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I hear you on the weight. The PNW Loam added 284 grams (10 oz). I used to only run a standard post before and I watched a lot of vids to try and see if it was worth it. From the vids it has it place and can shave time on technical downhills compared to a standard post.I had a Transfer SL that came on my latest Blur, it was super smooth. But I am just too much of a weight weeny to run a dropper, I always end up taking them off. I can get away with it because I focus on speed over long distances vs getting really rowdy. I do think Fox makes a great post though.
Oh for sure it has it's place, just look at the XCO world cup field. I know I'm being a stubborn old curmudgeon about it and need to get with the program. Droppers are even being used very effectively in gravel and now on the road. Sice the UCI banned the super tuck people are using a dropper to get that aero back.I hear you on the weight. The PNW Loam added 284 grams (10 oz). I used to only run a standard post before and I watched a lot of vids to try and see if it was worth it. From the vids it has it place and can shave time on technical downhills compared to a standard post.
In the past I would just get a little behind my seat and allow the bike to come up and hit me in the stomach. It worked and kept me from going over the handle bars. However, for now I will take the weight penalty as I am not racing and probably will just keep doing this for fun. My days of racing stopped back when NORBA was still a thing.
My daughter lives in Bella Vista about 400 yds from the trails. She’s thinking about doing a Airbnb out of her lower floor. That area has exploded with bikes My ride aSweet! For a hard tail! This thread has been quiet. I'm still beating on my same bike. Looking forward to a Bentonville trip early summer.
I did some testing with the Hustle bike labs pedals a couple years ago when George Scott still lived here. They are definitely not a replacement for clip less. I wouldn't replace my Crank Bros Mallet E with them.I’m riding flats and don’t want to move to full clipless but just ran across magnetic pedals which may be a nice compromise between the two?
At least the hustle pedals your feet do kinda get drawn into the correct position. My flats are Raceface Atlas, that and a pair of Five-Ten Freeriders I have to lift to get reset. I have been thinking about trying the Ride Concepts or Etnies for the next pair. Especially since Adidas has gone all woke.Yeah, I like being able to bail. I’ve just had a few time’s on fast, chunky downhill where I lose a little contact on my feet. I don’t want a ton of force but thought a little might be ideal.
I also hate it when I don’t get my foot just right as I head down a trail. My flats have a lot of grip so I have to completely lift and reset. Was thinking the magnets would help get the same placement quickly each time.
I have a Thomson Dropper on my Niner and it makes going downhill a game changer.I finally ran down a Guerilla Gravity size 4 frame, should be shipping in the next couple days. Comes with a Push 11-6 shock, so I will use that shock on the long travel 29er and and more than likely the long travel 27.5 setups. I'll keep my Mara Pro around for the trail travel 29er.
@idshooter no dropper? damn only bike with no dropper is the DH bike, and your not sitting down on it!
I keep kicking around the idea of getting a Motion Instruments suspension tuning system.....
I know that people love their droppers and I gave it a fair shake I just wasn’t using it when I had it installed. And it’s not like I don’t ride technical trails.I finally ran down a Guerilla Gravity size 4 frame, should be shipping in the next couple days. Comes with a Push 11-6 shock, so I will use that shock on the long travel 29er and and more than likely the long travel 27.5 setups. I'll keep my Mara Pro around for the trail travel 29er.
@idshooter no dropper? damn only bike with no dropper is the DH bike, and your not sitting down on it!
I keep kicking around the idea of getting a Motion Instruments suspension tuning system.....
I just started to use a dropper and right now I have to think about it. That said I try to use it as much as possible to get used to it. I can see how it's not for everyone.I know that people love their droppers and I gave it a fair shake I just wasn’t using it when I had it installed. And it’s not like I don’t ride technical trails.
It took me a minute to adjust too. Since I’ve switched to Race Face Chester pedals and 510 shoes , being able to shift weight has made riding better for me.I just started to use a dropper and right now I have to think about it. That said I try to use it as much as possible to get used to it. I can see how it's not for everyone.
I couldn’t imagine riding in my back yard without a dropper. I’m to the point of over using it to a degree. I just get my seat the hell out of the way so it doesn’t punch me in the gut, crotch or wherever on the challenging obstacles/features.I just started to use a dropper and right now I have to think about it. That said I try to use it as much as possible to get used to it. I can see how it's not for everyone.
That’s awesome!I got into mtn biking in 2021 for the exercise plus the new found enjoyment of trail riding. I haven’t gotten too extreme with it, just exploring and having fun. No downhill comps or anything, but I started taking it with me to trips to AZ and UT. The bike is a 29’er hardtail w/ front shocks, 1x12 gearing, and a dropper post.
That said, this week I found an awesome trail ride along the rim of Wedge Canyon (aka Little Grand Canyon) in the San Rafael Swell in central Utah. Most of the time the trail is within 20’ of the rim. It has a kick-ass view for the 16 miles end to end (which I did in two phases).
I have been fighting the urge to upgrade my XO1 to AXS, and keep slipping....Electronic shifters are awesome! I wasn’t sure how I was going to like them. I love them now. Set up is easier than cables and it shifts great. I am running the SRAM XO1 AXS Eagle and would highly recommend it.
Dealer responded back to me. Said it fit her perfectly. I can’t see how in the world she could reach the handlebar from that seat. I know kids grow into things, but for me, I want the bike to fit Right now. But then I build bikes so I can get what ever I want. (Without the worry of the cash needed to purchase a bike shop bike)It’s the right fit for their sales goals!
I will say though that I bought slightly too large of bikes for my kids because they grow so quickly. They were perfect size not long after
It's a no shitter how much a month can set you back. 6 week refuel outage on nights 80 hrs a week. I could squeak in some 30 minute cruiser rides on the trainer and a few workout sessions here and there was all I could do. This week getting rolling again in the dirt has been brutal.Well I need to post a pick of my son's bike up. Weighed in at 24lbs which is 10lbs lighter than his Marlin 5. Went out on a short 4 mile ride yesterday on gravel roads and he smoked me going up the hills. I haven't been on a bike in a month with traveling for work and he's been out riding. So, the goal is to go out with him everyday. Should be fun today as the plan is 8 miles of gravel roads near the house.
I am totally bummed at yesterday. Got home late from work only to have a thunder storm roll through and kill our chance of going out. Also, hate that now the trails will all be shut down here in NTX because it is muddy. One good thing about growing up in PA it didn't matter if it rained we would still go out, but here in NTX the mud just sticks to everything and screws up the trails if you ride them.
I just got a set of the One up carbon bars and they are pretty awesome so far they take a bit of the sharp hit out that can be experienced with 35mm bars. We have so much square edge rock here its hard to tune it out, the bars have made it nicer.Same issue here. It’s been raining for days and will be for a couple more. It will take a week for the trails to dry out. I’ve got some carbon bars showing up today that I was really looking forward to trying out.
"Heavy feet, light hands" is largely a matter of core strength and engagement. Easier said than done on the back half of a long and difficult ride.
I went with the Oneup grips this time since they were part of the package deal basically got them for free. I have run Oury Grips since the 90's the last set I could never get the clamps tight enough and they would wiggle just a little. So far the Oneup grips have been pretty good. We will see how I like them in the wet or pouring sweat. I always ride with glovesThat’s what I just bought along with some dreadlock grips.
I’ve been having a lot of hand pain and hoping that will help soften it up a bit. I think I put too much weight on my hands so working on that too.
Hard tails are still relative and fun.Just getting back into it.. questioning how much I spent on this hard tail and if I should have just went full squish..