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Is it just me, or are all the new releases pretty hideous? I guess the previous Enduro was not exactly a looker either, but the slayer used to be one of the hotter bikes out there. 

Don’t get me wrong, I like utilitarian bikes, but I also like my carbon sculptures to have a certain lust-factor as well.

According to the pinkbike review, the X2 and similarily girthy shocks won't fit.

What is better with the aluminum version of these pedals compared to the plastic ones? I need a new flat but it’s a bit difficult to see past the lower price of the plastic versions.

Haha, reviews like these are what makes me love this site. Shoes looks decent enough.

Haha! Don't start pushing alternatives now. Once you've drunk the Kool Aid there ain't no going back.

I needed a new saddle and decided to try out the Deva after all the NSMB-hype. I set it up as I have my earlier saddles, quite far forward and with an ever so slight downwards tilt on the nose. First couple of rides I really didnt find it all that great ass-wise, and I got bruises on the inner thigh of my rearward leg from contacting the rather wide profile of the saddle.

Then I re-read this article and set it up as Andrew, putting it farther back on the rails and tilting the nose a wee bit upwards, and DAMN that felt so much better. Taking some deep slurps of the Deva-Kool-Aid now.

Makes me wonder how many saddles riders (myself included) put in the hatchet-category due to poor setup.

I think it's a good time to check if your pivots are still running smoothly if you are running a full suspension bike. 

Also, try to do some subtle changes to your bike setup and see if you can get it better! Roll the handlebars slightly, try putting more/less spacers beneath your handlebar, move the seat a little forward,  etc... If you find a more comfortable position, great! If you don't, go back and know that you have the bike set up perfectly. If you spend some time tweaking, it might prevent a more serious  outbreak of upgraditis.

My favourite kit for cool but dry conditions is a thin merino jersey (i use the one from Sweet), below a more wind resistant jersey (love the compound jersey from 7mesh). 

Keeps me warm enough and breathes really well. And it doesn't feel as constricting as a shell jacket.

Haha, I'm feeling an immediate sensation of guilt here now, but I shall try to improve. Appreciate your feedback!

Great, maybe I'll try that. How long does the effect last? I guess it wears down over time.

I think the gx Eagle crankset seems like a pretty nice deal. Cheap (includes a chain ring), multiple arm lengths and weighs pretty much exactly the same as the race face turbines.