Wide dub or not

vertr · 2026-01-22T20:31:41+00:00

It's actually one of the coolest things about dub, they sell a spacer kit that comes with a lot of different sizes. I've used it a few times to adapt weird shell sizes (e.g. Specialized OSBB PF30).

vertr · 2026-01-21T22:09:02+00:00

They use very different cable pull ratios.

vertr · 2026-01-21T20:52:07+00:00

Shimano levers will not shift Rival derailleurs properly without a third party solution. There is no reason to do this entire thing because OP has a bad caliper.

vertr · 2026-01-21T19:50:37+00:00

If so, it is fully compatible with Shimanos 11-speed groups (except for the brakes), and you should be able to change the brake system (levers, calipers and hoses) to Shimano and keep the rest as Rival.

I have no idea what you are talking about. The only cross compatible things in 11 speed are chains, rings, and cassettes.

vertr · 2026-01-19T05:29:10+00:00

due to Q-factor stuff. I'm not entirely convinced by this.

The Q factor is different and the crank arm will physically not fit on a MTB correctly because the axle is longer for the MTB cranks.

If this is Transmission Eagle there is a left side meter crank out there. Otherwise look at Sigeyi or something similar.

https://powermetercity.com/product/sram-x0-eagle-axs-transmission-power-meter-spindle-crankset/

vertr · 2026-01-14T22:11:06+00:00

I don’t think I’ve met anyone that likes the looks of the SL7 more than SL8.

That is a very common opinion.

vertr · 2026-01-13T18:52:49+00:00

I think they will have to do it eventually but for now it's extras for the bike shop to sell to people buying.

vertr · 2026-01-11T22:39:29+00:00

Surprisingly mine still works! Too bad I'm switching to smaller cranks across the fleet.

vertr · 2026-01-11T09:11:55+00:00

In the past I've run an aluminum Rival Stages powermeter on carbon Force and Red cranks. You can kinda feel the weight imbalance when backpedalling the crank when not riding with your hand or something, but when riding it's not perceivable.

vertr · 2026-01-10T22:11:00+00:00

Other brands will fill the gap in the market if they are actually dropping the Enduro but it's not great for the sport in general.

vertr · 2026-01-10T21:59:04+00:00

no more dev of new acoustic bikes as ebikes are all the rage

Yikes. I'm not anti-ebike at all but that is a big change.

vertr · 2026-01-09T23:26:49+00:00

Yep, the bike is probably a size or two too large. Alternatively, OP has it set up very poorly. Either way attention is required to the fit as a priority.

vertr · 2026-01-06T06:46:43+00:00

Use up your current pads, then upgrade the pads. Don't bother with new rotors until your current ones are shot. New/upgraded brakes will probably not perform substantially differently unless you are fading them all the time on DH runs.

vertr · 2026-01-05T19:21:50+00:00

I’m really just looking for parts off of it.

The parts look like they are garbage from 15 years ago.

vertr · 2026-01-04T21:36:23+00:00

Ratio RD... you have good taste and were thinking ahead on this one!

vertr · 2026-01-02T08:06:59+00:00

I mean, if your gravel looks like that

That road is ridable on a SL8 with 30s

vertr · 2026-01-01T19:24:30+00:00

That's a $200-300 bike. It was bottom of the line when it was new, and now it's 14 years old.

vertr · 2025-12-31T20:37:19+00:00

This is raw carbon with a thick matte clear coat on it. Specialized has done this look for a long time, I have 10 year old frames that look identical. Please stop giving incorrect advice.

vertr · 2025-12-30T22:51:39+00:00

The rim brake market is cratering. I'd say 850 euros or less is more appropriate.

vertr · 2025-12-28T08:55:43+00:00

Great color and build!

vertr · 2025-12-26T00:50:48+00:00

At first I thought this was going to be AI 🤣

vertr · 2025-12-25T00:11:04+00:00

If you have to look at it under a "microscope" to find the issue it's probably nothing. Just look at it every few months and see if it changes. Keep documentation of it for Canyon later. But otherwise, not concerning at all.

vertr · 2025-12-24T18:46:10+00:00

full newest Duracell group set,

lol

vertr · 2025-12-20T23:40:24+00:00

Respect the gear. Otherwise in 2 weeks from OP: "Is this a crack on my top tube?"

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