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ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
Great picture! Fall is one of the best seasons. I need to get out and ride again too.
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
Tons of options out there and I've tried them all over the years. Each equally boring but the good news is with apps like Zwift which you can integrate and connect your bike/trainer to it makes riding indoors less of a chore.
From a basic one like this...
Saris Fluid2 Trainer | REI Co-op
Featuring a large, precision-balanced flywheel and a quiet, consistent fluid resistance unit, the Saris Fluid2 trainer lets you easily customize each ride by simply shifting gears.
to a more connected trainer like the Wahoo Kickr...
Wahoo Fitness KICKR Core Bike Trainer | REI Co-op
Realistic, accurate and almost silent, the KICKR Core bike trainer offers legendary Wahoo performance in a simplified design. Its 12 lb. flywheel emulates the inertia and feeling of riding outdoors.
Good choices for sure to make it less of a grind. Another option is rollers but that comes with the potetnial of flying off and breaking a rib on your coffee table. But they are fun and the bonus is increase in bike skills and you don't have hook your bike up to anything. Just ride.
Saris Aluminum Rollers | REI Co-op
Improve your balance, control and ability to ride a straight line—which translates to greater efficiency, power and comfort on the road—and get an amazing workout with the Saris aluminum rollers.
Lastly, since my wife and I no longer have road bikes (preferable especially on rollers) and we have different drive trains on our gravel bikes (harder to swap out on a Kickr trainer) we finally went with option C with the full Kickr bike. It's spendy but we don't have to deal with bringing our dirty bikes in the house and swapping out our bikes on a trainer. Pretty cool features and it is actually fun with Zwift and kinda feels like a real bike.
Wahoo Fitness KICKR BIKE Simulator - 2022 | REI Co-op
With shifting, real-time grade changes, accurate power and responsive resistance, the 2022 Wahoo Fitness KICKR BIKE simulator replicates the sensation of riding outdoors for next-level workouts.
web265
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I've used this for a few years, very happy with it. Kinetic by Kurt Road Machine Smart Bike Trainer
ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
For those that have trucks, anybody use the tailgate pads for transporting your bike?
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Adler
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BEEF SUPREME
Well-Known Member
I don’t have a truck but loads of time shuttling. The tailgate pads can ding up your bike pretty badly.
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ASpilot2be
Qbicle seat warmer
The Tacoma groups recommended this one, then put a protective sleeve on it. I don't do out enough to really justify spending more on a bike rack than I did my bike. At this point.
T2 Tailgate Pad
The T2 tailgate pad is made to fit any shape of tailgate and comes in three sizes – partial coverage (2 bikes), mid-size (5 bikes) and full-size (6 bikes). Keep your bikes safely separated and secure thanks to raised bumpers and durable downtube straps. Need the measurements to check your...
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roundout
VNAV monitor
Cool conversion. I've wanted to convert an old 26er to gravel for a while.
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Adler
Guest
Actually not much of a conversion. Bridgestone made the XO's in the 90s as roadbike frames with mountain bike tires; a hybrid back then, today's gravel bike long before it was a thing. My grandpa got it with a stupid mustache bar and swapped to drops. I changed the bars and drivetrain.
bLizZuE
Calling for engine starts en français
I finally bought myself a new bike. Haven’t had one since I left flight Instructing in 2010.
Guess I should include the bike: Trek FX Sport 4.
I’ve been told the kickstand is very uncool but I don’t care. Went for an 11 mile ride this morning and now my ass hurts. Hoping to get the whole family out this summer as well as some more fitness rides solo.
Guess I should include the bike: Trek FX Sport 4.
I’ve been told the kickstand is very uncool but I don’t care. Went for an 11 mile ride this morning and now my ass hurts. Hoping to get the whole family out this summer as well as some more fitness rides solo.
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alaskadrifter
Landing gear operator
I’m contemplating getting a new FS bike. Currently I have a Kona Dawg from high school (around ’05ish). I don’t ride it much, but I might be having more opportunities to do so in the near future. I’ve been looking at:
Drt 3.1; looks like it’s got good components for a decent price with 27.5+ tires. I’m thinking the 27.5+s might not be a set back, since I’m only about 5’8”ish and not as aggressive a biker as I was in high school. I’m liking this one most because I think it’s the best value.
www.rei.com
Ghost Slamr is a 29er (29x2.5 & 2.4) that is the same price as the Drt 3.1, but looks like maybe the components aren’t quite as good. I don’t know if that’s true since I’m not up to speed on bike stuff these days. After a little googling I believe the suspension on the Drt 3.1 edges out the Slamr, but I don’t know if being a 29er makes up for that.
www.rei.com
Ghost Kato FS; I have the Kato hardtail and I like it, but I really only use it on the very pot holey dirt roads in my town so I don’t know how well it would stand up to harder abuse. Both the hardtail and FS have 27.5s (27.5x2.25), and I like them on the hardtail, but I don’t know how they would do going down more technical and higher speed trails. Even if 27.5s aren’t as good as the 27.5+ or 29ers I’m sure it’s a step up from my current 26” Dawg! The FS also has inferior components compared to the other two (SR Suntour suspension for example). However, at $300 less it is the budget option and REI has a great return policy. I’m considering it because I don’t know how much I will actually end up riding yet.
www.rei.com
The Drt 3.3: has the best components out of all of them, it’s also a 29er. However, it’s $900 more expensive than the first two and $1200 more than the Kato FS and I don’t know if I want to spend that much right now. But dang it looks sick.
www.rei.com
I’ve been going back and forth between the 3.1 and Kato FS (value vs price). Any opinions on SRAM vs Shimano or 27.5+ vs 29er vs 27.5? They are all dropper posts and 1x12 from the factory, and look to have at least adequate components. None of my current rigs have either so any of those 4 would be an upgrade in most regards. I like REI‘s return policy, and if I use my REI card I’ll get 5% back (I already spend too much money there
) so that’s why I’ve been shopping ar REI, but I’m not against buying a bike elsewhere.
Drt 3.1; looks like it’s got good components for a decent price with 27.5+ tires. I’m thinking the 27.5+s might not be a set back, since I’m only about 5’8”ish and not as aggressive a biker as I was in high school. I’m liking this one most because I think it’s the best value.
Co-op Cycles DRT 3.1 Bike | REI Co-op
An update of our first full-suspension bike, the Co-op Cycles DRT 3.1 is designed to make trail riding a piece of cake—even if the trail is rough, rocky and wild as an acre of snakes.
Ghost Slamr is a 29er (29x2.5 & 2.4) that is the same price as the Drt 3.1, but looks like maybe the components aren’t quite as good. I don’t know if that’s true since I’m not up to speed on bike stuff these days. After a little googling I believe the suspension on the Drt 3.1 edges out the Slamr, but I don’t know if being a 29er makes up for that.
GHOST SLAMR 2.9 29" Bike | REI Co-op
Blending speed, agility and control for trail performance, the GHOST SLAMR 2.9 29" bike boasts 130mm of full-suspension travel, a lightweight aluminum frame and SRAM SX Eagle 1 x 12 drivetrain.
Ghost Kato FS; I have the Kato hardtail and I like it, but I really only use it on the very pot holey dirt roads in my town so I don’t know how well it would stand up to harder abuse. Both the hardtail and FS have 27.5s (27.5x2.25), and I like them on the hardtail, but I don’t know how they would do going down more technical and higher speed trails. Even if 27.5s aren’t as good as the 27.5+ or 29ers I’m sure it’s a step up from my current 26” Dawg! The FS also has inferior components compared to the other two (SR Suntour suspension for example). However, at $300 less it is the budget option and REI has a great return policy. I’m considering it because I don’t know how much I will actually end up riding yet.
GHOST Kato FS Base Bike | REI Co-op
Your ticket to the trails, the GHOST Kato FS base bike starts you off right with 130 mm of confidence-inspiring full-suspension travel and 27.5 in wheels for control, speed and maneuverability.
The Drt 3.3: has the best components out of all of them, it’s also a 29er. However, it’s $900 more expensive than the first two and $1200 more than the Kato FS and I don’t know if I want to spend that much right now. But dang it looks sick.
Co-op Cycles DRT 3.3 Bike | REI Co-op
When progression is the name of your game, the Co-op Cycles DRT 3.3 bike is your full-sus friend, with wide trail tires that prioritize rollover while giving you enough width for traction and cushion.
I’ve been going back and forth between the 3.1 and Kato FS (value vs price). Any opinions on SRAM vs Shimano or 27.5+ vs 29er vs 27.5? They are all dropper posts and 1x12 from the factory, and look to have at least adequate components. None of my current rigs have either so any of those 4 would be an upgrade in most regards. I like REI‘s return policy, and if I use my REI card I’ll get 5% back (I already spend too much money there
) so that’s why I’ve been shopping ar REI, but I’m not against buying a bike elsewhere.
BEEF SUPREME
Well-Known Member
I’m contemplating getting a new FS bike. Currently I have a Kona Dawg from high school (around ’05ish). I don’t ride it much, but I might be having more opportunities to do so in the near future. I’ve been looking at:
Drt 3.1; looks like it’s got good components for a decent price with 27.5+ tires. I’m thinking the 27.5+s might not be a set back, since I’m only about 5’8”ish and not as aggressive a biker as I was in high school. I’m liking this one most because I think it’s the best value.
Co-op Cycles DRT 3.1 Bike | REI Co-op
An update of our first full-suspension bike, the Co-op Cycles DRT 3.1 is designed to make trail riding a piece of cake—even if the trail is rough, rocky and wild as an acre of snakes.
Ghost Slamr is a 29er (29x2.5 & 2.4) that is the same price as the Drt 3.1, but looks like maybe the components aren’t quite as good. I don’t know if that’s true since I’m not up to speed on bike stuff these days. After a little googling I believe the suspension on the Drt 3.1 edges out the Slamr, but I don’t know if being a 29er makes up for that.
GHOST SLAMR 2.9 29" Bike | REI Co-op
Blending speed, agility and control for trail performance, the GHOST SLAMR 2.9 29" bike boasts 130mm of full-suspension travel, a lightweight aluminum frame and SRAM SX Eagle 1 x 12 drivetrain.
Ghost Kato FS; I have the Kato hardtail and I like it, but I really only use it on the very pot holey dirt roads in my town so I don’t know how well it would stand up to harder abuse. Both the hardtail and FS have 27.5s (27.5x2.25), and I like them on the hardtail, but I don’t know how they would do going down more technical and higher speed trails. Even if 27.5s aren’t as good as the 27.5+ or 29ers I’m sure it’s a step up from my current 26” Dawg! The FS also has inferior components compared to the other two (SR Suntour suspension for example). However, at $300 less it is the budget option and REI has a great return policy. I’m considering it because I don’t know how much I will actually end up riding yet.
GHOST Kato FS Base Bike | REI Co-op
Your ticket to the trails, the GHOST Kato FS base bike starts you off right with 130 mm of confidence-inspiring full-suspension travel and 27.5 in wheels for control, speed and maneuverability.
The Drt 3.3: has the best components out of all of them, it’s also a 29er. However, it’s $900 more expensive than the first two and $1200 more than the Kato FS and I don’t know if I want to spend that much right now. But dang it looks sick.
Co-op Cycles DRT 3.3 Bike | REI Co-op
When progression is the name of your game, the Co-op Cycles DRT 3.3 bike is your full-sus friend, with wide trail tires that prioritize rollover while giving you enough width for traction and cushion.
I’ve been going back and forth between the 3.1 and Kato FS (value vs price). Any opinions on SRAM vs Shimano or 27.5+ vs 29er vs 27.5? They are all dropper posts and 1x12 from the factory, and look to have at least adequate components. None of my current rigs have either so any of those 4 would be an upgrade in most regards. I like REI‘s return policy, and if I use my REI card I’ll get 5% back (I already spend too much money there
Lemme look at these bikes. I’ll get back to you. The Ghost brand is a super good value but I don’t know details.
I also don’t like 2.8 or + tires. Lots of tire rebound. It’s not really helpful on a full suspension bike.
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