In Other News

My daughter's GT Laguna lives on. I think. With @Bill's daughter riding it. Hopefully still is the case.

If not, I'd take it back in a heartbeat.

 

I was a GT kid/guy growing up. I had a 16 inch pit bike, 86 Pro Performer, 87 Timberline and a 92 RTS. All bought at Circle Cycle bike shop in Torrance which became Price Point.

 

Hold grudges?

 

When you get treated like that with a valid warranty claim.....yes.

 

When I was first considering a full suspension, I let the past history of GT influence me, and I was convinced under the fog of upgradeitis that the XCR was the bike for me.
Things changed and I took longer to pick a bike. So glad I did!

 

two cyclists killed, 11 injured in Glendale Az.

 

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/26/us/arizona-driver-cyclists-crash/index.html

 

Maybe this one was more of an accident? It was on a bridge - so maybe he misjudged his speed? Maybe not intentional? Orrrr, maybe drunk?

No excuses - just explanations. So sorry to hear.

 

Finally found out why the fruit from my trees would be doing good, then suddenly dissapear. . .

 

What could possibly go wrong?????

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/ind...spection-reveals-hundreds-lithium-ion-battery

 

There must be a weird, satisfactory reason for this from UPS/USPS, but I can't figure it out....ultlimate destination is in Anaheim. The detour to Fontana is...WTF? Is this part of their "mail innovations?" (Washington to Illinois is rather wonder-making as well.)

 

Happens all the time nowadays.

 

Yeah I recently had a package coming from LA detour to Kansas where it hung out for a few days then returned to SD.

 

The new SRAM Eagle Transmissions are here, and they're not cheap.

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/mountain/collections/eagle-transmission

 

How often will I have to replace the transmission fluid?

 

I don’t own a UDH bike so I don’t even have to be tempted.

 

I don't think that's necessary. I watched a video on Worldwide Cyclery and they had it mounted up to a Revel Rail 29er and it worked flawlessly. You could even see where the original derailleur hanger had been mounted.

 

Rail 29er is UDH….I imagine it will be the standard going forward

 

I watched an editorial video that said 2022 frames and up and compatible.

 

What am I missing here, don't electronic derailleurs already exist?

 

They do, but you know the marketing people, same parts different name

 

Engineering department was obviously bored and had to produce something, even if it wasn't really needed.

 

Ummmmm no.

SRAM just turned into Shimano. Requires you to run SRAM specific chain.

XX SL $150
XX $125
X0 $100

outrageous for a chain.

 

Watch the video. It's more than just electronic shifting.

 

Not as hip around here as it used to be, but Guerilla Gravity now has colors
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/guerrilla-gravity-announces-2023-bike-lineup.html

 

Big news day
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/trps-evo12-drivetrain-first-look.html

New 12 speed player on board.

As a brand, TRP seems to be gaining momentum.

 

I like that new head badge better than their "Rock on Garth," head badge on my GG.

 

Pinkbike also has an in depth review. In the comments, Mike Kazimer said he sat on someones shoulders and they both STOOD ON THE DERAILLEUR trying to bend it to no avail. By the time I need a new bike in 2025, this set up will be yesterdays news and prices will be cut in half. Might actually see what this electronic shifting is all about.

 

It’s been wonderful not having a ball and chain (aka cell phone) the last 5 days.
My new phone should be in today or tomorrow……..sigh.
At least my ride pictures are going to be better.

 

Yeah but Shimano chains Don't cost that much!!! Lol
I'm torn between the brands because SRAM shift so nice. And you're right, I ran that KMC chain and it was awesome.

But on their 50+ cassette the gear separation and I just hate it... We all have our little trigs...

I won't be buying any of that new stuff anytime soon. That chain looks like it should be on a motorcycle!!!!