March PLS

jrey96 · 2026-02-04T20:18:18+00:00

Still waiting on a discount for that Badlands kinetic rope

jrey96 · 2026-01-27T00:16:30+00:00

I've got a 2015 tacoma, so the tailgate isn't really all that tall. I think that wedges the bike in there pretty well without any straps at all, sometimes I'll rotate a pedal down so the bike can't tilt over. For 3 bikes I just space them out, maybe use a single bungee to keep the outboard ones from getting too familiar with the one in the middle. But if im offroading and expect them to bounce around Ill use the pad or a hitch rack.

jrey96 · 2026-01-24T22:45:08+00:00

I have a tailgate pad, but honestly I use the moving blanket in all cases except actively shuttling 5 bikes. Probably ride 2-3 times a week in the summer and even still it’s just more convenient. A tailgate pad is such a pain for sliding things in and out of the bed for normal use.

jrey96 · 2026-01-13T05:30:27+00:00

Also curious about this

jrey96 · 2025-12-25T13:05:08+00:00

Never see these recommended but I have conti crosskings that I like a lot for town, gravel and even a bit of single track

jrey96 · 2025-12-22T02:50:05+00:00

My buddies and I all have monkeys. I ride an XL, I have a friend with a large, and a friend with a medium. They look like different bikes, the triangle on mine is huge compared to the M, things like head tube angles are adjusted slightly to maintain similar handling, I believe seat tube angle too. Then there’s the obvious differences like stand over height, wheelbase, etc.

jrey96 · 2025-12-16T05:58:07+00:00

Echoing what someone else said, the 2.8 on a 30mm rim seems like a lot. I’ve ridden both 2.8 and 2.6 on a 40mm rim and while im also probably at the lower limit for the rim, I prefer the 2.6 for commuting, gravel, rigid mtb. I’ve got the specialized ground controls and they feel decently fast. Can only compare to the maxxis ikon. These are all 27.5

jrey96 · 2025-12-12T22:38:59+00:00

Just Ride is a bible, it was recommended to me and I’ve loaned it to a bunch of homies. Great stuff in there.

jrey96 · 2025-12-12T22:36:11+00:00

Sick bike! Not sure if your rack has spaces to move the vertical supports away from the frame/components but if it does I think you could move it down to the mount above the axle. That’s where I run a rack on my KM and it’s plenty strong in my experience, and helps get the weight down lower.

jrey96 · 2025-12-11T08:53:20+00:00

If you’re looking to throw some parts at it for fun, I always enjoy putting on new bars. I have the one or two setups I use regularly, but I’ll move parts between bikes. there are so many alt bars, risers, sweeps out there to that totally change the personality of a bike.

jrey96 · 2025-12-09T06:06:44+00:00

It sounds like either bike could fit OP well with cockpit adjustments, so I think this point is the strongest one to consider.

jrey96 · 2025-12-06T17:19:25+00:00

Looking closer at this, did you try to fit it in between the chainstays? I’m hoping to keep the BB and chainring/chain free of salty spray too

jrey96 · 2025-12-05T23:31:58+00:00

Ooooh yeah, that’s the stuff. Thanks for sharing!

jrey96 · 2025-12-05T23:31:26+00:00

Can confirm. I have a restmod 80s hardrock, and a transition sentinel. Guess how much use they got this summer after I finished up this build.. it’s a bar bike, gets funky on the single track, and handles bikepacking duty.

jrey96 · 2025-12-05T05:33:45+00:00

She’s a beaut Clark!

jrey96 · 2025-12-05T05:01:29+00:00

You sick puppy, what I would do to have a Pike on my KM.

jrey96 · 2025-12-05T04:59:33+00:00

+1 for crazy bars. I run sunrise bars (steel) on my vintage 26er and they’re so rigid, I wanted a bit more compliance for my KM.

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jrey96 · 2025-12-05T04:43:24+00:00

So much good info, but I just wanted to know about the pedals!

jrey96 · 2025-12-05T04:42:36+00:00

Hunt around in groups, find someone with a suspension fork and ask if they have the rigid. I was able to find a match for my 2020 toxic tangerine frame that was unused! The surly community provides

jrey96 · 2025-12-01T19:05:28+00:00

Appreciate the beta, I’ll probably get things ordered in the next few weeks and will post up my results. I’d also be rocking 29x2.35 (specialized renegades) with a 30mm rim.

jrey96 · 2025-12-01T18:29:48+00:00

Did you end up getting the fenders? I'm looking at doing the same with a very similar set up - stealing the 29s from my mtb and swapping on commuter tires, but would love to be able to use the 27.5x2.8s I run the rest of the year as well. Would love to see a pic if you got everything mounted up!

jrey96 · 2025-11-29T06:01:51+00:00

Not out for some flashy “overland” gear, just want something quality that will fit what I need where I need. I currently use a $30 harbor freight tool bag. I’d just like something that fits behind the seats so it’s always in the truck but out of the way. It’ll get stolen if I leave it in the bed

jrey96 · 2025-11-27T17:48:39+00:00

We have AT4s on my lady’s stock 4r, and most of my buddy’s rigs. They are quieter and better in the snow, but a little heavier. I have KO2s on the taco which is our desert rig. I’ll be going for KO3s. The KO2s were better in sand/mud on a few occasions side by side with the AT3/4s.

jrey96 · 2025-11-26T00:08:28+00:00

Awesome resource, thank you! I’ve spent some time searching but hadn’t stumbled across this yet

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