What smmokan and Andeh said, though those are all more money. I'm all too familiar with the common Shimano brake issues, but FWIW the 2021 SLXs on AC's Stumpy EVO haven't had any of those problems...

Commencal just announced a revamped kids bike lineup, big press release on Pinkbike. Estimated availability 3rd quarter 2022.

Now projected to make a direct hit on Taiwan: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2021/09/09/philippines-typhoon-Chanthu/1581631230042/
...

Hopefully this thing stays on it's projected path and doesn't veer north: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-09/super-typhoon-threatens-philippines-as-it-heads-to-taiwan

This should help the situation: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-factory-shut-down-in-malaysia-could-lead-to-further-product-delays.html

No 51t cassettes, though.

I'm just going to let it ride. I already have a few spare tires and sets of brake pads in the house, a second bike with a little-used drivetrain that's fully compatible with my bike, AC's bike is...

This seems like a good summer to do more trail running than riding.

It's probably the wagon wheels.

Pinkbike called it "lively," but ones person's lively is someone else's "nervous."



Cool, thanks.



I was looking hard at a Meta TR Essential in the fall. It's clearly a great bike, but...

Thanks. "Unsettled" is not a characteristic I want in her bike.



For sure. But, the only other option is black-on-black and I can understand her not wanting that. When there's one in the...

Thanks for the inspiration here. Did the dealer check this morning and lo and behold a shop in Logan (1.5 hours away) had one in her size and color. They're going to hold it for me through the...

S2 unfortunately.

I just called the LBS to see what the status is on AC's EVO (I put down a $800 deposit in October days after the bike launched). They couldn't give me any info on when it might arrive. The guy...

No cause for concern, the bike I have is a dirt jumper. Nice work. Even after it goes through both kids that bike will still be worth well north of a grand. Think of it more like a long-term...

I'm selling a kids bike. It has *very* nice parts (including a barely-used top-shelf 2021 MY fork) and I'm asking what I feel is an entirely reasonable price (it's listed at 40% less than an...

Was texting with an industry friend and asked him how the supply chain situation was for them:

"It's beyond crazy. We made a brake order in early November and we won't see the order until May. Raw...

Sorry, GL, hope you can ride this out.

#beforeitwascool
#trendsetter

Heh. If the shop guy was right you might be able to flip it for a profit come summer.

Got a call from the shop where I ordered AC's EVO. Someone there tried to refund my deposit but for unknown reasons it didn't go through so they called me. Told they guy emphatically that I don't...