# 2024 XC Bike & Equipment Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** wheels, tires, bike-setup, bike, power-meter\ **Created:** [January 5, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687 "2024-01-05T15:48:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 31
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/640 "2024-04-21T22:08:26Z")
![PXL_20240421_175047214](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/c/7/c744e8303f2ceb05068f04c0609361f05f693b2b.jpeg) Saw this today on the new epic. What a terrible execution of knock block. ---
**Author:** ![txrr9876](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/txrr9876/32/12908_2.png) [@txrr9876](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/txrr9876)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/641 "2024-04-22T18:23:25Z")
> [@wintermute](#): > > He says it was due to “stiffness”, but I suspect aero would be the real reason they are faster. It depends. Alex Dowsett just did some wind tunnel testing road vs mtb shoes. MTB shoes were faster at different yaw angles for him. why? No clue but that’s what the wind tunnel is saying. ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/642 "2024-04-22T23:17:51Z")
If anyone in here is around 175lbs running 2.4s I’d love to hear what tire pressures you’re running just out of curiosity ---
**Author:** ![Dexvd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dexvd/32/85098_2.png) [@Dexvd](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dexvd)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/643 "2024-04-22T23:25:40Z")
> [@alexstenerson](#): > > Saw this today on the new epic. What a terrible execution of knock block. What’s bad about it? Is it the looks? I wish my bike had a knock block, have to keep the spacers in or else I’m at risk of wrecking my top tube in a crash. ---
**Author:** ![Northshorerider](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Northshorerider](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Northshorerider)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/644 "2024-04-22T23:26:26Z")
I’m 180-185, same tire size. Running 21 psi front and back on tubeless. Feels really good! ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/645 "2024-04-23T00:19:20Z")
Yeah just the looks. Looks really bulk and like it was just added last minute. Not sure why the entire bottom cover needs to move like that. I’m guessing trek has a patent ---
**Author:** ![preda78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/preda78/32/91495_2.png) [@preda78](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/preda78)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/646 "2024-04-23T02:43:40Z")
Hello I’ m running 17/18 psi on 2.4 tyres on FS bike with rear insertion ---
**Author:** ![stonerider](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stonerider/32/158103_2.png) [@stonerider](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/stonerider)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/647 "2024-04-23T10:48:48Z")
I’m 180lbs and run 2.4 Maxxspeed Rekon Race on 29mm ID rims and run 15-16 front and 16-17 rear. I will note that I ride “light” and I’m good at picking lines on a hardtail. ---
**Author:** ![MI-XC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mi-xc/32/12993_2.png) [@MI-XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MI-XC)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/648 "2024-04-23T11:12:50Z")
> [@alexstenerson](#): > > If anyone in here is around 175lbs running 2.4s I’d love to hear what tire pressures Running 2.35s at 19/21 weighing 175 lbs. This is the Midwest so basically few rocks but plenty of roots. Depending on conditions, I may go down 1-2 psi. ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/649 "2024-04-23T13:36:00Z")
Wow that’s low! Thanks for the input everyone. Running 21/21 right now, it’s been feeling a little sluggish but I think the dirt is still a little wet and tacky from winter so it’s probably that. ---
**Author:** ![Sulliesbrew](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/sulliesbrew/32/97452_2.png) [@Sulliesbrew](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Sulliesbrew)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/650 "2024-04-23T14:07:39Z")
running 2.35s, 194 pound rider weight, 25mm ID rims, usually 19F/21R, more if the course has jumps or hard landings to limit squirm. Will be mounting some 2.4s on 30mm rims soon and hoping to maybe drop a pound or two of air. Should add, most trails are pretty packed clay, nothing too rocky, and pretty good at picking clean lines. ---
**Author:** ![mfa81](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mfa81/32/151749_2.png) [@mfa81](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mfa81)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/651 "2024-04-23T14:17:39Z")
Really looking fwd to knowing more about these wheels! ![IMG_2344](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/8/1/810ca36435d17b9057ccee95862f96eae5ef567b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![IamLeven](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/iamleven/32/54013_2.png) [@IamLeven](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/IamLeven)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/652 "2024-04-23T15:05:04Z")
I bet they’ve gone wider prob 28-30 width, lighter and built in compliance. ---
**Author:** ![mfa81](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mfa81/32/151749_2.png) [@mfa81](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mfa81)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/653 "2024-04-23T15:20:39Z")
Also I’m guessing innerdrive mountain hubs at least on the XC wheelset. they definitely need to make them lighter since their M series is kinda heavy ---
**Author:** ![adski](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/adski/32/1177_2.png) [@adski](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/adski)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/654 "2024-04-24T02:01:35Z")
> [@alexstenerson](#): > > 175lbs running 2.4s I’d love to hear what tire pressures you’re running 19/22 psi on 30 internals with no inserts. Up one for park, down one for wet conditions ---
**Author:** ![HArgerda](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hargerda/32/132165_2.png) [@HArgerda](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/HArgerda)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/655 "2024-04-24T04:05:08Z")
Looking for recommendations on upgraded wheels for my Canyon 7 Lux. They came with carbon Reynolds wheels, and the freehub has exploded twice in 2 years. Heavier Rider - 225-230 pounds. I like the Reserve 28 XC (maybe I can be as fast as Keegan), but worried about spokes breaking. Bike shop said I should go with the Reserve 30HD - they are a tad bit beefier. I know Reserve has a great replacement policy. Looking at alternatives for a “heavier rider”. Any heavier riders out there experienced with Roval Control SL, Enve M5, or one of the smaller name brands? ---
**Author:** ![jn92](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jn92/32/135122_2.png) [@jn92](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jn92)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 5:54am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/656 "2024-04-24T05:54:48Z")
with what hubs have your wheels been rebuilt? how many spokes does the rim have? I’d try rebuilding them with DT hubs first. My systemweight is \>200lbs and I’ve been riding DT hubs and never had a problem with them. If you don’t want to rebuild your old rims, the (any) Reserve will be a solid purchase. They don’t have a rider weight limit. Keegan is on their gravel wheels with Boost hubs btw 😉 I’ve had a set of Nexties with Carbon Ti hubs and apart from disliking the hubs I’ve never had a problem with the rims. If you scroll up a few posts there was a XC wheelset discussion not too long ago. Maybe it’s of interest for you. ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/657 "2024-04-24T15:02:42Z")
Bontragers also have no rider weight limit and a great warranty, just to throw another option out there. The kovee rsl is 1180g at $2500, and the kovee pro are 1380g at $1500. Both are no rider weight limit, 2 year crash warranty and lifetime warranty. ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/658 "2024-04-25T18:00:52Z")
![Screenshot_20240425-125916](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/8/a/8a6793617aaadfa3e587808c3d4efccb0c16ac15.jpeg) I pm’d stans about this since they currently don’t have a carbon xc wheel. They said they’re testing some new ones. ---
**Author:** ![kryton57](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a8b319/32.png) [@kryton57](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kryton57)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687/659 "2024-04-26T15:38:44Z")
So it’s new race bike day today for me: ![IMG_5472](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/6/5/65e14b62ac00cde2ef2664c1bda9fc72cbec268c.jpeg) Epic Evo pro purchased at 50% discount, very lucky me. Before it gets ridden on Tuesday it’ll have a Barzo/Mezcal tyre swap to tubeless and ESI chunky’s. A question, what PM for Dub cranks? Likely a Favero Assimo it’s not bike specific? [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687.md?page=30) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-xc-bike-equipment-thread/89687.md?page=32)