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Hello brake nerds. I subjected my partner and best friend to a year of brake swaps to get their opinions. We made a low production value video talking about our thoughts. I would also like to contribute some brake info because I actually took the time to disassemble and measure the master cylinder diameters. Really interesting how different the Lewis and Hayes feel with identical hydraulic specs. Lever geometry, leverage curve, return spring rate, seal friction, and pad compound all add up. Also I feel like formula would make a few running changes and be competing with the top dogs...

I have tried this, but they were secondhand old xt deore levers and they were leaky AF. Tried to resurrect them with after market seal kits by no cigar. Ended up buying Zrace levers and they are a fantastic combo with the DB8 calipers

Asking for some thoughts, I'm considering an ebike that comes stock with the new 4 piston XT brakes. My current ebike has TRP dhr's and I love them, I've had XT's in the past and liked them but the wandering bite point and PITA bleed have me kind of turned off on them, then Vital's own Jason Schroeder says they're a step down from Maven's, TRP's etc. Is that the consensus from others who have ridden the new XT's? Would love to give the new Hope's a run, heard many good things about them.

Figured I'd share my new Levo SL since I got it built up in time for my up coming trips. Longggg back story: I rode an alloy Stumpjumper 15 the past year that weighed between 37.5-40.5 lbs depending on parts. It definitely made me stronger haha but overall I loved how hard I could ride the bike and still pedal it without blowing myself up. This fall, I kept showing up to group rides being the only one not on an e-bike. It was exhausting to keep up, and I realized I really needed an e-bike. But I love the...

How about some actual rumors, when I was at Windrock I heard Grice was signing for a brand that somehow only has rider first names starting with A's.

I heard a rumour we were gonna crowd fund Vital’s World Cup Media fee for 2026!!! Also heard a rumour Vital was gonna get a private jet so Lawlor & jackiericecakes could do it up right!!!

BleedZone SRAM Maven Hydraulic Disc Brake Bleed Kit – BleedZone LLC Found this as well, $53 CAD on Amazon.

I know most of y'all don't care too much about Code series brakes but just in case anyone was wondering, SRAM states that there is no difference in the swinglink profile of the newish Stealth series Codes and the older RS/RSC models. According to the email I got back, " There are some subtle differences between a Code RSC and Code Stealth lever assembly, though these relate to geometry changes for the Stealth design/routing and won't affect the actual feel or performance of the brake".

Can we get a team vid of neko and Asa cruising on some Harleys then have Gwin cruise up next to them whilst born in the USA is cranking

It’s a play on the west coast choppers logo. Which was everywhere here in America when Neko was a young lad.

Dialed was fantastic with all of it, the stories, the editing, and all around fun by Shaffer, and Jake. Killer work. It is sorely missed, and a shame that Fox shut it down. It was the essence of the World Cup week. One day I hope it makes a comeback.

Quick shaven ride update - still the shit. I finally had some good conditions for the steep trails. These things are strong as fuck.

Aaron Gwin is going to be on a podium. Maybe that first race in Korea?