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Andy, the pain and such issues is a valid point in figuring out how to carry water and such. Myself was advised by medical side to figure out ways to carry more stuff on the bike as a way to decrease the effects on the long term injuries. Had just started but on hold while heal from surgery.

Always carry one of those Lifestraw filters now.

Found this company recently that has their ideas for solutions. Even has a system that allows one to use 1L or bigger Nalgene bottles. 

https://originalfreerange.com/collections/hydration/products/handlebar-hydration-system

Another idea.

https://originalfreerange.com/collections/riding-accessories/products/new-the-original-gripdeck-for-cage-mounts

LOL...have driven three different versions of the CUCV back in the early 1990's.  Even used the CUCV Amb as a camper while on ex. Benefits of being the driver. LOL

Andrew, Just did a drivetrain swap a week and a half ago on the Wideangle.  8 speed rear cassette with thumbshifter. Don't really notice any difference between it and the 10 speed had on earlier. Though would say that depending on where one lives and terrain the gearing will be different to meet those needs.

Andrew, got the Bell Super DH end of summer 2020. After getting taken out and left to die by a driver in 2019 noticed in 2020 in certain riding areas was overthinking everything due to PTSI and everything else with it. Kinda concerning when you realize those things are going to get you hurt despite you knowing how to ride terrain. Decided to pick up a Super DH with the removable chin bar you know to try a way to work around the PTSI caused overthinking. If it didn't help well hey have a helmet covered by insurance for destroyed property. End result this year is that those places where had issues because of PTSI and overthinking volume as I call it helped get the volume down from 9 to a 2-3. And riding improved just by trying a different method to manage the mess in my head.

Posted by: Vikb

Posted by: Endurimil

Vik, where is that? Can you share some better photos?

That's the only photo I have. Google says it was a part of a power plant & saw mill for the area.

http://tinyurl.com/289z979t

I believe your right. Though the location is also not connected to what I thought it could potentially be. Two forgotten areas in Courtney of historical significance from 82 years ago.

The whole earlier discussion of less waste reminded me Andrew your article on what is in your pack. You mentioned the maple syrup one use tube. Share what I learned. Back in 2002 when got into trail running there was lots of options sought in the ultra trail running crowd to gels. Maple Syrup was one option used by some and I carried it in a gel flask. 

To be honest haven't touched gels in almost 20 years. If I do decide to start using maple syrup on rides I'll go down to the store to buy some maple syrup and put it in a gel flask like used to. Cheaper and less waste. And one less thing to potentially litter the trail with.

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Posted by: fartymarty

Vik - that first pic is awesome.  What's the building / structure?

Thanks FM. I actually don't know what that is. I'll see if I can find out.

Vik, where is that? Can you share some better photos?

Posted by: AndrewMajor

It's easy enough to get your hands on an e13 TRS+ if you want a coil-sprung post you can tear into. I know a couple of folks who've picked those up for free (just sweat equity). 

Sadly my gravity dropper is no longer rebuildable- the part where the cable anchored in the mechanism at the post decided to seek separation from the post itself. Would show a pic however the NSMB photo part seems to be buggered.

That e13 TRS would be something would have used. You did remind me how much easier Van and BC is when it comes to easily acquiring things like that cheap.  As have learned finding stuff like that TRS post is incredibly rare in this part of Canada.

And while have had a Reverb for a while and kept it running. If you live where out of your riding is place where winter can be cold. It acts up around Minus 10. 

Brand X one’s well at least the one got in 2021 worked even at minus 25.

Posted by: AndrewMajor

Posted by: fartymarty

Looks like PNW have stock - I just need to fork out the £45

Much less expensive than a new post, and easy to install one's self. Assuming the post still runs tight, a bit of Slickoleum on the seal head at the same time and it'll feel decently close to new and it's a swap pretty much anyone can do. 

It's one challenge that comes up in talking to folks about a fully rebuildable option like a BikeYoke Revive. The full service (labour, seals, and material) is more expensive than chucking a new cartridge into a Wintek post, and it's not something that everyone is going to be comfortable tackling at home. The Revive is so smooth and something that will last years and years, but then the dropper post's only job is to make the seat go up and down so something that performs sweet-and-smooth may not be a priority.

Sad reality is the one truly rebuildable dropper post is no more as of last year. Gravity Dropper closed there doors last year. 

Though IRD sold a dropper post very similar in how it worked. Though it could have been the same as the one offered by TMARS who as I recall was the original copy of the Gravity Dropper from Taiwan. Recall think it was on MTBr and the Singletrack Mag forums where UK riders talked about tearing them apart and so on.

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Posted by: snowsnake

One worker at my LBS has been trying to convince me that because it’s not that simple to replace the cartridge in my TranzX dropper post, and including labor the refresh will be nearly as expensive, I should just buy a new one, but I’m not having it. Why trash the post I have if it’s just a cartridge away from full functionality? I know cycling is far from environmentally friendly but I’m reusing and repairing anything I can.

If Trans X are similar to Brand X (think this is a Wiggle /CRC own brand) - which I assume they are (I have a couple of Brand X and PNWs and they are identical apart from the collar) then it's easy to rebuild and replace the cartridge if you've got the tools and time.  Worst case if you fuck it up you can either take it to the shop or buy a new one.  Also shame on the shop for not trying to repair it.

It annoys me greatly when you have to bin (recycle) something where you could easily replace parts.  We just bought some parts for a Tefal blender we have - the postage from France was a little pricy but it saved binning the motor / jug.  I like / support companies who do this.

Super annoyingly I have a Brand X 200mm dropper that I can't get a cartridge for as no one stocks them atm.  Worst thing is it was only 6 months old.

Have spotted on Amazon a couple of dropper seatposts that look similar to Brand X droppers. Just checked the PNW website and their Cascade post looks very close to the Brand X version with the external cable routing.

Probably the same factory that makes various versions with slight variations that get shipped from a different loading dock.

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Posted by: Endurimil

Posted by: fartymarty

I'm sure there are a few "Too cool for School Endurobros" who would turn their nose up at them.

It would almost be worth going full euro DH with full lycra under pads just for the reaction....

Duooode....Enduro Bro before Enduro Bro was cool Enduro Bro Posterior Waist Satchel.  

Like it.  Do you still use it?

Still do. First mod was gluing a chunk cut from a foam camping sleeping pad inside. Further mods in future. Just need to invest in a sewing awl to do it.

Posted by: Hepcat

Wait, Walmart bought Rapha? That sucks.

Funny as my brother is who lived in England for years is a metrosexual who is a Rapha gravel elitist and marketing bullshit grinder. To think he is now associated with a lower caste is hilarious to me.

Andrew, you mentioned other options for water purifying on the ride. Have carried both these as that back up for remote locations. The upper MSR one haven't had to use it. The Lifestraw carry it all the time and have used it a few times.  Seen images from Scotland of riders using Lifestraw's to take drinks from nearby creeks and streams.