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dognutsbike shops out here telling you that you need to lube your chain way more and that you need to keep you drivetrain cleaner in the same sentence lmao

like why tf every shop think you need to dose your entire cassette and derailleur in chain lube lol and then wonder why ppls drivetrains are so dirty

dognutsbike shops out here telling you that you need to lube your chain way more and that you need to keep you drivetrain cleaner in the same sentence lmao

like why tf every shop think you need to dose your entire cassette and derailleur in chain lube lol and then wonder why ppls drivetrains are so dirty

partyandBSClean that shit up lol. You can both lube your chain an appropriate amount and clean your drivetrain. Sounds like you an over luber

skiermanAs long as you clean the drivetrain before every application of lube as you're supposed to fucking do, it doesn't matter how many times you lube it up. Fucking gapers who blame lube as to why their shit is dirty.

dognutsno not at all lol, the bike shops are the way over lubers. buddy took his bike in and the entire cassette and chain came back black with lube lol.

i clean and lube before every ride

dognutsbike shops out here telling you that you need to lube your chain way more and that you need to keep you drivetrain cleaner in the same sentence lmao

like why tf every shop think you need to dose your entire cassette and derailleur in chain lube lol and then wonder why ppls drivetrains are so dirty

partyandBS

Finally rode my bike since breaking my collarbone on April 19th! Damn was i slow. So were my dogs. Gotta hit it hard the rest of the season and make up for lost time.

Abomber22or not snap the other one?...chill, it'll come

DeebieSkeebiesI had a dude on the bus tell me that my bike "needed to be more dirty" and I'm all like nah I'm not trying to corrode components and break shit. Enjoy your clapped out shitbox buddy. Biking hardos can go 2 hell

WoFlowzYou can never have a nice enough bike or be a big enough dirt bag in mtb

DeebieSkeebiesI had a dude on the bus tell me that my bike "needed to be more dirty" and I'm all like nah I'm not trying to corrode components and break shit. Enjoy your clapped out shitbox buddy. Biking hardos can go 2 hell

jimbobsWho's going to be at the Snowshoe world cup DH race?

dognutsno not at all lol, the bike shops are the way over lubers. buddy took his bike in and the entire cassette and chain came back black with lube lol.

i clean and lube before every ride

jimbobsWho's going to be at the Snowshoe world cup DH race?

doubleblackjackDamn 2 flats in 2 days

And both on features I’ve done dozens of times before 🙄

doubleblackjackDamn 2 flats in 2 days

And both on features I’ve done dozens of times before 🙄

ThaLoraxAnybody had a crack in their carbon frame fixed? Ibis offered me a crash replacement for $600. Just asked Broken Carbon for a quote fixing it out of Boulder and Grand Junction.

ski_salmon69flats on 6 inch xc trail drop

skiermanLOL HOMIE IS RUNNING TUBES!

HAHAHAHAHAHA

jimbobsI would take Ibis up on the crash replacement while you're within their warranty period (whatever that may be). Carbon repair is 100% legit (friend has been full sending his carbon patched Capra for a year+) but will tank the resale value of your bike.

If Ibis doesn't need that frame back, you could get it patched, ride it until you decide to sell the bike, and swap the brand new frame components on for higher resale.

If Ibis wants their frame back, then it gets a bit more complicated should you repair your bike. They may not be stoked about any further warranty issues if you've been knowingly riding on a compromised frame. This isn't just about this one crash, what about damage down the road?

$600 isn't a small amount of money, so I understand your hesitation, but it's probably the most responsible thing to do. Plus, if you don't need to send back your frame, then your long term options increase.

ThaLoraxThe frame is a 2017 HD3, and I'm the 2nd owner. So definitely not under warranty anymore. They only offered me (understandably) the front triangle, and i wouldhave to send the damaged one back to them. So either way I go, I have to disassemble the frame and somehow safely store the parts and rear triangle together.

Good point on resale, but, even with the increased value, that $600 would end up being a wash, since it's an older frame anyways. I'll probably opt for the crash replacement anyway. Just wanted to get some input here if anyone had experience.

cydwhitYeah, carbon repair is legit, but it's expensive. You probably wouldn't end up that far below the $600 number to get it fixed, and as someone mentioned, it will affect resale. Crash replacement seems like the move here for sure.

theLiquorFriend is tryin to stop me from buying a 2017 or older bike sayin they’re gonna be heavily used and noisy what do you think? A good choice of bikes in the low $2k range to chose from at that price. Want 27.5s with probably 160 in front and 150 in back. Looking at mostly Remedy 9.8, Bronson, maybe Nomad, maybe Release 5C.

**This post was edited on Jul 19th 2022 at 10:27:29pm

tri_photoJust depends dude, I’ve seen used bikes from 2019-2020 that are clapped. Just go take a look at whatever you find and you’ll probably be able to tell by the seller if it’s gonna be a problem child of a bike or not

theLiquorI’ve found like half a dozen new Nomads in my size around here. Only mid C S line available which most ppl don’t want cuz of probably the Fox shocks, Reverb seatpost, and extra cost, but theyre marked down 20% now to the base C R price. Debating if I just buy one now to get a few days left in season, or just watch inventory and maybe even wait until Sept/Oct/November to see how cheap they get. Santa Cruz ever go like 30-40% off or am I being greedy at 20% off?

theLiquorI’ve found like half a dozen new Nomads in my size around here. Only mid C S line available which most ppl don’t want cuz of probably the Fox shocks, Reverb seatpost, and extra cost, but theyre marked down 20% now to the base C R price. Debating if I just buy one now to get a few days left in season, or just watch inventory and maybe even wait until Sept/Oct/November to see how cheap they get. Santa Cruz ever go like 30-40% off or am I being greedy at 20% off?

theLiquorI’ve found like half a dozen new Nomads in my size around here. Only mid C S line available which most ppl don’t want cuz of probably the Fox shocks, Reverb seatpost, and extra cost, but theyre marked down 20% now to the base C R price. Debating if I just buy one now to get a few days left in season, or just watch inventory and maybe even wait until Sept/Oct/November to see how cheap they get. Santa Cruz ever go like 30-40% off or am I being greedy at 20% off?

jimbobs20% off a Nomad is a solid deal, period; even more so in the current market. Makes sense because 27.5 is losing mainstream appeal to 29ers.

skiermanLOL yeah, if you're a dumb fuck who buys blindly into trends they're becoming less popular.

jimbobs20% off a Nomad is a solid deal, period; even more so in the current market. Makes sense because 27.5 is losing mainstream appeal to 29ers.

Nomads (and SC overall) are solid bikes, and SC is a solid company; their reserve wheel program looks sweet; would buy if I had the coin. Known many people to enjoy Megatowers, V10s, Nomads, etc.

Obviously $ is king, but buy your bike from the shop that has the best reputation/support/people/location/engagement/vibe, because those are the guys you're going to be interacting with for the duration of the time you own the bike, which is worth the couple % off you might be able to finesse from a different shop up front.

If you go in and talk to the shop people, get to know them, talk about bikes and the bike, etc, let them know you're on the fence and they might seal the deal for you with some smaller discounts on pedals/gear/merch/whatever that could effectively bring the cost of the bike down in total.

Just remember: tip bike shops in beer (local craft stuff is usually a hit)

theLiquorThanks guys, you sealed the deal well. Obviously I’m gonna ride a few different bikes in the shop while in, but everything else has pretty much pointed me to Nomad. I have kids so unfortunately don’t have time to go to all different dealers that have them, but will pick one hopefully close enough nearby that I’d be likely to use for service as well. Boulder has cheapest price but you know that’s to make up for whatever crazy municipal taxes they charge extra.

i just need a salesman to close the deal. Maybe show me how easy it can be to load in the back of my car (i’ll die from impaling myself on my skis or bike in an accident before ever putting any sort of rack on my car). Is there any special thru axle i’d need to buy if bike is not equipped (sure it is)? I imagine it also comes with tubeless tires, anything else I should be looking to get?

jimbobsI would also check out the Bronson in depth before you pull the trigger.

Nomad is geared toward bikepark riders who also grind out the pedal up to their descents, and hit lots of big jumps and features

Bronson is more of a do-everything bike that can handle park and serious DH riding, but also is a bit friendlier toward easier riding, climbing, and trucking over bigger rocks. When going full send off big features, you'll find the limits of the 150mm Bronson sooner than the 170mm Nomad, however.

Honestly Santa Cruz' website does a great job of describing the applications of the respective bikes.


Not sure what type of riding you plan on doing, from my experience:

- 27 is perfect for jumps, home-built trails, and tight flow, but isn't quite as good at chunky stuff. prioritizes fun over speed/capability. If you're not aiming to rocket thru double black tech, 27 will be plenty of bike.

- mullet has been nicer for trucking over chunky stuff, speed, and takes a little sting out of rocky climbs, but isn't as playful. bit less emphasis on low-speed fun, but can deal with bad lines, holding speed, and bigger obstacles a bit easier.

Keep in mind, I rode both settings back-to-back so I definitely noticed a difference, but it's far less of a change than you'd imagine, especially if this is your first legit bike. Can't go wrong with either option, you'll love any SC bike, regardless of wheelsize.

No.QuarterDear Mother Nature,

Please provide plentiful precipitation.
Dedicated diggers deserve durable dirt.
Leverich lovers leave loose lines.
Excavation efforts erased by effortless erosion.
Dusty dirt development doomed for destruction.

Sincerely,
Bozeman Bikers

No.QuarterDear Mother Nature,

Please provide plentiful precipitation.
Dedicated diggers deserve durable dirt.
Leverich lovers leave loose lines.
Excavation efforts erased by effortless erosion.
Dusty dirt development doomed for destruction.

Sincerely,
Bozeman Bikers

.nastyOne reason I left Utah, there and places north don’t get shit for real monsoon rains. We’ve only had maybe a week total of dusty trails here in the CO mtns.

SendyMcSendyfaceThats a shit shop. Should be cleaning it and using dry lube.

Abomber22soooo.....WD-40 is a water repellent spray, not a lube per se... ya'll don't use it?
Or I missed that post

SendyMcSendyfaceWD-40 is a solvent. Good for freeing up rusty shit, terrible as a lubricant. If you put that shit on your bike, and bring it to a shop, all the techs are gonna shit talk ya behind your back.

switchlip2New world cup track at snowshoe is so fucking good