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    I'm good. Got enough money to buy new gear these...

    I'm good. Got enough money to buy new gear these days.

    Do as I said above - glue square wood section in there then sand to shape and seal the outside. Mine held up fine for the one winter I...
  2. I'm not interested in more rise but if you guys...

    I'm not interested in more rise but if you guys made a heel riser that would give the stock low rise with the heel pins facing backwards so that it was quick to switch between flat and low, and the...
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    RT76 are fine, used them for years with Saints...

    RT76 are fine, used them for years with Saints and Zees. RT86 Icetech I tried once and wore them into the core which seemed really sketchy but at least was a good sign they were done. I'm on Galfer...
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    I have a 25mm rear and 30mm front rim (DT Swiss)...

    I have a 25mm rear and 30mm front rim (DT Swiss) so bought 27 & 33mm tapes. 27mm on the 25mm rim is perfect. 33mm was marginally too wide for the 30mm, works fine but I'd get 31mm if buying again.
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    My Tannus rear seems to take a while to seal up...

    My Tannus rear seems to take a while to seal up usually. Even when doing an installation without the insert first to let the sealant do its thing and then installing the insert I've had it leak...
  6. Thread: Lyrik vs Zeb forks

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    To follow up on my Zeb A1 180mm comments above, I...

    To follow up on my Zeb A1 180mm comments above, I ended up putting a Secus on it last September and it now rides how I want it: nice off the top, good midstroke support, 5-10mm travel in reserve on...
  7. Coins work fine. US penny or nickel I guess.

    Coins work fine. US penny or nickel I guess.
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    Interested to hear responses to this as I'm in a...

    Interested to hear responses to this as I'm in a similar position with similarly skinny feet and the XTD is the first touring boot that has fit me reasonably well. My stock liners are done so need...
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    Chainwhip, lockring tool, very big wrench, a...

    Chainwhip, lockring tool, very big wrench, a friend and a sledgehammer.
  10. I have some of the old heavier 104mm Bacons...

    I have some of the old heavier 104mm Bacons mounted on the line (-2.5cm I believe) and never got along with them - too soft for how I ski and very short effective edge because of the taper. Switched...
  11. Any Salomon experts ever managed to separate a...

    Any Salomon experts ever managed to separate a 997 toepiece from the baseplate, or any similar models which don't separate when you just keep backing out the height adjust screw?

    I lost a teflon...
  12. Thread: Tool Time

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    I used to use syringes. Bought some 60ml plastic...

    I used to use syringes. Bought some 60ml plastic squeeze bottles from AliExpress last year and have used them ever since. Easier, faster, less mess while filling and injecting. Plus you can travel...
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    So I'm keeping my eyes open for a new pub bike...

    So I'm keeping my eyes open for a new pub bike project - got lots of spare parts so just need a frame that'll work. I'd rather stick with an MTB hardtail to be able to use those parts and make it...
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    Bontrager Charger. Head works, gauge works,...

    Bontrager Charger. Head works, gauge works, hasn't broken in the 15 years I've had it and only cost me €20. I've never used a fancy pump and thought "Damn this is nice". Just me?
  15. Thread: Lyrik vs Zeb forks

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    Yeah I have a feeling that the Luftkappe will...

    Yeah I have a feeling that the Luftkappe will give me more ramp than I'd like. Increasing the negative chamber without decreasing the positive is what I think would get me where I'd like to be. So...
  16. Thread: Lyrik vs Zeb forks

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    Tell me more. I like my Zeb (Select) but if I...

    Tell me more. I like my Zeb (Select) but if I set it up to prioritise midstroke support with no tokens (always my preference) I don't use as much travel as I like on biggish hits. Luftkappe +...
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    Ninja Ice gloves. If you know, you know.

    Ninja Ice gloves. If you know, you know.
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    I've wondered the same. Still no desire to...

    I've wondered the same. Still no desire to replace my 12/13 Bentchetlers but I cringe whenever I hit rocks with them and hope they still have some years left in them. The old ones were discounted...
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    This. Monster 98s replaced my blue Explosiv 2s. ...

    This. Monster 98s replaced my blue Explosiv 2s. Very stiff tips and not crazy stiff underfoot so it's damn easy to ski for how stable it is.
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    Tannus (rear-only) update: almost as effective as...

    Tannus (rear-only) update: almost as effective as CushCore for me in terms of feel and rim protection - CushCore is a bit more damped/deadened, in a good way (my preference). 100g lighter, no easier...
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    SE first generation. Cheaper, smaller, does...

    SE first generation. Cheaper, smaller, does everything I need. Just bought another one for €100 refurbished.
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    Yep. WR2 is hands-down my favourite rear tyre...

    Yep. WR2 is hands-down my favourite rear tyre ever. Perfect casing weight for me with an insert, burly side knobs, fastish/grippyish centre knobs. It can pack up with sticky mud a bit but don't...
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    I have them all sitting right here so have...

    I have them all sitting right here so have compared in-hand. WR2, AM2, DH34, Enduro Front. I stocked up back in January with whatever I could get my hands on. I'll milk the WR2 as long as I can,...
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    Over-filling Shimanos is the way to go for the...

    Over-filling Shimanos is the way to go for the best feel and consistent bite point. This is a good guide. Really does only take 5 minutes for both levers once you know how to do it. I do it about...
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    Nukeproof Superlight Enduro...

    Nukeproof Superlight Enduro from Chain Reaction. Cheaper and lighter than SAR for most spring rates. But they seem a little out of spec compared to Rockshox. Rockshox 450 gave me 30% seated sag,...
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    The AM2's casing is the equivalent of Maxxis EXO...

    The AM2's casing is the equivalent of Maxxis EXO at best in terms of weight (1000g for the 29x2.4, so a little lighter than spec weight) and feel in-hand. Michelin says it's the same casing as the...
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    Yeah let us know what you find. My final Wild...

    Yeah let us know what you find. My final Wild Rock'R2 (with Tannus) should last until lifts close, then I'll try the lighter AM2 + Tannus and have a DH34 Bike Park on standby if that doesn't hold up...
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    Indeed.

    Indeed.
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    I don't like the vibe. Too many obnoxious...

    I don't like the vibe. Too many obnoxious British lads, and often lift lines. Fun for a day or two but look into staying in somewhere like Bourg Saint Maurice if you really want to have a permanent...
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    Yeah that's right, it's just a 5mm plastic disc...

    Yeah that's right, it's just a 5mm plastic disc under the bumper. So I could probably cut it out carefully. Hmm. If I'd thought this through I would have just bought a 205x65mm stroke shock from...
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    My first two bikes were black, and the last two...

    My first two bikes were black, and the last two were bright because I just took what was available. I figured if I was going black this time I'd go all-in. I love how Raaw ships the bike with...
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    I know that the wheel has clearance, that's not...

    I know that the wheel has clearance, that's not the issue. I'm just wondering if there's any impact of effectively converting the shock to a longer stroke but (most of the time) running a spring...
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    Howdy experts. I got my Madonna V2.2 last week...

    Howdy experts. I got my Madonna V2.2 last week and it's ridiculously good. Heavy but damn smooth and solid. I thought a Lyrik would be plenty fork for me, as it has been in the past, but I can...
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    My scale says: Wild Rock'R2 29x2.35: 1167g...

    My scale says:

    Wild Rock'R2 29x2.35: 1167g
    Wild AM2 29x2.4: 1011g
    Wild Enduro Front 29x2.4: 1051g
    DH34 Bike Park: 1301g

    All close enough to Michelin's spec weight from what I noted before...
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    Well I have some WR2 Magi-X too that were my plan...

    Well I have some WR2 Magi-X too that were my plan up front until I found the Enduro Fronts. Might still try them, but clogging with mud is a little worrying like they do on the rear.



    I have...
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    The stars aligned - I was browsing a neighbouring...

    The stars aligned - I was browsing a neighbouring town's Facebook buy/sell group and saw someone selling a Michelin hookup stash including the sold out 29 Enduro Front Magi-X. I bought all 3 :D.
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    Anyone have enough experience of Schwalbe's the...

    Anyone have enough experience of Schwalbe's the new Super___ casings to be able to compare them to Maxxis? Spec weights put SuperTrail between Maxxis EXO and DoubleDown, and the new SuperGravity...
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    Yeah I never liked the idea of Gorilla Glue...

    Yeah I never liked the idea of Gorilla Glue because it expands and is full of air bubbles when it sets, and seem brittle. Leave a dab to set and take a look before deciding for yourself. Waterproof...
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    €10-15 for aftermarket pistons (eBay/AliExpress)...

    €10-15 for aftermarket pistons (eBay/AliExpress) if you don't find a spare caliper.
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    I don't think it's been produced since the...

    I don't think it's been produced since the Deluxe/Super Deluxe was introduced in about 2017. Or at least they don't make metric sizes of the Vivid Air so it's not an ideal fit on bikes designed...
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    I have had a CushCore Pro in the rear of my...

    I have had a CushCore Pro in the rear of my current bike for a little over a year with Michelin midweight rubber at 3-4psi less than I ran previously (now 25psi, 80kg on very rough natural trails). ...
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    Bending teeth :eek:? Wouldn't a file work...

    Bending teeth :eek:? Wouldn't a file work better/safer? I have had something similar with chain links rubbing very slightly on the the second smallest cog of all 10 speed cassettes on my current...
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    Wild Rock'R2 pretty much confirmed as...

    Wild Rock'R2 pretty much confirmed as discontinued. I had one on backorder from my favourite German shop and they told me today they won't be getting more in stock :(. I asked for a DH34 Bike Park...
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    Got my Wild Rock'R2 Magi-X today - will be going...

    Got my Wild Rock'R2 Magi-X today - will be going on the front of my new bike if Enduro Fronts don't come back in stock.

    Wild AM2 also. 1004g for 29x2.4, so lighter than the advertised 1040g, and...
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    DH34 Bike Park is 100g heavier: 1290g says...

    DH34 Bike Park is 100g heavier: 1290g says Michelin's website, for both 27.5 and 29". Looks like for all tyres they list the 29" weight for both sizes. WR2 isn't there any more (noooooooo :() but...
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    Yeah I thought the same two years back and...

    Yeah I thought the same two years back and stockpiled a few, but then they rereleased it as the Enduro Rock'R2. You never know.

    Anyway I guess I'll buy one or two even just for a backup plan in...
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    Anyone compared a Michelin Wild Rock'R2 and...

    Anyone compared a Michelin Wild Rock'R2 and Enduro Front directly as a front tyre? I know that there are a lot of fans in the thread but not sure who is running it where.

    I'm stocking up parts...
  48. Thread: Mid-layer Help

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    Nano Air. Don't overthink it. L fits me fine...

    Nano Air. Don't overthink it. L fits me fine (6ft4 and skinny).
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    I stop when I start to feel an increase in...

    I stop when I start to feel an increase in resistance - about 4 turns with my tap. Paint the tap at 9mm if you're paranoid.
  50. Nothing but speculation in that thread regarding...

    Nothing but speculation in that thread regarding this question.



    Meh. All of my alpine bindings have Driver toes (916s/STH16 Steels/997s) and my only alpine boots have WTR soles on them...
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