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    As the others have said, not much of a weight...

    As the others have said, not much of a weight penalty and can store more in the 100. I own the 70 (w/ tool, can't really fit anything else in there) and happened to find a 100 (w/ tool, pliers, and...
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    Having used Tannus, I can't see this either.

    Having used Tannus, I can't see this either.
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    Any of you switch from a 36 to 38? I’m in for...

    Any of you switch from a 36 to 38? I’m in for about a $200 difference. Just finished my Arrival build, I pedal a shit ton in Alberta/BC Rockies terrain. Will prob keep it at 160 to match the...
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    If I'm selling a headset (Cane Creek 110), do I...

    If I'm selling a headset (Cane Creek 110), do I need to remove the crown race (carefully) from the fork (which is going on new build, coming with CK) or is the buyer of the headset or headset/frame...
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    Does that potentially sound like a chain...

    Does that potentially sound like a chain miscatching/slipping off a chain tooth when shifting? I occasionally get this on an XTR cassette but was always under the impression it was the chain on...
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    With just a hair of grinding, a SRAM Matchmaker...

    With just a hair of grinding, a SRAM Matchmaker for the Reverb will mate perfectly with I-Spec (XTR anyway and XT should be the same).
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    Anybody experiencing creaking from the new Fox roller bearing?

    I'm on a new Megatower build with the Float X2 and I had a 'snapping' noise on both fast/hard compression/rebound. I absolutely knew...
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    +2...because I was feeling left out? We even had...

    +2...because I was feeling left out? We even had enough time to strip down at Creekside for a dip on the way to Stage 4 while riders were coming back down the climb from missing their cutoff times....
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    After running multiple RaceFace carbon and XTR...

    After running multiple RaceFace carbon and XTR 9120 cranks, I'm at the point where the EEWings become much more compelling, barely a mark of abuse from what I've seen.
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    I'm running 12s 10-45 XTR on my enduro ride and...

    I'm running 12s 10-45 XTR on my enduro ride and ideally, I wanted the 11s 10-45 that was originally announced as the third option when new XTR came out but it never transpired. I'm totally good to...
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    FWIW, my SixC cranks came loose at the pedal...

    FWIW, my SixC cranks came loose at the pedal inserts just as quickly as the two previous sets of Next SLs. Fortunately all were warrantied by Raceface but I have no trust in their cranks anymore and...
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    Fine, I'll do the module but I mean the product...

    Fine, I'll do the module but I mean the product does not exist when shopping the Elite site.
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    I'm on the Shimano STEC site and the ShadowRD+...

    I'm on the Shimano STEC site and the ShadowRD+ Grease is nowhere to be found. Where are you guys finding this?
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    I’ve just recently started watching Hambini on YouTube, the guy’s hilarious and all I think/wish he would analyze a Yeti...although it’s probably better we don’t know the true engineering behind the...
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    Having gone through a couple iterations of Enduro options I’ve become of the opinion that since I climb with my helmet off anyway (attach to bars), I would rather get a proper but well ventilated...
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    Yeah, you like the PI pockets as much as the...

    Yeah, you like the PI pockets as much as the Specialized, was going to order last week while putting an order through but refrained? And Toast is right about cost and chamois quality.

    I’ve tried:...
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    I’m a long time SWAT bib wearer/storer with one G3 strap holding items on the frame.

    Been nerding out lately on changing this and the more I look at the OneUp pumps the more attractive they...
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    Because I can and kind of want to try something different. Mostly to get rid of the Servowave function for better modulation (rid the on/off feel) and yes, some to have Carbon levers (reduce cold...
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    Was going to try Magura MT7s but stock is...

    Was going to try Magura MT7s but stock is severely limited right now so going Shimano. Anybody see a good thread mixing XTR xc levers with trail calipers, 9100/9120 mix? I know the Germans like to...
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    No, only if you're XC, Trail, or Enduro As Fuck.

    No, only if you're XC, Trail, or Enduro As Fuck.
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    Really? I quickly plugged a few numbers in at...

    Really? I quickly plugged a few numbers in at ~190 lbs, typical Enduro setup, its putting me low 20s (i.e 'Dry' at 25/23, 'Wet' at 23/21).
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    Since we've been talking tire pressures lately, I...

    Since we've been talking tire pressures lately, I discovered SRAM/Zipp came out with a Tire Pressure Calculator algorithm recently. Anybody play around with it? I'm going to use it and experiment...
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    Any recommendations for a fast rolling commuter...

    Any recommendations for a fast rolling commuter tire for a 29er with 25mm internal rim width? Could we get away with 29x1.5"?
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    That Henty looks pretty nice actually (kind of...

    That Henty looks pretty nice actually (kind of like the Wingnuts), first time seeing it. The straps should add some nice stability to the bigger 3L bladder and I don't think you would notice them...
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