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Is that referencing me? Because we do not make nor plan to make anything for the ebike market

There is a lot of ignorance in these comments.

I have an ebike and its great. I also have a regular mountain bike. My ebike is just an efatbike but its usefulness is outstanding. I use it for exploring, and will use it for trail building and commuting this summer. As a tool for accessing trail building spots, there is nothing better.

Ebikes go uphill faster. That's it. They do not descend any faster. I'm speaking about pedelec which is the only type of ebike I know.

The notion that ebikes will cause more trail damage is both silly and ironic, considering those are same argument put forth by hikers against us. Its based on ignorance.

I will probably go with a pedelec enduro type bike in the next few years as my primary mountain bike.

The only real issue I have with ebike users is that it allows for people to climb dh trails easier. But, with proper signage, I think that can be largely mitigated. There are also throttle control ebikes that blur the line between dirtbike and mountain bike, and I believe are open to discussion on banning trail access.

Sweet! I had 3 Xprezos, 4 Balfas, and an Appalache. I don't recall any of them having a soul, but to each their own I guess! Steel does ride nice, but carbon can be engineered to ride exactly the same. I love steel bikes too.

Joe is an awesome guy, and steel is quite a good material in which to construct a frame out of. Carbon frame building would be, by a huge margin, the most labour intensive material to build anything out of (no robots, all by hand), so its not something you do in your shed. Maybe a little bias here? But either way he's killing it.

Did you actually just say that steel has soul?

I've been using an USWE pack for a few years now. The strap system is so good it ruins you from looking at other packs. For riders who hate wearing backpacks, this is the brand that might change your mind. I like that they make small packs too!

QR axles. The Donald Trump of bike parts. #controversial

Cooper isn’t old enough to be that grumpy. Seems fishy (formerly REALLY grumpy internetter)

Definitely grumpy, or just nerdy. Hard to tell. I might downvote you again hahaha

You’re grumpy. Go ride your bike or take pictures of your Fritan

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apparently stan's is tesa (4289) tape. impressive margins people are making on this stuff...

It's ridiculous how much some companies charge for a few meters of plastic tape.

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WAO is/was using Tessa tape from uline. I should know, I'm the one who sourced it!

Do you know which Tesa tape? I’ve had an interesting time getting tape to stick to my WAO rims, but the stuff that came stock held up quite well.

Warm rim and tape after you've cleaned it with isopropyl. Otherwise it won't stick.

Part of the problem is that stupid people now have an equal or greater voice compared to actual experts, because of social media. And dumb people are the loudest. Scientists and doctors aren't on every Facebook article making comments like Jimmy Knuckledragger and all his coke-head buddies from high school do. And unfortunately, those morons are the loudest and therefore more convincing to people like him. These guys aren't the most critical thinkers, unless of course, somebody shares actual stats with them.

I actually find speaking with them to be quite fun, as their arguments are so full of holes that it makes it easy to point out.

WAO is/was using Tessa tape from uline. I should know, I'm the one who sourced it!

My wife gravel riding in Kamloops. She's new to this, but having fun!

My wife and I just bought our first gravel bikes. Never thought I would buy one but with all the logging roads in the interior, I just wanted to get out and explore.

I searched globally and found an XXS Scott at Obsession for my wife, plus a Specialized Diverge Comp at Comor. I've already replaced the 42cm bar with a 46cm one. Haven't gone tubeless yet but will soon.

My first ride in two years was an exhausting 46kms in 35 degree heat. Hopefully this will help me shed some old age lard!

Bikes are so good right now you'll be wondering why you didn't get one sooner. I can't say enough good about a modern bike, especially a 29er. Old bikes are terrible. Even if your memories of riding are good, those bikes still suck. Buy a used modern bike.

Devinci was supposed to release that Troy this time last year.

I love my Hightower. 135mm in the back running a DVO Jade, and I just ordered an MRP Ribbon coil 150 for the front. The bike can do no wrong. What I find surprising is how much better a 29er corners. That's where I find the difference really is between big wheels and those unrideable 27.5's ;)

Saints.

I have a bike fitted with a GoSwiss hub motor that would work really well for commuting. That might be something worth considering.