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    Nice, I missed out on the raw aluminum. Since...

    Nice, I missed out on the raw aluminum.

    Since you're running AXS, you should get the 7series hanger. Just the weight of the AXS derailleur can bend the stock 6series hanger.
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    WRG: believe you're on a V2.2 Madonna. I run the...

    WRG: believe you're on a V2.2 Madonna. I run the 180 rear mount with a 20mm adapter. Contact Raaw. While you're at it, get the sealed main pivot ring thingies and a few hangers. The hanger design...
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    Yup. Mostly problem free 17 S DSG approaching...

    Yup. Mostly problem free 17 S DSG approaching 120k miles. Coming up on big service combo (40k & 60k @ same time).
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    I only feel some springiness when ratcheting....

    I only feel some springiness when ratcheting. Sustained spinning feels just like any other hub.

    It kinda sounds like the sprags are slipping. That can happen if they get dirty or contaminated....
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    ^^Those are them. Good luck OP.

    ^^Those are them. Good luck OP.
  6. Bought a 48" Husky a couple years back. Had it...

    Bought a 48" Husky a couple years back. Had it delivered and there was a forklift oopsie mark on the back. Home Depot made it right. I've been quite happy with it. Even bought a matching Husky...
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    My suggestion would be to send it to Diaz for a...

    My suggestion would be to send it to Diaz for a tune and Runt. He explains on his YouTube channel what he does to the damper to optimize for Runt. Have him check and possibly burnish the bushings...
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    When y'all are talking about countersteering on a...

    When y'all are talking about countersteering on a bicycle, are you talking about a "pre-turn" like in the Veritasium video or actually "turning the bars" right while in a left like dirt oval...
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    For higher speeds and drops I might also either...

    For higher speeds and drops I might also either add HSC or a fork token to keep the front up more in impacts.
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    More LSC.

    More LSC.
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    I wear a back protector for lift access and...

    I wear a back protector for lift access and enduro races. POC Oseus VPD, which is a Level 2 (DH) soft vest (with zipper thank god). It's super airy with speed holes in the pads. Can feel breezes...
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    I've been running Vesper hubs for a couple years...

    I've been running Vesper hubs for a couple years now. Love the silence, the engagement, and the speed. They roll fast.

    I did have a problem 5 months in when the hub froze and became a fixie. Sent...
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    Carnauba wax never goes bad!

    Carnauba wax never goes bad!
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    Ya, it's pretty sweet out. Stopping for lunch at...

    Ya, it's pretty sweet out. Stopping for lunch at the car. Trails back to the lot were fun.
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    I saw a kid on a scooter in WA the other day...

    I saw a kid on a scooter in WA the other day hanging a foot out on a corner at an intersection. Looked like Sam Hill 🤣

    There's a guy in Flag with a full suspension e-scooter. Beefy tires. I...
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    Rolled the dice, gonna be at DV for first chair...

    Rolled the dice, gonna be at DV for first chair tomorrow.
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    I had the Osprey (Savu?) with 2 bottle capability...

    I had the Osprey (Savu?) with 2 bottle capability and got rid of it due to the uncomfortable waist strap/buckle.

    Been using the EVOC 3l pro with 2 bottle (no reservoir) and I've been really stoked...
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    Hello again Utards. I'm making my way from WA...

    Hello again Utards. I'm making my way from WA back to AZ today and was hoping to get a day riding DH at Deer Valley (or someplace better?)

    Trying to find out if I am going to get washed out or...
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    Mbaa.net We got: Sunrise enduro 9/24 - BME...

    Mbaa.net

    We got:
    Sunrise enduro 9/24 - BME was here this year, eastern AZ
    Mingus 10/29 - pretty sweet jank trails between Prescott and Jerome
    Hawes 11/18 - my favorite Phoenix area zone (Mesa)
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    Muscle bike. Meat bike. Bike.

    Muscle bike.
    Meat bike.
    Bike.
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    I am far too reckless and it is too rocky here...

    I am far too reckless and it is too rocky here for me to be riding carbon anything. Just scraped my seatstay yesterday, don't care.

    Enjoy your CBF!
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    Looks sick. I wanted a Canfield so bad after...

    Looks sick. I wanted a Canfield so bad after demoing a Revel Rail a few years back. Bottle in the front triangle is a requirement for me though...
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    Schwalbe aerothan tube, parktool boot, plugs....

    Schwalbe aerothan tube, parktool boot, plugs. Aerothan and boot got me out of trouble before with a 1-inch sidewall tear.
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    That is fucked. So crazy to just have a car rear...

    That is fucked. So crazy to just have a car rear end you like you're not even there. Sounds like the kid had a really bright future.
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    Did you also experience any lever throw...

    Did you also experience any lever throw inconsistencies?

    I might go with the gold in the future. Reds bite hard enough so far.
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    I was trying out the MTX pads and HS2 rotors that...

    I was trying out the MTX pads and HS2 rotors that were recommended in another thread. (Really digging them after I did a second higher speed bedding process). I gave my Code RSCs a fresh bleed as...
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    The Conti Double-Ass. Should have great braking...

    The Conti Double-Ass. Should have great braking traction. I'd say go for it. The rear may wear a little fast, though. The rear specific DH casing is available in SS or Soft.

    I also saw the Vital...
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    I recently picked up a 550 SL spring from MRP for...

    I recently picked up a 550 SL spring from MRP for a 21 RS Super Deluxe. They offer cerakote colors as well. Requires an adapter fyi.

    https://mrpbike.com/products/enduro-sl-coil-springs
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    Shipping from Germany usually pretty quick IME....

    Shipping from Germany usually pretty quick IME. Buying in bulk spreads the pain.

    Thundermountainbikes.com has rears, no fronts.
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    I've heard good things about whisky tape. I used...

    I've heard good things about whisky tape. I used MucOff last go round and it was OK.
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    I got stung in the face last summer up at...

    I got stung in the face last summer up at Snowmass. Hornet flew straight at me, got me right below my goggles on the cheek. Real swole.
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    Sie Germans got you covered.

    Sie Germans got you covered.
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    Damn Andeh, that's some serious data. I was only...

    Damn Andeh, that's some serious data. I was only regurgitating what I had seen elsewhere regarding Assegai/KRF weights. Never thought to compare rears for total system weight. I do love the EXO+ MG...
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    Conti DH casing is between DD and EXO+, at least...

    Conti DH casing is between DD and EXO+, at least for Assegai. For racing Enduro I have been using DH Casing front/rear, with CushCore XC up front, CushCore Pro rear. SuperSoft only comes in DH casing...
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    I got a set of DH Kryptotals last year for park...

    I got a set of DH Kryptotals last year for park riding. SuperSoft Front 2.4, Soft Rear 2.4. Thought the front would be like an Assegai but it has a much wider channel between tread and cornering...
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    I bought a 1up single rack 8 years ago. Lived on...

    I bought a 1up single rack 8 years ago. Lived on the back of my car all summer in CO, now lives there year round (Northern AZ). Been run into in Mammoth, fixed with a socket wrench. Bought an add-on...
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    Conti Kryptotal Front or Rear in DH SuperSoft....

    Conti Kryptotal Front or Rear in DH SuperSoft. Got that Black Chili sticky-icky that rolls decently. Conti DH casing has comparable weight to an EXO+ MG Assegai, don't know about DHF. Front looks...
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    Second DH broadcast was way better coverage than...

    Second DH broadcast was way better coverage than the first. Only cut away to a team manager once while a rider was on track vs countless times first race. Ass clown announcers repeating each other...
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    As someone who pays a lot of attention to...

    As someone who pays a lot of attention to compliance and effective communication, your communication was pretty shitty. Your first statement "whenever you're ready" means what? Ready to gtfo of your...
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    Bummer about the made in China Contis. From what...

    Bummer about the made in China Contis. From what I heard Conti is only using Black Chili compound on the made in Germany tires to avoid IP theft.
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    I mean I did, but only looking for Cannibal 29...

    I mean I did, but only looking for Cannibal 29 and those don't seem to be on sale anywhere except TPC at $20 off (25%). Thought you had some heady links.

    I checked Absolute Bikes and they have...
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    Where are these 50% deals on specialized tires?

    Where are these 50% deals on specialized tires?
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    I've been an HBOMAX (now Max) subscriber for a...

    I've been an HBOMAX (now Max) subscriber for a bit. Looked real hard through the app and there is no live cycling in the USA from what I can tell.

    I will be biting the bullet and subscribing for...
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    The RS recommendation I believe is start with...

    The RS recommendation I believe is start with LSC/HSC at the midpoint, ride, and adjust from there.

    I ended up with LSC 2 from closed (+), HSC 1 from closed. Lot of washy trails here so didn't...
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    I've also had the multi-tool rattle in the pump...

    I've also had the multi-tool rattle in the pump style. I tightened it up (too much first time) and all was good.
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    One ride so far on POC Oseus elbows. Crazy tight...

    One ride so far on POC Oseus elbows. Crazy tight first time trying them on, medium with 13" Biceps, 11" forearm. Large 7idp fit well, but those tickle your pit hairs. Wore them on the long drive to...
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    Tried to help a buddy with an XTR der, busted out...

    Tried to help a buddy with an XTR der, busted out the Abbey alignment tool and the hanger was dead straight. Cage, not so much...
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    Yeah, it's been a minute since since the tire was...

    Yeah, it's been a minute since since the tire was fresh and it drifts just the right amount for me. Pressure was weird since I was used to running 26 (with CC Pro) on a DD DHR2 and went down to...
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    Conti Kryptotal Rear DH Soft is my DHR2...

    Conti Kryptotal Rear DH Soft is my DHR2 replacement. Similar to MaxTerra. Enduro casing is similar to DD, also available in Soft.
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    Using B-gap tool? White one so much easier than...

    Using B-gap tool? White one so much easier than red, must set at sag (way easier with air shock). Not sure if related to your auditory issue. Also, wiping RocknRoll off after applying, right?
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