J-Fletch

I am nineteen and just started my freshman year at the University of Washington - Bothell as a mechanical engineering major in September 2018. In the next few years, I aspire to work in the nanotechnology field to make a breakthrough in carbon and boron nitride nanotube technology. Specifically, aligning them to make complex, three dimensional objects for mechanical, electrical, and thermal applications. Currently, I am designing mountain bike frames and the components I wish to first test the new technology on.

Block user

Recent

Added 7 photos to Buysell
Jun 2, 2022 at 16:11
Jun 2, 2022
Selling
Jun 2, 2022 at 16:03
Jun 2, 2022

Five Ten Trailcross Mid Pro (Size: 12 US Men's)

$85 USD
Why I'm Selling: - I've only worn these shoes four or five times and loved them, but since I'm selling all my mountain bike gear to do some necessary repairs on my vehicle, these must go. Payment: - Buyer does need to cover the additional PayPal Goods and Services fee and shipping, though I don't think that total should exceed $25. I'll give you an exact shipping cost if you message me your zip code. My Expenses: - Shoes + Tax: $184.79 - Sell Price: $85 + Fees Thoughts on Shoes: - Comfort: I first need to state these shoes are outrageously comfortable both on and off the trail. If I didn't work a job that requires a super stiff toe box then I'd daily these shoes like I did my Freeriders. The neoprene sock acts as great light rain and strong breeze guard, keeping your feet perfectly warm and dry as long as the temperatures remain above 45°F and it is not down pouring. Despite these shoes fitting like a high top sneaker and allowing a surprising amount of balanced ankle flexibility and support, the soles are perfectly stiff. From my recollection, the flex from toe to heel in these shoes is akin to that of a medium support, light trail running shoe rather than a pair of clunky Freeriders. With that said, it is a bit hard to describe these shoes' torsional rigidity, as their soles feel dense enough to be a hybrid between the Freerider and Impact, yet they have just enough torsional give and spring to allow your foot to catch some pins should you improperly place your foot on the pedal. - Rubber: I was a bit worried that these shoes would not grip well given how hard the rubber feels in comparison to a Freerider. But to my surprise, they tackled all trails I threw at it masterfully and I never slipped a pedal, which is saying something since most of rides with this shoe were on Tiger Mountain's double black diamond Predator trail. The updated compound is like the Michelin rubber of shoes; it may feel a bit hard to the touch, but it performs in all seasons, regardless of whether your cruising or pushing it at race speeds. As you can see in the pictures, despite my rough rides with these shoes, the soles look almost brand new. This really shows Five Ten found a compound that balances traction in all conditions, dampening, and shear resistance. Should you buy these shoes and ride them once or twice a week, I see them easily lasting a year. - Laces: The laces are very thin, flat, and stretchy. I considered swapping them out for Iron Laces because I figured these laces would for sure tear only after a few rides, but opted not to swap the laces for a couple reasons. For one, the laces have held up, and secondly the only padding separating your foot and the laces a paper thin tongue and the neoprene sock. With Iron Laces, I think their round shape and extremely stiffness would have started to cut through the top of the shoe and wear on my feet like piano wire. Long story short, just ask Five Ten for a couple extra pairs of laces when you get the time. - Who These are For: If you find yourself hiking your bike a lot and need a shoe that can handle the abuse of rugged trail features, while delivering you great traction, range of motion, ankle support, and breathability both on and off the bike, then these shoes have your name written on them.

Added 7 photos to Buysell
May 21, 2022 at 19:58
May 21, 2022
Selling
May 21, 2022 at 19:57
May 21, 2022

Alpinestars MOAB Knee (Used) + Elbow Pads (New)

$50 USD
Okay, I bought these like six years ago when I was in high school and just getting into mountain biking. As you can tell, the knee pads are well used, but the elbow pads look brand new. That's because they are. I'm selling all my gear so I need to sell these as a package. Just as a price reference, I believe I paid $100 for the knee pads and $50 or $60 for the elbow pads. These elbow and knee pads provide a pretty insane amount of protection for rocks. The only downside is they aren't very comfortable to pedal in and wear all day. If you're crushing laps at the bike park or ride extremely aggressive enduro and don't like to take chances, then these knee and elbow pads are for you. Just as a quick side note, knee guards like the TLD Raid with D30 won't save your knee if you land on a sharp rock--but this will. And I know this because I own a pair of Raid knee guards that I don't use because I don't have a bike anymore...wait, I should sell those. Stay posted for my posting of Raid knee guards if you want a knee guard for lighter downhill or rougher enuro. Buyer pays shipping, so hit me up with your zip code so I can give you a shipping quote.

Added 11 photos to Buysell
May 21, 2022 at 19:37
May 21, 2022
Selling
May 21, 2022 at 19:36
May 21, 2022

High Above Cascadia Venture Quick Draw

$85 USD
So, I bought this in 2021 with the intentions of leveling up my enduro game, but decided to sell my bike so I could afford some necessary automotive repairs. Since I no longer have a bike, there's no need to keep my gear. Funny enough, I never even rode with this. After I sold my bike I tried trail running with this pack twice, but this just doesn't work for trail running. In the pictures you'll see I have the order number (#4359) and receipt. I did that so you can hopefully utilize High Above Cascadia's lifetime warranty. Just reach out to them and tell them you bought it used and have the order number and I'm sure they'll honor their warranty service if you tear it somehow. Just to give you an idea of how much space is in the bag's compartments, I could fit two single liter Platypus bags inside the large compartment, and a multitool, large body wipe, and an energy bar in the smaller compartment. The FidLock system on the buckle is okay. I wish the magnet had at least twice the strength as it does to provide better retention. FidLock's water bottle mount is a little tricky at first to use, but once you get the hang of it you'll be able to detach and reattach your water bottle without looking in a swift motion. Master this art and all the kOoL kIdS on the trail will give you their blank stare of swag approval. Also, there is a single width, double stacked, horizontal MOLLE panel on the left side, so you can MOLLE web in something small if you'd like. Paid $162.62 for this locally made bag so you don't have to, ;). Though, you will have to pay shipping. Send me your zip code and I'll give you a prompt shipping quote.

Added 11 photos to Buysell
Apr 27, 2022 at 16:32
Apr 27, 2022
Selling
Apr 27, 2022 at 16:26
Apr 27, 2022

Oakley Airbrake MX + 2 Lenses + 1 Lens Protector

$120 USD
Why I'm Selling: - I've had this goggle and the lenses for years and I hate to sell them, but I'm selling all my mountain bike gear so I can do some necessary repairs on my vehicle. Payment: - Buyer does need to cover the additional PayPal Goods and Services fee and shipping, though I don't think that total should exceed $25. I'll give you an exact shipping cost if you message me your zip code. My Expenses: - Goggles + PRIZM Torch Lens: $220 - Fire Iridium Lens: $70 - Clear Lens: $40 - Lens Protector: $20 - Total: $350 - Sell Price: $120 + Fees Thoughts on Goggle, Lenses, Lens Protector, and Case: - Goggle: Without a doubt, Oakley Airbrake MX goggles are the most comfortable and breathable goggles I've ever used. Admittedly, I do have a flatter nose that doesn't tend to interfere with goggles. Removing lenses is so easy and worry free that it is a literal God send. Before these, I wore 100% Racecrafts and not only was prying the flexible lens out of the slit a pain, but I was constantly worried about scratching or fracturing the lens. This isn't the case with Airbrakes since all you need to do is pull down on two red pull tabs at the ends of the goggle, swing them open, and lightly pull the lens out using the small pull tabs on the front of the lens. As you might have deduced by the product's name, it does an exceptional job channeling air through your goggles and helmet while riding. The only problem is I think the Airbrakes rely on air flow as the ventilator a bit too much because the goggle doesn't vent at all when you're not moving. Because of this, be sure to pull your goggles down on your chest or pull them up on the front of your helmet and away from any vents whenever you're not riding. Don't put them on the back of your helmet or neck because your body heat and sweat will cause them to fog up in seconds. Also, I found anti fog sprays to not be that effective in these goggles no matter what spray or wax I used. Sure, the lenses wouldn't fog as much if I didn't idiotically place them on the back of my neck immediately after I stopped moving, but water would just bead up inside the goggle and streak down the lens when I started moving, which genuinely distorts your vision instead of just blurring it like fog. God forbid if I hit a sudden compression that made by head snap forward a bit, because small specs of condensation would fly off the goggles and around or even in my eye. Luckily, I learned the only way to prevent the goggles from fogging is to place them on my chest when I'm not riding. I know it sounds like I'm bashing on these goggles, but the condensation and fogging issue was on me for not knowing how care for them in a high humidity environment; not the goggles. - Clear Lens: Living in the Pacific Northwest, I used the clear lens the most. While I couldn't capture the blemishes with my camera, the lens does have a bunch of micro scratches that distort incoming light just enough to be noticeable and a bit distracting when sitting around. Though, I no longer found them noticeable when I started riding. Now, there is a 1", fingerprint-shaped patch on the inside right of the lens that appears to be a portion of film that has worn off. This patch doesn't affect the lens' fog resistance, but it is noticeable when looking through the lens. And I must admit it is fairly distracting, even when riding. It's like having a greasy finger print on your phone screen that will never rub off. Long story short, I would advise replacing this lens if you have an extra $40 lying around. - Fire Iridium Lens: Admittedly, I only wore this lens I think three times which is why it's in the best shape--minus the scrape on the outer right side that isn't visible when looking through the lens. I originally purchased this lens for riding trails exposed to extremely bright and direct sunlight (like at Stevens Pass and in Bend, Oregon) where I'm not ducking in and out of tree cover constantly. But after I bought these lenses I found myself only riding Tiger Mountain and Duthie Hill, at which all trails are shaded by thick tree cover. As you can probably deduce, this lens doesn't work that well even under tree cover on a sunny day as its high polarization and blue tint washes out all--even finer--light. At first I thought the blue lens tint would be harsh on my eyes like an LED screen, but the polarization is so strong and blue is so mellow that it is actually soothing to look through when riding in extremely bright light. While it doesn't make certain colors richer like the PRIZM Torch lens, it reduces your eye strain so much that it makes identifying dusted over imperfections on a completely exposed, blown out trail unquestionably easier than without them or even with a PRIZM lens. Needless to say, this lens is designed for very specific light lighting conditions. If you live somewhere like Arizona, you will use this lens every day you're in the sun. But if you live in West Virginia, you will probably be reaching for the PRIZM lens way more frequently. - PRIZM Torch Lens: Where the fire iridium lens lacks is where the PRIZM Torch lens excells. Oakley says this lens helps rocks and mellower colors pop out a bit more in lower light situations, and I will agree that this lens does that very well. With that said, Oakley's advertising makes the lens seem like it's powered by holiness of God himself and it will make the rocks beam the book of Psalms into your soul, all while making the soil so rich, thicc, and wholesome it'll make the soil start looking like a lil' snack (wait what)--but this is overhyped marketing. The lens simply makes everything you see seem like you put a night light filter over it, and then amplifies whatever colors match the lens. Since the lens has a reddish-brown hue, all rich dirt under tree cover and slight shadows surrounding dusted over rocks on dry, blown out trails contrasts stronger against anything of a lighter color. This lens also excells at maintaining a happy medium with your pupil dilation so your eyes hardly have to adjust when going from a section of trail exposed to the sunlight to section completely blocked from light with significantly darker dirt. Despite all the praise I have given this lens, I will say it is a jack of all trades, but a master of none. So if you are riding on super dry trails that are always exposed to sunlight, this lens wouldn't be the best choice for you because unlike the fire iridium lens, there isn't a contrasting tint under the polarized film. I found that riding with this lens on sunny days under regular tree cover when the dirt is dry to be perfect. Wow, I almost forgot to mention the lens' condition. As you might be able to see in the one close up picture, there is one blemish resembling a finger print on front right. What I think happened is it started to suddenly rain and I hastily rubbed my finger a bit too hard on the lens. Honestly, I never found the blemish to be distracting when riding; only when sitting around and waiting to drop in. - Lens Protector: I used one of the protectors once on the PRIZM and clear lenses and refused to use to use the protector again because it has a blue tint that screws with my vision. Now, I know I said I loved the fire iridium lens' blue tint, but that's only because it has a red and gold polarized film in front of the blue tint, making the blue tint feel warm and easy on the eyes. The blue tint on the lens proector on the other hand is not only distracting, but it interferes with your PRIZM and iridium lens' performance since it adds a unnaturally colored film in front of polarized lens. From my experience with the protector on the PRIZM lens, the blue screwed up the light transmission so much that it made everything slightly darker and flat, almost as if I was looking through a light black or gray lens. This made riding under tree cover surprisingly kind of sketchy. Plus my eyes never adjusted to the change because my brain knew what I should be seeing through the clear or PRIZM lens but wasn't seeing it. As you can probably gather, I don't think it's worth running the lens protector, but I still am including it in case the blue tint doesn't bother you. - Case: The case isn't waterproof, but is slightly water resistant. It is also is lined with polyester fleece to prevent you front scraping your lenses. You can easily fit both lenses, the tear off, and the goggle in the case by stacking one item in front of the other. There's even a little pouch in the back where you can store anti fog wipes or wax. Hope my thoughts on each item helps you whether or not you decide to purchase my goggle and lenses.

Added 11 photos to Buysell
Apr 8, 2022 at 19:40
Apr 8, 2022
Selling
Apr 8, 2022 at 19:33
Apr 8, 2022

Airoh Fighter Carbon Rockstar + 100% Racecraft Goggles

$100 USD
SMALL CRACK IN REAR OF THE HELMET! See second to last picture! Specs: - Size: Medium (I wear a large TLD D3 and this helmet is a snug, but comfortable fit) - Weight: 900g - Vents: 16 - MIPs: No - Cracked: Yes - Blemishes: Yes - Most Beautiful Helmet Ever: YES Story: Bought this helmet years ago as a treat for my first trip to Whistler and put a small crack in it by landing backwards in a rock garden on day two. Despite the helmet not having MIPs, I continued to ride for the next two days with no concussion or headache. Due to the small crack, I cannot advise you use this for downhill. Maybe you can use it on some dirt jumps or single black diamond and under enduro trails, but that's it. I kept this helmet for years despite the crack because the helmet is absolutely gorgeous. It was hand made in Italy by Airoh before MIPs became super mainstream. At the time the only way to get your hands on one of these was to buy it from Airoh headquarters in Italy and have them custom ship it to the US. For the last seven years or so since I cracked it I've taken it across the country a couple times as a dazzling trophy in my barracks or residence. Definitely a conversation starter whenever people would see it. Long story short, I've cherished this helmet for some years now but am finally biting the bullet and getting rid of it. But instead of trashing it I hope I can pass it onto someone who enjoys occasionally admiring it after a long day if work, or someone who might put it to limited--but good--use. Did I mention that this helmet weighs absolutely nothing and vents like an enduro helmet? The goggles are in great shape and scratch free. Though, there are some light blue streaks on the front that I just now noticed for some reason. Despite the streaks, I tried them on, looked outside, and didn't notice any disparities in the lens clarity or effectiveness of the polarization. Maybe its just me and the fact that with my eye contacts in I cannot focus on extremely close objects, but hopefully you will agree with my assessment when trying them on yourself. Shipping and Final Messages: I should mention the helmet and goggles sell as a package because I need to get rid of both. And the buyer will have to pay for shipping and the 2.9% PayPal Goods and Services fee. Also, you can buy plastic clips that you can put over the top vents to prevent rain from falling directly into your hair. I believe they are sold by one of Airoh's partner stores.

Load more...
You must login to Pinkbike.
Don't have an account? Sign up

Join Pinkbike  Login


Copyright © 2000 - 2024. Pinkbike.com. All rights reserved.
dv56 0.026612
Mobile Version of Website