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[frorider]

Is the DT Swiss 240s still the best option for a lightweight and durable hub? Any issues with the current version?

For an extra 38 grams, the project 321 rear hub has a long list of advantages over the DT240. Similar price.

[ticketchecker]

How is the EWS so popular? Recap videos are boring and you can't watch it live online, or can you? Is the EWS financially doing well? Is it mainly Euro fans supporting it?

I’ll let you know end of August, we’re hosting a stop this year. They told us to expect over 3,000 spectators. We get a few hundred at a regional enduro event we host, I’m hoping to be surprised.


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[Dee Hubbs]

I’ll let you know end of August, we’re hosting a stop this year. They told us to expect over 3,000 spectators. We get a few hundred at a regional enduro event we host, I’m hoping to be surprised.

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You're in Burke?

[ticketchecker]

You're in Burke?

Sugarloaf, ME. We’re the week after Burke


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[Eluder]

How is the EWS so popular? Recap videos are boring and you can't watch it live online, or can you? Is the EWS financially doing well? Is it mainly Euro fans supporting it?

Don't worry this is the team in charge of UCI DH media next year. Its gonna be great.

[ghosthop]

Any thoughts on skinny bike shorts with a shorter inseam or easy to hem that function well around town but don't suck on a long ride.

My ideal is a twill like face but good stretch and can last at least a season without blowing out the crotch. Crucially, must come in a 28 waist.

[John_B]

My wife's friend owns a ~2008 Santa Cruz Butcher that is set up as a 2x10 with a huge aftermarket bash guard direct mounted to the cranks. The front shifter is dying and I'd like to put a new one on but can't tell if the shifter is a 2x or 3x since it bottoms out into the bash guard. My suspicion is it is a 3x but I'm hoping to figure out if the length of pull is the same for the 2x vs 3x front shifter. The shifter is a Shimano SLX that is probably original.

Anyone have a clue what I should look for?

[Dee Hubbs]

My wife's friend owns a ~2008 Santa Cruz Butcher that is set up as a 2x10 with a huge aftermarket bash guard direct mounted to the cranks. The front shifter is dying and I'd like to put a new one on but can't tell if the shifter is a 2x or 3x since it bottoms out into the bash guard. My suspicion is it is a 3x but I'm hoping to figure out if the length of pull is the same for the 2x vs 3x front shifter. The shifter is a Shimano SLX that is probably original.

Anyone have a clue what I should look for?

Thats the one with the funky swing arm that goes up and over the chainring?
For the derailleur if you're only shifting the 2 gears, get the 2x derailleur. That one should be a "Top Swing, Low Clamp" 34.9 clamp... if I'm thinking of the same bike.
Almost all of those Shimano shifters of that generation are both 2x and 3x comparable, so it will pull the right amount of cable for either a 2x or 3x derailleur.

[jamal]

some front shifters actually work with both 2x and 3x and have a little switch to block off one of the clicks. So, yeah, as far as i know about any mtb front shifter will work. And you can probably get one for free/beer money at any bike shop.

[John_B]

Thats the one with the funky swing arm that goes up and over the chainring?
For the derailleur if you're only shifting the 2 gears, get the 2x derailleur. That one should be a "Top Swing, Low Clamp" 34.9 clamp... if I'm thinking of the same bike.
Almost all of those Shimano shifters of that generation are both 2x and 3x comparable, so it will pull the right amount of cable for either a 2x or 3x derailleur.

Yep that's the one. The derailleur is good still but the shifter lost the bottom cover so all it's internals are exposed. No idea wtf happened there.

Thanks for the shifter info

[Eluder]

Yep that's the one. The derailleur is good still but the shifter lost the bottom cover so all it's internals are exposed. No idea wtf happened there.

Thanks for the shifter info

Super common problem from that era.

[Dumbest Known Time]

Any thoughts on skinny bike shorts with a shorter inseam or easy to hem that function well around town but don't suck on a long ride.

My ideal is a twill like face but good stretch and can last at least a season without blowing out the crotch. Crucially, must come in a 28 waist.

Prana Brion. Casual looking material, gusseted crotch and decently durable. Looks like they're 25% off right now. No shorts in the 28 waist but plenty of pants. Either them them to your preferred short length or leave 'em jagged cutoff style like the kids do.

https://www.prana.com/p/brion-pant-ii/1969771.html?dwvar_1969771_color=Mud

[VTskibum]

What trail helmet am I?

Good coverage and venting for humid east coast
Visor, preferably adjustable I think
Sun glass storage - why isn’t this a thing for MTB helmets!?!?
MIPS or equivalent

Options considering are;

Lazer impala or jackal
Spec tactic (non adjustable visor) or ambush?
POC tectal, kortal, axion
Smith forefront?

What else should I consider?

Currently have a Lazer Impala that I like and doesn’t look damaged, but major crash means replacement JIC. Only thing I don’t like about it is no good sunglass storage, which is a ridiculous lacking design flaw in most trail helmets.


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[g_man80]

Does anyone know if Shimano no longer includes the TL-FC41 tool with the XT m8100 crankset? I’m reading that they stopped including it sometime last year.

Eluder, if that’s the case, I may need to ask to buy one of your spares (unless your running low).

[Andeh]

What trail helmet am I?

Good coverage and venting for humid east coast
Visor, preferably adjustable I think
Sun glass storage - why isn’t this a thing for MTB helmets!?!?
MIPS or equivalent

Options considering are;

Lazer impala or jackal
Spec tactic (non adjustable visor) or ambush?
POC tectal, kortal, axion
Smith forefront?

What else should I consider?

Currently have a Lazer Impala that I like and doesn’t look damaged, but major crash means replacement JIC. Only thing I don’t like about it is no good sunglass storage, which is a ridiculous lacking design flaw in most trail helmets.


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I'm really liking the TLD A3. Can store goggles with visor up, glasses with visor up or down. MIPS, deep coverage on rear. Vents well enough for me on humid NorCal coast. Has a little foam gutter strip just below the front padding to help redirect/soak up sweat that seems to work quite well.