I crashed

[mynameismud]

Ok, not really big news but this one was a bit different.  first even though I am kind of sore this morning I think I loosened up my neck a bit.  The one interesting part of the crash is I not just  lose my glasses and my water bottle, I lost my shoe.  After sitting and collecting my thoughts after the crash I went to get up and realized my shoe was gone.  I managed to find everything so no big loss but I am not sure if I have had a shoe come off before.

[Brad Young]

Gee, yet again?

Suggestion: take up free-soloing so that you're less likely to get hurt?

[Brad Young]

^^^

Goddammit, I mean really. Will you still be able to hump my pack up 2,000 feet of elevation gain on the first day of this upcoming PCT trip? Get your priorities straight!!

[mynameismud]

Free soloing and humping packs.  Sounds like good times.

I must share, I do have a rather nice bright purple bruise in my crotch.  Beautiful and ugly at the same time.  I would share but I would get a perma ban.  Helmet has a couple of new scratches and dents. 

[JC w KC redux]

Sounds like a 3 star crash*** to me.

Glad you are still okay with nothing broken.

[NOAL]

How far away and where was the shoe? In a tree? Must've slammed pretty hard to make shoes come off. Sounds like you are somewhat ok.

A month or so ago I ejected over the bars, landed on my feet, but downhill offtrail.  Unwillingly ran through a buttload of poison oak and then slammed into tree. I think I need a dropper post so I can escape off the back.

[Brad Young]

I think I need a dropper post so I can escape off the back.

Maybe it would be easier for you three to buy and then share a Guardian Angel?

[JC w KC redux]

A month or so ago I ejected over the bars, landed on my feet, but downhill offtrail. 
Unwillingly ran through a buttload of poison oak and then slammed into a tree.
I think I need a dropper post so I can escape off the back.

Wow! Cat-like reflexes.
Geez - that ejector seat must make your bike heavy. 
Flipping the switch on a drop post seems like it would be hit or miss when anticipating a crash.
Maybe someone needs to invent one with a dead man switch.

Running through PO and then slamming into a tree - talk about adding insult to injury - ouch!
Glad you are okay too.

[NOAL]

Flipping the switch on a drop post seems like it would be hit or miss when anticipating a crash

Would drop the post for all dirt single track downhill. When the seat post is up your body is pushed high up on the front of the bike.  On a tight downhill curve if you cant get your center of gravity over the back of the bike and low and you have to bail jumping over the handlebars happens

  Maybe it would be easier for you three to buy and then share a Guardian Angel? 

Pretty sure Mr. Mud already has a dropper post.  Pretty standard for MTBs now. 

[JC w KC redux]

^^^
Duh.
I didn't realize that is how it works/designed to be used.
I thought it was like a panic switch you hit when you're about to crash and need to bail.
That makes complete sense if you are dropping into something aggressive.
I always liked BMX and dirt bikes but never got really hooked on mtn biking.
I got a raised gooseneck and handlebars with some bend to them because I hate those straight bars they put on mtn bikes.
If I wanted to spend thousands of dollars on a bike I'd just buy another dirt bike and likely kill myself on it trying to ride like I used to 


JC coming down from some quality air time - circa 1977

[NOAL]

You should get one for your unicycle.

[F4?]

Old saying goes, if you are not crashing you are not riding hard enough.
This excludes Uni cycles since they only have 1 wheel.

I think yer getting old and those cat like reflexes are slowing.

Just remember.....rag doll, loose, roll with it...

My road rash from memorial weekend finally healed up. Now I am ready to ride the road bike over Montebello again.
This time with gloves and knee pads for the dirt decent.

Seat dropper is critical on descents, makes them way safer, unless you hit the switch on mistake.
I want one on my road bike, we’re it not so damn heavy already.

[NOAL]

My road rash from memorial weekend finally healed up. 

Dang you must've had a pretty good crash.  What happened and did your shoes come off?

ready to ride the road bike over Montebello again.

Maybe I will see you.  Been using the canyon trail as an alternative to riding on skyline lately.

[F4?]

Yeah noal I basically tore a hole in my palm. I should have gotten stitches...nah.

But I still kept my shoes on...and preserved my dignity.

If I am mtn biking you will know it’s me as I tend to go a wee fast down the canyon trail.
That is unless there are jackasses in the middle of the trail playing grab ass or whatever.
I get these indignant and blank stares.
GET THE F out of my way!!!

[JC w KC redux]

You should get one for your unicycle.

I won't tell you what you should get...

[mynameismud]

I think I will take the purple crotch over the P.O. 

Yeah, a few bruises and scratches but I am fine.  Shoe was not far away.  Clipped a tree then went OTB off of a small drop.  A bit jarring but not bad.  My neck is a it sore.  Was going down a fairly steep gravely downhill section.

How far away and where was the shoe? In a tree? Must've slammed pretty hard to make shoes come off. Sounds like you are somewhat ok.

A month or so ago I ejected over the bars, landed on my feet, but downhill offtrail.  Unwillingly ran through a buttload of poison oak and then slammed into tree. I think I need a dropper post so I can escape off the back.

[mynameismud]

All my bikes except the road bike have a dropper.  Makes a difference.  SRAM makes a wireless dropper that I had the opportunity to try that is really awesome but has a premium price tag as well. 

[NOAL]

Saw that AXS dropper too.  Pretty cool but think I would rather put that dough towards another set of wheels.  Which dropper post do you like the best?

Beautiful and ugly at the same time.   

ugly is the new beautiful.

[mynameismud]

Which one do I like the best?  The AXS, lol.  I had tried a wireless dropper a long time ago and did not like it since there was a lag but the AXS is awesome.  But, I hear what you are saying.  I have a specialized and it is good as long as you absolutely never over pressurize it.  Keep the air pressure at 15 lbs and rebuild every two years.  I have a Thompson that works but they went through several iterations before really getting it right.  Bike Yokes are good but expensive.  Most of the others all use the same internals.  The PNW are good value.  I recommend always buying droppers from reputable sources because they have a history of failing with the possible exception of some of the newer high end ones.   I would not hesitate to get a used Specialized if I saw it work.  Keep the air pressure low.  Almost all of them require a rebuild after two years.  The lower end ones you can replace the air cartridge.  Sometimes that cost can be the same as getting a dropper on sale.  Being able to work on your own stuff save a ton.  OneUp also seems to have a good reputation I have not used one but they get good reviews, I would probably take a good look at these.
I would look at these
OneUp
Fox
PNW
KS Lev Si
Bike Yoke - if you can get a deal.

[mynameismud]

Do not know what you are looking at in regards to wheels but the Cheep Chinese Carbon options are worth looking at.
https://btlos.com
there are others