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
Hello
I’ m running 17/18 psi on 2.4 tyres on FS bike with rear insertion
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I bet they’ve gone wider prob 28-30 width, lighter and built in compliance.
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
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19/22 psi on 30 internals with no inserts. Up one for park, down one for wet conditions
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?
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.
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.
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I pm’d stans about this since they currently don’t have a carbon xc wheel. They said they’re testing some new ones.
So it’s new race bike day today for me:
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?
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quarq, accurate, good history of reliability, at this point is it likely you are gonna move to a non-sram drivetrain bike? so potentially can move to another bike. but the big drawback is that you likely gonna need a new 8 bolt crank arm which might make this a deal breaker unless you want to get rid of the 175mm cranks
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Favero MX-2 if you can get hold of it
I was very tempted by one of these - still available from spec at this price - or even the Ltd model (although I hate sram stuff it gets the T-Type upgrade which was resellable).
Does anyone know more about the new Giro Xc/Gravel shoe Gritter?
Wondering how is it compared to the Sector or the Sworks Recon. Also any idea on release date?
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I’ve heard late summer. Love that they still have the toe spikes most new mtb shoes don’t, I had a new pair of XC7s arrive this week otherwise I would have went for these but wouldn’t have wanted to wait until the end of the season.
I have the Sector but it’s kinda bulky, have been wanting for a lighter weight giro shoe for some time! Hope it fits the same!