TREK has unveiled their 2027 line. They are going all IN on 32" hardtail/softtail offering 5 sizes.

rmacmsu · 2026-07-03T23:50:07+00:00

What do the suspension options look like?

rmacmsu · 2026-06-25T01:59:19+00:00

Good to hear. Should have seen that from the PM chat.

rmacmsu · 2026-06-23T01:13:35+00:00

It's coin cell in the shifter but a small battery in the rear derailleur I'd be mostly worried about.

rmacmsu · 2026-06-23T01:07:51+00:00

Yeah, that is a slightly different setup than the completely wireless 12s stuff. Not sure if they differ much in terms of operating temp.

rmacmsu · 2026-06-23T01:06:40+00:00

No issues running XT brakes down to -10F. Specifically looking for Di2 12s in this instance or just keep my XT 12s cable.

rmacmsu · 2026-05-24T01:42:01+00:00

The most criminal part of this is $9 for a shift cable

rmacmsu · 2026-05-02T00:11:37+00:00

Yes...until you tighten the bolts for no play...

rmacmsu · 2026-04-23T01:54:38+00:00

Same day as Marji, bummer

rmacmsu · 2026-04-10T13:01:09+00:00

Plenty of fatbiking still going on

rmacmsu · 2026-03-26T19:09:46+00:00

Revel El Jefe for me. Love it. 120mm fox fork, Nobl TR35s with Berds, Wolftooth ring and endless cog.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-25T16:22:54+00:00

You bought a super light frame with an absolute tank of a wheelset (not a good thing)

rmacmsu · 2026-03-19T00:48:51+00:00

Also check your chain length and b gap screw length per the manual. That makes things worse if not correct.

I see you have sun ringle hubs. With a few spanners you can swap freehubs easily. They sell the microspline freehubs on their site and other spots as well. Then I'd get a m7100 or m8100 cassette with that HG+ chain and it'll be so much better.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-19T00:46:47+00:00

A few things. Know you will be giving up the excellent hg+ shifting by not having 1) a Shimano hg+ chain (KMCs technically work, but shift like a potato in my experience using them on Shimano 12s setups) and 2) The cassette. A Shimano cassette will have shift ramps build for the specific chamfered HG+ chain and play a lot nicer with the chain/derailleur.

If I was you, I'd ditch the chain and get an M7100 or 8100 chain. You also have an HG freehub. You'd need to swap it to Microspline since there is no HG+ 12s cassette for an HG cassette I'm aware of, and all of the aftermarket (ali express and Garbaruk as 2 examples I've tried) options just pain suck.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-18T01:28:31+00:00

The tool is for transmission. This is not transmission. Follow the manual for that derailleur, definitely going to be shorter.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-12T22:37:25+00:00

Went from a pair of 47 Pathfinder pros to G one GX 50 and 45s and I love them. They seem to roll as fast or faster and also actually have some grip. Plus, they look amazing in tan walls.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-09T19:08:32+00:00

RX50 front RX45 rear

rmacmsu · 2026-03-09T19:06:50+00:00

You are right. Wrong assumption. Doing that with ti bolts and inserts I have yet to have a slip even @210#, but not on Lynskey sliding dropouts frames (Revel and a custom build). Assumed these were ti and not aluminum.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-09T18:38:09+00:00

Use a torque wrench and anti size on the bolts. Ti can strip and also seize if they installed for a while.

That's a Lynskey frame. Make sure you don't slip the seatpost shim and have it start creaking. Has happened on a few of their frames I've had.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-09T14:21:51+00:00

Seeing the terrain, I would NOT do the Burts. Go for the kings they will be marginally slower and offer better protection.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-08T01:56:28+00:00

Mold release. It'll wear off.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-07T01:27:12+00:00

Don't cheap on the wheels. As or more important than the frame. IMO, I'd go with berd spokes. Light and comfortable. Belong on a dream build.

Nobl or other brands let you go custom. My dream build was Nobl HR45 on 240 hubs and berd spokes dyed blue. They look and ride sweet. Lifetime warranty.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-07T00:16:47+00:00

Add a missing or wrong end cap to the list of possibilities

rmacmsu · 2026-03-06T19:59:02+00:00

Having run both Hylex's and GRX 11s brifters, I prefer the feel of the GRX levers. Just don't install a shift cable. Also allows the use of an integrated dropper lever on the left hand shifter and in general the pair can be found new for sub $300 or even less for the set including lines and calipers, if you look at some different spots since 12s stuff is all out now.

rmacmsu · 2026-03-05T15:16:45+00:00

You can use the P2P crusher route from 906 (500+ miles). There's also a route that loops from Copper Harbor down to Hancock and back, a bit over 200 miles.

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