A Durolux fork. They make a 38 mm version now . The Tri air rear shock. Those are not a compromise . They are affordable versions of hi end exelent performance forks and shocks.
Things I won't compromise on: 20 mm front axles. They are confidence inspiring. Far more than the boost argument.
Good tires . Plenty to choose from.
Clutch derailleur. Xt works for me . And I occasionally smash derailleur s so nothing hi end . I don't care if my shifting is crisp and fast . Clunky is fine if it's shifting into the correct gear .
I love Saint cranks . They are not terribly light but look beautiful and will last forever. Center mount is about as useful as center lock rotors . 104 bcd because that's one standard that isn't changing.
I will always choose a seat that keeps my ass comfortable after 4 hours of riding . Like my ride on last Sunday.
Can someone explain to me why a bike with hi end parts is faster ? Because it's lighter? Like the Norco Shore ? Which is a hi end Enduro race bike .
Invest in exelent wheels and tires and your affordable bike will perform like a hi end Uber bike . Mind you now that's a 1500 to 2500 $ upgrade.
Before Shimano set the standard for brake power. They simply decreased the lever piston diameter . Most disk brakes were under powered. Deor non servo wave brakes with short levers have amazing stopping power . But discard the resin only rotors they are total garbage. Keep the resin pads as they work great. 4 piston calipers look cool but I suspect do not increase power . Can someone verify my suspicion?
Uber bikes are fun to lust over and hey this is an expensive place to live so North Shore is a fine place to see the bling. If you can afford titanium sweet wings cranks and trick stuff brakes , maybe a wireless derailleur. That's awesome and I will probably drool over your bike , sorry bout the saliva,. If you are pushing up your 50 pound Balfa I will still be just as jazzed .
Andrew how's your ankle ? I think my prognosis of you riding after two months was a bit optimistic. But I bet you are thinking" how can I ride " taped up ankle with hi top shoes? I read on " meat engines " that you stubbornly walk instead of accepting rides. Also equates to quality time with your daughter. Good for you , effort gets you back in shape.
Feb. 14, 2022, 10:23 a.m. - Greg Bly
A Durolux fork. They make a 38 mm version now . The Tri air rear shock. Those are not a compromise . They are affordable versions of hi end exelent performance forks and shocks. Things I won't compromise on: 20 mm front axles. They are confidence inspiring. Far more than the boost argument. Good tires . Plenty to choose from. Clutch derailleur. Xt works for me . And I occasionally smash derailleur s so nothing hi end . I don't care if my shifting is crisp and fast . Clunky is fine if it's shifting into the correct gear . I love Saint cranks . They are not terribly light but look beautiful and will last forever. Center mount is about as useful as center lock rotors . 104 bcd because that's one standard that isn't changing. I will always choose a seat that keeps my ass comfortable after 4 hours of riding . Like my ride on last Sunday. Can someone explain to me why a bike with hi end parts is faster ? Because it's lighter? Like the Norco Shore ? Which is a hi end Enduro race bike . Invest in exelent wheels and tires and your affordable bike will perform like a hi end Uber bike . Mind you now that's a 1500 to 2500 $ upgrade. Before Shimano set the standard for brake power. They simply decreased the lever piston diameter . Most disk brakes were under powered. Deor non servo wave brakes with short levers have amazing stopping power . But discard the resin only rotors they are total garbage. Keep the resin pads as they work great. 4 piston calipers look cool but I suspect do not increase power . Can someone verify my suspicion? Uber bikes are fun to lust over and hey this is an expensive place to live so North Shore is a fine place to see the bling. If you can afford titanium sweet wings cranks and trick stuff brakes , maybe a wireless derailleur. That's awesome and I will probably drool over your bike , sorry bout the saliva,. If you are pushing up your 50 pound Balfa I will still be just as jazzed . Andrew how's your ankle ? I think my prognosis of you riding after two months was a bit optimistic. But I bet you are thinking" how can I ride " taped up ankle with hi top shoes? I read on " meat engines " that you stubbornly walk instead of accepting rides. Also equates to quality time with your daughter. Good for you , effort gets you back in shape.