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Yeah, I actually will not compromise on any touch points... but riding in running shoes is sacrilege!! Especially on challenging terrain. But I see it all the time. I've seen some horrendous injuries from slipping a pedal so I prefer to err on the side of more grip than less... and nothing is grippier than the much maligned FiveTen stealth rubber... many shoe manufacturers make claims but they are not even close.  This is based on my empirical testing at least.

Love this combo on my Firebird 29... top level stuff for sure... not just for racing...

Budget shoe and pedal options are not for me.... arguably the most important touch point on your bike.. I rotate through multiple shoes to reduce wear if that is a concern... not for everyone but peace of mind is worth it.

Great article and writing... ah the pursuit of joy is fleeting and rightfully so... as I get older I find these moments more difficult to ascertain and perhaps rationalize... riding a rowdy line with my kids is currently my zen moment.    Seeing their accomplishments is joyful.

YES!!   Sign me up....

Nice words Ryan!!   Great perspective and introspection.

Nice... I am riding the M.2 Air right now alongside the TT Air shock and really enoying it.   My son has the previous gen coil fork on his bike and I am impressed with how sensitive my air sprung fork is compared to the coil... and nice job with the Hope split ring crown race.    Why aren't all headsets like this?

I can also highly recommend these.. also the POC VPD System Knees are another great "not there" option...

Yes.  I would expect the Fuel, Remedy and Slash 9.8 to get this wheel treatment for 2021.

I've had a personal tour of the Bontrager carbon wheel building centre at Trek HQ in Madison Wisconsin.   There are a number of custom built wheel lacing machines doing the brunt of the setup work and then a final lacing/inspection by a master wheel builder.   Its uber impressive.   Our shop manager is currently running a set of the previous gen Line Pros and they have held up better than most carbon rims I have seen from Reynolds, Enve, etc... if the new claims are true then this wheelset is the best value proposition on the market.

Nice ride!! I turn 52 in a couple of weeks. Still shredding with youngsters one third to half my age and keeping up for the most part... you are never too old...

Any shop with a Raceface/Fox account can order it in... it is in stock.   Or yeah, Suspensionwerx....

Are you using Cushcore?   I've seen multiple Aggressors develop wobbles after Cushcore installation due to stretching of the bead for want of a better term.    I have run multiple Aggressors in the past year without issue, one with Cushcore.

2020 Pivot Firebird 29 with a few custom touches.

Will do.. the caveat is that I am running them with 2.5" tires on a 35mm rim... not ideal according to their recommendations.   But after installation and a bit of unscientific goofing about they feel good... will report back after I get some legit ride time.

I'm trying the XC 29 versions on a new build. I am a bigger guy but surprisingly easy on rims and tires. Looking at a bit of extra sidewall support and bead security as the biggest benefits.

Great question... I think for a similar tire diameter in 29 the volume per contact patch area doesn't change much... not sure I worded that properly?   I would run similar pressures, maybe a touch lower on  the 29s...

If that is the result of "professional" work then I suggest you find a new shop.    Unacceptable...

I have a MRP axle on my Slash... does the job.

We are a stocking dealer of WAO wheels... we have a few sets out on the trails being abused.   I have seen one damaged rim from a really bad case, which would have ended poorly on any rim.    Replaced quickly by WAO under their warranty.    These guys are solid and stand behind their product.