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MoldyMTB Added a reply to NEW BIKE - Norco Torrent DH Bike Details & Discussion
6/8/2026 9:46pm I watched the promo video they did for this bike and I really dig their thought process. Having fancy suspension layouts and off the wall design can be cool, but having something simple and easy to maintain is a HUGE selling point for me personally. I would take a headache free, easy to fix bike over 2% better small bump...
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MoldyMTB Added a reply to Dumb Bike Problems
6/8/2026 9:38pm I didnt have a bike rack for my vehicle, so id take the front wheel off and toss it in the back of my SUV. Once day I had a particularly long ride and overexerted myself. Got back to my vehicle and took my front wheel off like usually do. Threw my bike and gear in the back and then...
MoldyMTB Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
6/8/2026 3:44pm yep i checked that! I tend to do a ton of research on issues before i consider bothering anyone in the forums with my troubles - and that was something i had come across. I solved the problem, i just swapped the derailleur out. I held the new one beside the old one and couldnt see a single difference but...
MoldyMTB Started a new thread Affordable 27.5 Alloy Complete Wheel in Canada?
6/8/2026 3:30pm Bearings are shot in my current wheel, its beat up and dented. Im considering just replacing the whole thing... Just a simple complete rear alloy wheel w/ a HG hub. I have looked high and low and cant find anything less that $1k+ which is what id expect to pay for a fancy carbon wheel. Am I just searching for...
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MoldyMTB Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
5/31/2026 2:10pm Can you elaborate on what "look into the clutch" means? I went for a ride with this new derailleur yesterday and it's started giving me issues near the end of my ride as well. The trails I ride are extremely bumpy, basically chunky rock and roots... Not sure what I could do to preserve the life of my derailleur. I...
MoldyMTB Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
5/31/2026 2:07pm Just running the Shimano 6100. Kinda want to invest in something more durable, but it seems Shimano upgrade path doesn't really offer anything more durable, if anything the fancier options are less durable.
anotherbikerguy Liked a reply to forum topic Derailleur Drama
5/30/2026 9:25pm I've encountered this scenario numerous times. Modern 12-speed derailleurs have less margin for error than older systems. The damage can be subtle enough that it isn't obviously visible, yet still sufficient to prevent proper shifting. If your other derailleur is working better, that's more evidence pointing to a damaged derailleur.
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MoldyMTB Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
5/29/2026 9:27pm Stole the derailleur off of my other analog bike and shifting seems okay now. Im still a bit tentative on calling it good until i can get it out on proper trails and bang it around down some trails, and put some proper force into it during tech climbing. Its odd though, because i held both derailleurs in my hand...
MoldyMTB Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
5/29/2026 9:25pm oh thats kinda interesting, Im not sure its the issue in my case though. Just recently put a fresh chainring on.
MoldyMTB Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
5/29/2026 12:12pm Yeah the derailleur has seen a rock or two, it's odd though because it's almost like the shifting has progressively gotten worse. Id assume a decent impact would immediate cause issues, not gradually. When I get home tonight I will try swapping in a deraillier off one of my other bikes and see if that helps at all.
MoldyMTB Added a reply to Enduro Shuttle Racing
5/29/2026 12:08pm Haha yeah you'd be risking a damaged bike, but I imagine the vehicle is also prone to damage. Just part of the game I guess.
MoldyMTB Added a reply to Enduro Shuttle Racing
5/29/2026 12:07pm I was thinking something more along the lines of a souped up 4runner, TJ or other midsized SUV type vehicle - as I envision the roads to the top being rather narrow.
MoldyMTB Started a new thread Enduro Shuttle Racing
5/29/2026 8:29am Was listening to a podcast recently that discussed shuttling to get laps in, and it kind of gave me a goofy idea. Why hasn't anyone tried combining rally/off-road racing with Enduro style MTB racing? An Enduro/DH mtb rider teams up with an off-road driver, a "lap" begins at the bottom of a mountain w/ the rider and bike loaded into...
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MoldyMTB Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
5/29/2026 7:57am Damn, was hoping to avoid that. All my LBS are slammed right now. Wouldn't see my bike for 1-2 weeks if I have to leave it with them.
Big Bird Liked a reply to forum topic Derailleur Drama
5/29/2026 7:56am It requires a very specific tool that threads into the hanger with an arm going out to the rim so that you can measure the distance to the rim in several locations around the wheel. So it also requires that the wheel be very straight before it is measured. They're fairly expensive, so I'd recommend a trip to your LBS.
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MoldyMTB Added a reply to Derailleur Drama
5/29/2026 6:20am Oh interesting, I didn't realize the hanger needed further adjustment if it was brand new. How do you go about adjusting and aligning it?
Bobsmothersbrother Liked a reply to forum topic Derailleur Drama
5/29/2026 6:19am E-bike cable tourism is notorious for friction, it’s worth checking. You also should check hanger for alignment, a new hanger is not the same as a properly aligned hanger, and often the hanger will need tweaking to account for frame tolerances etc. set is up is right, things aren’t worn, and the hanger is straight, then cable routing is next stop.
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MoldyMTB Started a new thread Derailleur Drama
5/28/2026 10:37pm I'm having shifting issues on my Transition Regulator and am hoping you guys might be able to give me some guidance. It skips between gears on either the high or low side of the cassette depending on cable tension adjustment. I've ruled out: Hanger (replaced) Cable tension (reset) Limit screws (H, L, B adjusted) Chain life (checked) I'm starting to...
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monarchmason Liked a reply to forum topic Annoying Hand Issues
5/19/2026 2:58pm A few things I have not seen mentioned that may be worth considering, just to further understand this problem, as its something pros even had to deal with in their lifetime. Grip texturing, this can cause your gloves to bunch up a lot. At least it did for me. I found if I wore gloves I needed pronounced ridging for my glove to have good traction/grip. But this caused bunching. So if I went smooth gripped, I had less grip/traction with gloves. I settled on good smooth rubber and no gloves. More dangerous but I like my goldilocks setup. Everyone...
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MoldyMTB Started a new thread Cranked is having a free playtest [DH MTB Racing Game]
5/15/2026 3:24pm I am not affiliated with this game, but i have been a patreon subscriber since almost day 1. I hope this post isnt breaking any rules, I just wanted to share a sick MTB game im really fond of, and its free to play right now! So this game might not have fancy realistic graphics, its just a small team...
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