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I know of many whom have had their bikes taken from their garage (albeit mostly the garage was left open/unlocked). I take no chances and even use my 30# chain and kryptonite lock on my bikes even if the garage is secure.

Yep, I built up my 140r/150f new modern geo 29 in response to my previous trail bike's shortcomings. Had I known how much more capable the geo makes the bike I would've went with less travel all around. Heck my modern geo HT doesn't flinch down stuff I'd walk my old 130/130 mm trail bike down. 

In addition suspension has also been doing more with less. In the coming years the 100-130mm travel will be the next hot segment to get modern geo. And eventually more of it will trickle down to pure XC race bikes.

I've been running one on the front of my trail bike the past couple of days. It's light, fast rolling, and has really good cornering abilities. It kind of defies logic...

Wait so you fit a 2.6 Bonti in the rear? I have a 2.6 XR5 up front and wondered if it would fit in the back. Do you find the minions roll faster? I'm debating on going to 2.5 minion up front and unsure if it'll actually roll faster. I find the 2.6 to roll fine and XR casing is light but it's more of placebo of such a huge tire. 

I don't mean to purchase a steel bike then harp about weight. Thanks to Joe's ingenuity I think it's quite light for what it is- a steel dual suspension bike. It competes with any aluminum frame weight, and heck most carbon AM bikes nowadays are easily in the 32-34 lb range. 

The Radavist review said their large murmur came in at 30 pounds with mid level parts. I want to call BS on that. My murmur was roughly 32# with carbon wheels and lighter tires when I first built it up... but it also hauled so much ass I broke some things and had to go heavier/more durable. 

If you're coming from a HT and have no problems pedaling the starling I'm sure I'll be happier once I go back to the more efficient/lighter air shock.

Good timing on your question. I have a 32t oval and there is some noticeable bob. I tried a 32t round and there was still bob- a little less than the oval. Also, I had a lot of difficulty with the stroke of the round ring so I went back to oval. 

TBH I've debated selling it. I love the bike but I've realized it doesn't resonate with my riding needs. I need something more efficient and a little lighter. It rides beautifully on the downs but overall doesn't feel spritely on the climbs and everywhere in between. I am putting it on a diet and going back to air shock as a last ditch effort. Yeah I went full enduro with the coil shock which certainly isn't helping.

just here to comment on the rose in the background of the photos. your artistic attempt didn't go unnoticed lol

So I’m curious ... if you recommend no elastomer I’m assuming that is a lot more active than their cheaper non elastomer model?

I think you missed the part where it said that SPIN is Poc's version of MIPS.

Glad I don't have to deal with this. New bike is steel framed and honestly couldn't give two sh*t's about the finish. Actually looking forwards to paint wear and tear so I can strip it and sandblast it a different color in a year or two.

If you guys did some character building and added some more arc's I can watch a couple seasons of this.