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I seem to be a magic exception that has the problem. Perhaps it has to do with the axle path of the Ripmo. It doesn't work on my combo. You're right that I was too harsh and I changed the wording. I was extremely annoyed after being very excited to try out the derailleur only to find that I have to take it off.
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I've got one ride on one of these now on my Ripmo. I will not ride it again on that bike. Buyer beware on this derailleur. It sticks out a lot and goes much farther forward than an XT derailleur. I thought my heel was hitting the chainstay on the first downhill I came to, which would have been really odd. It turns out my heel was hitting the derailleur. It works as advertised as a derailleur. When in high gear like you'd use on a fast descent, there's 7" from the front of the derailleur to the center of...
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Explodo Added a comment about press release Galfer Revolutionizes MTB Braking With The New Disc Shark® EVO
5/6/2026 8:56am
As a Hope floating rotor user, I was amused at their ad copy of "fully compatible with leading MTB braking systems without structural modifications." I like the Hope rotors and use them on my Shimano, Hope, and Shigura brake setups. The filing that has to be done isn't enough to deter me since it's just a little extra metal on one of the feet. Once Galfer gets some more center colors, they'll be in direct competition with Hope if their rotors stay straight like the Hope ones have.
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Explodo Added a comment about press release Troy Lee Designs Unveils the 2026 Bike Spring Collection
2/25/2026 1:19pm
Spring collection? Really? Don't all of us non-sponsored riders just ride whatever we have until it falls apart?
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Explodo Added a reply to Tweener: make a small bike big, or a big bike small
2/19/2026 1:26pm It depends on your proportions. You really can't just do it based on height. Example: I'm 5'9" with short legs. My torso and arms are long, so I have to fit a bike to that. I can ride M bikes just fine, but I have to use a considerably longer stem to not feel cramped. L just fits better for...
Explodo Added a reply to Stem Length
2/10/2026 10:44am There's only some weird push-pull imbalance if you think of your torso as fixed. I can appreciate the feel of a long stem. You sort of steer with your upper body and you feel like you're flowing. I generally just use a 50 though. The most important thing is to use what feels best to your body on that bike.
Explodo Added a comment about bike check Velouria Even Flow Ti
2/9/2026 7:34am
I'm surprised it weighs that much. I just built a Banshee Titan with beefy parts and it's at 34 lbs. I love titanium, perhaps they kept lots of material for bombproofness.
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Explodo Added a comment about feature 32" Wheels—You're Kidding, Right? Bikes: Unaffiliated EP.5
1/23/2026 9:37am
I've been on real mountain bikes for 35 years now. The jump up from 26 was a good thing. I think I'm at my limit for bigger wheels. I was 5'9" when I was younger. Making the wheels bigger is just going to give me less space on the bike, or the wheelbase would have to be stretched to get me more between them thereby worsening my ability to get around tight corners. I have no issue with dual 29 and I'm sure I could get used to dual 32, but I don't see any benefit. The "wheels carry more...
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Explodo Added a comment about feature An Argument Against Transition Knobs | Continental Argotal vs. Maxxis High Roller Comparison Review
1/6/2026 2:03pm
My experience mirrors yours that the Argotal in 2.6 on a 35 internal rim is an absolutely horrible tire for cornering grip on hardpack. The knobs fold over so soon that it makes you unable to corner aggressively when your trails are rock and hardpack. On soft surfaces, the Argotal is really good. My experience with the Kryptotal and Assegai is that they're both worse than DHF/DHR on rock/hardpack, but the Assegai is passable while the Kryptotal still folds the shoulder lugs too easily.
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Explodo Added a comment about video Unrelenting Steep, Tech Jank - Ore Chute
11/12/2025 1:51pm
I love seeing the home trails represented online.
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Explodo Added a comment about press release A Race Against Time and Fatigue: Joe Breeden's Secret Weapon
8/26/2025 10:11am
What's old is new again. In the olden days, bar ends served that purpose well and had the added benefit of, "if you lay the bike over, your hands stay on"
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Explodo Added a comment about blog post We Are One Introduces New Line-Up to Convergence Portfolio
7/29/2025 12:33pm
How can you have a rim press release without even mentioning the widths?
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I went to look at the builds...no Shimano unless you want wireless? That seemed odd. I then went and looked at the Ripmo page. It was the same "no Shimano unless you want wireless" What the hell?
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Explodo Added a reply to Enduro vs. Trail Bike - Pedaling Efficiency Measured
6/13/2025 3:29pm Yes, exactly. It'd be a very valid test because for people who are only going to have one bike, it will tell them what they're sacrificing for that extra travel. They probably won't be using DH tires on their long-travel trail bike if that's the only bike they have and they pedal up. Lots of people over-bike because they like...
Explodo Added a reply to Enduro vs. Trail Bike - Pedaling Efficiency Measured
6/13/2025 2:42pm It'd be really nice if you could set up that test with control wheels, tires, and drivetrain.
Explodo Added a comment about press release Intend Introduces the One Piece Fork
6/2/2025 7:40am
I wouldn't tell people I'd won the lottery, but there'd be signs.
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Explodo Added a reply to Silent Bikes - What tricks do you have to keep your bike quiet through the season?
5/28/2025 7:37am I'm with you on not being able to tolerate creaky bikes. Some bikes are certainly quieter than others. I've had a Transition Sentinel for just over a year and I'm about ready to sell it because it creaks and I can't get it to stop. My Ripmo V1 is a quiet frame. I've had that bike almost 7 years and...
Explodo Added a comment about bike check 240MM Steel Frame
4/8/2025 10:42am
We ride the same areas. I hope to see you on it sometime to get a better look.
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Explodo Added a reply to The Mountain Bike Crank Length Discussion
2/7/2025 6:20am Yeah...it solves the torque difference and your bike has a permanently lower top speed....woo
