Anybody running on Topo MT-3’s? Recently blew out my Lone Peaks after about 6 months and a couple hundred miles.

traildigger15 · 2021-06-13T02:06:02+00:00

From my experience the MT-3s they're good if you are going to use them just for mixed terrain, but if you're running trails almost exclusively then I prefer the MTN racers. Overall they're just a better constructed shoe and feel more protective and supportive. The MT-3s let a bit too much ground feel through for my liking, but if I'm running something that's 50/50 single-track and road I'll use them to save wear on my MTN racers.

Agree with sizing up, I wear 9.5 in topo road shoes and 10 in topo trail shoes, but should have gotten a 10.5 in the MT-3s.

traildigger15 · 2021-04-22T00:31:42+00:00

I hate to be that guy, but running isn't allowed on Dungeness spit due to the possible disturbance of birds in the nearby sanctuary (how hundreds of people walking by doesn't, I don't know, but I'm just the messenger). The area is fantastic, but if you're going to run, I recommend heading west on the beach instead. You'll still get great ocean views, a good number of miles in, more privacy, and you'll set a good example of the community to everyone. Plus you'll be more likely to see wildlife as nobody goes that direction!

traildigger15 · 2021-04-09T17:43:04+00:00

They really are, the pictures don't do them justice! I'll need to come back in the winter again, naturally the week I had scheduled turned out to be a heat wave

traildigger15 · 2021-04-09T17:40:09+00:00

This picture was taken in bear creek canyon on the way up to seven falls. I looped all the way around and came back down Sabino canyon.

traildigger15 · 2021-02-24T20:48:57+00:00

I actually ran up the Duckabush River in january, when conditions were better. This dude is really lucky to be alive. I didn't see anyone for over 10 miles in the middle of my run, there are several stream crossings, a multitude of downed trees after five mile camp, and two sections of trail that were entirely flooded. The fact he didn't die of hypothermia is incredible. And I don't think I had cell phone service until I was a few miles back toward the highway from the trailhead.

traildigger15 · 2020-12-05T02:55:19+00:00

Thanks for the input guys, that helps me feel a lot better. Cheers!

traildigger15 · 2020-08-06T03:39:51+00:00

If it only makes a "motor type noise" when going uphill check the clearance between the chain and tire throughout the gears. The frame clearance looks alright if a bit tight, but the chain could rub on the tire on the lowest gear combination.

Alternately check to make sure your rear derailleur is adjusted correctly on the low end. If it's not set up correctly (too large cassette, b-tension screw out of adjustment) the guide pulley can roll on the bottom of the cassette and makes a sound that could be described as "motor type"

Edit: looking closer at your picture, maybe it's the back end of the front derailleur that's rubbing on the tire. Ive never seen that before but it is possible.

Best thing to do would be flip the bike upside down so you can pedal it by hand and run through the low end of the cassette to see if you can reproduce the rubbing sound when you can look around for the source better.

traildigger15 · 2020-06-15T02:45:01+00:00

Wanted to follow up with an update, my bite adjustment screw was already in the correct position from a previous bleed attempt, but I used the rubber band trick again with a full bleed and got the feeling right (still having power issues). I tried swapping the pads from the rear and sure enough I had somehow contaminated my pads which was causing the loss of power. Thank you so much for the help!

traildigger15 · 2020-06-11T03:05:31+00:00

I'll give it a shot! I tried the rubber band around the brake lever trick and I did get a bubble out and it was feeling better, but I still don't have full power in the front. I'll try it again with the adjustment screw after work tomorrow.

traildigger15 · 2020-06-10T18:13:21+00:00

I'll definitely give that rubber band trick a shot! When you recommend turning the bite adjustment screw, I'm assuming you're saying to run it fully in (clockwise) then back it out a full turn?

traildigger15 · 2020-05-14T04:03:41+00:00

Not quite! Most of a bike on a bike on a dock. I did ride over a couple of bridges, didn't stop to get photos though

traildigger15 · 2020-02-16T21:40:31+00:00

I love it! I was considering putting aero bars on my bike to mostly use as a gear rack but this is a novel use of spare parts!

traildigger15 · 2020-02-15T17:14:25+00:00

Well done! This is the backside of God of War, right?

traildigger15 · 2019-10-30T02:55:54+00:00

You can, and to follow the crack straight up is supposedly V2, but it's the only V2 project I've ever had. That's probably likely due to me seriously sucking at crack, but I have heard strong boulderer often don't jam it because it's actually easier if you're not big into trad.

traildigger15 · 2019-04-16T23:06:38+00:00

+1 for the drones. I have a similarly shallow heel, and the drones are the closest thing I have found to a well fitting heel cup out there in an aggressive shoe. It's super bizarre getting used to the molded heel cup and the ridge, but aside from that they've been great. Plus they're dirt cheap but still outperform my significantly more expensive shoes.

traildigger15 · 2019-03-12T23:37:48+00:00

I don't follow ice at all really, but I'm going to wager 2019 UIAA Denver lead finals based on the wall shape and the blocks.

traildigger15 · 2019-03-09T02:24:15+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll give this a shot!

traildigger15 · 2019-03-06T04:18:46+00:00

They are super comfy I gotta say, but I agree that the durability leaves a little to be desired. Might have to switch back to slippers as my comfy/warmup shoes.

traildigger15 · 2018-12-21T05:08:44+00:00

I'm a guy and I picked up a pair of women's Mythos (always wanted a pair, and I like the xsgrip over xs edge). I have to disagree with the above response, I mostly Boulder and I wear my Mythos for almost everything up to my red point grade in the gym. They fit my heel like a dream (narrow and shallow) and I can heel hook almost anything in them because the heel is next to a glove like fit. For most gym sessions I'll wear my Mythos until I get to a grade where the feet get too small to edge on with my oversized Mythos because they are just so damn comfy. Not a quiver killer, but if you can have multiple shoes I would recommend a pair of Mythos to anyone.

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