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Thread: What have you bought/upgraded today.

  1. #2426
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    After much procrastination, I finally pulled the card out for the Pivot Mach 4sl 100/100. Thanks to everyone for the advice.

    The bathroom scale says 26lbs without pedals. It seems like something from the future compared to my old, beloved hardtail. Dual lockouts with one lever and dropper post, my left hand will have to get used to the new controls. Now, I need to recover from a recent surgery so I can ride in Tucson mid-January.

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  2. #2427
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    ^outshone by that whip but I finally had time to put together my Tyaughton from the Knolly mega sale. I think it’s going to be a fun bike. Want to get a longer dropper but 170 is ok for now. Excuse the hosing rats nest, I’m waiting on a new olive to shorten the rear hose.


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  3. #2428
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    some GI surgery has me with some down time for another week. took up this project in the meantime.

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    breakdown-> strip-> -> sand ->

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    ->self etch primer (wasn't sure really
    necessary mixed opinions online but here we are)

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    after another much more mild sand -> sealant primer

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    top and CC arrive tomorrow
    purple royale dark from tropical glitz, was impossible to find actual paint code for dusty satin blue metallic from s works frame color so this looked best by eye. comes with a can of tc and one of 2k cc.
    planning to really let this sealant primer set given cool temps and humidity in WA. then a sand and start with tc. plan is to wet sand between coats. then cc. fun project, lots of learning, wish i wasn't a fool with an unsteady paint can spray.
    Do I detect a lot of anger flowing around this place? Kind of like a pubescent volatility, some angst, a lot of I'm-sixteen-and-angry-at-my-father syndrome?

    fuck that noise.

    gmen.

  4. #2429
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    I had a Shimano ProForm code that was expiring Dec 31st, and made a last minute purchase on New Years eve.
    Picked up some of the new GRX carbon wheels, a wide-range cassette, a 38cm Pro Vibe Superlight carbon curley handle bar, a Pro Vibe Superlight stem, some bar tap and a bunch of center lock discs.
    I have a 11s Di2 1x11 GRX kit that needs a frame. I'm hoping to purchase a Giant Revolt Advanced Pro Frameset in XS for my wife, to build up a gravel bike for her. Giant has these frames marked down, and I should be able to get a pro price on top of the discounted price, just waiting on the XS to come into stock, expected by mid January.
    I've been off bike part shopping since September (other than bike tools for Christmas), and I'm excited for a few build projects early spring.

  5. #2430
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    Nice! Those sweet bikes IMO.

    I got back into a road bike just before things got interesting with wider tires and the whole gravel thing. Boys at the shop says all I can fit are 28s. An actual gravel bike would be nice but not in the cards right now.
    There's nothing better than sliding down snow, flying through the air

  6. #2431
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    Quote Originally Posted by beaterdit View Post
    Nice! Those sweet bikes IMO.

    I got back into a road bike just before things got interesting with wider tires and the whole gravel thing. Boys at the shop says all I can fit are 28s. An actual gravel bike would be nice but not in the cards right now.
    I have 28’s on my old rim brake road bike, and run mid 70 psi tubeless. It makes a big difference to comfort.

  7. #2432
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs View Post
    I have 28’s on my old rim brake road bike, and run mid 70 psi tubeless. It makes a big difference to comfort.
    Yep, I'm still on the 25s it came with but run 80psi tubeless. That's a lot better than what I remember but I'll drop the pressure a bit more when I go to 28s.
    There's nothing better than sliding down snow, flying through the air

  8. #2433
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    I'm stuck with 25s (although I have big 25s, that are tubeless) and been tempted by a new road bike for awhile now but think i'm still holding off. Think I'm going to update the major jake this spring because that's the one i ride the most by far. Leaning toward an orbea terra with force axs 1x. Or maybe if I get a new road bike with disc brakes and bigger tires and better aerodynamics I'll ride it more...?

    Stats from last year
    cx/gravel bike: 5311 mi
    hardtail: 1336
    FS mtb: 1216
    road bike: 977

  9. #2434
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    Wow, things have changed, post-covid.
    Found this for my son for $2500:
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    2023 Following
    XT drive & brakes
    Factory 34, Grip2
    RS SDLU
    I9 Enduro 305s
    Quote Originally Posted by Jer View Post
    After the first three seconds, Corbet's is really pretty average.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ian Malcolm View Post
    I mean, it's not your fault. They say talent skips a generation.
    But hey, I'm sure your kids will be sharp as tacks.

  10. #2435
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    ^^^ Damn. That's a great deal.

  11. #2436
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    Finally cleared the junk out of this room and put some stuff away enough that I could actually set it up to function. Cheap-ass bike stand ($60ish) is pretty okay for the price, I might replace it with a nicer one someday.

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    I don't love Minions, especially on this bike, so I picked up a set of Ground Controls. Should be better suited for this bike, plus they're gumwalls which I'm a big fan of. Wanted to try some higher rise bars and move the old bars/short stem to an old bike I have kicking around in the hopes I can get it set up for my sister to ride.

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    Once some of the ice clears up and I can actually pedal it around, I'll probably tweak the angles of the controls and stuff, but I'm digging it.

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  12. #2437
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    Perhaps someone can score a good deal on a fork or shock? Frames certainly seem a bit odd….

    https://www.proxibid.com/FISCHER-AUC...chloc=true#Top


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  13. #2438
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    Woah, wild. Do you know if this outfit ships?

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  15. #2440
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    “Their demise was eminent”.
    Forum Cross Pollinator, gratuitously strident

  16. #2441
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    Quote Originally Posted by rideit View Post
    “Their demise was eminent”.
    lol.


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  17. #2442
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sandbox View Post
    Frames certainly seem a bit odd….
    The Onset is hideous but the Haste isn't terrible looking. But, Superboost, GTFO.

  18. #2443
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    Kinematics on those are fucked up.

    Pro-squat geometry on that rear linkage instead of anti-squat.

  19. #2444
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    Fresh set of Magura Trail SL's arrived for my new Rocky Mtn Element build. Stoked to try em, the set comes 4 piston front and 2 piston rear, with a combined weight of 450-ish grams.

    It's the start of making this build full XC after being more downcountry the last two years.

    RS Pike to RS SID for fork
    i9 280c wheelset to Light Bicycle rims w/berd spokes on i9 hydra hubs
    g2 ult to magura trail SL
    RS deluxe to RS sid for shock
    XT Trail to XTR race pedals
    RS Reverb AXS to oneup v3 dropper

    Should save about 1031 grams total, making a size Large about 24.5 pounds

  20. #2445
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    Quote Originally Posted by bamboocoreONLY View Post
    Fresh set of Magura Trail SL's arrived for my new Rocky Mtn Element build. Stoked to try em, the set comes 4 piston front and 2 piston rear, with a combined weight of 450-ish grams.

    It's the start of making this build full XC after being more downcountry the last two years.

    RS Pike to RS SID for fork
    i9 280c wheelset to Light Bicycle rims w/berd spokes on i9 hydra hubs
    g2 ult to magura trail SL
    RS deluxe to RS sid for shock
    XT Trail to XTR race pedals
    RS Reverb AXS to oneup v3 dropper

    Should save about 1031 grams total, making a size Large about 24.5 pounds
    Woah…. That is light….


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  21. #2446
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sandbox View Post
    Woah…. That is light….


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    Luckily I also have the new Altitude coming for bike park and general burlier trail riding

  22. #2447
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamal View Post
    I'm stuck with 25s (although I have big 25s, that are tubeless) and been tempted by a new road bike for awhile now but think i'm still holding off. Think I'm going to update the major jake this spring because that's the one i ride the most by far. Leaning toward an orbea terra with force axs 1x. Or maybe if I get a new road bike with disc brakes and bigger tires and better aerodynamics I'll ride it more...?

    Stats from last year
    cx/gravel bike: 5311 mi
    hardtail: 1336
    FS mtb: 1216
    road bike: 977
    Have to acknowledge these stats. Damn good work, keep it up! I’d prolly upgrade the gravel bike too. More pleasant riding experience than strictly pavement with cars.
    There's nothing better than sliding down snow, flying through the air

  23. #2448
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    Oh thanks, good year for me, hit 10k miles including zwift

    And new gravel bike is happening. Ordered a groupset last week and am playing with colors on the orbea site. Want to get the frame order in this week, eta looking like mid/late march whether it's a stock color or myO so probably do custom paint since pricing is the same.

    Thinking it's between "galactic rainbow," blue carbon view, or maybe raw carbon with mint accents.

    https://www.orbea.com/img/custom/col...GLOSS_VP9.webm

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  24. #2449
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    I'm a big fan of clear coats over carbon... every bike I've seen with a paint job that has looked awesome. The clear oxblood Nomad 5 and clear blue Megatower 2 looked amazing in person.

  25. #2450
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    Nice lookin bike, I like the rainbow or the blue carbon.
    There's nothing better than sliding down snow, flying through the air

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