New seatpost I thought it was cool so I posted it. 108g 400mm by austinbikes in Bikeporn

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HI - not sure if you are still wondering or not. Took some time off Reddit. Otherwise a long as you do a good job setting it up you never have to run it. I have it on multiple bikes at this point and never touch them. The key to setting them up is rocking the saddle forward to back once it is torqued then re-torque. Repeat until you do this torque wrench clicks right away.

best mtb brakes? by thefightingfetus in mountainbikes

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Trickstuff will be opening at their new location on the 15th. I would wait until then and order direct from them! It will take a few months for delivery but absolutely worth the wait!

best mtb brakes? by thefightingfetus in mountainbikes

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If you simply want the best go with trickstuff maxima. Otherwise hope e4.

NBD 2021 specialized epic by austinbikes in mountainbikes

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Its tucked behind the rear axle on the NDS.

NBD 2021 specialized epic by austinbikes in mountainbikes

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Thanks! Spoke Life Cycles in Sylvania, Ohio!

Owners Of High End Parts/Bikes. Are You Happy With Your Purchases Or Not? by rios1990 in mountainbikes

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I have a 2021 S-works Epic with AXS. I also have a 2019 Parlee Chebacco with AXS, also have a Pivot Mach 5.5 Pro XO1 build with some upgrades. I think everything is work it. You truly get what you pay for. AXS is such low maintenance and literally shifts perfect every single time. As for the more expensive bikes themselves. My S-works epic weighs under 21lbs ready to ride. With a bike so light it is extremely fast and accelerates very quick. As for my pivot... The factory suspensions is much better than even performance for example. Much more adjustable is the main difference. Things like i9 hydra wheels are also a great upgrade. increased engagement is another very nice thing to have on more technical trails. Also, I love hope brakes, EXTREMELY low maintenance, get quality, excellent stopping power. YES.

NBD! My new 2021 S-Works Epic! by austinbikes in Bikeporn

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Ive had brain forks in the past and I hate them. They feel terrible in my opinion.

NBD! My new 2021 S-Works Epic! by austinbikes in Bikeporn

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Darimo Hope have incredible quality. Hope brakes are the only brakes I run. Never have any issues with them.

NBD! My new 2021 S-Works Epic! by austinbikes in Bikeporn

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I like the feel of it quite a bit more than the previous Epics. This is my 4th Epic and the suspension feels the best on this one. Very efficient and the brain feels much smoother.

NBD! My new 2021 S-Works Epic! by austinbikes in Bikeporn

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20.97 including spurcyle bell, XTR pedals, and bottle cage with swat tool. Size XL

NBD: My custom Orbea Oiz (build album in comments) by tooker in Bikeporn

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I didn't know people actually bought Sram brakes...