My lizard ass agrees with Happy. Just check the frame weights between the two.
New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?
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the Ransom is/was definitely a contender. It ticks all the boxes once you get rid of all of the levers and whatnot.
but it would be even more expensive than the YT, even at close to cost.
but it would be even more expensive than the YT, even at close to cost.
I run 160mm length bmx grips with my brake levers about an inch inboard from them. 800mm bars, and my hands are medium width but XL-XXL length. I love a bit of room on the grip to choke up on the bar sometimes.
I don't get why MTB grips are still 1980s-spec width: designed for front derailleurs, non-direct mount, and 22" bars. I assume part of the reason they are still so narrow is mold costs.
different strokes, nbd.
If I had my way, Ourys would have an inner flange, an extra "block" and a smaller "gutter" between the block and inner flange.
Don't get me wrong, I rode Oury lock-on and non-lockon for 15 years, and they are absolutely one of the best grips on the market for those of us with larger (longer) hands.
I don't get why MTB grips are still 1980s-spec width: designed for front derailleurs, non-direct mount, and 22" bars. I assume part of the reason they are still so narrow is mold costs.
different strokes, nbd.
If I had my way, Ourys would have an inner flange, an extra "block" and a smaller "gutter" between the block and inner flange.
Don't get me wrong, I rode Oury lock-on and non-lockon for 15 years, and they are absolutely one of the best grips on the market for those of us with larger (longer) hands.
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It's unbelievable to me how long this cassette has lasted. I have two of them and really, I've lost track. I know this is the oldest one, at least 4 seasons, maybe 5 or slightly more. I remember one time I had slight trouble with the chain meshing on the smallest gears, it would kind of hang up on some burrs...I filed a few down and the rest took care of themselves over time. A few chains later, two weeks ago, I noticed everything meshed nicely, except the biggest gear, I was getting a bit of slip, so if I get even the rest of the season, I don't really care, but it seems as good as ever. I remember 1x a season is what I used to get on Shimano, like clockwork.
got a new to me x01 eagle shifter to put on. also oneup flats and a new dhr dd rear tahr. awwww yeah.
Wanna know what comes out of too many days in a strict quarantine and too little riding time?
A giraffe bike, off course!
Also the old Roco shat the bed, so I got a cheap but brand new Suntour TriAir shock.
I still have to give it a proper ride, but the trails near my house are closed until mid August due to the mandatory social isolation... I haven't even been able to test the Slackerizer I put in back in March yet
A giraffe bike, off course!
Also the old Roco shat the bed, so I got a cheap but brand new Suntour TriAir shock.
I still have to give it a proper ride, but the trails near my house are closed until mid August due to the mandatory social isolation... I haven't even been able to test the Slackerizer I put in back in March yet
Mine is on its fifth season. Over the winter, I bought another one from Commençal (they were selling them as OEM at cost) thinking after 4 seasons, mine would need to be retired. But nope. It's still shifting beautifully. Finding a 42t replacement may get tougher though. OneUp told me they'd discontinued them, and I think even WolfTooth is not making any new ones. Which reminds me... I think I'll go procure one now.
I bought one from commie too for wife's rigid 29er when we converted it to 2x11.
Mine is on its fifth season. Over the winter, I bought another one from Commençal (they were selling them as OEM at cost) thinking after 4 seasons, mine would need to be retired. But nope. It's still shifting beautifully. Finding a 42t replacement may get tougher though. OneUp told me they'd discontinued them, and I think even WolfTooth is not making any new ones. Which reminds me... I think I'll go procure one now.
I've got 3 years on my 1150 cassette on my trail bike with plenty of miles and climbing vert.
What happened @slimshady?Wanna know what comes out of too many days in a strict quarantine and too little riding time?
A giraffe bike, off course!
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Also the old Roco shat the bed, so I got a cheap but brand new Suntour TriAir shock.
I still have to give it a proper ride, but the trails near my house are closed until mid August due to the mandatory social isolation... I haven't even been able to test the Slackerizer I put in back in March yet
The Loamwolf guys liked the Tri-Air shock hopefully it would treat you well too. Isn't it very similar to the DVO air shock?
Yeah, TLW's review and the confirmation at a couple of threads on emptybeer of it being basically a DVO Topaz with an IFP instead of a bladder were the major drivers for my purchase.
Got it up and running today. After playing with adjustments a bit on the ride, I hit upon just the right amount of rebound that made it feel amazing and I felt like I was ripping it all up. Now that I'm home I realize I was missing about an inch of travel and need to lower the pressure more. Not a bad problem to have. It was already starting to feel pretty damn good. This has the FvAT/HSB floating valve and just a few less clicks of compression had a big effect on how soft it felt. The rebound clicks also seem to make a bigger difference than on my "bigger" cart.
Avy’s Rebound range on my cart is very incremental but makes sense, all of it is actually usable. I actually had to call Craig to check I installed correctly since the fork wouldn’t slow right down.
As to your Rebound experience I just opened up my non-Avied Lyrik (2 clicks) and also felt I hit the sweet spot. I just got my RS Super Deluxe Tuned due to Rebound issues, which now has a full useable range, and this highlighted the shortfall in my fork. I generally feel like I set and forget with the odd tweak, but my current settings feel awesome. A good feeling.
As to your Rebound experience I just opened up my non-Avied Lyrik (2 clicks) and also felt I hit the sweet spot. I just got my RS Super Deluxe Tuned due to Rebound issues, which now has a full useable range, and this highlighted the shortfall in my fork. I generally feel like I set and forget with the odd tweak, but my current settings feel awesome. A good feeling.
This is a much shorter travel application, so I'm curious if some of that influences the adjustments. I'm not talking about stupid-slow rebound where the thing won't even come up (what's the use in that?) just being able to feel 1 click fairly well, vs. having to usually turn 2 for a subtle change. Going to go out and ride this bike some more later on today.
A little birdie told me geo and specs of the new Rocky Instinct and Altitude.
probably my next bike after the YT.
probably my next bike after the YT.
Did you rootbeer the purple?
Ha, no the purple one is the Optic that I ride the most. This one is the new Sight that is replacing my dusty ass big rig that my old ass never gets to ride anymore.
do I see welds?
The Carbon Sight has aluminum chain stays. So, I can leave them out in the sun.
True. I rationalized it because I was selling 3 bikes and going to 2. My only regret is selling my hardtail though.
I absolutely love riding a hardtail at certain places, so I am gonna need another one of those.
Sell the hardtail? What is this madness?!
Agreed.Sell the hardtail? What is this madness?!
Funny thing is that I went years without having a hardtail for trails, then rode the hell out my Stantons in the years that I owned them, and now I regret selling my last one for sure. I told myself I would build up a new steel 853 one only if I promise to keep it forever.
what if I said one of my favorite bikes ever is my rigid salsa beargrease at 25 lbs?
Kidwoo will not approve.
One of mine is a 10 year old 29er Ti hardtal, made by Lynskey, prototype Salsa that I ride rigid.
Used as my adventure/gravel/bikepacking whatever bike. Great to give a different challenge on singletrack versus riding the trail bike.
Used as my adventure/gravel/bikepacking whatever bike. Great to give a different challenge on singletrack versus riding the trail bike.
I'll say this, while I do ride fat-bikes in the winter on trails, it's 180 degrees from riding a hardtail, even a fat-bike, on a trail in the summer. That kind of pounding is for the youngins. A few years ago I tried to race a hardtail. It sucked.
Just got my Chromag Phase 30 rims laced to my hubs. (I think these are the fifth or sixth set of rims these hubs have worn over ten years or so). It'll be first time going wide (internal is 30mm). I'm curious to know how they'll feel, if I can tell any difference at all.
Latest updates are the EX532 laced to a 350 hub. WorldwideCyclery did me a solid and hooked me up with a 54 tooth ratchet for the one I blew up after a ride and a half. Also installed a 2 degree Works Compenent headset on. Wheelbase sitting at a modest 1330mm now.
Otherwise still loving this beast. Pretty happy with the Michelin Wild Enduro tires. They've done what I've expected of them and the 11spd Shimano SLX has been a workhorse so no real need to do much of anything there aside from maintenance. The DVO shock is just meh. Just waiting until someone posts a deal on a used 8.5x2.5 shock that is a better chassis the has more damping range or aftermarket tuning support. As for the Yari, still surprised at how reasonable it is. Thinking about having Avy convert my old Boxxer cartridge for it, but then I'm afraid I'd really hate the DVO. Leaning towards refreshing the brakes first instead. 223mm rotors, new pads, and perhaps new levers since servowave levers die after a year for me and shimano levers cost peanuts.
The perspective makes it appear worse than it is, but yea I almost went so far as to 'correct' it before the photo, but for my everyday riding and *gasp* climbs, it helps.
Otherwise, for park days and proper fun riding, it always gets a little upwards tilt....