Well, if you want me to ask these people anything let me know. I plan to go rant at shitmano for their brakes, fox for basically everything, Scott for that ridiculous enclosed shock design, specialized for yokes, etc. evidently stans is considering large volume stems.
Gear Improvements the Industry Should Make
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I just took a picture of what was out but the techs agreed with me and said that higher volume stems are supposedly in the plans. The production cost is the main issue according to them.
Awesome. I've got an XC thing tomorrow so while switching tyres I just trialled a 2.4 Rekon on the back to check clearance (the carbon Smuggler has industry-worst tyre clearance) and it fits so I'll try to get a 2.4 EXO+ version for proper riding.
I've run those in the past for a bit of a laugh but the braking is super spicy. If you're on 27.5 try a Speshy Slaughter Grid. Its better IMHO - I'd love to grab one again but don't know if they exist in 29er. I've never seen one in stock.
buy one of these, remove the bar, chain, and clutch cover, and weld a BMX peg on the drive sprocket. Push the peg against the tire and rev her up and drag the brakes.
And what I think the industry needs is a stronger standard testing body. Someone to come up with a better test for helmets that actually simulates a real human with skin and hair and to test and certify them all. And one to test tires, having to trust journalists or internet randos to figure out what tires are actually better than what other tires in your local conditions is a pain. Especially if you've already been bitten by trusting the maxxis is best brain trust.
I tried the Grid Slaughter a few times and it just won't last under my talentless hacky ass. I have had much better luck with the Blck dmnd Eliminator, but they are moar heavy and draggy.
I went from Minions and spent a few years wasting money on other brands and ended up back at DHFs, a 2.5" Minion with DH casing is more capable than I will ever be.
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Yeah my issue is more on the rear tire for a bike that gets pedaled. Thats the hardest thing, good traction for the surfaces you're going to climb on without being a slug, like year DHR does techy climbs good in the back but its draggy back there.
Yeah I hate the DHR, rolls slow and wears out fast.
I did a 100+km road ride with a ST DHF Minion on the back, it was a sad looking tire by the end of the ride.
heh. side load lezyne has never let me down, from pisgah to windrock to snowshoe. maybe you guys are just running the wrong water bottle?
I still cannot get over the fact that Maxxis stopped making the Larsen TT and never offered one in a 2.5 size. Such a great rear tire for dry conditions.
Speaking of discontinued tires. I always liked the ADvantage.
First "high volume" tire they made, I think. The 2.4's looked like today's 2.6. Big lugs and side knobs for an XC tire. Worked well everywhere.
If I rode it today I'd probably be like, This tire sucks! HA
https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/advantage/
No 26"
Not sure. I know they existed, but had enough Larsen TTs on stock to bother. Because I will need some replacement for them soon-ish, I was looking for a Minion SS. I cannot seem to find it in webshops and checked the Maxxis webpage and they do not list a 26" option anymore.
Similar design to my Blackburn Wayside. I lost only 1 bottle in 3 years of lift-assisted MSA riding with it.
I bought another one for the hardtail I am currently building. I guess this will be the real test.
Not to overargue a minor point, but the Lezyne Flow SL has never let me down mounted to top of downtube. Ymmv.
The King 12oz beer can cages are intriguing. I’d run a LaCroix in mine.
Minion side knobs with Dissector center tread would be a fun rear tire to try. Dissectors are OK when new, but the side knobs wear/ tear quickly. I don’t see the point of their puny size.
The King 12oz beer can cages are intriguing. I’d run a LaCroix in mine.
Minion side knobs with Dissector center tread would be a fun rear tire to try. Dissectors are OK when new, but the side knobs wear/ tear quickly. I don’t see the point of their puny size.
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Pretty sure I still have some new unused 26" minion SS stashed.
I even still have some new unused Bling Blings.
Are Rock Razors, BBGs, or Slaughters still available in 26?
Ps. Fuck you Maxxis
#264LYF
Aren't you worried about old tires going hard and potentially cracking?
haha...
No. Not in the slightest.
Minion / Rekon is a no; too much of a mismatch.
Minion / Dissector is good.
Dissector needs Minion side knobs.
Dissector / Rekon seems like a good pairing.
Am I the only one to go Fabric for a bottle solution that is not easy to lose?
I have no complaints.
Minion / Dissector is good.
Dissector needs Minion side knobs.
Dissector / Rekon seems like a good pairing.
Am I the only one to go Fabric for a bottle solution that is not easy to lose?
I have no complaints.
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Setting up the Magic Mary SG VertStar tubeless should not be this hard.
preach dude. it was designed as an xc mud tire, but it was a great trail tire. the 2.4 was the best size by a long shot. still have 2 of them.
I want a Dissector with Minion side knobs in MG, and center knobs in super hard 2C so that it lasts more than a month.
I bought one and couldn't squeeze the bottle which made me feel weak, so it never made it to the bike.
That's weird I always found they popped out better than Maxxis offerings. It's like their default setting seems to spring them against the rim sides more than Maxxis does.
This specimen is an extremely tight fit, it was near impossible getting it on the rim. It's getting stretched with a tube right now.
I'm doing the tube trick with the Deliums as well.
What rim?
Derby 1st gen crabon ~36mm ID.
me too. Great dry rear tire ime.
You know, a universal battery could be a cool idea. The reality is we are moving toward more battery and electronic innovation on our bikes, even if they aren't e-bikes. Having a compartment that fits a battery that can control your lights, head unit, dropper, derailleurs, live valves, power pedals, toaster, and vibrator would be a nice feature. Integrate it right into the frame and let mfgs run a USB-C off their gadgets.
USB-C might not be it, want something reasonably resistant to water and dust penetration.