What have you bought/upgraded today.

[Dee Hubbs]

I convinced one of my clients that he “needed” the new SRAM Transmission.
It was pretty slick installing this:



Except it has Fox Live Valve Suspension, AXS Dropper, AXS Derailleur, and a Quarq Power Meter.
4 things to charge, or 6 batteries if you count the shifter pods as well.

[Roxtar]

Sounds like a redefinition of the word e-bike.
Whose going to be the first manufacturer to include a retractable 110V cord installed in the frame.?

[rideit]

Or a magnetic charging dock?

[Velomayniac]

Starting from scratch, just got

2022 Specialized Status 160 S5
Ethirteen Plus Pedals
Leatt AllMTN 3.0 Helmet
Fly Radium Shorts

[Falcon3]

Starting from scratch, just got

2022 Specialized Status 160 S5
Ethirteen Plus Pedals
Leatt AllMTN 3.0 Helmet
Fly Radium Shorts

Those shorts will make you at least 3 seconds faster on your Strava segments.

I've been eyeing the Status 160, its incredibly affordable right now for a full on enduro/bike park bike.

[Dantheman]

Those shorts will make you at least 3 seconds faster on your Strava segments.

There are socks that will legitimately gain you like 15 watts (at roadie speeds).

https://youtu.be/DKSIt1rprN4

[rideit]

Anyone interested in a brand new XO T-type, 165mm Crankset and chainring? Probably going to try the T-Type drivetrain, but experiment with using my existing cranks. Word on the street is that (some) other chainrings seem to work just fine.

[HotSchmoo]

Pretty basic suspension upgrade but I'm psyched.
Bought a Charger damper and 170mm airspring for my rockshox Yari. Upgrading from the base level damper and 160mm travel. New fork guts bring me up to Lyrik Ultimate comparable. Think the Yari's chassis is just a bit heavier.
Wasnt so sure it was gonna be worth it or if i could feel the difference. So I'm happy to say it makes a significant difference in small bump suppleness and also midstrike support. I can charge harder over rough spots with more comfort and not bottom out.

[Velomayniac]

Those shorts will make you at least 3 seconds faster on your Strava segments.

I've been eyeing the Status 160, its incredibly affordable right now for a full on enduro/bike park bike.

Shorts were only $17 and they match the light green Status lol. Can’t find good ride shorts at Marshalls for that cheap. Wore them today, they are alright. More importantly I put my first ride on the Status.

Fun bike. Great for $2250. Pedals better than I expected, feels lighter than listed weight by a couple lbs. I prefer the current Specialized Enduro or Commencal Meta AM at high speeds or if I was riding the bike park all day, those bikes feel burlier and more steadfast. Specialized Enduro pedals the best of those three, the Status goes up better than the Meta.

Status feels more like an all mtn bike to me, than enduro or park bike. I know I’m splitting hairs here. Status is not amazing at pedaling, but pretty good, and it feels lighter and better for flat trails than the enduro or park bikes I’ve tried.

Status to me feels like a better, more “freeride” orientated Ripmo AF.

I’m 188cm on a S5, and it’s big, but not too big. Balance takes some getting used to. Short chainstays with long front end, gotta weight the front end or else it can get a little squirrelly, but Status rides very well otherwise. It’s nimble and easy to ride.

[jamal]

Maybe the last little bits?



Wanted the trek one piece bar/stem but gave up on waiting for it; still no eta for the one I think I need for the right fit. Bike is actually ready to ride, and was before this stuff I guess. A couple of lower trails have started to dry out a bit, might try it out next week.

[joetron]

Brief first couple of rides impressions of the Transmission.
It’s pretty cool. Just feels super solid. Shifts are actually slower than OG AXS (which is slower end to end on the cassette than cable), but not having to think about shifting besides pushing a button is pretty damn cool. A lifetime of “internal clutch” technique when shifting under pedal load is out the window. No matter what is happening at the pedals, just push a button and it goes. Super positive and solid shifting under load, no bad noises or feelings coming from the cassette and/or chain.
Smacked a rock and the derailleur did its thing - moved out the way then back into gear. No change in shift quality.
It’s pretty sweet. Am I gonna put the hard sell on customers and tell them they need it? Nope. But if someone wants to ride it, I wouldn’t steer them away.
I’ve also ordered 11sp Linkglide (shifter, RD, cassette) for 1/5th the price to test amongst our staff. Local Shimano marketing dude who breaks everything has nothing but good things to say about it. Psyched to give it a go.


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[NuclearNachos21]

interested to hear your thoughts on linkglide, not many reviews but sounds pretty promising for a bombproof and cheapish groupset


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[Eluder]

Replacing the Float X2. It came blown from RS but I am stoked to give it a go now that it’s fixed.

[Name Redacted]

Ended up with two new Warbirds (instead of the Cutthroat that we initially purchased. Wife got the fancy one with Etap AXS shifters and such. I got the opposite end of the spectrum with cables. Riding hers, it shifts like a dream. Real nice. Apparently she needs to download an app for it.

[Meconium]

More importantly I put my first ride on the Status.

Fun bike. Great for $2250. Pedals better than I expected, feels lighter than listed weight by a couple lbs. I prefer the current Specialized Enduro or Commencal Meta AM at high speeds or if I was riding the bike park all day, those bikes feel burlier and more steadfast. Specialized Enduro pedals the best of those three, the Status goes up better than the Meta.

Status feels more like an all mtn bike to me, than enduro or park bike. I know I’m splitting hairs here. Status is not amazing at pedaling, but pretty good, and it feels lighter and better for flat trails than the enduro or park bikes I’ve tried.

Status to me feels like a better, more “freeride” orientated Ripmo

Think the 140 could pass as a trail bike for a beginner/intermediate wife? 1G for the frame/shock is hard to ignore.

[Phall]

I may be in the minority but 140 is the perfect travel for said wife. I see way too many people overbiked early on and then have a really hard time learning functional riding skills and not letting the safety net of a 160 handle their problems. Not to mention the squish factor and how they can feel “sluggish” and makes climbing kind of a pita. For newbs I’m 120-140 max for first few years then get them into a bigger bike if they want to get rowdy


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[rideit]

A pretty light 140/140 seems to be just right for wifey. She is the opposite of aggressive, but having 40mm extra on tap coming from her last more (race oriented) bike has done wonders for her confidence.

As to toys, just bought another 210mm One Up.

[XXX-er]

Got my Bullit back with the leaky rear rockshox, got the Zeb serviced as well

i wonder if they do any thing cool when they rebuild them ?

The trails are still not ready to ride

its still not

[AndrewS29]

As for whether Rockshox does anything cool during the rebuild, it depends on what you mean by "cool." Typically, during a standard rebuild, Rockshox technicians will clean and inspect the internal components of the suspension fork or rear shock, replace worn or damaged parts, and replenish the lubricating oil. They may also adjust the settings to match your riding style and preferences, such as rebound damping, compression damping, and air pressure. This can help optimize the performance of the suspension and make it feel like new again.
In addition to the standard rebuild, Rockshox may also offer optional upgrades or modifications, depending on the specific model and service options available. These could include upgrading to newer or higher-performance components, adding custom tuning options, or applying special coatings for improved durability or performance in specific conditions.

[jamal]

I can't tell if that's some sort of some sort of a canned bot response or a real person


Anyway when I had to send my shock in (to fox) last year for repairs they were pretty easy to get ahold of and discuss options about revalving and then do that for me while it was there.

[Velomayniac]

TLD D4 Composite. $140 on sale new
Five Ten Impact. $40 new on sale

Tryna figure out which dh frame to build up, so I can use all this stuff. First time back on a rig in 4 years.

[Andeh]

Holy shit, how'd you find the Impacts for $40? I just picked up a backup pair for $80, which puts them at 50% off, and I thought that was a steal.

[adrenalated]

Chain Reaction has a pretty stellar deal going on Fox Factory 36 Grip2 in 29"/140mm. Kind of a weird fork as 36s that short in travel are not common. These look to be OEM surplus from some unknown bike. $650 shipped with the FLASH15 coupon code.

Bought one to replace the Pike Select+ on my Optic. Stoked.

[MarsB]

Heh, similar pickups.
Bell Super Air R. $160 (The House closing sale)
Five Ten Freerider $29.24 REI sale + dividend

First season riding chairs again in about a decade.

[BigHerm]

I had a blown damper on a 2021 Zeb and RS replaced the Charger 2.1 with a Charger 3.

They likely refilled with exact quantities oil and grease, something that doesn't always happen on assembly line suspension.