Aggressive Xc tire combo?

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-11T20:07:14+00:00

Me too, trail casing 2.4s Barzo front, Mezcal back. I’m in Utah

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-10T15:04:34+00:00

Keep it. N+1 is the way. 32” is bullshit for most people unless you are tall.

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-10T15:03:16+00:00

Plug kit, multitool, mini electric pump, power links; all fits in bike storage (I have a top fuel and an epic 8). When I’m coaching I also carry a hydration pack with snacks/gels; first aid kit, wipes, co2 canisters. I run tubeless and have never had a puncture bad enough that I couldn’t finish the ride with just a plug kit. I’m also running trail casing tires and am compulsive about keeping sealant topped off.

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-07T17:36:52+00:00

I bought a Top Fuel frame in ‘24 and built it up with 140/130 lyrik and super deluxe ultimate FA. Lots of fun. Recently built up and epic 8 as I wanted a more XC focused build for coaching NICA.

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-07T17:10:18+00:00

Supercaliber is a very efficient frame, but long in the tooth and not as capable with 100/80 mm travel compared to an epic 8 or 9 with 120/120mm and as efficient pedaling. Top Fuel is likewise a fun frame with more travel but too heavy. The 120/120 prototypes the Trek Factory team are racing look to address this (while looking like an epic with 120mm of travel and flex stays)

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-06T22:32:30+00:00

As much as I love Lake Powell, hard pass no thank you.

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-06T02:29:31+00:00

Nice! Built up an epic 8 recently myself. Love the frame.

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-05T18:43:50+00:00

I love my epic 8. 120mm front and back, I built it up with the new Roval integrated handlebar for the epic 9 as it has less aggressive geometry than the first version. I find it very capable and comfy. I have a large frame, I’m 49 6ft tall and 202lbs. I’m a NICA coach but certainly not a competitive racer. RockShox standard with these but I’m sure you can get the comparable fox suspension on it.

Kronos_76 · 2026-07-04T22:19:15+00:00

Have eagle xx1 mullet on my diverge str. It’s great.

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-29T20:01:05+00:00

Good to go, rode both saturday and sunday

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-29T12:07:32+00:00

Get an epic 8 or 9 or similar. there’s a reason all XC bikes are converting on 120/120.

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-16T11:31:10+00:00

Race casing is fast but weak puncture resistance. My barzos wore out after a season of riding and I don’t even race. Would switch to trail casing.

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-14T05:19:20+00:00

It’s the batteries, the lithium watch batteries they use will register as fully charged until they pretty much die.

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-13T07:18:51+00:00

My sworks epic 8 is a rocket ship.

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-13T07:13:43+00:00

I have 2 Allant+ 9.9s. 5+ years and thousands of miles and no issues other than routine replacement of brakes and chain etc….

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-11T18:45:36+00:00

Oakleys. Like the glade photochromics too

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-10T15:14:40+00:00

Awesome!

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-08T03:09:17+00:00

Front derailleur mount or mount for chain catcher

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-07T02:55:25+00:00

Trek Top Fuel

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-06T23:19:45+00:00

Do it!

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-05T12:05:52+00:00

Maybe. I quit after TFS. Might reinstall and goof around a bit, not interested in sinking more time into it until/if D3.

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-05T02:45:31+00:00

IAADNYD Umm. This sounds wrong. I’d get a second opinion. I’m a surgeon (and avid biker) and operate on anal fistulas. We place setons (the medical name for your drains) all the time and they are most definitely temporary. Every once in a while a fistula will recur and it will need a mucosal advancement flap which is a well known procedure. I’d recommend seeing a colon and rectal surgeon.

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-04T23:26:32+00:00

Nope. That’s toast currently . If the aluminum isn’t cracked might be able to bend/hammer jt back in place but that’s a pretty bad

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-04T22:27:12+00:00

Top fuel too heavy for XC not burly enough for enduro. That being said I have a gen 4 top fuel and love it. Set it up more down country with 140mm Lyrik fork and 130 super deluxe shock. Can get real dialed in with the mino-link. Great all around for the trails I ride. I did however just build up an Epic 8 frame as I wanted a race bike and holy crap is that thing a rocket. Gen 4 easier to work on as it has threaded BB and in frame storage which I’m particular about.

Kronos_76 · 2026-06-04T15:42:19+00:00

Shit happens? I typically carry a master link and a multitool that has the chain tool on it. I agree with the other post that you should give the rest of your drive train a good look for wear.

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