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I read that as being applicable if you wanted to remove the dongle, not if you were turning the bike off after riding it. My distance ridden appears to be correct (comparing to Strava) and I've just been turning it off once I'm done.

I don't think that's the same though. An expensive hub is lighter, stronger, smoother, and will require less maintenance. Other than cost, it's just better. The forks we're debating are a less clear tradeoff. Lighter, more flexible, and (because of the smaller diameter bushings, possibly) more...

This is the internet, of COURSE we can!!! 😂

The two very fast and capable riders I know that went to a Zeb both went back to the 35/36. The link earlier in this thread suggests that the '23 version of the Zeb addresses the stiction / harshness issues that put them off. At the end of the day, ride what makes you happy! And yes, a proper...

I'm not disagreeing with people wanting to use Zebs or 38s though? I'm not sure why you think I am? I just think it's patently false to say that you can't ride hard and chose to stick with 36s. Christian prefers them. He's likely a bit heavier and more aggressive than me. Martin Maes has...

I think you're finding a problem where there isn't one. My day to day general bike is a 2020 170 mm Specialised Enduro, coil converted and with tyre inserts. Do I need it? Absolutely not. Do I like it? Yes. Do I care if people think I'm under ridered? Not at all. Am I pleased that I've found out...

I'd put money on 35/36 forks being plenty for 95% of us on here. You might prefer a 38, and that's fine, but I ride in a fast group (judging by Strava and race results) and most of us are over-biked. (Or under-ridered if you're being less charitable).

This thread has been really informative. I've found that I "ride like an old woman" and have bikes only suitable for "basic trail riding". Lucky I found out before heading off to the Alps again in a couple of weeks time! Could have been nasty! 😂

I know, but I've not had a ride interrupted by a puncture in 2 years, whereas I used to get 2-3 a month around here. For me it's well worth the slight hassle between rides.

Maxxis tyres are great but the casing is very prone to stretching. I ruined both my Maxxis tyres putting them onto the very tight and sticky Bontrager carbon rims on my new Rail. They feel fine riding off road, but the rear tyre especially is comically wobbly.

40 psi??? Seriously? That's completely bonkers. Why don't you just get rid of the tyre and replace it with a wooden band like they do on horse drawn carriages? That might at least have some conformity. That must feel absolutely hideous and have no grip at all? Minion SS comes in Exo+ btw...

Two obvious options: put a tyre insert in to hold the sidewall up under pressure, or maybe don't deliberately wreck the trails by trying to ‘schralpe’ berms and it won't be a problem.

it was my professional suspension tuner riding buddy who told me, so I can’t vouch for it 100%. I did find this German language article confirming he switched back from 38 to 36 last season though: https://enduro-mtb.com/bike-check-martin-maes-gt-force-carbon-2022/

Yup, that's (apparently) exactly what he's doing. 38 stickers on a 36.

Unless you're a very large or very aggressive rider, I'd upgrade the damper in your 36s. Martin Maes, not a man known for being slow or timid, runs the 36 despite being contractually obliged to run the 38. It's lighter and works better (less stiction according to my buddy Fin who runs Full...

Correct dimensions are (approx, literally me with a ruler): 800 screen size 38 mm x 56 mm 530 and 830 42 mm x 52 mm

They do indeed, and can be great, but many (i)phone applications have aggressive power conservation, which reduces polling frequency, and is responsible for their current ability to work all day without too much battery drain, but also for reduced usefulness for things like Strava. EDIT: also...

You're probably right. it's been three years since I used it. My 800 is in the drawer next to me now, I'm almost tempted to put it on charge and turn it on and see (update: I don't have a mini-USB lead handy so can't), but it did work in the wet whereas I was often unable to make the 830 do what...

I leave my battery on the bike. You can't remove it without a key, and means they'd struggle to get at the AirTag hidden behind it.

Garmin certainly have far better battery life. No comparison. An Apple Watch 6 will need charged daily, and it's a poor choice if you're not Apple, but it'll reliably last the day no problem at all in my experience, although it's worth turning off the always on screen - in bright daylight it...