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I experienced that with the 2.6 up front too. The knobs seem less focused on hardpack, whereas they most definitely grab on gnarled surfaces.

$339 CAD. Not bad.

I wanted to show the max difference between the steep and slack settings. Sure, reach numbers move slightly and are a small part of the geo package, HA and SA moreso.

You're completely on the money, Niels. While reach is a metric for me when looking at bikes, stack is 50% of the sizing equation for feel.

I'd be interested to see what the QBP (distributor) sets as Canadian MSRP. I'd hazard a guess it's in direct competition with Maxxis pricing, keeping in mind that online Maxxis prices are not necessarily MSRP. 

Also, the middle knobs of the Kessel are wider, and bridge the gap as intermediary knobs vs. the distinct lack of intermediary knob of a DHF. Food for thought.

Can confirm that Tannus in an Exo+ casing (particularly the new Assegai Maxxgrip) is fantastic. I've been trying silly pressures, 17-18 front, 20-21 rear. Sure, I've bottomed the rear rim on some nasty shit, but that's to be expected with that low of pressure. Those who ride in the PNW owe it to themselves to try any kind of sidewall supported insert - it's a total game changer. I'll never ride without one again. 

I'd be keen to try a DD DHR2 Maxxterra in the rear, for a little more support. 

I wonder if there's a way to figure out the characteristics of grip of inserts vs a tire without. As one is basically a volume spacer, having some type of amateur-ish tool to measure the casing pressure/penetration - such as, a 2x2 cm block of whatever, pushes into the casing 10mm @ 20psi, vs. same block on a tire w/insert achieving the same deformity at what pressure? Maybe I'm out my head.

Hey there Julian. 

It looks like the reach of your 2018 Altitude is 452mm, the 2021 hovering in the 480 range. Overall, I think you'll find the geometry is much more aggressive on the 2021 Altitude - longer, lower BB. 

I haven't had a chance to throw a leg over the XL. After riding a bike with a 490 reach, I'm actually more comfortable on something in the the 480 range. I'm also running a 30mm stem. Personally, I'd be cautious to ride a bike which is too long in the reach dept - there's a fine line of being a passenger vs. a pilot. TLDR: I prefer the large size. 

The Shore is my local riding 'hood, and I too value the slow tech ability of the bike. I've been running the Altitude in the long position on the adjustable dropout, but am about to flip it to short - presumably making the bike that much more flickable.

I ran into Steve on Saturday, he mentioned pulling the measuring tape on the Damo's gap - 38' out and 15' down!

NF is fantastic with quick turnaround repairs. My Invader World Series shorts waist webbing came apart at the bond to the main fabric, and the repair was completed in one hour! Now that's service.

It's between two ferns.

I wonder if there's a reasonant frequency related to bigger rotors, more material to vibrate - seriously! My Old 200/200 Codes screamed when wet, but it's also likely you're heavy on the brakes, late, as you should be - instead of brake dragger Dreej here.