Today's Ride
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gorgonzola
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^nice
I though I had the $ shot Tuesday evening of a young baldy perched atop the dead tree but another rider came through on the trail below and scared him off before I could get it. you can see him if you zoom in...
I though I had the $ shot Tuesday evening of a young baldy perched atop the dead tree but another rider came through on the trail below and scared him off before I could get it. you can see him if you zoom in...
raisingarizona
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Oh look at you Mr. Big Pimpiddy Pimpersons.Last night's ride. First trail ride on the new Turbo Levo. It's a game changerView attachment 25738
So? Thoughts? It looks dope!
My next bike is likely an E-bike. I'm hoping by then I can get one that's rad and around 32-35 pounds.
x10003q
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Well, if you save your allowance......
Low Angle Life
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I've got an XL Santa Cruz Bullit I'd like to sell...
Andy_ROC
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Haha RA. You got my number
Well another ride last night, this time with my wife. Of course we had to get his and hers.
Not too intense a ride but a few punchy climbs and the power beyond our legs was definitely nice. Covered a lot of distant for the time allotted. On the way home we have to ride about a mile on the road with a steep climb at the end. Usually on our Stumpys we'd be sucking gas and going about 2 mph. This time in turbo and pedaling hard I crested at about 17 mph!
It's pretty clear this is a game changer. We can tackle a lot more distance and VERT. It will open so many more trail options with big climbs and not need to explode our hearts muscles while still getting plenty of exercise.
But to be honest there was a lot of prepurchase trepidation and frankly still continues. It's a ridiculous amount of money to spend on bikes. We were happy riding our Stumpys but would avoid certain rides that were too long with too much climbing. While we're healthy we're not getting any younger. In our early 60's there's limits to how much stronger we can get. We want to explore and get the riding in while we can. So I guess that's how I rationalize the whole thing.
But so far absolutely loving it. The power and distance is impressive. Yeah they are heavy at 52lbs but so is everything in this class of distance and power. They are stable and the CG is low adding to the stability. Climbing over rocks and roots is so much better. Eco mode has been largely good enough and still getting plenty of good cardio without exploding my heart.
RA you can get a Specialized S-works Turbo levo SL which is lighter at 40lbs (less range and power also) but it's $14, 000!
Well another ride last night, this time with my wife. Of course we had to get his and hers.
Not too intense a ride but a few punchy climbs and the power beyond our legs was definitely nice. Covered a lot of distant for the time allotted. On the way home we have to ride about a mile on the road with a steep climb at the end. Usually on our Stumpys we'd be sucking gas and going about 2 mph. This time in turbo and pedaling hard I crested at about 17 mph!
It's pretty clear this is a game changer. We can tackle a lot more distance and VERT. It will open so many more trail options with big climbs and not need to explode our hearts muscles while still getting plenty of exercise.
But to be honest there was a lot of prepurchase trepidation and frankly still continues. It's a ridiculous amount of money to spend on bikes. We were happy riding our Stumpys but would avoid certain rides that were too long with too much climbing. While we're healthy we're not getting any younger. In our early 60's there's limits to how much stronger we can get. We want to explore and get the riding in while we can. So I guess that's how I rationalize the whole thing.
But so far absolutely loving it. The power and distance is impressive. Yeah they are heavy at 52lbs but so is everything in this class of distance and power. They are stable and the CG is low adding to the stability. Climbing over rocks and roots is so much better. Eco mode has been largely good enough and still getting plenty of good cardio without exploding my heart.
RA you can get a Specialized S-works Turbo levo SL which is lighter at 40lbs (less range and power also) but it's $14, 000!
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raisingarizona
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I think of bikes as a wise investment for physical and mental health but I can’t buy a bike for 14 thousand dollars! Maybe it’s time to seek a lil sponsorship deal for being a trail builder.Haha RA. You got my number
Well another ride last night, this time with my wife. Of course we had to get his and hers.
View attachment 25743
Not too intense a ride but a few punchy climbs and the power beyond our legs was definitely nice. Covered a lot of distant for the time allotted. On the way home we have to ride about a mile on the road with a steep climb at the end. Usually on our Stumpys we'd be sucking gas and going about 2 mph. This time in turbo and pedaling hard I crested at about 17 mph!
It's pretty clear this is a game changer. We can tackle a lot more distance and VERT. It will open so many more trail options with big climbs and not need to explode our hearts muscles while still getting plenty of exercise.
But to be honest there was a lot of prepurchase trepidation and frankly still continues. It's a ridiculous amount of money to spend on bikes. We were happy riding our Stumpys but would avoid certain rides that were too long with too much climbing. While we're healthy we're not getting any younger. In our early 60's there's limits to how much stronger we can get. We want to explore and get the riding in while we can. So I guess that's how I rationalize the whole thing.
But so far absolutely loving it. The power and distance is impressive. Yeah they are heavy at 52lbs but so is everything in this class of distance and power. They are stable and the CG is low adding to the stability. Climbing over rocks and roots is so much better. Eco mode has been largely good enough and still getting plenty of good cardio without exploding my heart.
RA you can get a Specialized S-works Turbo levo SL which is lighter at 40lbs (less range and power also) but it's $14, 000!
My rides have gotten much shorter and my motivation is much less as I approach 50. I’ve been riding since the mid/late 80’s so I’m not exactly mega stoked anymore either. I may be transitioning to doing more backpacking and desert loitering at this point.
