In this market, anything over 3-4 years old might as well be garage sale priced.

I don't like heating the tape in any way. It makes it brittle if not done perfectly.
For my last several tapings, I've used the same method that has created a perfect valve hole every time.
I start...

Is this shit ever going to get fixed?!
Even the workarounds don't work. I tried to post pics using an outside URL (apparently, the only option) and get told I don't have the right privileges.

How...

Agree with toast but still thinking it's a tape issue. Now it might be worse due to a pretty good amount of sealant being in the rim, messing with the adhesion.
To eliminate any issues, start over...

Like I always say, "Brakes are over-rated, they just slow you down."

The 2.5WT on a 31mm inner width rim, measured at 2.28".
Not too bad but not good.

What an ass-hat. And a brilliant one at that because, after all, it's such a great market to sell a bike frame now, isn't it?
A year from now that frame will still be for sale.

Ended up going with the 2.5 and glad I did. As was said elsewhere, it's true to Maxxis sizing, IOW way small.
It's dwarfed by the 2.6 Hellkat up front.

Yup, went with 2.5 and it's dwarfed by the Hellkat.

Actually, I called Shawn Gillis from Absolute Bikes. He went out there to look around.
There was a vehicle in my space and no tool box to be found.
Final bit of suckage was the really nice Pelican...

I would if I could.
Options are 2.3 or 2.5

Doubling Down (no pun intended) on my Maxxis Aggressor questions from the New Tires thread.

Do these run large or small?
Would you recommend 2.3 or 2.5WT for a rear trailbike tire? (Matching to...

Think I've settled on the Aggressor.
Next question, I generally go 2.6 Front/2.4 Rear
Aggressor has either 2.3 or 2.5WT. Do these tend to run big or small?

Last night, went to work on the bike and saw several gaps on my tool wall.
"Oh yeah, forgot to put everything back after last weekend in Salida."
Went to the truck to retrieve the tool box and...
...

You all know my answer
Mezzer, but get the Pro for $660. Well worth the extra buck-n-a-half

Huge F-up on my part.
Left my travel tool kit at the campsite and now have to replace some stuff.
Hex T-Handles: Go with the standard Park 2-10mm kit, or Wiha soft grip kit?

OK, looking for a fast rolling rear tire for the dry rocky hardpack of New Mexico.
Looking for good weight:toughness ratio (Reasonably tough/reasonably light - 1200+gm need not apply) Prefer...

Dee, WHY would you do that?!
WHY?
WHY?
WHY?

Is the no-pic-posting happening to everyone or is it a case by case issue?
In my case, the Insert Image pop-up only has a tab for URL, nothing for From This Computer

OK, back to the whole bikes for tight shorts, thing.

I recently built a top level Evil Wreckoning for a bud. When it was done, he was out of town for a week and he told me to take it out and put...

I'm assuming this is that gravity bleed I've heard the Syndicate guys were touting.
It must work or a race team wouldn't use it but I'm not really a fan for a couple reasons.
It's actually an...

Yeah, my first thought was, Hey RM, Santa Cruz just called and said, "WTF, dude?!"

Bump

Will posting pics from your computer no longer be allowed?

Edit: And apparently, not from URL either.

The Dirt is a great resource for dispersed camping. They include info on Cell and WiFi service.
https://thedyrt.com/camping/utah/near/moab/with/dispersed

Ahhh, a new more-better server.
Like new more-better Avid brakes?

Can't edit, insert pic, and (often) can't reply. Keep getting this pop-up:
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Generally, torque values are specified without lube.

I've had similar issues with Tesa tape on some carbon rims. I don't think heat will help and will probably effect the strength.
DT (good but $$), Muc-Off (good and reasonable), and, believe it or...

Instagramin? Is that a new thing on the Google?

You mean someone here is older than me?
I go the other direction. At my age, I'll take every technological advantage (except motors) I can get.

Funny, that's the exact thing that went through my mind when I read his post.

That's a new one to me. I always go the other direction, greasing the threads on all mine.

Lower service on the fork. Shock can wait till next season.
Add tire sealant. Check headset adjustment (wiggle test).

Some good points; this one being the best.

My .02 regarding Sram vs Shimano is likening it to the Mac vs Microsoft wars of days gone past.
Microsoft was always the first to market. Get it out there and if (when) there are issues, we'll just...

Sorry, but gotta get pissy here.
Disagree 100%
I understand what you're saying but but disagree with the sentiment. Innovation can also be in perfecting what's there.
I've ridden every one of...

Ouch
Sorry

Nope. Just too easy.

Saturday, Apr 27.
It was a great race last year with two pedally stages and two janky.
This year takes the jank up a serious notch in expert/pro with a 5th stage racing Unkle Nazty down all the...

I've been hoping to see 37mm seals for the Mezzer come from SKF, Enduro, or PUSH.
Crickets.

I would check to make sure one of the foam rings didn't get slightly displaced when you reinstalled the lowers and is binding up. It happens.
Also, make sure you gob plenty of Slikolium grease in...

Locally? You're probably right, however PB has a trove of all sizes.

Not really sure that's the best plan of attack in this buyer's market. I'm seeing some ridiculous deals on really nicely speced used bikes.
You may be buying parts you won't need.

Example: I...

And use cup/cone washers on any uneven adapters.

I wasn't a fan of it on my matte black Ripmo, either. Was very obvious, color-wise, where it was applied but worse, did little to protect. It's so thin that anything more than mild scuffs would go...

Awesome. Nice work. I'm finally getting my oldest son into mtb.
Of course he's 40 so slightly different. :rolleyes2

What he said.
If that was from the factory, there's your culprit.




Fuck specialized

Every time you adjust or bleed your brakes, as well as any fork servicing, you loosen and retighten caliper bolts and yes, they are one of the higher torqued bolts on your bike.

I agree...

I have new XTRs - no locktite. Shimano has always used alternate ways of securing caliper bolts, from lock wires to those plastic clips. Maybe Shimano does use a locktite but if so, it's a very light...