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What’s been your favorite mods and/or riding accessories and what’s been a let down? Anything you’re wanting to try?
My Ergon GE1 grips have a slight bump at the index finger that helps me pitch the bike easier, and I rarely use gloves with them
I bought some Santic cycling shoes off Amazon-built like an XC clipless shoe, but are flat. Not very fashionable for the riding I do, but I like not having laces. Fit and feel have been great and they are stiff enough for me on descents, but comfortable to walk in
I’d like to try an oval chainring and maybe different hubs eventually
My Ergon GE1 grips have a slight bump at the index finger that helps me pitch the bike easier, and I rarely use gloves with them
I bought some Santic cycling shoes off Amazon-built like an XC clipless shoe, but are flat. Not very fashionable for the riding I do, but I like not having laces. Fit and feel have been great and they are stiff enough for me on descents, but comfortable to walk in
I’d like to try an oval chainring and maybe different hubs eventually
the Biggest let down for me has to be the Assegai, I thought it was going to be all out traction but being so used to the large channel on the DHF I had to switch back, the DHF has a slight float zone and when I lean the bike it lets me know im on the side knobs, but the assegai I couldnt feel the float zone, so I thought well im not yet on the side knobs only to lean the bike more and end up on my face.
That’s surprising because the Assegai looks very aggressive, I never would have considered what you mentioned. I bought that tire last May, but traded it in on a different sized Specialized before actually installing it. I’m running the DHF now. My riding buddy wants to try the Assegai after losing his front end twice lol
Also I am sure the assegai is a great tire for some people but for me I was so accustomed to tires with a large channel I couldn't personally make it work for me, That and its no secret that tire is an anchor (very slow rolling)
I also had a lot of fun making dirt jump stems for my mountain bike out of BMX stems. Certain models, like the S&M Redneck, had room to mill them out to fit 1 1/8th bars. then I'd attack them with a 7/8th ball end mill to lighten them up substantially.
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@iceman2058
can we expect to see a review on the vorsprung secus??
- A couple of zip ties taped to my chainstay
- Quick link twist-tied to saddle rails
- valve core remover valve cap
- Love my oval chainring (Absolute Black)
- Hope V4 brakes are wonderful
I also taught myself to do most of my own suspension service (not including damper rebuilds) which is very satisfying and saves a fair bit of money. It also means my suspension always feels the way I like it.
Seconding the question above on a Secus review. At 63 kilos it looks like it might be a good option for me! @iceman2058
. I really like my Diaz RUNT!
. the luftkappe I had on my Pike.
. the Climp PRO feature on Garmin GPSs
. changing pages on the GPS by pressing buttons on the hood (DI2 road bike). I wish there was something for MTB.
. powermeters as a training tool
mehh:
. I hate most of the frame tire straps, I always end up modding them as they don't work well out of the box.
. having to find refs for quality bearings as you only get cheap bearings on really expensive bikes
. accessories are incredibly and stupidly expensive
. Shimano 12s chainlink sucks installing
. why don't enduro jerseys have back pockets? Function vs Coolness? tsk tsk.
. there's still no "Idiots guide to suspension setup".
Still, knowing myself for the sucker for new/weird tech that I am, I can't honestly say I'm sure if I like the setup for what it is or for what it represents in my head.
OneUp EDC tool. Let down. Hyped up by Pro riders for its storage convenience but its Fiddly. Hard to operate with gloves. Goes back together only one way with too many small pieces to loose on the side of the trail. Not enough leverage with small multi tool or tire levers.
Worst upgrade: carbon rims on anything other than an elite-level TT bike.
I think I know what you're saying, my WAO rims are more direct than the Spank Vibrocore rims they replaced, but they also don't dent like the vibrocores, i think i've learned how to live with them, not all of us have pro level skills. I would really like to try the Zipp 3zero carbon rims to see if they're truly the unicorn between longevity and suppleness. also, Dh tires over Cushcores with exo+, explain your preference.
Those made me buy it, cause I have a 36 RC2 from 2018 and the small bump/mid is not that great.
So before I pulled a Smashpot buy I went to the Runt. And it is way better than what I had because of the extra adjustability, but I think what lags behind is the Fox damper. So I still want to try something else in the future (maybe grip2), but I'm really happy as it gave a new life to my 36!
I assume the tube sits on the outside against the tyre carcass, but how does the valve fit through the cushcore and rim? What size wheel, tyre and tubolito are you running?
The worst: Spending money on any part or accessory other than the above if your tires are worn out or not the correct casing, compound, and tread for your riding, even if the current set are brand new.
If you have a brand new set of correct tires, then purchase large platform pedals with long metal pins (at least 5mm sticking out, the hardware store is a great place to get new pins) and five tens (if a flat pedal rider). An alternative is purchasing brakes that don't require you to squeeeze them to lock up.
P.S. No part or accessory purchase will do more for your riding than a long weekend at a bike park or shuttle area with people faster than you. It's amazing how many places you'll notice yourself braking or turning unnecessarily when riding behind your "fast" buddy and he starts pulling away in the first corner.
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