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Two different pairs of the Lake MX winter boots depending on the cold/wet ratio. I literally haven't had a cold or wet foot winter riding in 20 years. MN, OR, CO. Yes the boots to cost more, but I'll never go back to…
Well thanks, baron. We spent a lot of time designing and testing those Rodeo 2.0 wheels and I think they turned out great too! And you're right, my site came down as the biz morphed from being solely a custom builder to…
Yes, I too would like to know if you have the carbon wheels as well, and what you think about them!
You just need a cable hanger with a deeper stop drop than the one you're using. There's so many out there all you have to do is look around. One example
Interesting recent development that's relevant to this discussion: https://bikerumor.com/2019/11/11/patent-patrol-shimano-sram-campagnolo-all-file-major-drivetrain-updates/#comments That schematic of their new monoblock…
You will become an expert at regular drivetrain cleaning if you play in the dirt. The last several years of Campy derailleur pulley design is especially susceptible to dirt contamination, including the new 12s. My older…
Koyote wrote: Since I have no power over anyone else’s behavior, I cannot issue an “ultimatum.“ (Seriously – look up the definition of the word “ultimatum.“ You are misusing the word.) But I do think my suggestion is…
Koyote wrote: Good grief! So much kvetching about the DK -- the pricing, the sponsorship, the hotel costs, etc. Unbelievable. Fifteen years ago, gravel racing wasn't even a thing -- but the DK helped popularize the…
Has anyone actually read the OP without falling over in their chair laughing uncontrollably? What a ridiculous essay! Best part: Of course, every walk - almost - ends with a frozen beer. Mountain biking does not always…
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Sure, external cam QR's are junk no matter how you cut it. BTW the Willard has been thru axle for the last 3 years. Yours is 2015?
chas wrote: The thing I don't hear much about disks is how stiff the front forks have to be to withstand all of that torque applied near the axle (instead of near the head tube). That makes for a stiff ride and a…
ljsmith wrote: I've been riding bikes since the 80s and had many a pair of cantis. Can't say I miss anything about them. I'm a product of the 80's too. Still ride cantis everyday on the spare parts commuter because I…
GOTA wrote: That's the biggie. No way around it You sure about that? So you sell the wheels you're not using anymore and build/buy some new ones.
Ridicule? Sorry if it came off that way, but almost every point in the OP could be argued to the contrary, so if it wasn't me to point it out it would have inevitably been somebody else. Maybe chas could clarify, the…
You need a wrench to release your db wheels? Bolt-on? I don't get it. There are a few thru axles out there that make for a faster change than QR. Why would you hit the brakes with the wheel off? Do you not have a piston…
The biggest gravel event in the world just got a little bigger. Apparently Stanley Nice is gonna toe the line at DK this year! https://www.cxmagazine.com/sven-nys-stanley-nice-2018-dirty-kanza-200-gravel-race I still…
White Industries MR30 cranks fit 68mm bb's, road, gravel and mtn q factors. And their VBC rings come in all the right tooth counts. Expensive but worth it. I own 2.
Your Stan's are "smoother" because they tout the softest builds across the entire industry. How deep are your carbon rims you're comparing to? Deeper the rim the stiffer the ride. Aluminum frames generally are stiffer…
307Rider wrote: All of these comments make me wonder what is overwhelming for an entry fee? Director/organizer pays up front over $600 for insurance, $200 or more on marketing/advertising, Bib numbers, trophies, CASH…