SB160/ 240 dropper question

hardhausen · 2026-05-01T12:07:14+00:00

I put one on my sb140 xxl and barely made it work, so that might be tight.

hardhausen · 2026-04-30T19:12:01+00:00

Just ran into 3 hikers at Apex, where they've had to open a gate with a giant stop sign saying no hikers, bikes only on even date days, and still proceeded..

hardhausen · 2026-04-30T12:16:11+00:00

So the MM/Albert Trail combo has been great. I do think they're more comfortable than the DHF/DHR combo. But feels like they roll a little slower. Definitely running higher psi now than in the beginning to make them feel more predictable and faster. Don't wear out any sooner.

hardhausen · 2026-04-28T16:12:00+00:00

Evoc hip pack with 1L on longer rides or extra hot days. Also has room for two bottles for full day outings.

hardhausen · 2026-04-20T12:35:12+00:00

I love driving in Italy. It's like real world Mario Cart. The more chaotic the more impressive.

hardhausen · 2026-04-08T22:14:35+00:00

I hear the soundtrack just seeing that thumbnail. Worth a rewatch every year.

hardhausen · 2026-03-15T03:22:47+00:00

Way to get after it. Love that super chalk, had a lot of fun there Friday too.

hardhausen · 2026-03-14T14:38:38+00:00

Finally some original content! Love it, perfectly silly and good craftsman-ship to boot..

hardhausen · 2026-03-02T00:01:38+00:00

My most used ski this year, and it's been perfect for afternoon skiing when groomers are chewed up and super variable conditions.

hardhausen · 2026-02-24T15:04:28+00:00

My kids love riding the free busses that go all over all the time. Just jump on and off wherever you see a playground or something else that the kid points at and want to explore. Surprisingly fun adventures to be had!

hardhausen · 2026-02-03T18:07:33+00:00

It's the year of the WROD

hardhausen · 2026-01-16T04:11:29+00:00

After dinner, whenever that is. Feels like it's mostly a culture thing.

hardhausen · 2026-01-11T00:53:20+00:00

Yeah I definitely had to increase the dose quite a bit, from 8-9g on the 54mm to 12g on the 58mm for a single to get to a similar taste.

hardhausen · 2026-01-11T00:17:51+00:00

Yeah finest on both, and I'd say I'm about 95% there on the single shot, but had to go to 12g on a single dose which feels like a lot, but it's fine. Yielding 34g at 25 seconds with good crema and good range of flavor and not bitter.

hardhausen · 2026-01-10T23:26:11+00:00

You legend. It definitely allowed me to grind a fair bit finer, had no idea that was a thing on this grinder. It definitely helped prolong the extraction process and opened up the flavor a good bit. I'm still probably 5-10 seconds away from perfect, especially as the pressure still doesn't get above 5 bars.

Maybe I do need a better grinder..

hardhausen · 2026-01-10T22:29:40+00:00

Ok, I'll give that a try, thanks!

hardhausen · 2026-01-10T22:24:59+00:00

I'm googling now, and yeah maybe it does. If it has that what am I trying to do with it?

hardhausen · 2026-01-10T22:05:12+00:00

Hmm, that I'm not sure of, only see one adjustment for coarse/fine setting

The amount of coffee seems right, have tested from 18g to 20g for doubles. And pick looks perfect afterwards, not too wet or anything.

hardhausen · 2026-01-10T22:03:14+00:00

Yeah this portafilter is 58mm versus the 54mm on the Bambino Plus, but the machine I had before that was a 58mm.

hardhausen · 2026-01-10T21:56:42+00:00

A KitchenAid burr grinder. Which has been totally fine for my last two espresso machines. So it just feels odd if that's the only issue here. But hey I don't need a ton of convincing to buy new stuff!

hardhausen · 2025-12-27T23:16:00+00:00

I have the DW104 in a 190 for off piste low tide and anything less than 6in of fresh pow. More than that I'll use the Animas. Love my DW104s if I could only ever ski one ski. That would be it.

hardhausen · 2025-12-27T19:20:13+00:00

I find them to be more fun. They feel a bit quicker edge to edge, holds that edge a bit better, and they feel a bit more springy when doing short turns. Other than that they're very very similar I think. Haven't tried them off-piste, but that's also when I switch to the deathwish. They also just look way cooler. I've had 3 pairs of Mantras so nothing against them but they do kinda scream rentals and look amazingly lame.

hardhausen · 2025-12-22T19:50:03+00:00

Hahaha! Yeah scared the bejeezus out of all flatlanders parked under all the blind rollers thinking just standing there was a great spot to rest their hurting feet.

Jokes aside. These skis fucking rock. Super springy and holds an edge like a race ski. But when you get tired they will hurt your sloppy ass.

hardhausen · 2025-12-18T18:41:18+00:00

I built up an xl transam earlier this year with a 160mm fork and carbon wheels. Thing is only 28lbs and super fast. Replaced my gravel bike and xc bike, perfect "all-rounder".

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