trialsracer

Been following Jinya since 2015 or so. Love it all!

@Glenngineer: A flat pedal can have too much grip in certain applications. It definitely makes it harder to move the foot or reposition it. If the grip is coming from longer pins, that adds a different dimension to the equation as well. I have different flats for different purposes. I might swap pedals on my BMX if I go from riding a bunch of plaza parks to riding big dirt jumps. Maybe it makes a difference for me because I am no pro, but I doubt I am the only one.

@Ryan2949: marin rift zone is close and much cheaper

@blowmyfuse: well said. I wonder how difficult it would be to start an organization that actually addresses these issues... might be hard to generate interest in these less exciting but extremely important aspects.

@acdownhill: proper and diligent training can overcome the prey drive. It takes awhile (like, years in some cases) and you MUST have an e-collar. Finding a legit trainer (look for those that train working dogs, they tend to be les full of shit) is also helpful and lets you learn and gain confidence along with the dog. My dogs are by no means perfect, but the younger one can ride with me on group rides in busy areas and he does not leave my wheel. He will move if told and will not pass bikes unless directed. I can both prevent him from chasing animals and call him off if he starts (we have practiced both scenarios extensively. I used to have some real bad problems with him just breaking after herds of deer or a moose or elk.) He has some other issues that we are still training, but I worked very hard with him to become a trail dog and it paid off. Granted, he is a hangin tree cowdog (herding worker), so that helped. I am by no means an expert dog trainer (far from it), but I do believe that most owners can get their dogs to do incredible things and listen impeccably if they put in the correct work.

yup. Been waiting for this since 2017. I knew it had to be coming. I said I would buy an ebike once a system like this was standard and well-tested. Now if I can just find five figures of cash somewhere.... lol

Nice.

Where is the GnarCouch?!

I'm not a kid and I am looking for a bike like that. Options exist but are slim. I miss having a super playful trail bike.

you misspelled "government"