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I tried the Mudhuggers front and back, the front didn't keep much more mud off compared to small ones most people use and the rear portion of the front fender would catch the treads on harder hits. The rear fender I just couldn't get used to......it looks dorky and I constantly had to check that it wasn't wearing through the frame protection were it attached to the seat stay. Piece of inner tube worked the best.

I see the RRP is flanged up on the rear portion on the front fender, that looks like a better design, wouldn't get caught in the treads and catch the spray better. What RRP rear fender like? Is it effective for spray?

I installed the Debonair C1 "upgrade" sealhead/footnut on my 2020 Lyrik Ultimate, it now supportive in the initial stroke. NSMB did a review on it recently, and was a factor in me getting one. Totally happy with my Lyrik now!

Here's the link to the article- https://nsmb.com/articles/riding-and-installing-new-rockshox-debonair-spring/

I have the Sight A1 XL, which comes with a 200mm dropper. I'm 6'2" and 5mm is exposed from being slammed. Also the post is 34.9mm diameter, so it feels very solid.

https://nsmb.com/tag/ingrid-doerr/

Posted by: Vikb

Posted by: Ouch

Legally I can drive without glasses, but I didn't realize how my vision had slowly deteriorated......damn 50's!

They say you are supposed to look down the trail and not right in front of your tire. I have no problem with that. I can't focus on anything closer than 5' away these days. ;-)

I'm probably going to get Rx glasses at some point or contacts for riding. My eye doc didn't think a second round of laser surgery was worth it for me given my eye sight is not bad...just not as great when as when I first got lasered 20+ years ago.

Hahaha......when I look too far down the trail it's a bit blurry, so I started looking 5-10 ft away too! With glasses today I was able to look way down the trail.

Apparently my vision isn't bad enough for touch up laser eye surgery either, and contact are not an option either.

I'll see if I can track down a pair of Oakley Jawbreaker and see how the fit. I think I can get them with a prescription. Just got my prescription glasses the other day, I wore them biking today, it's easier to ride when things are clear and crisp! 

Legally I can drive without glasses, but I didn't realize how my vision had slowly deteriorated......damn 50's!

Posted by: Brocklanders

Posted by: Ouch

Those that use riding glasses, any issue with fogging?

This thread is good timing. Did a night ride last night and had to fish a tiny fragment of glass out of my eyelid this morning. Needless to say my eye is a bloodshot mess, but clearing up. I want to wear riding glasses but haven't found a pair that don't fog up. I'm 190 pounds so when in full cardio mode needless to say I'm steaming.

How'd you get glass in your eye?

Those that use riding glasses, any issue with fogging?

Posted by: Brocklanders

Posted by: Ouch

A couple months ago I asked about goggles vs glasses, from the feedback I ended up getting some Ryder Tallcan goggles. I rinsed the lens off with water and tried my best to pat dry them with cloth provide after a ride. After 2-3 rides the lens have lots of little scratches, so I contacted Ryder, and they stated that was unusual and sent me a replacement lens. So with the second set I was even more careful, same results after a couple of rides. Ryder states it normal to get fine scratches (hard to prevent) and all goggles are like that.

Does everyone that have goggles experience scratches on their lenses? Is this "normal"? If your lenses don't scratch easily, what brand and type of lens do you have?

My ryders goggles did the same thing. Scratched all to hell even being super careful. They suck

Have you found goggles that don't scratch? Pretty disappointed with Ryder's, waste of money and soon as they get to the point were i can't use them anymore....... landfill...... another waste.

Posted by: RAHrider

No experience with goggles. My oakley glasses get no special treatment. I often use my jersey to wipe off grit mid ride. They aren't perfect but after 3 seasons, they are still very acceptable. I think they are a harder plastic and may even have a scratch proof coating?

Are those the Jawbreakers? Do you know off hand who carries these? I'd like to try them on to see if the fit and possibly get them in a prescription.

A couple months ago I asked about goggles vs glasses, from the feedback I ended up getting some Ryder Tallcan goggles. I rinsed the lens off with water and tried my best to pat dry them with cloth provide after a ride. After 2-3 rides the lens have lots of little scratches, so I contacted Ryder, and they stated that was unusual and sent me a replacement lens. So with the second set I was even more careful, same results after a couple of rides. Ryder states it normal to get fine scratches (hard to prevent) and all goggles are like that.

Does everyone that have goggles experience scratches on their lenses? Is this "normal"? If your lenses don't scratch easily, what brand and type of lens do you have?

Found my old whitewater kayaking gloves, 1.5 mm neoprene gloves, put my MTB gloves overtop. Hands were plenty warm today in the rain. Now I can spend money on other biking stuff!

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Posted by: RAHrider

Posted by: heathen

100% Berserker glove is good. Awesome feel. The new Chromag winter glove has terrible bar feel

Do you mean the Brisker glove? I have a couple of pairs. They last amazing, fit great and are perfect down to around zero if you have warm hands and 5 or 6 if you have cold hands. They have a non-insulated palm, which gives summer glove bar feel. They are not waterproof.

I also have the 100% hydromatic brisker glove, which is supposed to be water proof. They are not water proof in a downpour (not sure if it was because the water was pouring in the top? In any case, pretty good fit. More insulation than the plain brisker but the insulated palm gives a little less bar feel, but still decent. If you have cold hands, these would be good for most of BC coast winter. I have warm hands so use the plain brisker most of the time and pull out the hydromatic when the temperature drops.

+1 for the 100% Hydromatic Brisker. They’re my go to if it is colder than 5 degrees and wet. They are the most waterproof and warmest gloves I’ve found that offer enough dexterity to actually “feel” my bike (grips, brake levers, shifter). I used them today for a 2.5 hour ride that was mostly wet and around 1 degree. They stayed dry enough and my hands stayed reasonably warm. But I can actually ride with them. I also have the Fox Ranger Water glove (uninsulated) for warmer wet days. Not sure there is a truly waterproof glove out there that offers enough dexterity to ride hairy terrain. I’ve heard of people using latex gloves as a liner glove on nasty days. Maybe that’s something to think about.

I tried the Nitrile medical gloves, it was definitely better, but with colder temps it wasn't effective. I'll look into the 100%.

Posted by: rnayel

I’m using the Fox Racing Antifreeze Gloves and they are ok. I’d say down to -5c in commuting weather and maybe a bit colder on the mtb.

Are they waterproof?