Agreed. The other problem is that it wasn't very well known so people considering something like this weren't always aware it was an option.
I'm sure many a Ranger or Maverick was sold because someone went into a dealer looking for a truck and decided they didn't need something large and sized...
Nearest Ibis dealer is about 2hrs away unfortunately. I like the newer features (and style) of the 15 Alloy but the better specs of the older gen Comp Alloy are attractive (and better suspension/brakes are nice when you're 225lbs and old).
Any bike-smart experts have an opinion on the better choice between these three:
2023 Stumpjumper Comp Alloy
2025 Stumpjumper 15 Alloy
2024 Ibis Ripley AF
I mostly ride Durham Forest type trails.
Could also be a build up of lint.
Fun story about control boards: Our new Electrolux sucked in a sock because of a manufacturing issue and was making a bit of a noise but working. When the warranty tech came he walked out and said "Good news is I got the sock. Bad news is I shorted out the...
Ebay fees are a lot higher than they used to be so it may not be worth it. I use to sell on Ebay all the time then last year sold some Givi racks after not being on Ebay for a dozen years and although I got a good price for the racks the fees associated with it made the sale a bad deal for me...
Other than not getting your package yet it sounds rather win-win. You have a spare damaged one and now you have a fun mystery box. Enjoy the free gifts while you wait for your package.
Yesterday I took time to listen to my home stereo for the first time in a while. Found the sub wasn't working and I found the wireless adaptor unplugged (accident by cleaner likely) so an easy fix. Then I found a 6.5" driver on each of my floor standers is rattling (they haven't been...
My hamsters turning trying to figure out a way to use the blower to make a climbing hill here. Tried last week but it just blew it to far away. So far I'm thinking of propping up a piece of plywood to stop the snow to start a hill but I don't think anyone's going to volunteer to hold the wood.
I've done breakfast there plenty and agree it's pretty good for the price (as long as you get the breakfast special). New owners are very nice. Let me know how dinner is there if you ever try it.
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