Interesting, I tried both 2FO Roost and DH and didn't like either. I felt like both were narrower than 5.10s, and the length sizing is weird (9.3, 9.6, etc.). I normally wear 9.5 and the 9.3 was...

I have about 5 rides on new RC Tallacs and really like them. Previously I tried TNTs which I found too stiff and clunky and poor sole grip. The Tallacs are much better. A hair less sticky grip...

I've got some brand new tires that I'd like to trade for same size also brand new but in Double Down casings.

DHR II 27.5x24 EXO+/MT - newer version (60tpi)
DHR II 27.5x24 DH/MG
Assegai 29x2.5...

Should have done "ye olde safety squint & look away."

Every shock pump lets out air when you unscrew it, but it's just from the hose, not the fork/shock. The way the screw on head works is that it closes the valve before the outer seal is broken.

Yep, although since your fork suggests a 2:1 ratio and my fork suggests a 1.5:1 ratio, maybe try increasing your H by 4 psi. That way you can bracket down 2 psi if it feels too stiff.

I could be...

Not using a Runt, but a similar triple chamber fork (EXT). If you want more mid-stroke, you'll need to increase the ramp chamber. I'm not sure if you're fixed at running the ramp at a certain...

I can tell you from personal experience that the Race Face tailgate pad fits very badly on a '22 F-150.

No experience with your trail conditions, but have played around with a handful of inserts on lighter casing tires at lighter weight (aiming for sidewall stability & rim protection). The short of it...

I'd say yes. Were you trying to bleed them with your mouth or something instead of the amazing SRAM kit?

I'm looking to get a pair of Wildcats & a spare lens if anyone gets some more. TIA!

Every good mechanic was once a clueless idiot.

I pretty much always find coil shocks more supportive (at least in mid-stroke) than air shocks. Less stiction means you can run a little bit higher spring rate for the same initial feel, leading to...

Definitely set your Smash to "Crush" mode (not "Plush"). Plush / Gravity modes on GG bikes aren't super progressive. I'm not sure if the Kitsuma has a bottom out bumper so if you're blowing through...

This is the way.

I haven't had any issues with removing bits of damaged Ridewrap. I just peel it away and it usually comes off in 1 piece. Any bits of gunk in the damaged area come right off with isopropyl alcohol.

Did anything ever resolve in the case of Bontrager being sued over misleading statements regarding WaveCell marketing?
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Myself and others have had Tannus inserts permanently warp casings, so it is possible for inserts to do that. I have no issues with Cushcore and Tubolight inserts though, even on wimpy EXO+ casings....

Pretty much the predictable. I've ridden my buddy's SB165 (also tons of pedal kick) which has DT240s and 54t ratchet on some hellaciously brake bumped trails in Santa Cruz, and some of the hits, the...

I didn't notice my suspension feeling any worse going from DT 240s (54t ratchet) to Hydras. If anything I thought it felt better because there's no slop followed by a clunk.

I did just order an...

I am trying to cut down on the amount that I wash my bike (at least with soap) because I've found that any soap that's great at getting off greasy, clayey mud is also great at dissolving bearing...

I used to measure my brake lever distance (on my MTB). Then I realized that even when they measure the same, because my hands vary in strength and wrist straightness, I don't actually want them to...

I got my kid a pair of these (sm/md) when he was 4 and starting to ride, but he doesn't use them anymore....

Check out the Blister fork comparison. https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/trail-enduro-mtb-fork-comparisons

They do a great job of comparing basically all the enduro forks out there. It...

If anyone still wants 1 or 2 pair, I'll pass them along for the same unit price Smokan was advertising ($25/ea or $50 for 2). I've got the light blue pair with black zippers, and black with black...

It's pricy as fuck, but the VHS Slapper Tape does a really good job of quieting things down and will definitely protect your stay. I put it on instead of the stock chainstay protector after I...

Yup. The Ti spindle just gobbles up the bushings.

I believe the Lite ones... like I said, they're both irrational weight weenies. The one guy has moved onto other pedals and the other one just ponies up for rebuild kits constantly rather than ride...

Just don't buy the fancy magnesium spindle Vaults. I know 2 guys who got them (weight weenies) and those things need a rebuild every 3 months.

^Ditto. Inboard bushings for the win. (Tenet Occult)

Nope, but I considered it. What worries me about them is just how crazy tall the pins are... they've got to just destroy shoes. I'd worry about them creating pressure points even through thick...

I have owned and extensively used a lot of different pedals (RF Atlas & Chester, OneUp plastic & alloy, Burgtec Mk5, NSB Daemon) and hands down the best grip are Tenet Occult. They have exceptional...

OK I'll take the first set. I'll send you a PM.

I'll split off the grey pair with green zippers for $25 if anyone wants.

Can you fit an iPhone in those hamstring pockets? Is the medium a typical medium? (For example, I have to downsize to a 30" from 32" for TLD shorts/pants, but wear a 32 / medium in everything...

I really like my TLD Stage. On my second one (first I retired after going OTB into a tree). I live in coastal CA, so it's often warm but seldom desert hot, but humidity is always around 80%. I...

I tighten by feel anything I might adjust on the trail (stem to steerer clamp, brake clamps, seatpost clamp, pedals, axles, etc.). I figure if there's a chance I'd have to, say, readjust brake...

It does feel that way for me. Geometry seems to be consolidating around acceptable ranges, with a fairly defined lower bound (~63 for DH bikes) that extremely aggressive freeride/enduro bikes get...

Knowing this guy, it's entirely possible that when he put the Galfers on new, he didn't bother doing the bedding in process, and instead just went for a ride.

Thicker rotors have better stopping power (better heat management) and are less prone to warping. Magura HC Storm and SRAM HS2 seem like a solid choice for most common brakes. One of my buddies...

Yup, my dislocation was on something slow and stupid too (tried to gap over a ditch, landed a bit front heavy). It was weird, even though I landed front heavy and stuffed the fork, the shoulder...

Did not remove the chainring and apply fresh ASC, but that makes sense. I'll give that a shot too. Pedals are flats so no springs or cleats to be creaking.

I'm trying to track down a creak. It sounds like it's coming from left side of crank area. Only happens when pedaling under load (seated or standing). No noise bouncing up and down. 2 weeks ago,...

Not the same injury, I dislocated my shoulder badly Thanksgiving of '20. It took forever to heal, even doing all the PT that was assigned. Shoulders are amazingly complex and when you fuck them up,...

No, but I am friends with my local mechanic, and do a lot of my own service. If I didn't want to bleed my own brakes, it wouldn't cost me any more than a pack of beer and a requirement that I drink...

I think the sticker needs to include a pink Vespa as well.

When I eventually get an ebike, I'm totally putting an "ebikes are mopeds" sticker on the toptube, to trigger all the fat guys wearing jeans, lazily spinning their bow legs with seat halfway down.

I want to join the club.

Also, non-ebikes are not "analogue bikes." They're bikes.

Yeah, I've got an old one of those. It threads onto the Fillmore top fine. I just wasn't able to apply enough fluid pressure with it to push the insert off the end piece to add sealant. It should...

No, you can't. You've got to break a tire bead to check. You *might* be able to add sealant through the valve stem, if you're not using inserts (they push down on the bottom of the valve core...

I have a set, been running a couple months. The flow rate is legit, as advertised. Only quirks I've noticed are: 1) I've got to remember to squirt sealant directly into the tire, rather than...