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55s on both hardtails, 60 on the Ripmo (XM size), 75 on the dj running a lone 5mm spacer under each stem. Unsure I'd want to go higher than what's already on the trail bikes, but I definitely am not going to run anything less than 50mm. Plusses: anytime you want the front up, it's a way easy weight shift...
Raising your bars can make your front tire feel less grippy and more vague, but it can also the opposite effect and make your front tire feel more grippy and less vague. We had an example of that opposite and unexpected results in one of the Vital forum threads last week. The effect is always going to depend on the rider, trails, and their current handlebar height. But yes, when people experiment with bar height and they eventually discover their own personal "too high" height, the feedback I've observed pretty consistently and experienced myself is that the front tire feels...
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Color me curious about CVTs on bikes but I am definitely on the wait for a number of product cycles before even thinking of owning one. Everyone I've known with Nuvinci/Enviolo hub has had major issues to say nothing of friends/acquaintances with CVT issues on their newish (<5yo) cars. The idea has promise, but execution is the only thing that...
Not a fan of the ID on that one. Makes me wanna get googly eye stickers and slap em on the piston bore surfaces. But now that I type that, I'm inclined to buy em just for that. Just hope they don't use the Venom oil they had with their first foray into mineral oil. That stuff was a beeeeach...

MrDuck Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker

6/10/2026 6:19am
Well..my first reaction was the same. On a second thought, disregarding the ridiculous price...I'd be more keen to have this than most e-bikes that came out recently. I generally don't enjoy riding e-bikes, so if I do, it's for trail building. I'd actually take this thing for carrying tools etc. Maybe I'm just low key trying to repeat my "ebike isn't a mtb" thing, as in my view an emtb fits somewhere between a shovel and a VW Jetta, but for such purpose it actually makes some sense. But then again you look at the price and I'm back to...
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Falcon Liked a reply to forum topic Dumb Bike Problems

6/10/2026 6:12am
Yes. I meant " Cross-downcountrytrailendurodownhill bikepacking rig" as sort of an astonished compliment. 😎
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HexonJuan Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

6/10/2026 6:05am
I wouldn't be surprised on Trek and Spec to narrow their focus on models that sell. They're both generalist companies: They make a generally good product for the general pop. Sometimes they make something that blows folx away but still the bulk of their sales come from lower cost models. Couple with both of em are still plagued by inventory...

boozed Liked a reply to forum topic Dumb Bike Problems

6/9/2026 7:55am
Gonhoherpesyphilaids Edit: Jokes aside it's probably perfect for the person who rides it, and isn't that all anyone ever wants in a bike?
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HexonJuan Added a reply to Dumb Bike Problems

6/9/2026 7:54am
Shut up, Hippie. But yes, that is certainly the case. However this is a good forum for good natured malignment.

HexonJuan Added a reply to Dumb Bike Problems

6/8/2026 12:59pm
I haven't seen so much WTF in one picture in a long, long time. @TEASMROBOT, not OCD with this set up. Note the rear valve stem isn't label aligned .
There is something to be said for our ability to suck up the high tension drag caused by idlers on high pivot designs but bemoan the low tension drag on chain guides. Been thinking of revisiting a guide just to see how the new leaving angle of the chain from guide to the derailleur affects cage movement during suspension cycling.

boozed Liked a reply to forum topic Dumb Bike Problems

6/4/2026 8:44am
Dumb problem #2: I didn't consider that
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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic Dumb Bike Problems

6/4/2026 8:44am
Just open up the cage via the pulley bolt and fix it that way?
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Blake_Motley Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

6/4/2026 8:39am
Translation: drone warfare is popping off and we want in on that bag 💰💰💰
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TomJones Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

6/4/2026 8:37am
I've always maintained that if you had to pay for your Gopro, I don't want to see your shit.
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