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"Goldilocks growler" - that creates a whole different image for a British person :)

The intro to the article resonates with me for sure. Maybe that's why my twisted mind is telling me that the Starling actually looks more modern than the Zerode?

Ha ha..... Mountain biking fashion is weird though. I remember being a regular in WBP in 2007 and you were a total dork if you didn't have your visor on your TLD carbon lid slammed all the way back, making it totally pointless. And now I hate the sensation of having it blocking vision so still push it up out of the way. I know there is the argument that it helps push twigs and falling squirrels out of the way but really? I'm temped to just buy a DJ / skid lid next and say goodbye to visors for ever :)

Yeah, it's just one of these but electric rather than gas, plus a load of marketing:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puch_Maxi

Are we ever going to see a sensible BB / axle size? PF92 doesn't make much sense so much as I am fed up of new standards, why design something new around something crap? At least T47 has some logic behind it. Hell, bring back Isis Overdrive with 48mm cups!

I was referring to the prices on the SC website though. 2 grand more than the competition for a bike that comes out of the same factory and similar spec.

I had a genuine 'LOL' moment when I looked into the pricing. The Nomad with the 'cheap' carbon frame and GX Eagle is over $2000 more than the likes of a Norco Range C3. Granted one or two of the components are branded, but having owned both, I'd take the Tranz X post over a Reverb. You can't even buy the bike with the normal carbon frame for less than 10k. Nice bikes but are Canadians getting shafted or is the pricing this hilarious everywhere?

Now if only Raceface would supply rebuild kits for their posts [cough]Turbine[/cough].

I've got one of those Super 8s under my bed!

A ha! Yeah that's what I was thinking thanks. I've probably worked on thousands of hubs but both a work mate and I were puzzled on how doubling the pawls would double the engagement speed earlier then suddenly all became clear but thought I'd check :D (W from DB Burnaby ;) )

Posted by: RAHrider

I've dropped my stuff off at our community bikes several times. I like the idea of what they do but they never seem that appreciative. I once dropped off a set of Magura rim brakes - I loved those things for trials and they were soooo cool but I didn't have any need for them so I figured I'd give them to some hipster who would find them at OCB and cherish them. After I dropped off my bounty, I was sorry I had. Kindof a "meh" reaction. 

If someone gave me a perfectly functioning set of Magura rim brakes today, even without a bike to put them on, I'd be stoked! 

In any case, now I give anything I don't need to people I know who need shit.

I've donated there loads, taking in bin bags full of stuff and it's very hit or miss. Some times super thankful, other times no-one even acknowledges my existence.  To their credit they have people from all walks of life in their so it's probably a bit 'optimistic' to get a generic customer service smiley "have a great day!" response from everyone in there. 

funnily enough you'd probably get a good amount of money for those if you were selling them now!

Posted by: TonyJ

He's talking about 26" wheels, didn't you know he's OLD SCHOOL. (haunting the boards since 2003).

Ha, I know who he is :) We are of a similar vintage I think, albeit I gave my on-line version a re-birth when the site was overhauled. Funnily enough he rides one of the most progressives bikes out there.

But my wheel size makes the trails alive! Or Something! I thought about the Slash 8 and it has similar handling, but I'd never fit it in the back of my car ha ha.

2019 Trek Remedy 8 although I've had it since August I think. Upgraded the brakes to XT 4 pot up front and 2 pot in the rear, Bontrager 800mm carbon baaa, Chromag saddle but otherwise pretty stock. May not have the 'cool' factor for some and unfortunately retails for less than $5000 ( ;) ) but it's the best handling bike I've ever ridden.

Ah yes! With all this talk of freehub swapping I missed that the OP had an XD driver already. Personally I'd go with a GX Eagle 'box' and sell the cranks to offset some of the cost. The range is more than fine (I don't think I've ever used more than 9 gears on mine to be honest) and I've never ridden a drivetrain with some sort of conversion kit or after market cassette that works as well as a kit designed to work together from the factory.

If you want the range and aren't too fussed about the weight, what's wrong with a Sram NX Eagle 11-50 cassette (unless you are running a soft aluminium freehub body)? NX derailleurs are shitty and the shifters aren't amazing so I'd go GX for those, and a chain is largely a chain but a GX chain isn't too bad.

Carbon cranks make great door and drawer handles. We've literally loads of them at work....

I sort of agree with Syncro, but when it comes to who is allowed on a trail, Trailforks is pretty irrelevant. firstly no dog walker, soccer mum etc is going to be looking at it and secondly it's not an official resource. The land is CMHC managed and they kicked MTBers off the mountain not long ago (thankfully sorted for now), so good luck in court if you hit a walker while pinning it down John Deere, even if TF labels it 'Downhill Primary'. I see TF also labels it as E-bike not being allowed on it which is also a bit of a farce. A heavily shuttled mountain and a portly German isn't allowed to freewheel down John Deere? ;) And going back to TF's' Downhill Primary', wasn't Severed Dick a hiking trail?  Ah land access...... :)

Posted by: ehfour

Not sure what type of wattage you guys are putting out, but I dont get the Vague feel that lots of people post about..or the slip on initial pedal

Clearly I'm not pedaling hard enough

I'm with JBV that these hubs do rock, the silence and the infinite engagement...the only thing I dont like is the weight, my setup comes in heavier than the E13 wheels they replaced

Noble TR38 (With Gorilla tape and valves)

Regular front: 800 Grams

HD rear: 1200 Grams (WTF)

I'm a wimp, but they certainly have soft engagement, much like Shimano's Alfine hubs. Different tech to get the same result. I'm not saying it's a bad thing but they do have a different feel.

LOL Brocklanders.

Some weird comparisons going on here. I've ridden in the Alps, and I'd probably want an E-bike in my 'quiver' there too. IME there wasn't really such a thing as a 'quick' lap there. I also don't think those mountains are any more guarded than any other. We drove up in vans, rode up, got on a chair lift....no shortage of options so I can't see an E-bike making much difference.

But E-biking up to Half Nelson / Expresso etc becoming the norm? Really? I despair (even more....) for the Human Race if that ends up being true. 

"Remember the only limit on your current ride, these e-bikes or any other piece of sporting gear is YOU!" - so we are going to see an E-bike taking top spot at Crankworx slopestyle next year then? After all, you can do anything on any bike just like Wade Simmons? I might have to watch that Coastal Crew video again for a laugh, where they are trying to get 'sick air' on Specialized mopeds. Fair enough it was pretty impressive in a way, but nothing like what they can do on proper bikes.