. A rail-trail is the likely exception since IIRC they top out at 3% gradients.

FWIW, I run...

That was way more reasonable than I expected. Aside from the Abbey truing stand and the unnecessary axle sizing guide, I could see a shop owning must of that stuff.

Festool sent me this. I'm...

Table sugar FTW. We've discussed this in a lot of detail in this thread.

Fat adaptation is a myth, so just give your body what it wants: carbs.

IDK about the lever, but your 11s HG freehub body won't accept the 12s XT cassette ( MS).

The Tubliss system uses an inner tube that's about the size of a road bike one, so minimal volume. The outer tire can then be whatever pressure you want, from 0 on up.

Yeah even the nicer 12V Milwaukee one that I love for bikes really struggles with car tires. It does eventually get there, even to 80psi in my RV, but it runs for SO long that I fear it will melt.
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I was at Presa Francisco Zarco, outside of Torreón, MX. We had the most of anywhere: 4:28 of totality. It lived up to the hype. The crazy birds who had been chattering all morning went totally...

That was a bridge foundation from the railway way above.

I was in the Barrancas for arout a week, and spent most of that on dirt. Much of it is pretty serious enduro terrain, so def no cooler!
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Motocamping trip in Mexico is going well so far. I've found crazy "roads" and great campsites. Even some snow!492486492487492488492489

Wow. I'm impressed by the civility here, and especially by Art's recognition of the valid points above.

The problem with riding on the road is that if one makes available the option to squeeze...

^^^ Always take the lane! Drivers must change lanes to pass, just like if they encounter agricultural equipment on the road.

What's this bizarro cloud?

Join up! I'll be in Creel in like 5 days...491059

A lot of Baja singletrack exemplifies the "keep it secret, keep it safe" moto motto.

Many of us have the gpx, but you kind of have to know someone to get them, as it should be. That said, the...

Camped outside of Tucson, where I'll leave the car before eading into MX tomorrow to moto around until the eclipse and then mosey back.491037

^^ As evidenced by the fact that the Trumpists helped create a bill that would address many of their concerns and then changed their minds about it when their leader reminded them that they need for...

Nah, they just need to carry less shit. Suspension spacers (and airbags, for that matter) don't increase the safe load capacity of a vehicle.

I've had a fun time in AZ over the last week. Unfortunately I sprained my ankle today on a random leader fall while rope soloing Peacemaker (.10a, 7p) so I'm out for a bit.490779490780490781

If I have time when setting up a wheel for the first time or when re-taping, I like to put some caulk around the stem. Let it cure for a few hours before airing up the tire. I believe it helps to...

Yeah, why wouldn't they just lock it in at standard time?

Oh, right--it's about the money. It's always about the fucking money.

"And the biggest argument for this approach may be an economic...

Wait until you hear about all of the jurisdictions that don't have any recycling pickup. Or about the ones that have no recycling capabilities at all!

You could maybe rant about it, since it does specify the ring sizes... I would maybe be a little leery of buying a "Crank Army", though. I'd return it if I were you.

It would not be crazy to...

She very clearly says "He changed" over and over in interviews I've heard. Changing one's opinion based on changing circumstances is a mark of intellectual honesty.

Elno used to be innovative and...

There is a huge translucent jug of it beside the DOT station on the Carson side of Spooner. It's labeled "salt solution" in big letters. I just try to rinse off the undercarriage of my car regularly.

I did it in a medium box. Mine has wood blocks with ski straps to hold 4 sets of skis totally stable. It survived a big trip to BC on the back of my RV.

Check out this crazy glide crack.489423489424489425

My usual BC spot was pretty uninspiring today. Even true N in the trees was wind effected. The best skiing was actually up high out in the open. I guess it's so windy hammered that it's uniform, at...

I just drove my sis to RNO from Carson. Washoe Valley was full value. 2/10, do not recommend, especially with the oblivious Utard driving with no tail lights. He even ignored me when I pulled aside...

It looks like a decent "all road" bike. 40mm clearance is not enough to give it "gravel bike" status, IMO. GRX Di2 is fantastic. GRX carbon wheels are pretty nice, too. If you don't need real...

Everyone saying to just get a 10" Victorinox, cheap bread knife, and small paring knife is correct.

I'll add that if your 10" knife isn't sharp enough to fall through a ripe tomato without any...

I noted this solid example near Carson City. The other side held the plentiful condiments etc. Look at that winch!488647488648

Ok, I did it for him.488369

Yeah... Maybe go ahead and check the ingredients in Skratch and get back to us on that one.

The amount you want to eat after a workout depends on how long/hard it was and how depleted you are. It...

Why pay for Skratch? 60g of sucrose and 20g of whey will be just as effective and will cost pennies.

I disagree. I wasn't complaining about independent travellers who rent sketchy wagons and live in them for 5 weeks while skiing alone at random spots they found by looking at topo maps. I was...

I agree with the foreigner... Fuck influencers and the guided mobs making Hokkaido crowded. I'm glad I spent big chunks of 2 winters there before it blew up.

Modern chains are so much better than the good 'ol days when knee-to-stem was a regular occurrence. I agree that wear was likely not the culprit, but it should be noted that 11s, and especially 12s,...

I went on a little bit of a gym kick for the last 18 months or so, but have recently backed off significantly because I prefer to allocate that training budget to climbing and running.

In that...

A friend just had a tub and tub surround coated with the white 2 part epoxy by a local pro. He did a mediocre job for $2800. Ripping it out and replacing would have cost at least $6k, though.
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The situations in which one would use a PUR line overlap much more with 60m rope situations (alpine, long routes where rappels are possible, etc). 70m ropes are great for sport (required on some...

FWIW I determined that I could get a free Carfax by signing up for their "owner membership" program or whatever. I used a throwaway email and it worked well.

Hahaha... Wrong callout! For some reason I saw your username instead of smmokan's. Maybe that would also be good, though?

I ordered a 200m piece and can part it out. I just want one 65m section. Has anyone been looking for one of these for less? I'm thinking ~$130 per 65m section.

If there's interest PM me and I'll...

No 500# steel bumpers? I am dissapoint.

DTM, you should just crowd source it. Post some more shirtless pictures and we'll all weigh in on your lean body mass percentage.

I was expecting all rain at here at 4900 (Carson), but we have about 1" of white slop. That bodes well for snow levels, methinks, unless it gets warmer through the day.

Didn't nail it today: the greenhouse effect brought the Mank Monster. It sure was a good run though!

Ms CE has refused to watch that MB video even though it's been in our feed front and center. Her job is probably a goner in a few years.

The world is seriously not ready for this stuff and it's...

I'm reminded of a Moray eel, poking its head from its hidey-hole.

Are we still getting free Carfax reports here? I'm helping my SIL sell a car and one potential buyer wants one.