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04-22-2024, 03:02 PM
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I use automotive brake clean and the blue shop...
I use automotive brake clean and the blue shop towel (lintless).
The initial bedding process transfers pad material to the rotor, then the brakes work great. Brake clean doesn't remove that, so no... -
04-21-2024, 06:43 PM
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FWIW I have to resurface (or replace) my rotors...
FWIW I have to resurface (or replace) my rotors around once a year (every 2500mi). They get too polished. They work 3x stronger afterward. MTX Brakes told me to do this periodically to keep...
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04-19-2024, 11:53 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I do like the Conti tires a lot, but they suck in...
I do like the Conti tires a lot, but they suck in the cold OR wet. Just know that going in. Most of my riding is dry so "priorities", but I do suffer a little in the Spring and Fall when things damp...
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04-18-2024, 04:33 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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maxxis runs smaller than advertised. I'd run...
maxxis runs smaller than advertised. I'd run 2.3". 2.5" too slow/heavy.
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04-09-2024, 02:10 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I run a maxxgrip EXO in front. I don't need a...
I run a maxxgrip EXO in front. I don't need a burly casing on a front tire, which is pretty much always rolling. The REAR tire is sliding a lot, so need the sidewall protection (and to prevent snake...
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03-27-2024, 05:12 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I think Dissector is a poor tire for XC racing,...
I think Dissector is a poor tire for XC racing, he'd be tons faster with an XC tire.
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03-21-2024, 05:53 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I am 190lbs kitted, and in front I run a...
I am 190lbs kitted, and in front I run a relatively soft and light tire, DHF EXO Maxxgrip. My rear sidewalls get tested, fronts almost never (fronts rolling, rears skidding/drifting). So I run a...
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03-21-2024, 02:25 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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ya, I'd much rather a mfg keep the name and...
ya, I'd much rather a mfg keep the name and change the product (as long as it's the same intended application), than re-invent the name and yet another thing I have to try to keep track of in my...
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03-18-2024, 03:18 PM
Thread: Fixed my hand nunbness. Rev Grip short review
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Those suspension bars are like $450 and half a...
Those suspension bars are like $450 and half a pound heavier. I know a couple people who have them though, but I'd never go that route.
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03-18-2024, 03:16 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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ohhhhhhhhhhhhh dream tires!
ohhhhhhhhhhhhh dream tires!
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03-17-2024, 05:34 PM
Thread: Fixed my hand nunbness. Rev Grip short review
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they occasionally pop up on KSL for under $150. I...
they occasionally pop up on KSL for under $150. I see them every few mos.
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03-16-2024, 06:56 PM
Thread: Fixed my hand nunbness. Rev Grip short review
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490771Titanium 31.8mm is "soft" without being...
490771Titanium 31.8mm is "soft" without being vague.
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03-15-2024, 06:16 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I've never seen a trail casing and soft compound...
I've never seen a trail casing and soft compound Kryptotal. Until now the trail casing has the trail compound. They only offer(ed) the enduro casing in the soft but not the super-soft, which is a...
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03-14-2024, 08:59 PM
Thread: Spider Sabich
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Maybe. When I raced cars we would sometimes do...
Maybe. When I raced cars we would sometimes do stuff which was total BS when we knew other teams were watching, to throw them off. For all we know he spent days tuning his skis, but told people "I...
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03-06-2024, 02:27 PM
Thread: Fixed my hand nunbness. Rev Grip short review
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FWIW https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0891Y9ZSF...
FWIW https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0891Y9ZSF
are an all rubber slip-on grip which eliminate a LOT of trail chatter. My wife uses them. They are long, cut down to size.
Good grips.
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03-05-2024, 08:46 PM
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book it, just don't pack the suitcase until a...
book it, just don't pack the suitcase until a couple days prior after checking the forecast. I've had some sick pow storm days even in May. Or sunburn.
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03-04-2024, 08:15 PM
Thread: Fixed my hand nunbness. Rev Grip short review
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I run them too. You can buy a "base" version...
I run them too. You can buy a "base" version which just has one set of dampers in it for around $50; can't tune it but it's half the cost.
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03-03-2024, 01:55 PM
Thread: Travelling Magette ACL help/advice.
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I had Dr. Heiden look at my shoulder 8yrs ago....
I had Dr. Heiden look at my shoulder 8yrs ago. He's straight up, said it was gonna suck, but he recommended AGAINST surgery. Said my damage was as bad as could be and not get surgery. I was 100% in a...
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02-29-2024, 03:59 PM
Thread: Who Makes The Tiniest 29-er Trail Frame?
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Trek Fuel EX is outstanding choice. My wife is...
Trek Fuel EX is outstanding choice.
My wife is 5'4" and we got a Sm Norco Sight (2023). As usual the dropper was too short. After we put 175 in standover is good. But Norco doesn't make a XS, but... -
02-21-2024, 03:40 PM
Thread: Wasatch Dirt Thread
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Ironic this announcement is after they have said...
Ironic this announcement is after they have said that "we will be as good as Deer Valley in 5 years".........
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02-16-2024, 09:37 PM
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02-16-2024, 03:57 PM
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While true, we are also the victims of many AZ,...
While true, we are also the victims of many AZ, TX, and CA plates with FWD and all-seasons clogging up any grade greater than 4%. Getting home at 1pm was a challenge, I can't imaging a bell departure...
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02-08-2024, 09:33 PM
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I been trying at least every hour for the last...
I been trying at least every hour for the last week for Sunday and no luck so far.
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01-25-2024, 04:00 PM
Thread: Indoor Trainer for MTB
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I use a Wahoo Kickr, and the rear wheel is...
I use a Wahoo Kickr, and the rear wheel is replaced entirely by the Wahoo dyno and cassette. Uses 12mm thru axle, and is convertible to 142 and 148mm widths (std and boost), by simply flipping the...
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01-22-2024, 03:13 PM
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Can anyone recommend a place to get my 18yo son's...
Can anyone recommend a place to get my 18yo son's ski boots blown out a touch (forefoot just a bit narrow)? I can trade mechanical work on a car (especially a Honda), or cash.
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01-03-2024, 11:28 AM
Thread: Onyx Hub opinions
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cut/paste, musta been Harvard graduates
cut/paste, musta been Harvard graduates
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01-01-2024, 10:18 PM
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the Alta parking is getting ridiculous. I had a...
the Alta parking is getting ridiculous. I had a reservation the other day and couldn't find a spot, had to drive home. WTF.
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12-22-2023, 04:03 PM
Thread: Wasatch Dirt Thread
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Zoso keeps some Wasatch trails running smoothly...
Zoso keeps some Wasatch trails running smoothly (Mormon East, Quarry gnar).
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12-19-2023, 06:27 PM
Thread: Wtb: new saddle - 145+ width
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I have an almost new Ergon SM10 for sale for $35...
I have an almost new Ergon SM10 for sale for $35 if that helps.
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12-08-2023, 08:54 PM
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Wildcat was ridiculous gewd today....... So sick
Wildcat was ridiculous gewd today....... So sick
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12-01-2023, 07:30 PM
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I've fat biked down Main Chute, but they didn't...
I've fat biked down Main Chute, but they didn't let me on the chair with the bike either. Just cowboy up and climb it.
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11-27-2023, 02:10 PM
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Norco's check almost all the boxes, 2019 is good....
Norco's check almost all the boxes, 2019 is good. Only drawback is no internal cable routing (is that bad?), and 9mm QR in rear, but fronts are thru axle. My wife has a 2019, 11sp (which is fine).
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11-01-2023, 08:40 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Xynotol is like a half worn out Kryptotal. Fast...
Xynotol is like a half worn out Kryptotal. Fast and good for bike parky stuff.
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10-30-2023, 11:03 AM
Thread: Analysis Paralysis: Which "Enduro" Bike
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"Enduro bike". Are you trying to go fast, or have...
"Enduro bike". Are you trying to go fast, or have fun and be comfortable? 2 very different bikes.
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10-16-2023, 05:04 PM
Thread: Fork Q: Replace/Enhance Lyrik?
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many forks need the bushings reamed, even on new...
many forks need the bushings reamed, even on new forks. They are tight and have a lot more friction than they should.
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10-16-2023, 03:10 PM
Thread: Fork Q: Replace/Enhance Lyrik?
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Store the bike upside down overnight, lets the...
Store the bike upside down overnight, lets the oil flow into the foam rings and lubricates the top end. This may help, if the foam and uppers are dried out from gravity.
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09-23-2023, 11:31 AM
Thread: Onyx Hub opinions
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This is relevant to the pedal kickback issue,...
This is relevant to the pedal kickback issue, many of you may find it intriguing.
https://www.ochain.bike/ochain-mtb-gravity-riding-pedal-kickback-solution -
09-04-2023, 04:00 PM
Thread: 165 mm Crankset on shorter travel Trail bike?
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I had some titanium 160s (I'm 5'9") made up for...
I had some titanium 160s (I'm 5'9") made up for my HD5, and absolutely LOVE THEM. Way more natural on the DH with feet closer together, and less pedal strike risk too. My knees are less achey after...
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08-27-2023, 02:56 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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on the rocks (Alta slabs), the K-Soft compound is...
on the rocks (Alta slabs), the K-Soft compound is skiddier than Maxxis Maxxterra and Kenda Pinner Pro ATC. A little un-nerving exit speeds for me.
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08-27-2023, 01:53 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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My wife has Trail (Endurance) on her K-F/R. I...
My wife has Trail (Endurance) on her K-F/R. I have Enduros, which come with "Soft" compound. Not enough traction for me, so have to go with DH casing and super soft compound. Maybe I'm wrong. I...
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08-26-2023, 07:09 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Kryptotal-R Enduro has less traction on the dry...
Kryptotal-R Enduro has less traction on the dry rocks than Kenda Pinner ATC or Maxxis DHR2 Maxxterra.
I need DH Super-Soft with the Kryptotal tires.
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08-17-2023, 04:17 PM
Thread: Wasatch Dirt Thread
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I've done Main Chute at Alta on the fat bike, but...
I've done Main Chute at Alta on the fat bike, but someone was following googlemaps a little too closely IMO
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08-10-2023, 09:17 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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I run a Maxxgrip DHF on an EXO casing and it's...
I run a Maxxgrip DHF on an EXO casing and it's pretty fast. I had a EXO Assegai before, that was slow AF. Don't even get me started on DD or DH casings. I love how they ride, but I do pedal a lot so...
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07-12-2023, 11:13 AM
Thread: What new Bike Computer?
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2 things to add. On strava a change in...
2 things to add.
On strava a change in elevation is not counted unless it's >10m (33') elevation change. So the mesa-miles thing is totally under-reported.
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06-26-2023, 11:42 AM
Thread: Wasatch Dirt Thread
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We got Tanners running good.
We got Tanners running good.
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06-03-2023, 06:40 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Kenda Pinner Pro AGC may be what you are looking...
Kenda Pinner Pro AGC may be what you are looking for. They are excellent.
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06-03-2023, 06:33 PM
Thread: Are there any elbow pads that don't suck?
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Leatt Airflex, or Fox Launch Pro D30 are the 2...
Leatt Airflex, or Fox Launch Pro D30 are the 2 best I've found.
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05-30-2023, 05:14 PM
Thread: Wasatch Dirt Thread
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Neg, the Red Canyon near Panguich...
Neg, the Red Canyon near Panguich https://www.trailforks.com/region/red-canyon/
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05-27-2023, 09:12 PM
Thread: Wasatch Dirt Thread
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Red Canyon was $$$$ last weekend (5/21/23). ...
Red Canyon was $$$$ last weekend (5/21/23).
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11-08-2022, 09:49 AM
Thread: Wasatch Dirt Thread
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I'll take the TLDs if it falls thru
I'll take the TLDs if it falls thru
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