Yes, and you can hear the stanimals rolling around the inside the tire.

Helluva deal, but note that those XC2s have the square profile retention bars. In my experience (and I'm another that's deep in the ecosystem) the round bars like on the Aliums are significantly...

Hayes Prime fitting question: I bought a Prime Pro lever/master cylinder and a Hayes hose kit (compatible with Prime, among others) separately. The former came with a one-piece hose fitting; the...

You're not really helping, ya know. I don't even know why I asked since I don't have a bike that NEEDS such a bump. But I do have a couple that would undoubtedly be improved.... Hopefully someone...

Pro or Expert (the fork, that is)?

If you want packable and water-PROOF, it's hard to beat the Gore Wear Shakedry cycling jacket. I wanted one small enough that I'd never hesitate to bring it along during "monsoon" season, and it...

Thanks, EC. I'll look into the gauge if Roxtar doesn't have one. For the pulleys, I just removed the dust cover, swabbed everything out and cleaned it up with isopropanol, and then re-lubed with...

Thanks, Cap'n! Cable tension is dialed. I don't have the SRAM gauge; is it really necessary? I just tensioned up the B-screw until there was no contact. The chainring, chain and Garbaruk 10t-48t...

Yep, simple as that; to sharpen pencils in my shop.

So I take it worn pulleys would cause noise like that? I've never actually worn out a derailleur. They've usually been mangled in the spokes...

My 2018-era GX 11-speed derailleur is making some noise I can't sort out. The Wipperman Connex 11-speed chain shows not quite to 0.5% on a Pedro's Chain checker, and with the chain removed, both...

What you're describing is a droplet, a term I first heard used by a certain trailbuilding ER nurse in Moab.

An XL BBQ grill cover is going to be much less expensive than any bike-specific storage solution.

You want a pair? I've got a drawer with several 20-year old SPD pairs (Wellgo & Ritchey, mostly) that have collected dust since I made the switch to Time ATACs long ago. Yours for the cost of...

Sure, but why? It'd be cheaper and less messy (and won't require safety glasses for the spray) to drop the chain in a 2-liter soda bottle, pour in some of your used-but-settled paint thinner...

If you're not in a hurry, you might consider WaltlyTi. The 29er SS I had them build for me is still going strong 3 years in, and I don't baby it. If you're patient and can pay attention to details,...

You'll be fine with the 46t. I'm running an 11-spd Garbaruk with 48t and GX with no trouble.

If you're looking to keep it simple, it sounds like you're the perfect candidate for a Ti layback post, esp. with the 27.2 diam. I ran my SS that way for years, with it set at just less than full...

Thanks for that TR. I'm going to add it to the list next time I head to Penitente Canyon, and skip Pronghorn (it was pretty meh).

Is Gamut out of business? I've been scouring the web for a spare bash for my Trail XR, and striking out. Alternatively, anyone had any luck fabbing their own with a chunk of Lexan or such? Or am I...

Thanks, toast. That kinda makes sense, as I wasn't really seeing any pressure drop on the gauge as I was doing the every-50# equalization. I'll pull the air sleeve again and see if I nicked the...

What did I just do to my Topaz T3? Had a great, chunky ride last night, but noticed sag (at about 210 psi) was closer to 35% and I still wasn't getting the last 3mm of travel despite a 3' drop to...

Yep, and most importantly it's dry, while our local stuff is not there yet. Per rideit's suggestion, I checked this AM and found Ryan and Rhi carry the SRAM links at the shop, so I'll be stopping by...

Had a nice XC-ish ride today down at Galisteo Basin, and an encounter with a newb prompts me to ask: if I want to have a couple 12-spd quick links in my pack to help out the unprepared folk with new...

Ya know what is nice and slippery when applied, but gets sticky as it dries out? K-Y jelly. Not that I'm admitting to having an old tube in my shop; just sayin' it can sometimes be the perfect...

Well I've got one ride on the new Garbaruk 11s 10-48t, and I can say with certainty that it shifts just as well or better than the GX1150 that it replaced, and loads better than the Hope I had on for...

I can let you know in a couple weeks, as I just got an email this AM that my 10-48 11-spd just shipped. It'll replace a 10-42 GX.

Same. Put one of their -2* headsets on a 2011 Giant Anthem and it transformed the bike. No creaks or noises, unlike the needy Cane Creek I have on my Balance. FWIW, Wolf Tooth just introduced...

The 949 Racing valve stems worked great for me when I drilled out a wheelset from presta to schraeder. If I had both, I'd offer to send them por nada, but for some reason, I can only find one in the...

Those were called "sizzle patches" or "hot patches." Gemplers.com used to sell them (and may still - I dunnno), but I don't know about applying that much heat to a bike tire carcass vs a car tire....

Only happened to me once, but it happens. Truvativ Stylo Team cranks, running SS, halfway between BV and Salida. Finished the ride, but got some funny looks as I rolled across the F-Street bridge.

Though it was working fine, I thought I'd "service" my no-name floor pump after 20 years of use, so I dipped the plunger in a bit of STP oil treatment. Mistake! Now the plunger just slides down the...

You're not looking for the ST-M750 combo shifter and brake lever, are you? I've got a set of those you could have for the cost of shipping and a sixer.

Thanks for that! Never had it open, so will see what it looks like and then decide on the ATF bath. Started watching that vid but quit because dude's hand keeps blocking the view of what he's...

Shimano Alfine 8, <500 miles of use but has been sitting for ~10 years. Thinking of getting a fresh tire and putting it on the back of my (currently) SS for some northern NM CDT riding. Can I just...

Got a 6'2" buddy who just bought a XL RipMo AF. He's already ordered Magura MT5 (or Trail, Sport, whatever) to replace the stock Guide Ts. But he loves the bike, and coming off an older Niner...

I'll be interested to hear how you worked it out. I've got the same fork on my Smash and it'll need the same service in another month or two. Maybe try calling DVO and asking for a helpful hint? I...