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09-13-2023, 08:55 AM #11826
Yeah, I've never gotten the whole "using inserts to change ride characteristics" thing. One big advantage of large volume tires is the large volume of air inside.
I use a Huck Norris in the rear as a rim protector, which is what inserts were designed to be. The HN does exactly what it's supposed to do and nothing more. It's light and completely unobtrusive.
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09-13-2023, 09:11 AM #11827Registered User
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09-13-2023, 09:38 AM #11828
I don't have a ton of experience with inserts. I rode my decoy stock without inserts a couple times then installed cushcore front and rear. I think... and this is a big maybe since I didn't a-b-a and instead a-b 'tested'.... that the bike accelerated slower, had a more damp planted feel with less deflection from hits, yet still gripped great in turns. That being said, in my experience the Decoy has a ton of traction in turns and drifts predictably.
I don't run super low pressures just because I have the inserts in; simply not my goal. About 25 front and 28 rear. Lower pressures feel too imprecise. I ping the rims with the same pressures on my new dh bike with dh cased tires and no inserts (haven't installed them yet as I'm likely selling the bike. ) I can't comment on cornering traction as I'm not dialed on the dh bike at all yet.
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09-13-2023, 10:13 AM #11829
Prices are still all over the place. For every good deal I see there's 4x 'Bought this for <MSRP> last spring, didn't ride it much, asking <15% off MSRP> .
Seems like people can't give 27.5 bikes away. Definitely a buyers market.
Speaking of which, I'm looking at a 2018 Yeti SB5c tonight for $1500. Worth it? Looking for a trail bike to mess around on. I have plenty of XC bikes if I need to go fast. And I know 27.5 explodes when you crash, and is worst to be seen on then a moped with a fat chick on the back. Seems like the Infinity linkage is the thing to inspect on there?When life gives you haters, make haterade.
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09-13-2023, 12:07 PM #11830
I think used bike prices are still weird just because the market hasn't been stable for the better part of a decade, and the market hasn't really arrived on a pricing scheme for used bikes.
From ~2014 through 2019ish, used bike prices were kinda all over the map because bikes were changing so quickly. There were plenty of times where the hot shit one year was outdated 16 months later, and that made pricing extremely variable.
And then covid hit and prices all went through the roof. But that blip was fairly short lived.
Now bike design has more or less settled out, and the covid surge has passed. But we haven't existed in this new normal for long enough for a general consensus to have been built on used bike pricing. It'll get there though. I bet things will be settled by next spring.
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09-13-2023, 12:26 PM #11831Registered User
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in 21 there were just no bikes so I sold my 2018 yeti 5.5 for a very good price to an MD cuz it didnt matter how much money she made there were no yeti's to buy and she really wanted one
so in 2021 I got 3800 for a 2018 bike that cost 5400can newLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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09-13-2023, 01:24 PM #11832Registered User
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I have a yeti SB5c that I bought in 2016 and still own. For all the hate that yeti gets, I love that bike and think it still is a very good bike even by todays standards. With that said, I have completely upgraded it over the last couple years (Fox 36 160, converted to 1X12, added a DPX2, 4 pot brakes). In its OG form 1X11, with fox 34, dps, it is still a good bike but may feel a little dated relative to the current generation of bikes. If you are use to XC bikes you will likely appreciate the weight and the increased capability with longer suspension. I have not had any issues with needing to warranty anything on that bike and have had no issues with the switch infinity link. I would look at it to make sure it isn't totally worked but I would say the biggest thing, which may be hard to inspect are the switch infinity bearings. While the linkage bearings have been awesome and without issue, I have had the switch infinity bearings seize up. With that said the rebuild kit for the switch infinity bearings is $20 from yeti and are fairly easy to replace if you are reasonably skilled. Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions regarding maintenance etc.
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09-13-2023, 01:27 PM #11833
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09-13-2023, 01:32 PM #11834Registered User
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I’d say judging mullets by how a Status 160 rides is like judging all 100-waist skis because of how a floppy park ski rides.
The Status has silly numbers. 426 chainstay and 480 reach on a large! It’s unbalanced in the extreme. A mullet with a more balanced geo (longer chainstays mostly) will feel completely different. If you look at newer mullets like the Patrol, HD6, and Bronson, you’ll see longer chainstays and slightly shorter reaches, which moves your center of gravity forward and makes it considerably easier to get a decent weight balance fore/aft on your tires.
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09-13-2023, 02:02 PM #11835
Thanks for the info TCNROMPER!
Pike fork/Eagle 12sp and some XT/Looks super clean and dusty in the photos.
Its Turq colored and has a factory shock in the rear, I'm hopeful people will mistake me for a dentist when I almost mow their dog down in Mill Creek on no-bike days.Last edited by sfotex; 09-13-2023 at 08:17 PM.
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09-13-2023, 04:25 PM #11836
I'm kinda curious about what's going to happen from here out. I generally replace bikes every 3 years but I'm thinking maybe not this time.
Two reasons:
1) I really, really love my new Offering. It is everything I could ask for in the Goldilocks segment. The fit is dead-on and it's amazing for everything from long pedally XC-ish rides to chunky enduro races. Pretty sure super-boost is the end of the spacing wars and UDH is here to stay. I think I'm good.
If you've found that one bike that just plain works for you, you know what I mean.
but mostly because...
2) I seriously don't think there is any real improvements in bike design ahead of us. Suspension design (frame-wise, not component-wise) and geometry have been so gone through and, dare I say, perfected(?) to the point where I don't know where it can go from here. I've watched bike design for over 30 years and honestly feel we've finally nailed it. Perhaps some amazing material breakthrough might change things but other than that...
I'm sure suspension and drivetrain components will continue to improve but those will most likely always be bolt on.
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09-13-2023, 05:16 PM #11837Registered User
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09-13-2023, 05:50 PM #11838
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09-13-2023, 08:31 PM #11839
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09-13-2023, 09:01 PM #11840
I heard a rumor that the new Rocky Altitude *might* be H.P. But I think that would be odd if it still shared a platform with the Instinct. Will definitely need to properly demo one next year if that's the case.
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09-14-2023, 10:37 AM #11841
What’s the general expected lifespan of an eagle cassette and is there a way to unofficially officially confirm it’s toast? I’ve never had one long enough to wear it out, until maybe now. Recently put a new chain on and it’s skipping under load mainly at initial engagement when riding downhill and trying to accelerate. Shifts fine still and no issues climbing.
It’s a GX cassette that I’ve had for 3.5 years and I ride 4-6 days a week during riding season. Been through at least 4 chains and I always change them at 0.5. Seems reasonable that it’d be at the end of its life based on usage but it’s a chunk of change to get a new one so I wanna be somewhat sure
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09-14-2023, 10:54 AM #11842
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09-14-2023, 10:55 AM #11843Registered User
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I got 2,000-2,500 miles out of Eagle cassettes as long as I used good (X01 / XX1) chains. At that point lots of the teeth are shark finned and the ramps are pretty smoothed out.
I'd say you're due for a new one, especially if you just put a fresh chain on. You should be able to find some cheap GX takeoffs on PB.
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09-14-2023, 10:59 AM #11844
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09-14-2023, 11:04 AM #11845www.dpsskis.com
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09-14-2023, 11:16 AM #11846
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09-14-2023, 11:27 AM #11847Registered User
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I would want to ask does it skip in all gears or just the gears you are in most often??
I've got 3500 kms on an e-bike running NX, I'm on my second chain ( X01) and its still running fine but I already sourced all the replacement parts and with the upgraded X01 chain it was < 300 $Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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09-14-2023, 11:49 AM #11848
I only noticed it when descending, so smaller cogs under quick and relatively heavy load but it was pretty consistent in those scenarios. Didn't have any issues climbing or shifting
But yeah I would guess I have around 3500 miles on this cassette. I use GX chains so they wear a bit quicker but I think I ride around 1000 miles/year based on a quick look at garmin stats
Are X01 cassettes more durable than GX or is it just a weight thing? I'm gonna switch to X01 chains since i know those last longer but I had a stack of GX chains I got super cheap so I've been working my way through those
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09-14-2023, 12:07 PM #11849Registered User
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Duno, the bike bike came with all NX which is I think all still ok, that NX chain was still good but i changed to X01
I'm not sure if I should just run out this second X01 with the original sprockets until its all scrap metal or thro another chain at the bike or even put the old NX chain back on, cuz X01 chains are 93$ but NX clusters are 156$Last edited by XXX-er; 09-14-2023 at 01:25 PM.
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09-14-2023, 12:27 PM #11850
I think the X01 cassettes are a bit more durable. The majority of the X01 is machined out of a single chunk of steel, whereas the GX cassettes are machined and stamped steel that are pinned together.
You also save the better part of 100 grams with the X01, which is a lot considering it's unsprung weight.
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