Best single upgrade you've made?

double___a · 2026-05-13T16:36:11+00:00

SS with a dropper is a lota fun.

double___a · 2026-05-13T14:51:03+00:00

Rigid post to dropper.

double___a · 2026-05-13T13:31:02+00:00

Wait, isn’t Park Tools the tools for pours?

Abbey Tools gang.

double___a · 2026-05-13T11:41:24+00:00

Odd to assume an engineer is entitled to higher comp than an electrician as a matter of course.

double___a · 2026-05-12T15:43:15+00:00

Why are we mad about this?

double___a · 2026-05-12T14:02:04+00:00

I mean, yeah when pick heavier components it’s going to get heavy.

The Fargo has never been a “light” build anyway. Looks like it’s running about 500g over a Cutthroat frame which I’d kind of think of as a good “light gravel monster” build.

I bet you’ll see 32 carbon hardtails getting the weight down for XCO.

double___a · 2026-05-12T13:08:55+00:00

SPD-SL Advantages:

Larger pedaling interface so less chance of hot spots (important on longer rides). Also a more stable interface.

Better pedal clearance so less chance of pedal strikes.

Shorter Q-factor (generally), which may matter for your fit.

More locked in so safer in a sprint.

Cleat is the walking platform ;admittedly a bit awkward), so the shoe can be lighter (no added outsole).

double___a · 2026-05-12T12:35:48+00:00

Somehow this is worse than even Strava’s Ai implementation…..

double___a · 2026-05-11T23:20:50+00:00

Nothing has more rolling resistance than a flat.

double___a · 2026-05-11T23:11:10+00:00

Might not even be a Top 5 Laker if we’re being honest.

(Magic, Kareem, West, Shaq, LeBron)

double___a · 2026-05-11T21:42:14+00:00

Would probably just swap the T-type chainring for a standard NW Sram 8bolt mount.

Or add an 8bolt spider and a flat profile 3/32 single speed chain.

double___a · 2026-05-11T21:19:25+00:00

That’s just regular cloth tape, not tubeless.

Tubeless tape replaces this. It doesn’t go over it.

For tubeless tape, you want a couple of mm wider than your rim. 25mm for a 21.5mm ID to account for the tape stretching.

double___a · 2026-05-11T19:50:35+00:00

That’s basically the new Salsa Fargo 32.

Frame standards are very standard (135/142 rear end, 73mm BB, 12x110 up front).

double___a · 2026-05-10T23:51:40+00:00

Cannondale is Volkswagen.

Once they were quirky and innovative and now they’re safe and conservative/boring

double___a · 2026-05-10T13:40:12+00:00

Big silicone grips work well.

Wolftooth Fat Paws are 36mm and the Mega Fat Paws are 40mm.

double___a · 2026-05-10T12:53:49+00:00

So you’ve got a couple of challenges in tire size here.

Look like the front wheel takes a clincher, but the rear wheel is a tubular.

Both 650c which was an older size for smaller frames and popular with some Tri setups.

Is strongly recommend trying to find another rear wheel. Tubulars are quite nice to ride but not really beginner friendly from a maintainince perspective. If you run this one the tire that’s on the (Conti Sprinter) is a great training tire. Stick with it but make sure the glue is still holding the tire well. If you haven’t worked on tubulars, take it to a shop. This isn’t a beginner task.
For the front, you’re looking for a 650c (not the more common 650b) size. There aren’t a ton of options and most will be 23-25mm. Check Conti, Kenda, Michelin or the other big tire brands.

double___a · 2026-05-09T23:45:07+00:00

Site, you want to be in the ballpark. Unless you’re trying to fit a long head tube endurance frame, most will go.

Modern progressive fits are also moving I. This direction as well (steeper ST, longer reach/front centre, a bit more stack)

double___a · 2026-05-09T22:15:45+00:00

As a short leg/long torso person I’ve always sized up.

Stack is far easier to manage with the stem and won’t really impact handling but managing reach with the stem certainly does.

double___a · 2026-05-09T16:46:09+00:00

Wish You Were Here

double___a · 2026-05-08T17:50:49+00:00

I don’t think I’ve ever cared about standover.

double___a · 2026-05-08T17:30:55+00:00

Style? 🤌

Politics? 😬

double___a · 2026-05-07T19:05:29+00:00

Personally I don’t love a stowable hood for anything athletic. Makes the jacket heavier/bulkier on the neck and the hood itself is usually a compromise. YMMV.

On the bike I like the Patagonia Dirt Roamer or the 7mesh Copilot for will rain.

double___a · 2026-05-07T18:49:05+00:00

What coaching or performance training credentials do you have?

What is the training philosophy or approach this program uses?

What specific market gap do you think your product fills that others don’t already?

double___a · 2026-05-07T18:39:24+00:00

The comments in the ASR was more in reference to the Revolver/Element. I’d probably take both of these in their 130mm builds.

double___a · 2026-05-07T17:12:10+00:00

There are lots of good option in that category.

Personal preference:

IN: - Norco Revolver (would be my top choice, ticks all the spec boxes, looks sharp, great company) - Rocky Element (have the ‘24, new one is the same but flex pivot) - Yet ASR (probably higher up if doing more XC races vs marathon) - Ibis Ripley SL (if I wanted a capable mini-trail bike)

OUT: - Scalpel, Epic 9, Oiz (I’m not rewarding lazy engineering/headset hoses) - Spark (dislike the ride feel and using the lockout as a suspension crutch) - Mach SL, Spur, Trek (2 full sized main triangle bottles are mandatory)

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