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drfaceplant
- Member since Jan 6, 2013
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Fayetteville , North Carolina - 8 Followers
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Cali kid livin' the dream in the dirty south
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Selling
May 12, 2019 at 17:37
May 12, 2019
Used NSR4 2"-hitch rack
$200 USDThis is a used North Shore Racks NSR4; it is a four bike rack for 2" tow hitches. New retails for $600. It is very sturdy and works well, but see full disclosure below. I am willing to meet within a 45-minute drive of Fayetteville, NC and complete the sale there. I will not ship.
The rack was struck by a car while stationary. The rack was folded down (no bikes on it) and was hit low. The damage: (1) the hitch tube is slightly bent up (North Shore sells replacements for $40) and (2) two prongs on the bike cradles are cracked and bent. The rack still holds four bikes and everything is sturdy (the prongs are not loose), but the two slots with damaged prongs have trouble fitting bikes with older/smaller fork crowns (ex: 90s and early 2000s).
drfaceplant AJBarlas's article
Apr 22, 2017 at 5:27
Apr 22, 2017
Leatt DBX 3.0 All-Mountain Helmet – First Look – Sea Otter 2017
I do wish the palms were a bit thicker or had a little cushioning at the heel. I have crashed on them before (mix of clay and small pebbles) and there are no tears or visible abrasion. Cautiously optimistic I didn't waste my money. We'll see how they hold up in subsequent crashes...
I had stayed away from minimalist gloves before (my previous gloves were Fox Unabombers...the palm tore at a seam) for the same reasons but have to admit the feel for the grips now is awesome.
drfaceplant AJBarlas's article
Apr 21, 2017 at 17:43
Apr 21, 2017
Leatt DBX 3.0 All-Mountain Helmet – First Look – Sea Otter 2017
Some head-to-head testing of the different technologies (e.g., MIPS, turbines) and brands would be pretty sweet!
drfaceplant AJBarlas's article
Apr 21, 2017 at 17:40
Apr 21, 2017
Leatt DBX 3.0 All-Mountain Helmet – First Look – Sea Otter 2017
Agreed on how good the helmets look, especially the brushed metal one. Also impressed with their R&D approach to safer helmets for fractures and TBI.
I recently bought a pair of the gloves with the knuckles and I was very impressed with how comfortable they are. The knuckles do take some sting off impacts (yay for tree strikes on the narrow NC trails) and yet the fingers are flexible and light. Like the knuckles aren't there.
Hoping to get the trail helmet this summer as the temps rise. The deeper coverage and slimmer weight/shape are a great bonus on top of the safety. The full-face vents well so hopefully their half-shell keeps it pretty cool too.
drfaceplant AJBarlas's article
Apr 21, 2017 at 17:31
Apr 21, 2017
Leatt DBX 3.0 All-Mountain Helmet – First Look – Sea Otter 2017
The turbines in their full-face helmet are stiff enough to hold their shape, but will give with a small amount of force (pushed lightly with a finger) when compressed or rotated--based on that, they probably will do what they're advertised to do in a crash. I can't report on how they behave in that situation, though, since I haven't crashed with the helmet.
While I don't have a bald head, I've never felt those turbines during a ride and the gel doesn't have a sticky/grabby texture. I don't think you'll notice them while riding.
Hope that experience helps!
drfaceplant canyon's article
Feb 2, 2017 at 8:01
Feb 2, 2017
Canyon Preparing for US Launch
Agreed, @LRod1018. I guess these comment sections are loaded with armchair economists, legislators, and constitutional lawyers...not just the armchair engineers/scientists we usually see.
It'd be nice to actually *not* have political ideology infiltrating every facet of life. Can't we just talk bikes and biking?
drfaceplant urteam's article
Dec 27, 2016 at 10:34
Dec 27, 2016
Kenta Gallagher Joins Polygon UR Team for 2017 - Video
Excited to hear the "Jap import" gets a team ride for the coming season! Seems like a great fit. Hopefully his contract includes mandatory subtitled course previews like at Fort Bill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln0JDXkP8Xk
Selling
Aug 28, 2016 at 19:13
Aug 28, 2016
Fox Float 32 RL FIT 150mm
$200 USDSelling a 2012 Fox Float 32 RL FIT 150mm Performance Series fork with a tapered head tube (8" long from cut to top of the crown) and 15mm thru-axle for 26" wheels. Fork was an original spec from a bike. Ridden for less than a season. Will entertain serious offers.
I am also selling a 2012 Fox Float RP23 shock (7.875" x 2.25") and willing to bundle the two items for a discounted sale.
Thanks for checking out the ad!
Selling
Aug 28, 2016 at 19:05
Aug 28, 2016
Fox Float RP23, 7.875"x2.25"
$95 USDSelling a 2012 Fox Float RP23 High Volume with Boostvalve Performance Series shock, 7.875" x 2.25" (200mm x 57mm); M rebound tune, L velocity tune, 150 boost valve tune. Shock was an original spec from a bike; ridden for less than a season.
Thanks for checking out the ad!
