Disagree on all points. 38's still creak, and nothing compares to the stiffness of a dual crown fork for big holes, steep terrain, and heavy braking. If you're in a bike park there's no need for 12 speeds, and the longer chain and derailleur cage are much more likely to make...more

Had the same experience. 5 minute service. Use the correct clutch grease. Running smooth and fine. Curiously dry to start though. Makes me wonder if the correct or grease, enough grease or any grease was on the clutch to begin with.

Bite point- just do a quick fluid top off every couple months and its fine. Its regular maintenance just like a lower service.

I'm saying it in the current context, within the current movement to highlight certain inequities which tend to be toned down or directly shadowed by the statu quo. If you are white and middle class in the US, you detent some privileges other minorities don't.

Here in the MTB...more

It's called cultural appropriation. And it's going out of style. Feel free to remain stuck in the past.

Reading through the comments here and at PB I came to realize there's a growing trend in the US to privilege the freedom at all costs, even when it means the oppression and demeaning of an already oppressed and demeaned minority will be perpetuated.

What you are essentially voicing...more

just got word from the filmer. when asked about the truck, the response was "some guy named butch parked it."

So buy a black or orange one. Personally I think the pistachio is dope.

Because composite pedals are consumable. The one up broke in half after like 2 weeks. It’s a shame, the grip was fantastic (as was the replacement policy).

Buy nice or buy twice.

jeeeah sick. can't wait to finish my process 134 build. what a good looking bike

Bonus points for the wheelie shot

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