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Yep, systemic change is required.

1. Carbon neutral electric grid.

2. No more fossil fuel heating in buildings.

3. No more fossil fuel transportation.

4. Reforestation.

5. All packaging biodegradable.

etc.

None of these can be implemented by individuals, but all are absolutely required if we want to take a step back from the brink.

I like this one even better:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POvXQO7_BXY

Also local. It's pretty fun to see video of someone gapping entire sets of jumps that are already a little intimidating.

They should offer a custom water bottle and/or tube & tool holder to fit into the void on the front triangle.

Supposedly, it says I have 127mm sit bones. I'm a little surprised, because I have a giant bottom. It only gives me two saddle options, too, both of which cost $250. Hmmm. I've survived for years without any issues on a WTB volt that I got for $10.

Nevermind, I just realized that it automatically selects the carbon fiber version. Ha!

I wish shimano sold replacement XT cogs. I use my hardtail as my commuter, and use up the bottom three gears three times as fast as the rest.

The easiest gear was ludicrously easy. I find that anything much bigger than 11-42 trends into the "might as well get off and walk" territory for me. It was something like 11-54. I would only use the 11th & 12th gears when I was riding super slow with my kids.

I spent a couple of months on a zerode until it got stolen. I was completely sold on the pinion benefits. I honestly couldn't feel any hit to efficiency when I was climbing, which is really the only time efficiency matters, in my opinion. The reduced maintenance, increased clearance, and unbelievable traction were amazing. It was sooooo much faster and easier to shift than a derailleur system, too. I found myself shifting way more often, even when climbing, than I do on my hardtail bike. Alas, a bike thief took it away, so now I'm back in the old paradigm. Cycling is no less fun, but I've been stalling on replacing my worn chain and front chainring for almost a month now, and my shifting is going to shit.

Honestly, I think if pinion was able to get a pound out of their design, most of the neigh sayers would evaporate. Less gears might mean less drag. The C1.12 range was completely unnecessary for me.

I could be completely happy with an 11-42 equivalent pinion that weighed roughly the same as current eagle drive-trains, had higher engagement, slightly less drag, and only 6 gears.

Oh, and I also didn't mind the grip shift, kinda liked it, actually.

Does the reverse arch reduce the bottom out clearance on the front fork compared to traditional forks?

Too short.

I'll give you a six pack for your G16. Also, I'm a little surprised you didn't go for a gearbox.

Seattle, u-district neighborhood.

Hi - Keep your eyes out for a gray XL taniwha, thanks!

https://bikeindex.org/bikes/616669