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I absolutely love this feature. Keep them coming

I love Sram GXP cranks for BB92 carbon frames. But with the Sram switching to DUB GXP is dead. These will be my next cranks. Now to get my Next G4 warrantied for the second time....

I can confirm the Code R develop the same lever flop.

I test fit DHR ll 27.5x2.8 on i40 rims and it did not provide adequate clearance imo. I am running Sun Duroc rims with i36 and Eliminator Black Diamond 2.6. Grip is ok but I am not a fan or how the casing sticks out past the knobs.

Great write up Andrew.

Any thoughts on the 27.5x2.6 High Grip.

I am looking at them for my Chromag Wideangle. I have read that they are a bit wider 69mm at the knobs and 63 at the casing. That really appeals to me as I find the Minion 2.5 a little harsh with the lack of volume.

I was under the impression it was the seat stay that changed.  I would love to know what they actually change.

As Norco changes their CS length with every size I wish Norco would offer different lengths as aftermarket.  So people could play around and see what works for them

Any updates on real-world service life?

Does anyone make a flat pedal winter shoe????

I wish the new Alum Rockys had these lines. The Alum Altitude would look so much better with straight lines and top tube seat tube gusset. The current Alum Altitude is forgettable in a sea of Taiwanese cookie cutter bikes.

Posted by: RAHrider

Just took my own hardtail out for a spin after a couple of months on the Fs. Wow, it was so fast feeling! But strava showed me it was actually not as fast as it seemed. Close but not as fast. But if you ever want to feel like you are riding on the edge, ride your HT and near FS speeds - What a blast. Sometimes you forget the pleasure of a good ol fashioned hard tail rip.

I parked my fully in Oct and have been just riding my Chromag ever since. Racked up 780km. Blew the rear rim up on the Chromag and the weather is mint so I pulled my Range off the shelf. I am about five rides in on the Range now and I KOM a steep trail yesterday. Riding the hardtail really sharpens your skills so much. #hardtailskeepyouhonest

A design not even a mother could love.

Posted by: syncro

2005 and it's one chain width for all 8/9sp drivetrains called to laugh at you

Well played sir

Looks like they are aware of the issue. They have this write up under the 11spd rings. Shimano 12spd must be tighter.

Compatibility: All Switch Carriers; 9, 10, 11 and 12 Speed SRAM Chains (not compatible with XTR 12 Speed)

Posted by: syncro

Is there a company making decent ones these days? Considering the trend towards enduroing or riding up down, the geomentry wars and the geo advantages in climbing with a TA fork why aren't they way more popular? They seem like a perfect solution for the type of riding most people do these days.

While I agree with your idea that they make climbing better. The problem was most travel adjustment systems negatively affected the quality of movement. ie RS dual position air made the fork harsh. The only two systems I used that did not affect the performance of the for was RS U-Turn coil and Maz ETA. The Maz was the best as all it did was crank up the rebound circuit. So the harder you pedaled the lower the front end would drop. Boring fireroad climbs it stayed high in its travel but once you got into tech and started putting down power the fork would drop in travel and made for great tech climbing.

Paging 2005 Mark wants your forks.

Posted by: shoreboy

Posted by: heathen

I just put a new OneUp ring and shimano 12spd chain on my hardtail. The chain did not like the OneUp ring. The ring was too thick for the chain. The chain would stick to the ring. Anyone else have this problem?

I assume you ordered a 12-speed specific OneUp ring? If you are trying an 11-speed ring, then your problem would make sense.

https://can.oneupcomponents.com/collections/chainrings/products/switch-12-speed-rings

Their website is a bit confusing as they have 'replacement rings' which also say they are 12 speed compatible, which I am guessing they arent.  Maybe you got one of these?

The bag said 12spd. But they may have miss bagged it. Great idea. I will look into it.

I just put a new OneUp ring and shimano 12spd chain on my hardtail. The chain did not like the OneUp ring. The ring was too thick for the chain. The chain would stick to the ring. Anyone else have this problem?

Posted by: Brocklanders

Top of Espresso on Sunday. 100M down the trail all was well. Trails are in great shape

Was the road clear and the trail had snow for the first 100m?

What is the current snow line?