u/Hopeful_Sprinkles154

Columbia has Cowboys on Main St, Rioz on Columbiana, and Braza Do Sul on Columbiana

Which of the three is the best? I have been to cowboys a few times and enjoyed it. But how do the other two compare? Which is the best of the three, price aside?

edit because I was googling and it seems like Rioz is gone? So is it just Cowboys and Braza?

I got my first full suspension bike this week after riding a hardtail for the last year plus. I ordered it online, and I am not experienced or knowledgeable enough to know what is ideal or what could/should be adjusted. I don't know what I don't know.
I will be in Brevard mid-September to ride DuPont for a long weekend, and I am curious if a professional fitting at a place like Squatch (I only pick them based on how often they come up when talking MTB shops in Brevard) is worth the couple hundred bucks.

In my mind, I am thinking wrestling/bjj where minor adjustments in grips or positioning can make a huge difference. But maybe I am wrong, and the $ is better spent on good beer or a full-face helmet?

So for anyone who is not an advanced or high-level rider and has had a professional bike fit completed: yay or nay? And why?

I have been interested in Ripley for a while. I started looking at the AF, then the V5. I was hoping to wait for a sale, but then I noticed that the 2027 model was available on some sites. I contacted N+1 to ask about that, especially the price difference between the 26 and 27 models. They explained it was due to the recently announced upgraded Deore drivetrain and brakes.

I was looking for my version of a quiver killer. I currently own a Roscoe 7, which will be for sale now. After a lot of YouTube videos, Reddit and forum reading, and consulting ChatGPT and Gemini, I pulled the trigger and placed the order today.

But, for anyone else interested in the Ibis Ripley, you should decide if you want the 2026 or 2027 model, and make your decision accordingly.

When I started riding just over a year ago, I thought the $1,300 I spent on the Roscoe was a crazy amount. I still think the cost of a bike can be crazy but now I am part of that craziness. Here is hoping this is the bike for me for the next decade!

Now, what pedals to get...

I recently purchased the Mighty2 and now I want to order another. But, before I checked out, I noticed the airmega 1 is currently on sale for $100 less.
I know the 1 was highly rated and on a lot of recommendation lists before the release of the mighty2. I guess I am curious if the 2 is worth the $100 delta or not?
One will be in our bedroom and the other downstairs between the kitchen and the living room

I have a Trek Roscoe 7 gen 3 with some upgrades. I ride mostly XC (Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC) and it is great. But I also like to ride at Rattlesnake Bike Park, and I am usually the only hardtail there. I often feel that on the chunkier trails too. I don't do big jumps (or even medium jumps) but I want to enjoy the park more. What is the Roscoe version of a full suspension that can be used at a downhill park like Rattlesnake? And something that would be fun for the occasional trip to a place like Dupont near Brevard

Now that Costco has discontinued that service, where can I go to fill my tank? I am not interested in a tank swap or a flat fee fill (Bunky's in Eastover, for example, charges $20 whether the tank is empty or half full)

And, does anyone know why Costco stopped that service? It was a great deal, I would have been happy if they had increased their prices

My son is 16, finishing his sophomore year of HS. He wants to be an electrician but he knows that it is a broad field. Industrial, union, nuclear, etc. His HS offered the following, and he finished Electricity 1 & 2 this year:

ELECTRICITY 1 & 2

Grade: 9, 10, 11 Semesters: 2 Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Math skills (basic math, fractions, decimals and percentages)

• Eye-hand coordination

• Strong interest in electrical industry

Electricity 1 and 2 are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as an electrician and electrician helper or in related occupations. Electricity students receive instruction in communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safety, effective work practices, and in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential electricity systems. Laboratory activities provide instruction in all phases of residential electrical wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to gain national industry certification through the NCCER training program.

ELECTRICITY 3 & 4

Grade: 11, 12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Electricity 1 & 2 with C average

Electricity 3 and 4 are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as an electrician and electrician helper or in related occupations. Electricity students receive instruction in communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safety, effective work practices, and in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential electricity systems. Laboratory activities provide instruction in all phases of residential electrical wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Students enrolled in this course have the opportunity to gain national industry certification through the NCCER training program.

WORK-BASED EXPERIENCE (CO-OP)

Grade: 12 Semesters: 2 Credit: 2

Prerequisites:

• Be at least 18 years old and classified as a Senior

• Must have signed instructor recommendation

• Must complete Electricity 2 with a grade of 85 or better

• Provide own transportation to and from work site -- MANDATORY

• Provide proof of personal health and accident insurance -- MANDATORY

Work-based learning is an opportunity for students that complete the Electricity program to gain work-based experience.

^ he finished with a 95 in the 1 & 2. He also finished the year with one B and the rest As, all honors. He is taking AP physics and pre-calc next year. Overall, he is a solid student. He is also a good athlete (ranked wrestler in the state and placed in the 200m and 400m in track)

I only mention that part because an option is the Navy nuclear electrician program. Of course, he wants to make good money. He is currently open to college, trade school, union, military, etc. If you were 16 and wanted to pursue being an electrician, what would you do? Any advice for him for the next couple of years while he explores his options?

With Pizza Hut announcing they are bringing back the Book It program, I started remembering my elementary years at Webber in Eastover. There was a period when I won/earned a free dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse. I don't actually remember eating there, but in my pre-pubescent mind, it was a fancy place.

Was it fancy? Was it locally owned or a chain? Where was it located?

Of the WSAVA compliant brands, PPP seems to be the most affordable. I am leaning towards starting with them but I have a question or two

Is it ok to switch flavors each time, assuming the dog does not hate one/have side effects? Or if the dog likes X flavor, should I just stick with that?

She is seven and will be eight this year so I should start with senior, right?

Thanks!