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I like it. It's small, understated and works.  Texture works well with gloves, though I prefer a more dimpled feel (like on an XT shifter) than the sharp lines without gloves. So far so good with mud baths...

I've spent years and years on Reverbs (and rebuilding them, sigh) and have tested most of the other popular droppers on demo/friend's bikes, but just recently switched to the OneUp 170mm. I am in love with it. We will see if I am still in love with it after a long season of wet/muddy winter riding.

On my first few rides I found the lever required more action/travel to engage the dropper than the Reverb remote, but my brain quickly got used to it and now it's one of my favorite levers, very smooth. The post itself travels smoothly and I really like the speed at which it travels up. The post also doesn't seem to care where your weight is on the seat and doesn't get "hung up" when you are trying to go down like some of the KS posts and my Reverb as it approached rebuild time.

The best part, it only cost $85 more than my last rebuild (including shipping) on my Reverb.

How long does the 15 litres give you to wash the bike?

I can live with the judging ranking I guess. But as far as points I can't see how Lacondeguy's run was worth so much more. I also felt Herbertson's run should have been scored higher.

Wow! Very cool!

Can't wait for more! I love actual numbers…

I contacted Norco and they said the 2014 Norco Carbon Range 7.2 (the cheapest spec) would come in at 31 pounds. Going to high spec is going to shed quite a bit of weight. 28 pounds seems spot on…

http://www.eaglelodgebc.com/site/bella-coola-valley/things-to-do.html

Found that link. It says:

_The Bella Coola Valley has an extensive trail system for mountain biking, some of the best trails are accessed from next door to Eagle Lodge. _

I am fairly certain they are just talking about riding on walking trails, but they might be the ones to call.

Rick is actually part of my extended family. He doesn't actually run a bike shop anymore, but he does run a great little farmers market.

He may have some local knowledge, but he is not part of our type of mountain bike "scene".

I haven't heard of any MTB trails while I was up there, but that is not to say there aren't any.

If you find some, or hear of some, definitely update the thread. I am curious…

edit: Small town, but I think Rick's Re:Cycling is actually a different shop than my family ran. Hopefully they have some info for you.

I have one ride in on my newly installed RAD cage.

1) Shifting is back to stock 11-36 Shimano XT performance. Nice and crisp.
2) I disliked the performance with just the 42t and the stock XT derailleur. Enough so that I was going to remove it.
3) Chain wrap is improved enough to make the 11t useable again when really pushing it over bumpy terrain.

I have to say, this is a great option. I detest front derailleurs, but needed more range than 1x11-36 and did not want to have to replace the $300 X01 cassette and $250 X01 derailleur as a maintenance item. So for $150 (RAD cage, 42t, 16t and shipping) I now have a reliable, useable setup, with enough range for me. Good times…

I rode a 1x8 for 12 years and then I bought a 2x10 and for the first week I thought I was in heaven.

But then having to choose between the noise and drag of a chain retention device, or the chain-slapping noise and risk of derailment without, I realized that I still detest the front derailleur. Not to mention the front derailleur, no matter how well tuned, still doesn't shift as cleanly as the rear.

I am now riding a 30t front with a 1x10 with a 42t wolf cog. Happy happy happy…

That said, I am just a "mountain biker", I don't race XC or do downhill races…

I'll throw in my two cents.

It has already been said and understood, but don't go JDM. Friend had a RHD Pajero (diesel 4x4 SUV), loaded awesome, low kilometers everything was amazing, got it for $12k. We all were "jealous" for the first year. Then the motor had trouble, etc, etc… Suddenly he is selling the $12k SUV with a $6k motor rebuild and $3k in other stuff and he was only able to get $6k for it….

My pick:
2002 Pathfinder 4x4 with Manual

I want the XP build on a carbon frame :)

A guy I ride with got one from Mountain City Cycles in Courtenay that has the XP build on the carbon frame. He didn't seem to think it was a custom build, so maybe you can have your dealer order one from Devinci that way.

Doh! Missed the 10-speed part. Still, I am seeing a 25t capacity for a 10-speed X-9. Where are you getting the 32t capacity spec from?

25t is correct:

http://www.bti-usa.com/public/item/GS2882

Not sure where I got 32t from. That is clearly wrong…

You said you are using a 10 speed SRAM short cage. That means you have a max cassette sprocket size of 34 teeth and a total capacity of 32 teeth.

Like dogboy mentioned you are trying to run a setup that needs a 35 tooth capacity, so you are over-BUT not by much. It will likely work just fine…