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Hmm, maybe not then. I fit a medium Troy Lee glove, and already use 203f 180r rotors with the saints.

Did you try Shimano pads?

I agree, it's hard to go back in power once you've had it.

Good feedback, thanks.

I'm of the Shimano school that says modulation happens in the finger, not the brake - hence being otherwise happy with saints on a trail bike. 

So TRP could be high on the list when something non-serviceable happens to the saints. 

I really like some of the ideas in the Dominion, but the piston being above the reservoir in the master cylinder combined with dot fluid make them a hard sell for me.

While I like the idea of a mineral oil, fully serviceable brake, I have to disagree on the looks. The formula aesthetic doesn't do anything good for me.

Can we get some more comparison with the TRP four pistons? I'm currently on saints, but the wandering bite point is starting to bother me...

Yeah, my own little big four (and a quarter!) year old is cautious too, but she seems completely unfazed by traffic when we ride through town.

I suspect the trust in the pilot is stronger than reality - she's never seen me crash, so it doesn't happen.

I have a Dolittle on my commuter (slightly simpler, same idea) but haven't braved fitting it to a mtb yet.

Collecting a helmet in the chin is common, and the knees and feet are awkward as you say. Roadie bar tape helped the hands of the little person, any road focused shop should have a short length for cheap. 

Maybe this is the motivation I need to get it on the dirt.

Do we need to Trust you on that?

I've been using a Blackburn outpost corner bag combined with a fanny pack. Despite the pictures it only really fits a tube + levers + multi tool.

Getting those out of the fanny pack was enough to make it much more comfortable, and the blackburn seems to keep the crap out nicely.

I have two sets of dropouts for my Spitfire, one 10mm longer than the other.

I've had only the obvious revelation - that the shorter set corner quicker, get the front up easier and are more 'fun', while the longer drops are more stable at speed... 

No contest for me - I'll take fun over speed any day, but I like that there are options. 

(yes, I've tried all the HA options too, and found myself using the same one as everyone else, low.)

The Druid, for a rearward axle path at both ends.

(or will the bike just go backwards when it hits a bump?)

Posted by: earleb

having your wiener shriveled up like a baby carrot due to the cold and wet.

It's not just me!

As RAHrider said, 424. Same reason.

For the first test, I recommend some time on flat grass - practice coming to a complete stop, wait until you start to tip, then clip out. You will fall a few times, but you'll get a feel for fast release before you need it in real use. 

(I was given and ignored this advice, my first clipped ride included toppling slowly sideways into a gorse bush).

Posted by: RAHrider

As you are not changing your STA I suspect the climbing might be alright.

Lowering the HA kicks out the fork, which slightly lowers the BB and steepens the STA. 

It's not much, but a definite positive compared to over forking. 

+1 for the works headsets, I have one in a hardtail and it's all for the better.

Kona Hardtail, saint cranks, mavic rims and a triple.

You're pushing the nostalgia button pretty hard there.

Banshee dropout bolt & flip chip.

Hope the owner notices before the second one jumps ship too.

Posted by: xy9ine

i really like the combo of am7 / am9 on saint clipless. slightly softer sole with the added support of the larger platform is comfy & great for tech riding. the extended cleat channel in the shoe (in conjunction w/ the pedal shape) makes for a solid grippy interface if you get clipped out as well.

Yeah, that's what I thought it was going to be, but the sole is still too stiff to really make the most of the big platform. They are great with m530 / xt / etc but I want to actually use the pins in the pedal. 

Anyone found a clipless shoe that's too soft in general? Could be ideal for the v-twin and similar offerings.

Dredge.

I've been a long time clipper, who's spent the last six months or so on flats (5.10 freerider / saint) and put the clips (Shimano AM9 / DMR v-twin) back on for my last ride... 

I felt some super obvious up and downsides to the clips, and wonder if anyone has an idea of what shoe or pedal I could try to find the best compromise. 

The freeriders are amazing for pedal feel, but too soft - any stiffer 5.10 should sort out the flat downside. But the AM9 is really dead feeling - like my feet are numb as soon as I put them on the pedal. 

I fitted the full height 'traction plates' and the corner pins that reach the sole to the v-twins, with the release tension set full loose. Looking for the rubber - to - pin grip feel of flats, with the certainty of placement of clips. No dice, the connection still feels mechanical and vague. I can move the bike around and corner better in clips, but I'd really like to have that analogue feel of the flats... 

Maybe a shoe with a softer shank? Or a deeper cleat pocket? Does anyone have a goldilocks combo with the feel I'm seeking?

Posted by: DemonMike

Posted by: coolatt

I'm leaning towards one of the many Spank rims or an MK3. 

I can't see what the difference is between the Spank 345 and 350 other than 20 grams and $10

Anyone recommend a shop to get this built?

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2363/5997/files/SPANK_HF_1140x500web_Rims_Wheels_2.jpg?v=1561012750

here,s a cross-section view of the Spank rims, The 350 is not as tall in height

Strange chart. The rim I'm using is the lightest there, and is rated for enduro, freeride and DH, but not trail. 

Guess I'm doing it wrong.

The bead on the spike race 33 is the tightest I've seen, had to soap it and inflate to 50psi to get it to seat.

Not rolling off in a hurry though...

Not quite your stated spec, but I've been happy with my Spank Spike 33 Race rims.

26 (I'm sure 27.5 is available), 32h, 28mm internal.