DirtBagTim
- Member since Aug 3, 2012 Online
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- Irvine , California
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I'm the owner of Digit Bikes and DirtBaggies
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DirtBagTim henryquinney's article
Mar 13, 2024 at 8:25
Mar 13, 2024
Review: Manitou Mattoc Pro Fork - Reversed Arched, Foward Thinking
Surely it's "Rebound is red, compression is blue, unless it is a Manitou".
Selling
Mar 11, 2024 at 23:07
Mar 11, 2024Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Wheelset
$300 USDThese are the 1380g lightweight, carbon rim, titanium freehub lovelies!
The ten speed hubs are silky smooth, the rims are true.
These are rim brake wheels.
They have spent most of their days hanging on a hook.
Selling
Mar 5, 2024 at 13:27
Mar 5, 2024Race Face Next SL carbon crank and oval ring
$300 USDThis is a very light carbon crankset.
Arms are 175mm long.
Spindle is 30mm X 136mm for standard width or Boost frames (68/72/92mm).
Chainring is Works Components narrow-wide 32T oval.
Mar 1, 2024 at 9:04
Mar 1, 2024
DirtBagTim pinkbikeoriginals's article
Feb 29, 2024 at 14:19
Feb 29, 2024
Video: Balance Bikes Are The Ultimate Way To Learn - How To Bike with Ben Cathro
Ben's point about not forcing the issue is THE MOST IMPORTANT.
I helped dozens of kids in my neighbourhood learn to ride. We had a bunch of bikes and let them share and take their pick, I removed bells and horns to remove the temptation to remove hands from handlebars. Some would do balance bikes, some wouldn't. A gang of kids can egg each other on, but I found telling some kids how to have fun in a certain way sometimes would backfire.
The most effective method I found was to have a child stationary on the bike, then crouching in front of the bike put your hands either side of the upright sections of the (BMXish) handlebar to catch the bike if they start to fall. Then have them try to trackstand, noticing how the bike falls and experiment with turning the bars, then leaning the bike, then combining the motions to making a game of balancing between my hands, not hitting them. Most kids would be riding unassisted after about 5 minutes (not my son). The holding under the saddle thing is back breaking, and doesn't help the child feel how their inputs control the balance.
My son wouldn't do balance bikes, but he pedalled about 1.5 miles each way to and from preschool from before he could speak full sentences until he moved up to 16in wheels by which time his training wheels were bent so far off the ground they did nothing. Although I helped many of his friends go training wheel free, he simply didn't care. Pedaling and covering ground was more important to him than balancing. He still rides to school every day, but he says we mountain biked enough during lockdown that he's lost interest for now.
Having the next size bike ready before it's needed and letting the child choose was fun and helpful. I highly recommend that.
Selling
Feb 28, 2024 at 11:14
Feb 28, 2024Red RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 29" 160mm travel RC2
$550 USDThis was taken off a size Large bike which was ridden only a handful of times.
The steerer is 172mm long, just over 6.75”.
160mm travel
29" wheel
Tapered steering tube
15 x 110mm axle (Boost)
42mm offset
Category: Single Crown Forks
Condition: Excellent - Lightly Ridden
Wheel Size: 29"
Suspension Type: Air
Steerer Tube Dimensions: 1 1/8"- 1 1/2" tapered
Front Travel: 160 mm
Front Axle: 15 x 110 TA Boost
Color: Boxxer Red
Priced for local sale, add $30 for shipping/fees for shipping in coUS
DirtBagTim henryquinney's article
Feb 15, 2024 at 11:11
Feb 15, 2024
Staff Rides: Henry Quinney's Cannondale Habit
@henryquinney: Will you be posting a review of the Mattoc?
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