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9.25" bars on my bmx, and yeah, the tiniest roll at that stem has a huge impact on effective reach

Sorry to sidetrack but was that hypothetical Dissector influenced by allegedly true events??

Wait, you’re saying this isn’t the only way to corner? (ps, minion ss dd + cush is my daily driver)

Agree. Been sans diaper for last few years and my best results are merino boxxer briefs i got on amazon.

@Andrew replying to you below (for some reason i can't reply directly to your comment).

I was more referring as Transition being an exception to your example of "that YT or Evil put WAY MORE effort into looking cool (bikes / sponsored riders) and flashing cool product spec at the most eyeballed areas of the bike (e.g. Fox Kashima at lower price points) rather than dumping their limited budgets into taking frame design to the furthest extent of current carbon manufacturing like say Specialized."  Wasn't citing them as a great example of min-maxing.  Although I do think they generally have spec where nothing needs replacement.  I don't think the stans hubs are as bad as you do, but point taken.

Granted Transition isn't pushing carbon manufacturing to the limits like Specialized, but they've certainly been a leader in pushing now current geo to the mainstream (see original Patrol and SBG). As you say, lots of companies have great geo now, but Transition is a driver there I'd argue.  I think the Spur is an example.  It's not revolutionary, but it's pretty much unique in its geo/spec.  Again, this is as a counter example to brands doing "meh" stuff and focusing only on coolness/flashy spec. And yeah, the prices have gone up....especially frame only. Fair.

I don't mean to say they're a stand-alone exception, but your example above made me think of them as a relatively small brand that's pushing "cool" but also backing it up with some innovative bikes and solid, not 'flash, spec.  I'm sure I could think of other brands that fit that description too (but if you couldn't tell I'm a bit of a Transition fanboi ;))

Transition seems like an exception to this example. Definitely pushing an aesthetic but also pushing creative design/performance ideas with generally great spec. And i doubt a huge R&D budget

Agree these look super promising. And the price is right

Nice. Yeah, I started using one after I had some dental work that did the 3d tooth model so it was only $85 to get a full custom-fitted one.  I don't mind it at all as far as breathing.  And like you mention, usually put it in my pocket for the climb/lift to chat.  I definitely recommend it. 

What I don't know is the actual tooth protection trade-offs between mouth guard and fullface

Think about adding a mouthguard.  At least get some teeth protection with the half shell

I haven't done any specific testing but haven't experienced any hand soreness on mine.  now that Andrew convinced me to try push on grips it's about to get next level ;)