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That sounds incredibly rough — dealing with that kind of pain and bleeding for years must’ve been exhausting. Really appreciate you sharing your experience honestly. It’s good to hear the surgery actually made a long-term difference for you, even if the recovery week was tough. A lot of people hesitate to take that step, so hearing a real outcome like...

Most people use the top-tube accessory mounts for small storage cases—things like a tube, CO₂, multitool, or snacks. Some mount a slim top-tube bag for longer rides, while others opt for a minimalist setup with just a GPS tracker. I’ve even seen a few riders get creative and attach a small cup coaster for holding their coffee cup during slow...

Honestly, this lines up with a lot of what I’ve been hearing lately. AXS has its perks, but once the clutch and cage issues show up, it’s hard to ignore how much they affect real-world shifting. Mechanical setups might not be flashy, but the reliability and feel are tough to beat. Your comparison to a Yeti coffee mug—and honestly even...

That’s such a wild detail — an ashtray machined into a stem sounds like peak early-era MTB chaos. 😂 I’ve heard a few old-school engineers did quirky one-off mods like that, but I’ve never actually seen a photo. If anyone has a pic or knows where that interview was, I’d love to check it out too.