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Been using Spank Ozzy rims since 2013. Currently running the 395,s on my 29er. Have a set of 345,s as a back up set. Funny never needed them yet LOL. Next build will have set as well.

Bought the 180mm V2 when it came out. Has been the best post I have used to date.

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https://www.reloadbags.com/product-p/acc-braaap-black.htm

Considering one of these , just not sure what size. Was thinking one might be great for light build days . Today would have been perfect , out raking trail. Smaller bag on my hips instead of a big bag on my back. #northsidetrailbuilders

Started watching the video on the Cox pack. Stopped when he mentioned the buckle layout. I have never had a issue and I wear a belt when riding. The side mount buckle seems awkward, and the long hip pads seem unnecessary. My current pack and a big buckle in the middle and short waist pads , and I truly forget I,m wearing it at times. That being said , I,m growing tired of playing with zippers. These roll up bags are more to my desires now. Just gotta decide on what model and what company.

Same for me , 2 seasons on a Ergon. The SQ-lab is a way better saddle and improved my climbing. As you stated no sliding off the back. Holds you in place and works really well.

It,s only $$$ and it,s well spent with that saddle. I am still impressed with mine. Very comfy saddle IMO.

Ummm no thigh gap , so I run a narrow 130mm saddle. I loved the old clipped corner Bontrager saddles.

My buddy and his son have been taking care of KK. He has added a bunch of new stuff in the cut block now.

Rode 7th a while back. 1st time since late 90,s early 00,s . Not what it once was. Granted last time I rode it was on a DH bike. This trip was my 120mm 29er. After so many years of riding out in the Fraser Valley. I was out of my element, definitely wishing I had more bike .

Posted by: nouseforaname

I don't think the fork is expensive at all - given how much we pay for mass produced forks from mature companies with a wide range of products. SRAM and Fox can amortize the cost of their high end forks over the 10s of thousands they make every year, in factories that make 100s of thousands of forks. Subsidised by the 100s of thousands of other forks they sell into the OEM.

It's more crazy that we pay so much for Fox and SRAM product than the fact a boutique builder with unique solutions charges E1800. After exchange rate and removal of VAT the fork is under $2100CAD. Pretty crazy - isn't a Lyrik Ultimate MSRP at $1650CAD? I know they don't sell at that price but again, that's the mass market vs the boutique. Even at a 'street price' of $1300CAD for a Lyrik Ultimate, I don't think it's that big of a mark up.

I'd support that mad engineer in a heartbeat if I had the money.

He's the guy that in trying to find environmentally friendly packaging to protect his product came up with the idea of using non stick pan scourers. They protect the fork and are reusable, unlike most packaging materials. Way 'outside the box' thinking. It's a shame we're so locked into MY cycles and incremental changes year after year that his products seem too expensive.

Funny thing is a new Monster T was stupid $$$ back in the day. Think I paid $1600.00CAD for mine in 2000.

I think Thaad has their fork.

Yup have a vest and couple pairs of shorts. Best products from the day. As for a new vest I picked up one from MEC a couple yrs back. Not the same quality but does the job.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5053-430/Uplink-Vest

Not the model I have but similar.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5060-533/Trax-Nordic-Softshell-Vest

This one is a bit more wet weather design. I might check it out I prefer a vest even in the rain .

From what I have been told , I think most on here will like what is coming out.

Posted by: Vikb

We got years of use out of Race Face PF92 BBs with RF 30mm cranks. I think having BB shells that were manufactured to good tolerances and using retaining compound to secure the BB halves was a significant part of the reason for our success. I don't think there is anything inherently wrong with RF BBs. We've used a fair number of them and not had an early failures. Certainly our track record is no better with Shimano BBs than RF.

If you really have to go to the trouble of expensive thread together BBs [don't forget the install tool as well] than I would just skip that frame and get something with a threaded BB. It's not like there are a lack of good choices with threaded BB's in every category of bike.

Actually thinking back over my last 3 bikes. All had a RF 30MM BB , and all crapped out before 1000km of use. Even with repacking them at install. I always have the drive side crapout. My current one is limping along. This thread is a great reminder to tear the bike down and repair it.

https://wheelsmfg.com/products/new-products/bottom-brackets/bbrighttm-outboard-abec-3-bb-for-30mm-cranks-black.html

This design peaks my interest. Have to contact them and get more info on it.

I have heard great things about Hope BB,s and their ceramic bearings. Another thought as well.

Posted by: JBV

Posted by: D_C_

I have the Enduro Bearings bb discussed in this article and it has been flawless: https://nsmb.com/articles/searching-30mm-bb92-solution/

these seem to be the same bearings as the Wheels Mfg as they say they use Enduro dual row yada yada. it's all a bit confusing to me, i don't think about these things until i need them and i do some research, ask the LBS and get the best i can afford at the time.  the guy at the LBS was skeptical that they would last long just because of the press fit style (said they rock back and forth with pedal strokes, compared to threaded in, which i can see the logic) despite the high quality. i hope he's wrong. 

https://wheelsmfg.com/bottom-brackets/bb86-for-30mm/bb86-to-30mm-flanged-dual-row-pressfit-86-92-abec-3-bottom-bracket.html

adding to the confusion, WM have a new product; it's the same as above, but 'black oxide' bearings. it's a substantial cost savings, so maybe black oxide is less expensive than stainless?

Black oxide is a anti-corrosion coating. We have parts at work that gets a similar treatment.

And in regards to the rocking back and forth. He must not be very familiar with press-fit BB,s . They have been used for years.

I,m in need of a new BB as well , BB92. My current RF is toast , but still limping along. Running RF 30mm Cinch cranks does limit one,s choices.

I have Gemini lights . Run the Duo with a 2 cell on my helmet . On the bars I have 2 Xera,s with a 4 cell . Dual lights lets me point one at the front wheel, and one down trail. Combined with my helmet light it works well.

Posted by: andy-eunson

Posted by: DemonMike

I,m looking to get the flash light models. Tired of having to strap a battery to my helmet , and frame. With the new LED,s and battery's you can get several hrs of quality light and burn time. Just undecided on model , brand and lumen's.

I wouldn’t want a heavier battery and light on a helmet. I find the weight hard on my neck.

I mount the battery to my visor. It,s not to noticeable, I wear a full face so a heavy helmet I,m used too.  As for the self contained units , not much heavier than a Gopro or similar.

Running the 180mm V2 and the new thumb lever. Had it since it 1st became available. Most reliable and positive feeling dropper I have used. Only dropper post that I have owned, that the saddle has not move in the clamps. Lever did take sometime to find the sweet spot. And the additional drop was an adjustment. Dropping the saddle 30 extra mm was a weird feeling at 1st. $$$$ well spent , my next build will have one as well.

Also check with you LBS , they gave me a better deal than the OneUp site!!!

I,m looking to get the flash light models. Tired of having to strap a battery to my helmet , and frame. With the new LED,s and battery's you can get several hrs of quality light and burn time. Just undecided on model , brand and lumen's.