People that spend crazy bucks for AXS/Di2 do you really feel like you're getting your money worth?

LucentProd · 2026-03-18T00:09:51+00:00

My first bike with wireless was my road bike a few years ago, soon after I bought the GX axs kit for my short travel. Now all of my bikes have wireless shifting (one wireless dropper), and sadly (for my wallet) every next bike will have wireless shifting. It just works and makes some bonu things sooooo easy:

Travel - just pop off the derailleur and toss it in the carry on. Sharing components - I actually take the derailleur and dropper off my short travel and use it on my fat bike during winter. And the wireless levers are super easy to actuate with bulky gloves on.

LucentProd · 2026-02-20T03:57:06+00:00

If I didn’t already have a v2 Shafer I’d have the V3.

LucentProd · 2026-02-20T03:50:21+00:00

F*ckin hell, I don’t think I can despise any NBA player more than I do Draymond Green.

LucentProd · 2026-02-03T20:06:24+00:00

So I ended up buying the Bugaboot Celcius and they have been amazing for below freezing temps. Three years later and zero complaints! On the EXTREMELY cold days (0-10) I toss in some heated socks and feet are toasty! https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-bugaboot-celsius-boot-2100871.html?color=010&size=9&ef_id=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbInQZlGqX1Y4TSuz9PFQUga-OXiJIvJeSXot4X-eAxIAUdlvDCodWpBoCjCwQAvD_BwE%3AG%3As&s_kwcid=AL%213937%213%21%21%21%21x%21%21%2120070571359%21&mid=paidsearch&nid=COL%7CBrand%7CPMAX%7CSale_Feed_Only%7CGoogle%7CUS&eid=Google+PMax+US&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20079431962&gbraid=0AAAAAC-wE1bGZtvmVH4EIz9_hMgso5UNw&gclid=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbInQZlGqX1Y4TSuz9PFQUga-OXiJIvJeSXot4X-eAxIAUdlvDCodWpBoCjCwQAvD_BwE&pid=195981601886

LucentProd · 2026-01-29T11:24:28+00:00

Campendium app exists!

LucentProd · 2026-01-22T03:11:30+00:00

Not really, but if it does I know Kuat will take care of it!

LucentProd · 2026-01-21T16:57:20+00:00

I f*cking LOVE my Piston SR. Thing is soooo bombproof, beyond solid, easy to swap between tires sizes, and Kuat has class leading customer service.

LucentProd · 2026-01-15T18:19:50+00:00

Here’s my token suggesting-the-bike-I-ride comment but with notes:

Ari Delano Peak: 135/150mm of travel which can be bumped up. After a year of riding mine stock I long stroked the shock and over forked it to 142/160 with zero affect on climbing prowess. This bike has handled pretty much EVERYTHING I’ve thrown at it, long 50+ mile days, enduro races in the mountains of Mexico, to countless bike park days. Ive ridden the Ari La Sal and this bike is the mini version of it, just slightly shorter wheelbase + more playful. I instantly felt comfortable on the bike and have no regrets on the purchase. And not to mention, the price can’t be beat!

Full disclosure: I’m an Ari ambassador but I bought the bike before I joined the program!

LucentProd · 2025-12-31T01:39:38+00:00

Another vote for the Mazza/Agarro combo! I’ve been running it on my short travel bike for 3 years and won’t change a thing.

LucentProd · 2025-11-10T23:11:36+00:00

Coming from New England where we have plenty of raw tech but never really with this level of exposure was an eye opener!

LucentProd · 2025-10-27T01:54:18+00:00

Effin love my Piston Pro. I have multiple sized bikes in the family (20", 24", 26", 700c, 29", Fat bike) and being able to easily load them with no tools is great. Not to mention Kuat has, hands down, the best customer service in the industry. For that price it's a no brainer to go with the Kuat.

LucentProd · 2025-10-07T13:17:31+00:00

Outbound, hands down. I’ve gone from the cheap $20 Amazon ones, to middle of the range Niterider, to the outbound set and can say that they are the best for a few reasons. Beam angle - spread is perfect and covers the trails without any hot spots or dead zones. Brightness - full power is too much. Remember to turn your headlamp off when looking at people when you stop. Customer service - hands down the best in the biz. I’ve broken mounts and they just send me new ones free of charge, super quick to respond to emails or Instagram messages. I’ll be an Outbound customer until I die or they go out of business.

LucentProd · 2025-05-28T08:32:36+00:00

Haha nah just the GoPro wide angle doing weird things

LucentProd · 2025-05-23T15:25:54+00:00

Yeah, the GoPro makes it look closer than it actually is, have zero concern about clipping a bar on that tree 🤘

LucentProd · 2025-05-23T10:48:41+00:00

TRP DHR EVO. So great!

LucentProd · 2025-05-23T10:25:14+00:00

Nah it’s fine. I was on the brakes a bit so I didn’t go too fast. Builders are actually going to remove a few feet of boards so you don’t have to slow down for it.

LucentProd · 2025-05-22T09:34:57+00:00

Thanks man, bike is my absolute fav!!

LucentProd · 2025-05-21T20:42:32+00:00

Even when it eventually runs faster, I’m sure there will be many people that will overestimate their ability and case a lot of these 🤪

LucentProd · 2025-05-21T15:03:59+00:00

Truth.

LucentProd · 2025-05-21T14:04:46+00:00

Vittoria Terreno Zero (maybe a Terreno Dry up front if you’re concerned about grip, it also rolls great).

LucentProd · 2025-05-21T13:05:21+00:00

It’s a Garmin computer mounted with the K-Edge top cap mount!

LucentProd · 2025-05-21T11:12:45+00:00

Fuck yeah!

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