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ratchet_catch Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/29/2025 7:01pm Yeah, those are all locations that definitely should not pivot.
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ratchet_catch Added a reply to What's the best 10-14 liter hydration pack for long days?
9/11/2025 7:10am Good to know! I’ll keep an eye on mine. You’re right, High Above makes bomber hip packs, and I wish their backpack was bigger and used a center lock.
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What's the best 10-14 liter hydration pack for long days?
9/10/2025 9:42am Yeah, my 7 year high above pack has been great. I don’t like their new pack layout but that’s just me. How did it take yours to fall apart? I’m handy with a needle and thread so I’m not worried, but it’ll be good to know other’s experience.
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What's the best 10-14 liter hydration pack for long days?
9/9/2025 5:43am Just an update, my pack came, it’s great quality, I can carry up to 4l (not comfortably, but it’s 4l) with the back protector pad installed. The pocket organization is wild and it doesn’t bounce on rides. Big fan of the lab austere. I think they’re selling off the rest of their stock right now too.
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8/27/2025 2:50pm
I think it should be time to gatekeep. I've already been calling out creators using AI, I wouldn't be opposed to calling out people who take free stuff from Lewis.
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ratchet_catch Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/27/2025 11:53am I doubt Lewis cares about ip theft, but leaning on the influencers and distributors that promote their stuff could at least reduce their advertising reach.
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What's the best 10-14 liter hydration pack for long days?
8/25/2025 1:19pm They’re also $100, and right now with an additional 40% discount- I just snagged one
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8/7/2025 10:32am Transition life aquatic!
ratchet_catch Added a reply to Dumb Bike Problems
6/12/2025 12:47pm It was just sweat in my eyes I swear
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ratchet_catch Added a reply to Dumb Bike Problems
6/12/2025 10:30am I got some new tires, inserts, tape, and sealant. Kryptotals, which ended up being some of the tightest beads I’ve ever tried to put on. Front went on well. Back broke two tire levers. The second broke as the tire went on, so I had to crack it open to get the lever piece out. Got some sealant in, and...
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What Frame/Component/Gear/Accessory do you Wish existed?
5/6/2025 5:51pm Have you seen leap components? https://leapcomponents.com/product/quadshift/ Also, I want a press in, easy reach adjust headset, like the new canyon sender
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What Frame/Component/Gear/Accessory do you Wish existed?
5/2/2025 12:13pm Spray foam that captures internally routed cables and keeps them from ratttling around.
ratchet_catch Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
5/2/2025 12:10pm There’s a lot here to chew on- thanks for the input!
ratchet_catch Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/2/2025 11:34am I ordered something from them a couple of weeks ago, and tracking says it’s nearby. No idea what’s happening with them, but they may be sorting out the tariffs. Definitely seems like something that would put them under.
ratchet_catch Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
4/28/2025 11:44am So apologies if this isn’t the proper thread, and if the terminology I use doesn’t quite work. Happy to clarify if needed. I have a couple of questions: 1) For all you suspension folks, do you retune suspension when you change wheels/tires/tire pressure? 2) if all components in the front suspension sums to 100%, what percent do wheels and tires...
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What Frame/Component/Gear/Accessory do you Wish existed?
4/27/2025 5:59pm I like this forum question a lot- it gives me an outlet for all the little, probably impossible ideas. Here’s another one: a suspension tuning platform that explicitly incorporates tire characteristics, rim characteristics, and spoke material into the tuning profile
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What Frame/Component/Gear/Accessory do you Wish existed?
4/25/2025 2:00pm Those look a lot like freerider pros!
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What Frame/Component/Gear/Accessory do you Wish existed?
4/24/2025 10:05am I want brake pads and rotors that aren’t fouled by brake fluid, or brake fluid that doesn’t foul brake pads and rotors
ratchet_catch Added a reply to What Frame/Component/Gear/Accessory do you Wish existed?
4/22/2025 12:33pm I want the adjustable clutch and lever of a shimano derailleur and the button of a sram derailleur (there’s one Aussie that makes a cover that does it, but he won’t sell to the US and I forget the website). I want quick reach and angle adjust headsets, like the Stumpjumper evo had but for other bikes I want air...
