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Looking at the system I'm positive there's room to integrate a guide for a brake. The added advatange is the chain breaker would slide out/in on the cable making instal cleaner.

It's the Slope Style version so expect to pay more than the touring model but less that the Enduro specific edition.

Instal is so simple - I'm guessing it's only a matter of time before the market is flooded with various takes on the tool/headlock system. 

Demand is definitely there. Never mind just mountain bikers but it makes sense for commuting, randoneering, gravel grinding and even road bikes of light enough.

Thanks Jaime; anytime!

Thank you the props, reading and engaging. I really appreciate it.

AM

Apologies for the much delayed response Morten - any full synthetic 0w40 is great. The 0w40 is Jeff's preference for a lot of applications.

Hi Jaime, any full synthetic motor oil is great. I believe we used Maxima here but I've also used Motorex.

Thanks for reading!

Cheers Michael! Thank you for sharing your experiences. What model/width/sweep of Syntace bar are you using right now?

Thanks for the check Kenny - I edited my post to say 'Canada' which is a lot more accurate!

Hi Mark - thanks for reading!

The reason from my perspective that it's a re-review is because of my conclusion in my original piece that the Stache was great for its intended purpose but not a bike that would be worthy of upgrading.

To your point re cost I think it makes the case for looking at the Stache 5 and upgrading vs. a 7.

29+ is a funny size and I think the Chupacabra and Minion 3c sum it up well. 

The first is basically a light, fast rolling and high volume Fatbike tire. 26x5 / 27x4 / 29x3 sort of layout.

The Minion is an aggressive Plus MTB tire. Basically a bigger 27+ setup.

It is an interesting category to me because the bikes are essentially where Fatbikes meet aggressive technical mountain bikes. I put the Stache too far into the former category in my first piece.

That's true - as I mentioned above - but the big difference between SQlab and Syntace from a Canadian perspective is availability. 

Syntace hasn't had a presence here in years.

Posted by: FlipFantasia

Fresh warranty frame and a new XT 1x drivetrain that cost about what 1 SRAM 11/12spd cassette would be.

That's weird, there's a mount on the seat tube for something... just above the single front chainring.

Posted by: Mic

It seems I can not edit the above post. The only thing I can do is mentioning why I wanted to edit a post but unable to write.

Just a note re. Editing: the main page comments on articles can't be edited after the fact either...

...so if for example you make a sarcastic volley (say about cheese plates and porno music vs. Gary Fisher and E~Bikes) you can't take a mulligan if it misses the mark. 

I don't mind it personally. Have to really sit back and think before hitting Submit. May help with forum congeniality too?