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Grave Added a reply to Tips for Changing Tires

9/9/2026 6:52am
Interesting, I'll check it out when I need new tape. 1 mil is 25 microns, so it's 1/4 the thickness of absolute black. Most manufacturers don't list tape thickness, but ai is saying 4-6mil is average.

Grave Added a reply to 2026 WORLD CHAMPS - Val di Sole

8/26/2026 5:29am
I think it's just a combination of a wide angle setting on the gopro and low quality instagram video. Human eyes can see better than that.

Grave Added a reply to 27.5 Closeout

8/21/2026 10:11am
Nice. I ended up buying one too. I don't think mine will be seeing a view like that this year though.
I like the movement Shimano spd's have. I feel like without the float it would be too easy to accidentally unclip. That said, the ease of unclipping is what sold me on spd's. I looped out doing a wheelie the first day and landed on my feet without thinking about it. Or if the back end steps out and you...

Grave Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

7/16/2026 5:39pm
Same as a car tire, which shouldn't be surprising coming from them. I don't have that on Maxxis, Schwalbe, or Specialized tires.

Grave Added a reply to 27.5 Closeout

7/9/2026 12:57pm
That's mx I thought, maybe that's what you're implying with the emote. I did forget about the (v4 maybe) 5010. That would be more comparable to the Pivot and Yeti. I wonder how similar the suspension feel would be between those three bikes.

Grave Added a reply to 27.5 Closeout

7/9/2026 12:52pm
You're not wrong, but this isn't about the best value overall. Just a good deal for boutique brands. Base parts on a boutique frames is kind of funny, but at the same time it's modern base parts that are pretty good in the grand scheme of things. Also, no batteries.

Grave Started a new thread Vital 'Going Downhill Fast' T-shirt

7/24/2025 8:57am
Anyone know what brand this shirt is? It was in the gear club a few years ago. It is the most comfortable polyester shirt I've had and would like to get more.
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