well that kicked my ass

"The Lurktastic Opponaught" (oppolurker) 02/18/2017 at 19:08 • Filed to: Two wheels good, Oppo fitness challenge

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Whose idea was this fitness challenge, anyway?

On the plus side, XT effing rocks.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 19:18

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I’m using the Runtastic apps, meal logger, and a Fitbit to try and ditch the dad bod. Its great that I can do bits and pieces when the kiddos permit without heading to to gym but its still kicking my ass.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Phyrxes once again has a wagon! 02/18/2017 at 19:26

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My fitness tracker is I ride until I can’t, and then push a little further the next time. I had myself nearly up to the split century mark a few years ago, doing 42 miles each way to work using that method. I will admit that having older kids (5/8) has helped me spend more time in the saddle. It wasn’t easy when they were both in diapers.

Cash Rewards > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 19:38

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SRAM or GTFAC

Birddog > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 19:39

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That trail looks awesome!

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Cash Rewards 02/18/2017 at 19:54

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I’m a big fan of the guide rs brakes it came with, but I spec’d this bike because I’m a Shimano guy. I’ve tried several times, but I can’t stand sram shifters.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Birddog 02/18/2017 at 19:58

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It was a good ride. Sleds have been packing it down for a few days now, so the surface is fast and grippy. I did bury the front wheel on one fast downhill left hander, but I landed in four feet of powder after clearing the handlebars. It was actually a really pleasant way to crash a mountain bike.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 20:14

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Yeah 2 years old and 4 months here, I can’t exactly escape the house for long with the Mrs. murdering me, unless I take one with me.

Cash Rewards > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 20:17

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I like shifting with the thumb for both up and down, I feel it gives me a better grip on the bars.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Cash Rewards 02/18/2017 at 20:30

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For me, a quarter century of muscle memory is hard to overcome.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Phyrxes once again has a wagon! 02/18/2017 at 20:33

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The two year old should be old enough for a helmeted bike trailer ride, and I had my kids on tagalongs at 3 1/2, and riding without training wheels at 4 1/2. The key to maintaining my my riding hobby is to do it with my kids. My daughter was starting to challenge my single track dominance last summer. I’m starting to get worried.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 20:34

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XT is the greatest thing ever. Mine shifts so crisp it’s absurd. And it’s been doing it with only minor adjustment for years now.

f86sabre > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 20:43

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Peddle, peddle peddle. Looks like fun.

AR24-7 > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 20:51

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That’s on my to do list hopefully

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 21:09

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My new bike is sram GX I think. I really miss the xt from my old bike. The level of effort is just so much less and you can drop up to 3 gears at a time. Otherwise it works fine. I’m getting used to it. Don’t look at the prices of an 11 spd sram cassette, ouch.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 02/18/2017 at 21:11

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That’s the other reason why I went 2x10 XT. The parts costs on the 1x11 are awful. I’m happy to be a generation behind for the sake of economic efficiency.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 21:17

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You can get a 1x11 xt drive train in the $350 range. It is an incredible value.

Stephenson Valve Gear > The Lurktastic Opponaught 02/18/2017 at 21:42

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It is amazing how the little bit of extra drag that now adds to the mountain biking experience really adds up to a lot of extra effort over a long distance.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Stephenson Valve Gear 02/18/2017 at 22:11

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Aside from the descents, I spent the entire time in granny. The float of 5" tires is great on snow, but I really wasn’t prepared for the rolling resistance. Some days I miss my road bike.