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Fast tire , ran one with a Shorty on my Django 29er.

I think I remember it now. White Ind was one of the hubs I remember. All my wheels in those days where XT hubs.

Just spent some more time reading and gawking. Not a bike park rider, but I have to say Tom's bike. That makes me want one so much more now LOL. Sunpeaks is just over an hour from our new place. Closest I have ever lived to a bike park. Sadly all the good trails are an hours drive as well. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings. I expect a full write on the secret bike project once it's done.

Who made hubs back in the 90,s locally? The early 90's was a great time in MTB. My fave shop in those days was Mountain/Beach. Spent a bit of money in that candy store. Really wishing I had bought a OFF ROAD TOAD frame set.

Fellow machinist/fabricator/welder here. Freaking off the charts!!!!  Welds could use some work. But then again so do mine LOL. Love the use of materials. Steel frames are the shit!!! The paint colour combos on the 1st park bike OMG!!! Huge fan of the use of purple. One of my faves to smoke as well Hahaha. I will read more about the bikes and process tomorrow . Was too busy gawking at the bikes and differences!!!

Didn't they prototype and test aluminum frames?

My dogs love for the trails got me back out. Sadly he,s too old now. And his replacement is too timid . Solo to 3 person rides with a good dog are great. Start adding dogs and it can get hairy at times LOL. I have had great rides with up to 8 dogs. But that takes a certain group to make that happen. Sadly all those dogs are too old to get out still.

I have used WERA for at least a decade or so. They are typically supplied with tooling from Sandvik and similar companies. I have found the Phillips screwdriver tips. Don,t fit as well as a Snap-On or similar. But their other tools are amazing .

Active for sure . My Devinci has the 611. So comfy , going to get another SQLabs for my new Marin.

I miss my SQLabs saddle. Finally got around to setting up my riding position on my new bike. Saddle swap and grips will be my 1st items , have the grips. Just need to figure out what SQLabs to get this time.

Spank  rim tape. Best tape I have used. I tried TESA and Gorilla tape . And the Spank tape by far works the best.

https://spank-ind.com/products/fratelli-tubeless-tape-25mm

My fave rear tire , when running a Shorty up front.

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Torsten has one. Not sure if he's on here. He's on instagram . He rides the shore and such with it

@torstensinnemann is his account.

Peeped his IG and contacted Kavenz.

He's a very social guy as well so ask questions if you need. Also very tall so if you are a bigger rider that might help as well.Regarding fit and such.

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Torsten has one. Not sure if he's on here. He's on instagram . He rides the shore and such with it

@torstensinnemann is his account.

i remember that dude from years ago (dh racing). always rolling the exotic rigs (recall seeing him on a sunn radical once). keeping true to his brand, i see.

Yup, that,s the guy. Used to ride with him back in those days. Think he had one of Nico's spare bikes. Dustin rode for them back in those days.

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The Gravel bike Im after is only 3500KM away from where I'm located!

Anyone have local experience with Kavenz frames? RC length seems a little short in static length. But I like what they're offering.  In that I'll get the Reach/FC length with the shorter STL I require. Also not having to pay the Carb0n tax is a plus

The Kavenz frame is looking nice, and judging by the quality of the 77designz components  that the same people are making, then it should be pretty reliable. 

In the category of small german frame producers I ended up ordering from Crossworx. The bike is on it's way to me now, so no word yet on how it rides. However, the guys at Crossworx have been spot-on with production and building dates so far for a full build, which is refreshing with the current situation.

Torsten has one. Not sure if he's on here. He's on instagram . He rides the shore and such with it

@torstensinnemann is his account.

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Are we looking at the beginning of drastic inflation?

New bikes all went up $500, used bikes doubled, and it sounds like cool old cars have followed the same trend.

Guys stateside are getting offered up to $10K over their purchase price on 10 yr old trucks.

On the subject of shoes. Anybody else notice the lack of quality and fit ? I just opened up my new Shimano GR9,S . Bought them to replace my 5yrs old AM9,s. I have always worn a thicker shock. So I always fit my shoes too that. I put my new shoes on . And even though I test fitted a sample pair. These won,t allow the thicker socks. They are a bungee lace design as well. That,s maxxed out. And the lace cover barely attaches to the Velcro. I,m sure they will fit fine with a thinner sock. Just disappointed after 5 sets of shoes the same brand and size. That these seem to require a 1/2 size to a full size up grade.

Still waiting for my helmet. Ordered it in Sept. Shop had only received 4 items last time I was in. They where also completely out of some  parts with no ETA. Heard some products are booked well into 2022.

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Chromag is working on  a dually , so is WeAreOne. No idea on time frames LOL.

These have been in the rumour mill for a long time. 

Would love to see a steel chromag and a carbon WAO coming out of BC but even if they announce on April 1 we all know the regular joe isn’t going to get their hands on one until next year.

Not rumour mill facts!!! Was told to my face about the WAO bike by an employee. And following the images on Instagram . Chromag is moving right along with their dually. And yes they maybe a year or so away. Still nice to see Canadian made frames again!!

well facts that they are working on something, rumour-mill it is going to be at market any time soon. Big difference. 

There is a lot that can happen between protyping, getting to production, and actually selling. 

Not saying it isn't happening, I just wouldn't be waiting on either of them if I needed a bike sooner rather than later.

WAO is riding the bike now.

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Chromag is working on  a dually , so is WeAreOne. No idea on time frames LOL.

These have been in the rumour mill for a long time. 

Would love to see a steel chromag and a carbon WAO coming out of BC but even if they announce on April 1 we all know the regular joe isn’t going to get their hands on one until next year.

Not rumour mill facts!!! Was told to my face about the WAO bike by an employee. And following the images on Instagram . Chromag is moving right along with their dually. And yes they maybe a year or so away. Still nice to see Canadian made frames again!!