What have you bought/upgraded today.

[Andeh]

finally esploded my oem shock two weekends ago, we tried to fit a new vivid on my gen 3 Bronson at Fluid Function but the shock tunnel was too small for the air can. We ended up putting the new Super Deluxe Ultimate on, two rides in, including some fast chunky tech and softer duff/loam and it's really freaking good. Yeah I was a couple generations removed but, very impressed so far, the hydraulic bottom out is pretty sweet, even though it's not adjustable on the super deluxe like the vivid.

I have SDUs with HBO on both my bikes and love them. So bottomless. I'd be curious to try the new Vivid but honestly I like my air SDU better than coil, and since the Vivid is supposed to be more coil-like, I not sure I see the point.

[jm2e]

Milton inflator (thanks, Gunder) and a Jaco chuck.

Are those Jaco chucks any good? Seems like a pretty good deal at $30/2


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[bamboocoreONLY]

BZA is 35mm? Fuck that.

Team 31.8mm carbon til I die.


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Yeah I haven't had an issue with other 35mm carbon bars but the BZA was just insanely stiff. If it was on a bike that had a 38/40mm stanchion fork to balance it out it might be alright but not on an XC/Trail bike.

[evasive_MT]

Are those Jaco chucks any good? Seems like a pretty good deal at $30/2


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It did the job and I’m not complaining. It works like a Birzman chuck. Press on, screw down a couple rotations. Then it pulls straight off to disengage.

[Touring_Sedan]

Upgraded or downgraded? I picked up some new rubber for the Krampus. DHF and DHR 29x3. I'm mounting them on Rabbit Holes so it's ghetto tubeless time.



Last time I mounted tires on this bike I was less than successful. I was finding specs of glitter for months.

[east or bust]

Will the Mara Pro fit a Spec Enduro frame?

Looks like it'd be really close.

Answer: No it does not. And it wasn't that close, ha.


If anyone wants a brand new Mara Pro 205x60 trunnion ping me. Bought for $480, will let it go for less. Will post FS thread in a few days if no takers.

[frorider]

Bought a Mattoc Pro fork…I was an early adopter of the Mezzer everyone’s finally getting these days…and I’m very impressed. It’s on my Kona Hei Hei CR DL.

[dcpnz]

NBD



Wee bit concerned I should have got smaller frame but feels pretty good with a shorter stem since taking this pic - real test will be ride tomorrow.

[gretch6364]

NBD



Wee bit concerned I should have got smaller frame but feels pretty good with a shorter stem since taking this pic - real test will be ride tomorrow.

Kick ass…new bike day!

I am in Moab and Spider had a GX AXS transmission in stock and willingness to install on the spot.

First AXS product for me, so I can speak for the other stuff…but after taking it for a spin…wow. No joke, it’s a game changer and I love it. Worth the price of admission IMHO.


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[beaterdit]

Robik I'msure you’ve seen this?

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...XT-Arma-210x55

Sounds like you got a new Tilt? Congrats, loved mine!

[alpinevibes]

NBD



Wee bit concerned I should have got smaller frame but feels pretty good with a shorter stem since taking this pic - real test will be ride tomorrow.

There we go!

[Robik]

Robik I'msure you’ve seen this?

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...XT-Arma-210x55

Sounds like you got a new Tilt? Congrats, loved mine!

I've tried with Formula MOD coil and moving it back to CC Kitsuma Air.

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[dcpnz]

There we go!

You still have yours?
I almost reached out to see if I could take it for a spin before committing to order.

[east or bust]

Little update on my situation.. much to my chagrin broke down and ordered another X2 (2022) since I couldn't make up my mind on an alternative and wanted to ride this weekend. Found a factory model for cheap and the more I've read, the more I'm seeing peoples' 2024 models appearing to be holding up. So whenever this one blows I'll hopefully get a solid replacement. On paper there's not much different between the perf elite and factory models (other than HSR and the gold coating stuff) but this shock feels way better than the old one ever did.


Also put new HS2 rotors on my GFs bike. She said they were great biking Targhee, silent the entire time.

[Touring_Sedan]

Much to my surprise, the ghetto tubless held. Fuck, I forgot how much fun this thing is to ride.

[XXX-er]

Its been pretty good but after 2 yrs/ 3500kms my SDG Tellis dropper seat post is somewhat flacid and not really staying up very well

the good news is the cartridge is easily replaceable for only 49$ US and they are available on-line every where

[Andeh]

I splurged and grabbed one of the fancy Park Tool bleed kits on sale. The syringe holders that strap to the frame seem really clever, and should help make sure no bubbles get accidentally introduced by the syringes flopping around whenever I have to let one go to connect/disconnect the other.

[alpinevibes]

You still have yours?
I almost reached out to see if I could take it for a spin before committing to order.

Yeah it’s still my one and only. Tossed the beat Forekasters and went Dissector+Ground Control T7; just put new ESI Extra Chunky's on this weekend. I think I’m about to drop the 175 cranks to 170’s. Otherwise she’s still rolling more or less as ordered

[XXX-er]

So in case anyone wonders how are belt drives my son just broke one after 5 yrs on a cannondale commuter, he is guessing it broke after 5000kms said the belt looked fine, he was just riding along and it snapped

The new belt was 90$ and zero for chain lube

[grabtindy]

Spent 2 years not really loving my Sid before I introduced her stanchions to some rocks, so I snagged a 34 Grip 2 for the Spur.



If anyone wants to take a crack at fixing the Sid (2022 Sid Select+) it's yours for the price of the fender. Stanchion looks beyond a sanding, left seal is a goner and I'm not sure if the (non-replaceable) bushings took any damage from the metal hanging off the scratch.

[sfotex]

Picked this up on the way to Moab, tested it out on the Whole Enchilada. Much more fun then then the XC bike.

[Eluder]

Spent 2 years not really loving my Sid before I introduced her stanchions to some rocks, so I snagged a 34 Grip 2 for the Spur.



If anyone wants to take a crack at fixing the Sid (2022 Sid Select+) it's yours for the price of the fender. Stanchion looks beyond a sanding, left seal is a goner and I'm not sure if the (non-replaceable) bushings took any damage from the metal hanging off the scratch.

PM incoming, I want it for the damper.

[parkmeister]

it’s almost invisible.
i dig it.

[Boissal]

^^ I run the bashguide version of this on my big bike, it's awesome. Also nearly invisible, and has paid for itself a few times already. And the guide is long enough to work well with oval rings which isn't always the case.
Absolute Black makes good stuff.

[sfotex]

^^ I run the bashguide version of this on my big bike, it's awesome. Also nearly invisible, and has paid for itself a few times already. And the guide is long enough to work well with oval rings which isn't always the case.
Absolute Black makes good stuff.

I had a question about ring compatibility/12speed Shimano a few weeks ago. Their website said to call with questions until 10pm UK time, so I gave them a ring at pm on a Friday at 9:30pm their time. and the owner picked up and helped me out. Pretty cool company.