WalrusRider profile

I ride with a few grandpas and they all swear by these Rev grips. I'm still using my Ergon GE1s but at some point I may have to give these a try. A few years a go I decided to try riding with my brake levers in a flatter position and it made a massive difference for me when it comes to hand fatigue. It's something I recommend to anyone experiencing arm pump and hand fatigue.

I'm a big fan of the Transition Sentinel but the new Evo is probably going to be my next bike. The Stumpjumper Evo frame is a pound lighter. The geometry is massively adjustable. And the bike has the SWAT storage hole.

I'd love to try one of these Titans. I've been looking real hard at a Banshee Paradox for my next hardtail build.

I love GE1s. Especially when nicely worn. My favorite grips by far.

I just wish CAMO was compatible with my XT cranks. One of these days I'll replace them with something CAMO-compatible so I can use the stainless Wolftooth chainrings and one of these bash rings.

Dang this cover photo of this article is sick. I converted my Honzo back to singlespeed after reading this the first time lol!

We've had some similar issues on a few trails in Washington state. The people dismantling trail work and complaining about trail design don't bother to show up and dig where they have the opportunity to influence the trails. Those of us digging build trails we want to ride.

All air shocks. DVO Topaz and Super Deluxe Ultimates blowing due to scoring on the damper shafts.

The improved kinematics and adjustability of the new bike would be worth it. Then there is the SWAT storage which is amazing. Also, it's way too early to know but the last generation bike has a tendency to destroy shocks due to side loading from the frame flexing. My buddies and I have destroyed 5 shocks in two years between three bikes. Just something to keep in mind.

On paper this new Evo looks sick! They remedied a lot of the issues I have with my last generation Evo. Geometry adjustment options are a welcome addition as well as the larger frame storage and water bladder. Riding without a pack is a very enjoyable experience and with the bladder full I could ride 15+ miles with no pack. I look forward to demoing one to see if it's worth upgrading from my current frame.