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Andrew, just to clarify, you typically ride 14cm SQ Lab saddles, but found the 14cm 60X Infinergy too narrow? I love the 611 saddle, but when I tried the same width 60X infinergy, I felt like I needed to go up a size or two.

Bring back the 170mm travel 36s and Lyriks.

Those photos though

As a trials rider, I used Magura HS33 rim brakes on and off for about 15 years. While the aluminum versions had design flaws that led to the levers cracking (trials riders put different forces through the levers, think pulling up/down on the levers when doing a move), the carbotecture levers they came out with were notably worse. Instead of cracking, they would just break. Maybe they've improved their materials since then, but I'm skeptical.

Hey Graham, how's the seatpost insertion depth? Hard to tell whether the linkage would interfere, but the stock dropper lengths don't seem particularly long.

What size are you testing?

Wow - that last photo is rad.

"The DNV will work with the mountain biking community to find more suitable structures, with the goal of striking an acceptable balance between rider safety and trail riding experience."

Is this what they consider working with the mountain biking community? Double talk and unilateral decision making? 

Maybe a FOI request is needed to see what's really going on? Sounds like lies and deception to me.

But the seated length (butt-to-hands) has remained about the same since seat tube angles have increased along with reach. For example most medium frames still have an ETT of between 600-615mm as they did 3-4 years ago. But the standing length (ie. reach or feet-to-hands) is now 2-3 sizes bigger. So standing/descending on a medium 2019 Stumpy Evo is like standing/descending on a XXL bike from 2016 from a fit perspective. So if we could go back to 2016 (only talking about standing/descending position) we would tell people that they actually needed to size up 3 sizes.

I asked this over on PB, but I'll ask here as well because I'm genuinely curious. How many people riding a 400mm seat tube (let's call this a small, medium if we're being generous) need a 470mm reach? That's the equivalent to many XXLs in 2016 or XLs in 2017/18. Do people just straight line through the trails? This geo trend doesn't make any sense to me.

Sorry to hear this. I take it that he was one of the Gs who built GMG? Would love to hear the stories behind those kind of trails.

Sad to hear! I used to run their Ring God and Granny God bash rings back in the late 90s. Those things were iconic. Also really love their Nylotrax pedals on my fat bike.

I was itching for a warm spring trip this year so I flew down to ride Sedona with some friends at the beginning of March. Unfortunately, there was a massive snow storm the day we arrived so we had to stick around Phoenix. Fortunately, the riding in Phoenix was better than expected and we still had a great trip with great weather.

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Mark's Driwear stuff is in another league for moisture management compared to anything put out by Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, anyone with Merino wool, etc. The problem is that they put their driwear branding on a whole bunch of products even though they don't use the same technology/materials/etc. That's what happens when you try and sell both highly technical clothing right alongside fashion clothing. I say this as someone who used to work at Mark's head office many years ago. I've tried tons of baselayers over the years and won't use anything else when it comes to intense activities in cold weather (ie: fat biking, xc skiing, etc). While the product lines have changed a lot and their website does a terrible job of differentiating the important details of each product, what you're after is the driwear baselayer options. Those are the ones that use the better material (or at least used to). I would wager this one would work best (unfortunately only in long sleeve): https://www.marks.com/en/dakota-workpro-series-mens-driwear-long-sleeve-t-shirt-color-black-352672.html#352672%5Bcolor%5D=BLACK. 

Keep in mind that even the best materials have limitations. Once the fabric hits the saturation point, then the moisture wicking element stops working. You also need to remember that ALL of your layers should be moisture wicking and breathable. The idea is that your baselayer will wick sweat from your skin and move it to the outer layer of the fabric where it has a chance to evaporate. If you're wearing multiple layers, each of them need to continue that same wicking action moving the sweat from one layer to the next until it reaches the outer layer and can evaporate. Otherwise you'll hit the saturation point quicker and end up wet and cold. 

All that being said, it sounds like your problem is overheating and you need to dress in layers. Do your best to manage your temperature and moisture management will be less of an issue.

Are there any old skidders or abandoned trails you could climb on an eeb from central/west Fromme to avoid the climb trail or traversing Baden Powell back to fire road?

I'm looking for input on a new tray-style hitch rack. I picked up a 2" hitch and assumed that I could find an adapter for my 1.25" HoldUp Evo, but they don't make them. You can buy a replacement 2" tongue , but they are out of stock everywhere. Considering selling it and buying a new one. I've owned a Yakima Hold Up and Hold Up Evo so far, and while I've been relatively happy with them, they rust and have a cheap finish with lots of plastic for an $850 rack. 

New rack needs to fit 2 bikes and be compatible with ebikes, kids' bikes and fat bikes. Bonus for being expandable to 3-4 bikes in the future. Thule XTR is the frontrunner at the moment. New Yakima stage is also an option, but I'm hesitant given the cheaper finish of my previous Yakima racks. Does anyone have experience with Kuat or OneUp?

Thanks!

I associate chainsaws with skinnies so I'm more than happy to donate.

Wow - that looks incredible!!! Thank you to all involved.

Done! Survey closes today for those who haven't had a chance to complete it.

I would suggest multiple gloves regardless of what you do. I bring a second pair of gloves in a ziploc and switch out mid ride. I find waterproof gloves to be tricky as they are either bulky, don't breathe or simply don't work very well. As with all my other waterproof gear, I've lowered my expectations from 'I'll be perfectly dry' to 'I'll be more comfortable for longer'.