What have you bought/upgraded today.

[grabtindy]

Replaced the stock RS Super Deluxe 450lb spring on my Megatrail with a 400lb MRP Enduro SL spring. Saved 180 grams and can actually use all my travel now. Still dialing in damping, but stoked so far.

That Storia posted above looks sick.

[evasive_MT]

Love to hear your impressions on the Zeb. Is there anywhere near Helena that has proper chunk to thrash that thing on?

Yeah, there are a few, and hopefully I can get to some of them before the snow flies. It’s admittedly overkill for most of my regular rides in the South Hills. I spend a lot of days in a bike park on a normal year, though.

[XtrPickels]

A lil' something showed up when I was in Moab this weekend.
24h i9 Enduro 315c Superboost
50mm a35 Stem

[jamal]

I'm getting my cold weather riding gear sorted out a little better. Firstly, shoes, the shimano gore-tex ones:



These are replacing some 45nrth fasterkatts that are a size too big. Anyone want them? size 47, cost of shipping. The zippers were replaced and aren't waterproof anymore.

Also got another pair of gloves, toe covers for my fancy road shoes, and some mtb pants. Still need some full length bib tights and maybe a warmer pair of riding pants but we'll see how the new ones work in colder weather.

[sethschmautz]

I'm getting my cold weather riding gear sorted out a little better. Firstly, shoes, the shimano gore-tex ones:



These are replacing some 45nrth fasterkatts that are a size too big. Anyone want them? size 47, cost of shipping. The zippers were replaced and aren't waterproof anymore.

Also got another pair of gloves, toe covers for my fancy road shoes, and some mtb pants. Still need some full length bib tights and maybe a warmer pair of riding pants but we'll see how the new ones work in colder weather.

Jamal,

I'll take the fasterkats and I think I am in your state. Heading up to Kalispell anytime soon?

Seth

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[Andeh]

[jm2e]

You bought seat stays?


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[Andeh]

You bought seat stays?


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Yup. Converting from Smash to Gnarvana. Curious about what 450mm chainstays are going to feel like.

[bagtagley]

Loooong. What's the travel with the Smash-sized rear shock? I can't remember where you put that spreadsheet.

[Andeh]

~148mm. Felt really good last night, but wasn't really going for it in the dark. It's longer than my buddy's XL Bronson v3 lol. But still like 40mm shorter than a Geometron.

[grskier]

Replaced the stock RS Super Deluxe 450lb spring on my Megatrail with a 400lb MRP Enduro SL spring. Saved 180 grams and can actually use all my travel now. Still dialing in damping, but stoked so far.

That Storia posted above looks sick.

How does the UPS driver find the van?

I bet that's feeling super plush now.

[climberevan]

I rode my new BTLOS fancy wheels today, after waiting about 6 weeks for them.

27mm IW, 28h, DT 240 hubs. The set is 1390g without tape and stems. The rims are beautiful and flawless. I went all in and put Shwalbe Rocket Rons on them. My bike lost THREE POUNDS!

They feel exactly as I'd hoped: fast acceleration and much livelier when changing directions. The tires grip pretty well except on the loosest sections, which are pretty much sand at this point.

[plugboots]

I bought Tubolito tubes for the seat bags. Pricey, but way lighter and smaller.


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[alpinevibes]

I rode my new BTLOS fancy wheels today, after waiting about 6 weeks for them.

27mm IW, 28h, DT 240 hubs. The set is 1390g without tape and stems. The rims are beautiful and flawless. I went all in and put Shwalbe Rocket Rons on them. My bike lost THREE POUNDS!

They feel exactly as I'd hoped: fast acceleration and much livelier when changing directions. The tires grip pretty well except on the loosest sections, which are pretty much sand at this point.

Lovely. Were you coming off the stock Ibis S35 alu?


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[climberevan]

Lovely. Were you coming off the stock Ibis S35 alu?


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Yes. No complaints with those, aside from the weight. I decided that 35mm is wider than I need and and wanted to try something narrower.

I also had an Assegai on the front, so changing that alone accounts for a pound of the savings. I'll keep the big setup in case I ever shuttle something (would be a first) or just want to go for a downhill kom on something chunky af.

[slowroastin]

Stripped and spray painted my 2013 Nimble9.




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[rideit]

That’s a really good rattle can job!

[evasive_MT]

That’s a really good rattle can job!

Yeah, that looks slick.

Yesterday’s purchase:

[fmac]

I bought Tubolito tubes for the seat bags. Pricey, but way lighter and smaller.

FWIW you can order Tubolito directly from EU for $22 each. I just picked up a truckload of new (German) tires plus Tubolitos from Bike24. Schwalbe and Continental.

Very much enjoying these on my Straggler: https://www.bike24.com/p2362236.html?menu=1000,4,22,35

[alpinevibes]

Yes. No complaints with those, aside from the weight. I decided that 35mm is wider than I need and and wanted to try something narrower.

I also had an Assegai on the front, so changing that alone accounts for a pound of the savings. I'll keep the big setup in case I ever shuttle something (would be a first) or just want to go for a downhill kom on something chunky af.

Nice, yeah I ended up calling Isis about S28 vs 35 for the carbon upgrade and they were pretty clear that 35 was the way to go. I was a little confused that they spec all their bikes with 35s, even though the Ripley comes with 2.35s and maxes at 2.5, which is more or less the ideal range of the 28s. Every other brand pointed us toward 28/30mm, so we went s28 as i doubt she'll run 2.4 or 2.5 ever

[plugboots]

FWIW you can order Tubolito directly from EU for $22 each. I just picked up a truckload of new (German) tires plus Tubolitos from Bike24. Schwalbe and Continental.

Very much enjoying these on my Straggler: https://www.bike24.com/p2362236.html?menu=1000,4,22,35

Thanks. Only slightly better price when you add in the 19,99 € shipping, though.

[toastybroski]

Yeah, that looks slick.

Yesterday’s purchase:

I got an inreach a few weeks ago. Absolutely great peace of mind.

[fmac]

Thanks. Only slightly better price when you add in the 19,99 € shipping, though.

That's true, only worth it when part of a larger order. Good excuse to pick up a Schmidt dynamo and Edelux!

[Dantheman]

After a pretty severe head injury last fall and some subsequent complications, I rode flats all this season for maximum bail-ability. I was never a fan, especially for steep and/or techy climbing. Just ordered two pairs of Time MX6 and a pair of Pearl Izumi X-ALP Summits (on clearance, too). Can't wait.

[babybear]

Yeah, that looks slick.

Yesterday’s purchase:

Seeing your pics here for awhile now, this was a great purchase.
Got husband one a yr or so ago and it’s been worth every penny for my peace of mind lol and didn’t you just get hitched or engaged too?
It’s also easy to text back too which was a nice surprise. We use it all the time