jacobyw
- Member since Dec 6, 2012
- Male / 65
- Salida , Colorado
- 3 Followers
- 19 Trailforks Points
Professor at Mizzou (go Tigers). We also have a place in Salida, CO (VRBO 99827), an emerging mountain bike mecca.
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jacobyw MTB-Strength-Factory's article
Jan 20, 2024 at 13:21
Jan 20, 2024
Video: How To Ride Until You're 70 & Beyond with Ben Plenge from the Strength Factory
I got my first mountain bike in 1984. However, I was unable to ride regularly when I was raising kids. Disappearing for hours on the weekend was not an option. When I was 50, I bought an Iron Horse full suspension trailbike. I fell (back) in love with the sport and have been riding about 5 times per week ever since. Now I am 64. I've had many injuries from falling off two wheels (dirt bikes, too). I heal much more slowly than I did in my youth. Consequently, I avoid coming off the bike. I didn't come off the bike in 2023, at least not violently. I hope for the same in 2024.
jacobyw pinkbikeoriginals's article
Oct 17, 2023 at 8:27
Oct 17, 2023
Video: Tech Tuesday - How To Accurately Measure Sag
I'm a retired engineering professor and I got my first mountain bike in 1984. When dual suspension came along, I was immediately struck by how unrepeatable the sag measurement is. Follow Henry's procedure twice, and you will probably get two different results. The disparity will be greater with two riders of similar weight.
I have also noticed that many, if not most, riders do not use all of their available travel, even in bike parks.
I have always set my shock and fork pressure using jumps. I built one in the back yard of my previous residence. Now I use a jump line called Solstice (in Salida). I stamp the jumps in open mode and set the pressure such that nearly all of the travel on both ends is in play without serious bottom outs. This procedure does yield a sag (for me) between 15 and 30%, but (for me) is more accurate and repeatable.
jacobyw edspratt's article
Jun 2, 2023 at 5:35
Jun 2, 2023
Emily Batty Announces Retirement from Professional Racing
I congratulate PBers on their non-sexist attitudes. However, let's not ignore the elephant in the room. Emily's extraordinary popularity has a lot to do with her extraordinary beauty.
jacobyw dangerholm's article
Dec 30, 2022 at 7:50
Dec 30, 2022
Dangerholm's Scott Ransom Enduro Project
Those shorts would look better on Catherine Bach.
jacobyw mikekazimer's article
Aug 29, 2022 at 11:24
Aug 29, 2022
Review: Stan's Flow MK4 Wheelset - Now With Magnets
Seems like the buried the lead. My Industry 9 alloy wheelset has a "hydra" hub in back. The near-instantaneous engagement really makes a big difference for me. Previous hub came with my Hunt wheelset, not bad but not nearly as quick as the hydra.
jacobyw pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jul 16, 2022 at 16:01
Jul 16, 2022
Video: Controversial Features? - Inside the Tape at Vallnord
@gnarnaimo: I'm a boomer (63), still on the single track on my human-powered mountain bike. This footage revealed the riders' speed and skill better than the Red Bull cast. Terrifying for mere mortals at any age.
jacobyw mattbeer's article
Jul 12, 2022 at 9:11
Jul 12, 2022
Review: Trek's 2023 Fuel EX-e Is Light & Nearly Completely Silent
Which is more incredible; 40 lbs or $14K?
jacobyw mikekazimer's article
Apr 4, 2022 at 13:58
Apr 4, 2022
Review: Silt's $1,000 Carbon XC Wheels
10 degrees engagement. To me, that is unacceptable. I went to a hydra hub and it the quick engagement makes things easier and more fun (also, less loud than previous Industry Nine hubs I have owned).
jacobyw mikelevy's article
Feb 24, 2022 at 10:50
Feb 24, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 107 - How (And Why) Did You Start Mountain Biking?
After rupturing my spleen, I promised my mother I'd quit riding dirt bikes. I got my first mountain bike, a Velocitech Mountain Machine, in 1984. As that date reveals, I am old. I am much more risk-averse than 40 years ago. Therefore, I now allow myself a dirt bike (Beta XTrainer, sorry mom).
jacobyw mikelevy's article
Feb 18, 2022 at 7:58
Feb 18, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 106 - What's Your Ideal Ride Look Like?
Eight hours! You guys are tough. I'm retired and can ride nearly every day. One to three hours leaves me without (additional) aches and pains and enough energy to do other things. I like fire road climbs and single track descents. Since I live in Salida, CO, I have plenty of choices (even in the winter). Afterwards, I prefer access to a real bed and a hot tub. Retirement is great, but I'd trade it for being younger.