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05-19-2022, 12:44 PM #7776
^Any issues with suspension oil vs mineral?
Dissector is a tire I LOVE for CO/Moab but it wears fast. I ran it EXO+ for rear with a DHR front. I might switch to two EXO+ for a trail wheelset and then dual DHR DD for a DH wheelset. Dissector does NOT handle wet.
Any thoughts on the Tubolight vs Huck NOrris?Originally Posted by blurred
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05-19-2022, 01:31 PM #7777one of those sickos
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Why would you think it would cause problems? Shocks and forks have seals too. All that's needed is a light viscosity oil. People use Johnson & Johnson baby oil sometimes, though I wouldn't except in an emergency. I've also used ATF, but it's too thick to really work well.
Putting DOT fluid into an oil system will definitely cause all sorts of trouble, but that's not what we're talking about.
The whole oil world is so full of mumbo jumbo and faith-based "truths" that it's nearly impossible to know what actually matters. Wade into any oil thread on a car or moto site and you'll find a staggering level of Dunning Kruger.ride bikes, climb, ski, travel, cook, work to fund former, repeat.
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05-19-2022, 01:47 PM #7778
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05-19-2022, 09:26 PM #7779Registered User
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How does the ~2017 Hightower LT hold up with newer progressive geometry bikes? It’s got pretty dated numbers (66.4HTA, 73.7STA).
Local sale has one with CC frame, Enve wheels, 36Grip2, and Xx1 for really reasonable price. I’d probably flog it for a year or two and then move the components to a Sentinel frame.
Or should I just get my name on the Transition waiting list and hope one comes in the next few years.
I’m in a 2017 Trance now (really similar fit numbers to the Hightower LT) and it’s pretty well upgraded but I’d like to move to 29er wheels and carbon frame. Plus I’m getting a superstitious bad juju from my bike after it tried to kill me a couple months ago. Just haven’t wrapped my mind back into trusting it.
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05-19-2022, 09:53 PM #7780
If a Revel Rail29 looks good to you, let me know. I’ve got some arriving in August/Sept and could put your name on one.
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05-20-2022, 05:28 AM #7781
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05-20-2022, 07:03 AM #7782
Hightower LT barely held up against other 2017 bikes. The LT used the same front triangle as the regular Hightower and felt like a slapped together solution from Santa Cruz when they realized everyone wanted a longer travel 29er and they didn't make one.
I feel like there are other bikes of that vintage that would be a more worthwhile use of funds.
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05-20-2022, 08:22 AM #7783Registered User
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I had a last gen Hightower and currently ride the newest version, The old HT feels quite outdated compared to the modern geo of the new version. The seat tube angle is too slack, the reach feels short and the HTA feels very XC by today's standards.
The old HT's still a very solid bike, especially if the price is right, but don't get one expecting it to ride like modern full suspension bike.
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05-20-2022, 08:32 AM #7784
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05-20-2022, 10:13 AM #7785Registered User
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I remember like 20 yrs ago the lbs was scoping a lever return problem on shimano brakes and it was discovered drug store mineral oil was making the brakes sluggish, I can't tell you the particulars of who did what but it might have been something to do with a bit ofcold weather
in any case it caused a problem caused shop time/ shop $ not to mention brakes are pretty important so is it really worth it to put in something the mfger doesn't recommend ?
more anecdote we had a HW contracter somehow mix up which fluid goes where ( drunk?) in his old Buick wagon, phones up and sez he can't work for us until he fixes his brakes which were completely fuckedLast edited by XXX-er; 05-20-2022 at 11:57 AM.
Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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05-20-2022, 11:04 AM #7786
I had a HT LT. I upped the fork to 160, which made the front end feel a bit better.. the seat tube was a bit too slack, but I have really short legs and rode a medium, so it was not nearly as pronounced as a buddy that had it with an XL and a 5 inch longer inseam.
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05-20-2022, 02:04 PM #7787meepmoop24
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Looking for a solution to easily move tools between 2 of my bikes. I have a Transition Sentinel with bottle bosses to mount to, and a steel hardtail that I'll mount to the frame. I'm looking to carry a Tubolito tube, Wolf Tooth pack pliers, a CO2 cartridge, a set of Pedro's tire levers, and a Dynaplug Racer Pro. I'd also like to fit an Inreach mini if possible.
The best option I've found so far is 76 Projects and their Micro Piggy set up: https://us.76projects.com/products/micro-piggy
Anyone else have other suggestions or ideas?
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05-20-2022, 02:11 PM #7788
I have a friend that wants to try to mulletize her modern 27.5 bike by swapping in a 26 rear wheel. Any suggestions for sourcing a decent 26” wheel with boost spacing, HG (11 speed) freehub, for a reasonable cost?
Yes, she’s vertically challenged.
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05-20-2022, 02:17 PM #7789
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05-20-2022, 02:36 PM #7790meepmoop24
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05-20-2022, 02:49 PM #7791Registered User
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Wolftooth B-rad strap could be an option. I’ve got the mini, big enough for a tube and a multi tool or plug kit and not much else. Would need the medium for anything more. Could leave the base on the bike with extra bosses and just strap to other frame.
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05-20-2022, 03:59 PM #7792Registered User
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Thanks folks, I’m passing on the HT-LT. Looking at the specs I’ll probably end up with HTv2 next yer if I don’t pull the trigger on a Sentinel sooner
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05-20-2022, 04:13 PM #7793Registered User
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05-20-2022, 04:48 PM #7794
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05-20-2022, 05:18 PM #7795
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05-20-2022, 06:35 PM #7796
I have warned her about some of the potential problems, which is part of the reason I am hoping she can give it a go with minimal investment. I’m not convinced she is going to actually stick with the mini mullet.
I was hoping maybe somebody would have a suggestion for a way to convert an old wheel to work with boost, because I figured it might be relatively affordable.
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05-20-2022, 06:38 PM #7797Dad core
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I have a cheap boost spacer kit on my hard tail and it seems to be working fine. Probably purchased on Amazon or eBay.
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05-20-2022, 07:41 PM #7798
I was gonna say this. I have the B-rad system and a couple different size rolls and it is easy to switch between bikes.
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05-20-2022, 07:53 PM #7799
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05-20-2022, 08:02 PM #7800Registered User
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Use your jersey pockets?
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