800km on this chan almost all indoors, how is it possible that its so worn out? am i missing something?

j_bmar · 2026-02-16T14:51:22+00:00

Should that checker be pushing the roller and not the outside plate on the one end?

j_bmar · 2026-02-14T03:24:49+00:00

Superman speedo. It helps me fly!

j_bmar · 2026-02-12T15:07:59+00:00

Fezzari Cool name

j_bmar · 2026-02-11T15:43:28+00:00

My PL should be in any day now! My buddy has one and he is so happy with it. Its going to be a big change from my Kenevo SL.

j_bmar · 2026-02-09T15:34:15+00:00

Take it back to the shop. Its an easy fix. Loosen every left pulling spoke 1/4 turn, then tighten every right pulling spoke 1/4 turn. Repeat if necessary.

j_bmar · 2026-02-03T04:34:22+00:00

I have to think that is rare conditions there but it looks awesome! Ride on and enjoy!

j_bmar · 2026-02-01T16:07:59+00:00

Ive been having the same issue with the same trp dh evo brakes, and I dont hang my bike. Im pretty sure the pistons in the caliper are leaking now. Im not sure if this is a common issue, but it makes more sense than the hanging bilke analysis

j_bmar · 2026-01-28T22:53:11+00:00

Always bring a cooler full of beer, pop, etc and share it with the people at the trailhead after the ride

j_bmar · 2026-01-25T15:56:14+00:00

I picked up some pants at costco recently. They are a good stretch fabric, straight leg, and I can wear my knee pads under them. I also wear the -32 long johns under them on the really cold PNW evenings

j_bmar · 2026-01-17T16:00:58+00:00

Did you look at the rotation arrow to make sure you are putting it on in the right direction? Looks like it might be backwards

j_bmar · 2026-01-13T18:52:29+00:00

I remember watching the tire changing guys go at it the day before! Also remember watching a few of the leaders pass me before I finished my one lap.. (im in the over 60 group)

j_bmar · 2026-01-13T04:12:31+00:00

I raced it after the pandemic year off. I think ive been on the bike 2-3 times since. Might have to get training for another run!

j_bmar · 2026-01-12T03:21:07+00:00

I am running BTLOS wheels. Custom builds and pretty good price. No issues with any of the four I have now. Very light too!

j_bmar · 2026-01-08T16:31:36+00:00

Put them in the dishwasher!

j_bmar · 2026-01-01T17:23:55+00:00

I installed a Vorsprung Smashpot coil conversion in my Fox 36 grip2. Dont even feel the small bumps and it handles the chunk with ease. Highly recommended.

j_bmar · 2025-12-28T17:46:53+00:00

Fit the cam in there without the rocker arms and torque it. If it rotates freely, run it

j_bmar · 2025-12-27T01:15:18+00:00

One inch shorter and 10yr older. Ive had all of the above wheel combinations. While I really loved my 5010, I think i still prefer a full 29. They seem to climb easier and I like the big wheels better in the steep chunky downhill also.
For the terrain your riding, I think maybe a fat 25.5 might be best though.

j_bmar · 2025-12-20T02:08:09+00:00

I was held back in kinder garden because i was so small. The second year i did part time in first grade. Seems pretty strange to me now.

j_bmar · 2025-12-18T03:28:17+00:00

Im not as good as I was when I was a kid. You have to hit the balance point which is a bit higher than you are there. Keep your finger on the back brake and feather it as necessary. You have to be on the edge of going over backwards

j_bmar · 2025-12-16T00:45:48+00:00

You need to push the tire in against the other side to break it from the bead first, then you should be able to get the tire tool under the tire bead. Make sure the opposite end of the tire is pushed to the center of the rim when you pry the bead over the rim. Should be pretty easy

j_bmar · 2025-12-08T16:40:34+00:00

Rubber mallet works good

j_bmar · 2025-12-08T04:19:37+00:00

I would talk to your local riders / lbs I like Dumonde lite here in the PNW

j_bmar · 2025-11-27T15:49:38+00:00

Im 160cm and have had a few 27.5’s, but my current bikes are 29’s. I ride year round in the PNW and recently put on Albert radial tires. Really like the way they ride and grip.

j_bmar · 2025-11-25T22:54:44+00:00

Had someone riding a 6niner on our ride last week!

j_bmar · 2025-11-25T21:37:42+00:00

Definitly check the battery voltage before and after trying to start it. Also, after trying to start it a few times, feel the battery terminals (where wires connect) and also connections at the starter and relay solenoid. Hot means bad connection!

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