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    Where is my "Lahar"?

    I find nsmb.com is an excellent website too. One of my favorite contributors there was Andrew Major, who is apparently now writing for our overlords at www.bikemag.com . Probably worth it checking out Bike Mag a bit more, now that he's there. I think Pinkbike deserve an honorable mention for...
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    Random new bike thread

    I'll check it out. Thanks! I am not the most knowledgeable on Canadian anglo TV shows.
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    Random new bike thread

    I didn't know about Red Green. Thank you, I will watch that for sure. Trailer Park Boys is another worthy contribution of Canada to make the world a better place to live in; up there with Rush, Maple Syrup and Poutine.
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    Random new bike thread

    I tried AXS last summer. I knew the battery was good for the 3 days of riding I had to do on the bike, so that was not a big concern for me. I was more concerned about loosing the battery in a crash/impact, getting back on the bike and never finding the battery. I also really didn't like the...
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    Random new bike thread

    My 2018 Spartan remains on duty as my big bike in the fleet, but I think this new Altitude just became the #1 contender to eventually replace it.
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    Random new bike thread

    I quite like that new Altitude too. Shallow (and possibly unpopular) comment about esthetics: I find the color-matched stickers on the fork and rims makes an otherwise fine-looking bicycle look like a cheap department store bike.
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    Talk me out of rekindling my youth via vintage bikes

    IMO, a modern hardtail with good geometry, good suspension and parts that are compatible with your other bike(s) will be a better choice. I always ride my Honzo ESD when I go for a ride with my wife and my son. That way, I have a great bike to ride when I do an extra lap while they have a drink...
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    Talk me out of rekindling my youth via vintage bikes

    Bringing these old bikes back to life can be a good idea, but as "something else". For example, they can be great commuters with a rigid fork. That's what I did with my old Voodoo Bizango and I am happy I still have it. If your intention is to build it up more or less period-correct and use it...
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    Where is my "Lahar"?

    It is an excellent video. I honestly enjoyed every minute of it. Great work!
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    Sagly like app? Setting tracker?

    I have a file in Google drive in which I enter my fork/shock settings and update them once in a while. This is mainly useful before starting the new season or after a full rebuild. I am really of the "Set and forget" type. I like having all the adjustments, but when it works, it works and I...
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    Wanted- Modern day Selle Italia Flite Like Seat.

    The Selle Italia Flite has been my go-to saddle for about two decades, but has now been replaced by the Chromag Trailmaster LTD. IME, this saddle is phenomenal, especially on a hardtail.
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    2024 racing thread

    Horrible frame failure. Nightmare material... It looked even worst in the live feed, in which it seemed the frame spontaneously snapped on landing. On this video from the side of the track, it seems to have happened in two steps. The frame first cracked on landing, then split completely right...
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    Tubeless sealant questions

    I've used Stan's a log time ago, when I first started running tubeless. I then switched to my home-brewed sealant for well over 10 years, with great success. I have recently purchased some Stan's sealant again. I agree the 2024 Stan's seems quite different for the original version.
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    New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?

    2023 Norco Optic. I am quite happy with how it turned out. I tried to go with Canadian stuff as much as I could, with Weareone rims, North Shore Billet stem, pedals, brake adaptors and UDH, Chromag saddle and steertube spacers (lol), OneUp bars, chainring and chainguide, RaceFace grips.
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    Loam Pass

    North of Québec City in the Valcartier Military base. It's closer than all the others centers, so it's a nice place to punch quick laps after work.
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    Loam Pass

    I know offering a Québec pass was in discussion, but Covid stopped that project AFAIK. An unlimited pass for E47, SDM, VBN and MSA would be awesome. Personally, I am taking the SDM, E47 and Castor passes again this summer.
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    New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?

    I tried fatbiking for the first time ever last weekend. I went to E47. It was a lot of fun, but different than my expectations. I was quite surprised by how slow rolling it was considering the optimal conditions. I also found the rental to be a bit overgeared for my taste. That being said, I was...
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    Big Caliper Little Rotor vs Opposite

    Somewhat related to this thread: I happen to have sets of G2 RSC, Code RSC and Mavens Ultimate at home and I measured their weight yesterday evening. All brand new sets (F + R) with stock pads and uncut lines. No rotors, no bolts, no bar clamps, no plastic pad spacers, no adaptors. G2 RSC...
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    Frankenbrakes and brake improvement discussion

    My experience with Sram brakes: - The first gen Juicy7 made by Formula (?) in 2006 were fantastic. I still have a set in perfect working condition on my commuter. - The Juicy7 from 2007 were meh. - I still run a set of Guide RSC from 2018. They are great brakes. Not the most powerful, but...
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    PSA: In Stock / On Sale

    Thanks for the head's up! MEC are having the 5/10 Freerider Pro Mid VCS at 46% discount: https://www.mec.ca/en/product/6020-338/freerider-pro-mid-vcs-cycling-shoes?queryID=d48354238ea5d50b9b7e8ca257beb34f&colour=Core+Black%2FSolar+Red%2FGrey
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