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Perhaps most issues occurred on last years batch?

I like mine, enough pockets to ride without a pack and still carry the essentials.
No pack allows for the side vents to do there job .
This jacket must breathe as it's the first jacket that I can climb in without over heating, next to my Gore jacket. My Gore ….which I also like due it it's breathability doesn't see much action because it has zero packets, no vents , only a media pocket.

The Chute is my " go to " jacket.

I have one, be aware of losing a visor bolt…they will go missing if your puuting googles up into the visor area.I guess constant visor repositioning causes this.

Be sure to keep the bolts somewhat snug so that they don't unthread and go missing. Its too late for me

Good article, now if only it was March…thats when mine should arrive, they are 2 months out on orders….Big demand

Sorry Son,

I cant drive you..You have to pedal or push to the top of Fromme, there is No Shuttling

bahh,
Get that bike back to Garret asap.

Although this is an option, if your worried about wet, cold rear end, just buy some relativly cheap, thin water proof pants and cut them into shorts…then wear them under your winter riding gear so that they are not going to rip when you crash.

I have an older pair of thin water proof pants I used to use for Snowshoeing that I cut into undershorts, they work !

Well done

Shit, you make it look easy and Rad.
I have walked those trails and they are badass.

Thanks Punky,
Unfortunately I'm running single chain 104bcd w/ 30T, the only set up non compliant with the Blackspire TrailX.
AMg on order direct from MRP, local shop can't acquire thru distributor? Or is forever on back order

Just did some looking into…apparently (hopefully) my clutch derailer needs some TLC which is required every 50K or so , which I'm well over. Hopefully some Service from my LBS will stop the chain drop and the need for an AMg guide.

I'm dropping chain on my Bronson thats equip'd with an XTR clutch deraileur and the Race Face narrow wide (both brand new)…..It didnt start dropping until @ 2 months in (about 25 rides).

MRP AMg guide is on order, better to be safe than sorry.

Yah, so ugly it makes you wanna crash and bust it.

What a mess it will become once its used in wet , muddy conditions.
Those straws or bee hive looking material will be full of shit

TLD A1 or Bell Super gets my vote

Darn snow….I'll be riding less, bitching more and or drinking (lol)

You can find USWE on Ebay of the Cove doesn't have what you need.

Anyone know if Old Buck is clear at the moment?

It was 95% ok as of Wed, probably 100% clear now, go for it !!
(clear up to Baden Powell, not sure higher up)
Enjoy your ride

I don't think you are going to like these numbers if you are wanting to drop SRAM.

The graphic shows the gearing inches for a 27" wheel.

The 28 ring with the 42 cog is the best climber

The 30 ring with the 10 cog is the highest speed.

The Shimano 46t xt cassette is middle ground on both ends (not a huge difference really), BUT it is an absolute boat anchor when compared to the SRAM cassette.

439g Shimano XT 11t-46t cassette

268g for XO1 10t-42t cassette

For reference a RF Cinch DM ring 30t is 54g

There is a 1/3 pound difference (171g) in the cassette weight. I’d stick with a Sram cassette and pedal a little harder on the climb.

Too Funny Dean, I was looking into just this earlier today……

I checked my gear ratio charts and its shows the Shimano XT 11-46 cassette with a 32 ring to be comparable to the Sram 11-42 with a 28 ring, buy yah LOL , I saw the weight penalty for the XT cassette and I choked. I will be installing my Sram 11-42 cassette and my spare 28 tooth ring asap. That's 1/4 to 1/3 a pound saved right there!
However, once I chew up the 42 tooth I will put a One Up 44 on and jump from 28 ring to a 30 and should still have the same climbing ratio but a little on the top end which can only help

I am running a 30 tooth front with 11-42, and sometimes want a lower gear. Are you saying the 28-42 combo is about the same as 32-46?

Might be worth the switch in getting better bottom and top end.

Feels pretty similar to me, I /we should have a look at the gear ratio charts to compare.
I'm already thinking of phasing out my Sram 11-42 for a Shimano 11-46 on my Yeti once the Sram Cassette wears.

USWE Patriot or Airborne , either or in the 9L.
These fit amazing well, even when 100% full with 3L of water, tools, tube, snacks and phone it still isn't awkward at all. Its a comfortable pack and not hot on long summer days.

Quote of the day while riding Thornhill:
'Hey look, theres some guy riding a new slayer'
'Ha watch it be Bradical, new bike for January'
'Haha nah he just got a Yeti, couldn't be him'

5 min later..

'Oh hey Brad! Sick bike!'

haha, yah that was awesome running into you guys and having a jump line session.
Regarding the Bikes…… I buy bikes, probably more often than one should (lol) but I have worked hard and sacrificed , nowadays its my reward for my efforts. I also never have more than two, even though I'd like 4.

Enjoy your bike trip to Sedona (jealous is an understatement)

Dear god it's beautiful.

Chainring looks manlier than my chainring.

Ha, I can run the stock 32 ring thanks to Rocky's awesome build spec's, it's a 11-46 rear cassette….I like it better than the standard SRAM 11-42, climbs just as good, no more taxing but more gear bite for DH'n.
Without the 11-46 I'm a wimp and run a 28 ring with 11-42.

Regarding the water bottle it's simply as 21 oz water bottle, some stores carry them, seems like most don't. I ordered mine from CRC but recently discovered that Cap's Maple Ridge has them.

Back to Bikes (please embed for me, Thx)

Have a set of Nobl's to run, just waiting on a boost front hub

The home owner grant is great news