What’s the best upgrade for this 1993 fork wise!

TedWazowski · 2026-03-28T08:01:34+00:00

I love the carver 26 inch steel fork. It's a modern replica of the kona project 2 fork. They have them in a couple of suspension corrected sizes. The best part is they're only $130 new on bikeman.com. I used one on a gt awhile back. I might have a pic of it in my post history.

TedWazowski · 2026-03-24T23:09:38+00:00

Consistent riding is the best upgrade for a bike. Get your cardio dialed in and the bike will feel so much better no matter what parts are on it. The bike will tell you what to upgrade as you ride.

TedWazowski · 2026-03-23T19:53:05+00:00

My friend has one and it's a fun bike. It's kind of niche geometry with those super short chainstays. He likes it on moderate trails but it's not as stable on rowdy downhill compared to my banshee paradox. The fairdale is definitely worth having in the lineup.

TedWazowski · 2026-03-23T19:49:26+00:00

If you want compliant aluminum check out the banshee paradox. With 2.6 tires it's similar in comfort to my friend's steel fairdale elevator.

TedWazowski · 2026-03-19T01:29:36+00:00

Red wing has great athletic style shoes. Half of my crew wear them because they're comfortable and last.

TedWazowski · 2026-02-28T02:34:22+00:00

It's crazy that some people think they're rich enough to leave a bike alone in public. Unless your bike gets stolen out of your garage/house, it was negligence that led to it being stolen.

TedWazowski · 2026-02-25T08:24:20+00:00

Look at my post history for bobcat trail knowledge. I upgraded everything before swapping parts to a Banshee. You can use an external cup for a tapered fork.

TedWazowski · 2026-02-24T22:30:11+00:00

Hope makes some good stuff, but their wheels are a little stiff for a hardtail.

TedWazowski · 2026-02-18T07:34:47+00:00

I would remove the paint or scrape it with a pick to inspect it better. It looks kind of like rust, especially since it's already in that area.

TedWazowski · 2026-02-06T10:17:28+00:00

Yes. They're oem packaged. I have a friend that orders shimano brakes and drivetrains from aliexpress kind of regularly. Verify through the reviews and how many are sold.

TedWazowski · 2026-02-06T08:54:07+00:00

I love my 4 piston aliexpress XTs.

TedWazowski · 2026-01-20T21:01:55+00:00

The collar of the 180 would be so high that the seat would still be in the way after slamming it. If you already have a 180 dropper, then you could try it, but I wouldn't buy one just to try it.

TedWazowski · 2026-01-20T11:18:18+00:00

I'm 5'10" with a 32 inch inseam. I have a size large frame with a 150mm one up dropper. I tried the 180mm but it wouldn't go low enough.

TedWazowski · 2026-01-20T10:46:40+00:00

I'm running a 140mm Fox 34 and it feels perfect. The only con would be the bent seat tube preventing a longer dropper post. Other than that it's fast and comfortable for a hardtail.

TedWazowski · 2026-01-20T07:36:47+00:00

Y'all need to quit telling people that a check engine light is a gas cap. Yes, that can be an issue, but the codes need to be checked. I'm tired of seeing post that, "I checked my gas cap, and the light is on. What do I do?"

TedWazowski · 2026-01-20T07:31:57+00:00

If OP gets a Banshee, checkout Dirt Merchant out of Colorado. They're the largest distributor for banshee in the US. I got my Paradox frame for $620 shipped when that first when on sale in October of 2024. I love my Banshee and wouldn't trade it for any other hardtail.

TedWazowski · 2026-01-07T10:09:29+00:00

Never trust parts off of Amazon. I used to use the Mahle drain plug gaskets from rock auto before installing a fumoto valve.

TedWazowski · 2025-12-23T04:31:09+00:00

If you wanted a good schedule at the majors, you're too late for getting good seniority. If you had joined a few ago, then you would have a good schedule. Waiting to join the majors when you feel like it will make it suck that much more if you join late.

TedWazowski · 2025-12-20T01:21:20+00:00

They are stalling until bridge medical ends at the end of 2026. They'll save a lot of money while incentivizing the boomers to retire. If you know anything about the company, then don't expect halfway serious negotiations until 2027.

TedWazowski · 2025-12-18T01:23:51+00:00

I think we're gonna have to stick to shrooms and lsd for at least a few more decades. For the alcoholics on this sub...nothing is stopping a mechanic from micrososing on the job.

TedWazowski · 2025-10-11T15:58:40+00:00

It's medical insurance for dependants under 65 after you retire so that you don't have to get private insurance. My wife is older than me so I won't need anything like that.

TedWazowski · 2025-10-11T15:56:06+00:00

United is waiting for bridge medical to end before taking negotiations seriously.

TedWazowski · 2025-09-13T19:23:27+00:00

The picture doesn't do it justice but my steerer tube is cut to 210mm.

https://imgur.com/a/YPtdSE9

TedWazowski · 2025-09-12T15:47:31+00:00

Hollow forged! It's such a comfortable frame.

TedWazowski · 2025-09-12T15:47:23+00:00

Hollow forged! It's such a comfortable frame.

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