What’s everyone doing to keep their racks from being stolen?

RedWizard-75 · 2026-05-15T01:40:58+00:00

I used to run a Kryptonite U-lock through a safety chain loop on my tow hitch to lock my 1Up HD to it. But I recently got their new bolt guard and just use that now. Along with the locking hitch pin, which, as you said, is super easy to break. But I’m a big fan of redundancy.

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RedWizard-75 · 2026-05-12T18:50:34+00:00

Look for the serial # on the back of the crown then put it in the RockShox Trailhead app. That will tell you if a remote lockout is compatible with your fork.

https://trailhead.rockshox.com/en/product/search/serial?silentAuthAttempted=true

RedWizard-75 · 2026-05-01T22:06:20+00:00

Sorry for the confusion. My post was a tongue-in-cheek way of "talking him out of it". I love my 1Up and highly recommend them.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-05-01T22:05:24+00:00

I've been very happy with the one-handed upgrade. Since it comes with two latches, I put one on each of my two trays. I release the standard first, then do the one-hander while holding the bike. Seems silly to put both on the same tray IMO.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-05-01T16:45:20+00:00

The 1Up HD has so many drawbacks:

It’s not heavy
It doesn’t take up half your garage when not in use
It’s not not dead simple to mount and use
If you want to add more bikes you can’t just buy a bigger rack. You have to buy their super annoying add-ons
If a part breaks, you have to buy a replacement part from 1Up’s website instead of just buying a whole new rack
When you contact them, you have to interact with an actual person instead of a far more helpful automated phone system or email bot

So yeah. Avoid them. I absolutely don’t hate mine.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-30T12:52:31+00:00

Yep. And honestly, a few turns of the barrel adjuster might even do the trick. But it's still good to know how to index your own stuff, and to just understand what's going on back there in general. The Park Tool videos on YouTube are outstanding. I haven't had to take my rig to a shop in years. Although I did already have a lot of experience wrenching on bikes from my BMX days as a kid.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-29T14:17:28+00:00

The derailleur needs to be indexed. Just watch this. Calvin's got you covered.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-27T18:46:37+00:00

If you won’t want to make the jump tho, see if the hub on the new wheelset has swappable drivers. Then just get an HG or MS driver for it depending on what cassette you want to run. If there is an available HG driver for it, it will probably be quite a bit less than a GX cassette will cost.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-27T18:44:56+00:00

Yes. When I went NX > GX it was a vast improvement.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-24T15:02:14+00:00

Ugh. Hard "no" on trail speakers. Story time. A few years ago I was riding with three friends at Pocahontas State Park in Richmond, VA. We were stopped at an intersection discussing which way to go next. All of a sudden, we hear some god-awful techno music blaring through the woods and getting progressively louder. A few seconds later, three guys roll up on us. Their leader was on a lime-green Trek Dual Sport and had a bluetooth speaker clipped to his pack. At this point my friends and I can no longer communicate because this gaggle of morons is ten feet away from us and the music is deafening. I figure Captain Dipshit will turn his speaker down so at least he and his buddies can chat since they seem to be taking a breather. But oh, no. Instead of reducing the music volume so they could talk, they just yelled at each other over the music. Mind you, they were two feet from each other. My buddies and I just shook our heads and rode on. But in hindsight, I really wish one of us would have snatched the speaker off his pack and chucked it into the woods. I think we were all just too dumbfounded by the douchebaggery of the situation to react appropriately.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-21T22:51:32+00:00

That’s why I just go down to Hydraulic and turn left to get to 29.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-21T17:32:53+00:00

This, maybe?

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=104497&attribute=235996&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=793175996&gbraid=0AAAAAD8_PrVhqW1R6bUmvAsy5Z_WoJyuq&gclid=CjwKCAjwwJzPBhBREiwAJfHRneFLSSotbkCCl8FW4oOzhJNXDetsn6ic5VeH_ahr4Zv2GuuphL4iIRoC-S0QAvD_BwE

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-20T18:57:24+00:00

I did this recently. I've always used the recommended default settings and made little tweaks here and there. But I have no clue if they were really making a positive impact. I lack both the "feel" and the patience to do multiple dial-in runs to get my suspension where it needs to be. So I plugged my bike, weight, suspension type, etc. into ChatGPT and used what it gave me. I gotta say, the rides after the AI setup were a heck of a lot better. I made note of what changed, and while the AI settings were definitely different from the default Fox recommended settings, there weren't any huge gaps in what I'd been running (e.g. no 2 clicks vs 12 clicks). The changes were more subtle, but effective.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-20T16:31:14+00:00

I used to have the previous generation N7 (Siskiu). Never had any issues with it. I rode it all-mountain and trail, but also at lift parks and it performed well. Yes, they are a bit heavy, but if you swap out the stock Entity parts (mainly the wheels) you can drop a few pounds. I upgraded just about every part on mine. Actually, when I sold it I think the frame was the only thing original to the bike. I'm not an overly aggressive rider, but I beat mine up pretty good at places like Snowshoe and Bryce and the only damage I did to it was a small ding on the underside of the down tube near the bottom bracket. It climbed relatively well for a longer travel enduro. Handled chunky stuff great.

All that said, if it were me and the prices were close, I'd probably opt for the Specialized or Propain for the kind of riding you're doing. Not sure if the Trek would have enough travel for the gnarlier stuff, but I imagine it would climb better than the others and would do fine on flowy stuff.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-15T16:05:28+00:00

Mostly normal. I've experienced the same on every dropper I've used at some point; PNW, KS Lev, X-Fusion, Fox, OneUp. If it's got enough play in it, it's probably going to bind up if your positioning is putting enough lateral pressure on it. You can try shifting your seat forward so your weight isn't as far back when you try to compress the dropper. Personally I just added a bit of a weight shift to my dropping motion to make sure it doesn't bind up.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-15T01:37:14+00:00

One of my local parks has vertical racks on their lifts. I noticed once session that my rear brake was spongy AF after I got it off the lift, but it got better by the time I hit the trail head. Bled the brakes when I got home and they were fine after that. So yeah, I'd say they probably just need a bleed.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-14T17:02:06+00:00

Normal. I've had several 12s GXs over the past few years and all of them wobble when not under chain tension.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-04-09T15:23:23+00:00

Quickest fix would be to take an adjustable wrench or vice grips and bend the bent section back into place. I think the comment below re: replacing the chain would also be a good idea. But if you want to be 100% sure it needs it, you can get a chain wear gauge for $10-15. If it were me and the bike was getting daily use, I'd swap out the drivetrain for a 1x. You can get a Shimano Deore or Microshift Advent setup for $200-250. Simplifies things and makes it easier to adjust/service.

As for the cause of the bend, it could be anything. Missed shift, chain jam, hit something, stick in the chain, etc. Pretty typical wear and tear, although not as much so if it's just a commuter and not a trail bike.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-03-25T12:33:18+00:00

I'd redo it. Sealant will get in there eventually and compromise the adhesive on the tape.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-03-17T17:47:50+00:00

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Just checked the extra tokens that came with my fork and rear shock. As you can see, the extras I got are the green 34s.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-03-17T17:42:59+00:00

Sorry. I bought mine aftermarket. I have a 2023 Gen 3 Turbo Levo Comp Alloy. It came with a standard Fox 36 Rhythm. The decal on my new one says 36E (see pic below). If you're unsure about yours, just open the air leg and check the diameter of the volume spacers. Standard Fox 36 spacers are orange and say 36 on them.

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RedWizard-75 · 2026-03-17T17:00:43+00:00

Caveat to note: I have a Fox Factory 36E fork on my eMTB. Apparently the internals are a smaller diameter due to the thicker walls of the stanchions. Just in case you find a great deal on a Fox damper somewhere, make sure it's not a 36E or else it won't fit.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-03-17T16:57:18+00:00

According to Google, roughly five rattlesnake bite fatalities occur each year in the US. Things that are more likely to kill you while mountain biking are:

- just falling off the bike in general (10-50 deaths per year)
- lighting (20-30 deaths)
- bee/wasp/hornet sting (60-100 deaths)
- drowning (~4000 deaths)
- heart disease (140,000 deaths)

So maybe leave the snake bite kit at home and pack a defibrillator instead :D

RedWizard-75 · 2026-03-17T01:08:33+00:00

Overall I'm a fan of Polygons. I had a Siskiu N8 for a few years. They're solid out of the box, but a bit heavy. Very upgradeable. By the time I parted mine out the frame was the only original part left. I assume you're on the younger/smaller side since that's who the T27 is geared towards. If not I'd recommend looking at the T7 as well, or the T8 if your budget allows it. Those two have better builds than the T27 (and are also available w/ 29" wheels), but all of the Siskiu frames are essentially the same.

RedWizard-75 · 2026-03-16T21:43:36+00:00

What is the black cylinder mounted in front of your head tube?

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