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Cheers!

I’m hoping to do some comparo with the previous gen Ultimate (have that lined up for today in fact) and the EXT ERA to refine my observations. My slow start on the SCOR hampered this process a little so definitely there is more to say.

I've had a similar issue with some older Dharco shorts. When I was a little COVID-heavier my they were a little snug. I've dropped some of that now but my son has stolen the shorts so everyone is happy. Except me since he's got my shorts.

At this moment I have everything I need... except the correct DU bushing for the rear shock. Comparing the SB150 to the 152mm travel Arrival, they are very different indeed. I expect the kinematics and more generous recommended sag of the 170 model will narrow that gap but we'll have to see.

I’m hoping to have one built up shortly. I have the links, just need to track down shock hardware and I’m there.

I agree. I just assumed it was public considering how often we have seen the pit and continue to see it.

Glad you’re still tuning in and thanks!

Have you ridden the trails in Savona IT Dan? I’ve ridden Finale but I think I’ve heard there are good trails near Savona as well.

So the Froriders have been poaching (and filming and shooting) that for 30 years?

I'm a sucker for aesthetics as well. Luckily good looking bikes often ride very well.

An update on this bike is that it's really started to hum. The high-speed issue has been sorted and I had a wicked ride on it yesterday. Looking forward to dialling it in even more, and glad I didn't have to give it back beforehand!

That sounds like my kind of high-level meeting Noel. Very keen.*

*The nicest single malts I've ever tasted were courtesy of Señor Buckley.

Any updates? I’ve been out of commish for awhile.

Whoa. I've missed you guys. 

I'm on day 14 of quarantine but as of midnight tonight I can get poked. I just need to find a poker.

Insurance for a kid as primary driver is fucking absurd.

LOL. Nothing too dramatic POZ but a couple of scrapes for sure. We might have hit a stone wall with me riding shotgun. Luckily the sidewalk wasn't littered with babies and we didn't hit too hard. 

Thanks Andy. Mike is a friend of a friend so I'll get in touch with him. A good start.

Just bolted a 170 mm Fox 36 to the front of the Honzo ESD for the final chapter of the test. Looking forward to trying it but I wish more of my buddies rode hard tails. That would make it more fun, and less punishing trying to keep up. It’s pretty rewarding when I do though.

Does anybody know a keen mountain biker who owns or works at an auto body shop and is interested in contra? I currently have a lot of great stuff to trade, and a daughter who is learning to drive!

I cut grooves in a couple of regular valves and they worked just fine. But if you buy a set of Cushcore valves are included.

If you look at how easy trials motos are on trails the answer may be no Mark. Improved grip means less sliding as well.

Had my second ride on these yesterday and I’ve been blown away. I think there is a lot more going on than the Tannus PR indicates. It seems the insert acts like suspension and when there is an impact to the tire it increases pressure so air that is within the insert stays put until it is slowly released by the 4 slits. It acts a little like Procore st first and it allows outrageously low pressures to provide ample support.

I’ll have to check but I think I was under 14 psi front and rear on a top to bottom that included TNT and Cambodia yesterday. Sidewall support and grip are ridiculous. And this was with DHR2s with exo casings.

All this for 160 grams. I was on Rimpacts before this and they are very good aside from the sidewall support, but they don’t come close to the new Tannus.

I'm late to this thread but this may not have been mentioned. Tips from pro rider etc. about how to deal with a slump. 

https://nsmb.com/articles/15-tips-dump-slump/

I just did a rebuild with Jeff at Bikeroom on a set of XTR 9100 hubs and before I publish my article I wanted to hear some opinions from the big brains in here. And the small ones actually. 

Do cup and cone hubs scare you? Do you love cartridge bearings? Do you run Chris King to get the best of both worlds? 

Personally I'm a bit of a traditionalist so I appreciate them from that perspective and I like the user serviceability without special tools, aside from 22mm cone wrenches. I also like never worrying about my hubs getting destroyed because of a lack of maintenance which tilts me toward cartridge bearings. 

I'll add a poll question.