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Salsa jeans - https://www.salsajeans.com/en/

Push-up styles

I couldn't say for certain, though I'm quite sure you could find them online... even House of Fraser over in the UK carries them (and they ship to the States, too). Personally, I haven't ventured into ordering through a website; I’ve always had this rather stubborn insistence on trying denim on in a physical store first before committing.

You can actually order directly through their official website... they offer shipping to the States 👍

Benjamin Chase8 said:Thanks so much! div>

I honestly didn't even realize they were still around, 😁 let alone that I'd ever picked up a pair of their jeans. I tend to stick to the two brands I know fit perfectly, and they always seem to have such lovely styles...

Ashley Peterson88 said:Sweet 😬

Where can I actually find Salsa jeans in a US city—like, where specifically?

Thanks! 🙂

They aren't in Chicago anymore; the closest you'd find would be in Milwaukee (there are two Emporium locations, one near the downtown district and another in the center) or maybe over in Madison (City Center)....

They closed all their Chicago outlets 😢 they used to have spots in the downtown area, near the suburbs, and in the big shopping malls...

Salsa, diesel... I tend to buy them by the case, and honestly, they stay looking brand new for ages. As for those Salsa leggings, they really don't lose their shape at all, though you might want to keep an eye on your waistline if you're not careful. 😁

I find myself in complete agreement regarding the visitation bans. There have been several instances where I’ve ended up back in the hospital, and during those times, the last thing I wanted was a crowd of visitors; when you're dealing with agonizing pain and feeling like your entire system is just breaking down, all you truly crave is rest, sleep, and some genuine peace and quiet. It honestly escapes me why some people fail to grasp that these restrictions aren't arbitrary—they exist to protect the health and safety of every single patient, including the person being visited. Perhaps it would be more practical to establish a dedicated common area or lounge, so that necessary visits can take place there, rather than allowing people to wander in just to gossip or linger indefinitely.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a solid dermatologist in NYC, whether they take private insurance or Medicare?

It’s a bit of an emergency... Dr. Sanja Greguric doesn't have an opening until February 14th.

Replay makes some stunning denim designs, but the quality just isn't there. Take the two pairs I bought myself, for instance; both ended up splitting right at the crotch in less than a year. On top of that, they stretched out so much at the waist and hips that they won't even stay up. I paid $600 for the first pair and $400 for the second, and frankly, it was the last time I’ll be shopping there. To give some perspective, I haven't had a single pair of jeans tear anywhere except maybe at the knees after three or four years of heavy wear, and that was usually from brands like Diesel, Salsa, Miss Sixty, Pepe Jeans, or Review. Replay was a massive disappointment 👎
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We've been riding our 2012 Cube Ltd quite regularly lately 🙂 but the Blast Geo just doesn't feel right on these trails, so we end up taking theirs out instead... if they actually got the 62 miles right, then I suppose it's 😁 enough

The handlebars have to go somewhere eventually, and I don't see any harm in playing around with them a bit, especially since I’ve recently started hitting the forest trails more often...

In my son's garage, there’s a 2011 Kon Blast sitting around (ridden for about 62 miles 😁, still completely stock), and it sports a 680 mm handlebar—exactly the same width as mine... so it’s hard to believe the reach feels quite this narrow across the shoulders. Besides, if it really is an issue, getting the steering adjusted is a five-minute job at any local bike shop, should it become absolutely necessary...

I wouldn't rush to swap out the handlebars just yet... give it at least a month of hitting the trails. You can always trim them down to whatever width feels right for you later on, and honestly, they're already a step up from what you'd find on a Kon bike...

Well, I suppose it all comes down to whether the dimensions actually suit you. You have the specifications for both options—the mouthpiece and the steering wheel, specifically the Con version and the alternative—so you can compare them. Besides, if the steering wheel ends up being a bit much, you can always trim it down to fit.

The idea is to kit out the whole bike for $333...just picking up Altus components through various online classifieds...standard rim brakes...it’s really just intended for the occasional ride around town.

That would be ideal, really... though I find myself wondering about the point Morgan Moore37 made earlier.

I’d probably opt for a slightly longer build, given that right now all we have to work with is the jaw, the stem, the handlebars, and the seat—including the seatpost. We're missing the more expensive components. Since this is strictly for recreational use, I think sticking with Altus components would be the sensible route.

👍 That’s a solid call... though if my friend decides to upgrade anything else anytime soon, it’ll likely just be some Avid hydraulic brakes—which I’ve already suggested, maybe snagging them on eBay for around $80 if we're lucky

I've actually been hunting for a frame for a friend myself (looking for something in the 14" or 15" range), and I stumbled upon this Giant
on Craigslist.

I wasn't asking about the levers just for the sake of it; since they're integrated on the Trek, swapping out the brakes means you're also stuck replacing the shifters. If you go with that second option, you'll still be left staring at a cassette and Tourney 7-speed components on the Trek, which doesn't seem particularly logical. Personally, I'd suggest moving everything over to the Kona frame—take all the parts from the Kona and put them on the Trek, then just see what you have left over.

First, you really ought to verify whether your drivetrain is even compatible with his Trek, and what the situation is regarding those brake and shifter levers... unless, of course, the plan is to swap every single component over from the Kona onto the Trek.

I noticed a sale recently on some Cube Ltd frames for about $65, so it might be worth seeing what they have in stock... if you're planning on putting everything toward a brand-new frame, then I wouldn't bother touching the Trek; just pass it along to your brother. As for your friend, that Trek is essentially new... assuming he's in decent shape, climbing the local trails shouldn't give him much trouble... if it does, he'll build up the stamina through regular riding.

He should probably swap out those brakes for a hydraulic setup—since you mentioned issues there—because you can pick up a full Shimano Acera kit for around $85 on B2B (levers, calipers, rotors included)... or he could just hunt for a deal on Craigslist.

A friend of mine joined me this past weekend for a long ride through the countryside—it was a route starting from the outskirts, heading through the valley, passing the organic farms, hitting the rolling hills, and finishing up near the suburbs.

Anyone who completed that stretch knows exactly what the terrain and the intensity of those climbs and descents are actually like. The bike we were using was the one listed below, which looks quite modest compared to the Trek Space Shuttle... honestly, anyone with enough grit to ride will handle any trail, regardless of whether they're on a top-tier machine or just something basic.

Charles Bailey45 - precisely... he seems intent on moving everything from that battered old bike onto the new one, swapping parts from the Trek onto the Specialized Rockhopper, then using whatever is left over to build up some other frame he’ll eventually have to go out and buy...

In any case, 👎

As I mentioned before, I'd much rather see him invest in a proper, high-quality upgrade for himself and let everyone else figure out their own way, rather than deal with these awkward combinations... Besides, that Trek is practically brand new, so perhaps if my friend worked on his cardio just a little bit, those climbs wouldn't feel quite so punishing.

That Trek isn't actually his; he's just borrowing it from a buddy 😁