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200 vs 180, and likely different pads.

It's a new bike, that would be a bit strange wouldn't it?

I have, strangely Shimano doesn't provide any performance metrics other than % change (in some cases, not all). So a direct comparison isn't possible. This kind of data presentation leads me to the conclusion that Shimano is likely concealing data from the public, maybe because the performance...

We have MT-420 4-piston brakes and were considering upgrading to M7120, but I can't find any technical specification that differentiates the two. As far as I can tell, these might be the same things with different paint jobs. Anyone know for certain if there's a meaningful difference? The grips...

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

I think real rubber comes from a tree, but there is alot of stuff that states 'rubber' when its actually an oil product, usually PVC. AFAIK, rubber products have been dodo'd, but we're looking for them, especially jackets, let me know if you know a source!

I know, right? A bunch of my family are med folks, and this is becoming a thing. I'm not even sure I'm linking the best articles here below, but a quick google scholar search pulls up a bunch. I don't speak medicine, so I have no idea what half this stuff means. And just like someone mentioned...

Lol, right? I wear my work boots and jeans while riding, but found I was getting lots of small grit in my shoes--so I made the next mistake, I bought MTB shoes that have closed tops that (hopefully) keep the crap out. And, when I ride up the hill looking like I stepped out of flea market all...

Largely environmental and health reasons. Apparently all this polyester contributes to plastic particles in your blood, which contributes to *infertility* (news to me). This is (apparently) an issue for women, as, and I quote 'female newborns' eggs, which are created during gestation, are being...

'Green' mountain bike clothing--is this a thing? Cotton or wool, rather than polyesters, nylon, or other hydrocarbon derivatives. Note that a search for 'green MTB clothing' will return green colored plastic clothes, as one would imagine! :D

Nikolai eboxx would be cool.

We were looking for something similar, but were browsing Schwalbe tires and ending up getting some 'Smart Sam' 29x2.25. The classic sidewall was, unfortunately, also a key item, as was majority use on asphalt and fire roads. We may check out the Mezcal later, it also has a classic option, thanks...

We're carrying a bit more weight around on the Thron than we originally realized. Fully loaded with two bags on the rear rack plus towing the child wagon, it may be something like ~50kg more weight on the bike... The bike comes with Shimano MT420 4 piston 180mm brakes. The plan is to upgrade to...

? (y) If you are in the US, ask for forgiveness later.

Besides shredding gnar you can pull your kids in a trailer using a full suspension bike without any issues. As it was difficult to find this info a few years ago, here's a data dump for folks in the future. We purchased a Thule Chariot then pimped it with Big Ben 20x2.15 tires. We fit 20x2.4...

I'm 188cm height (6'2") on a spectral on XL with flats, inseam is 83cm. I adjust my saddle height to have max flex with the heel of my foot on the pedal at the low pedal position. From there, I've adjusted up and down 5-10mm, and I've tried moving the seat fore and aft. Doesn't help. I've also...

I'm having a bit a knee pain (strangely only on the right knee). Currently running 165mm Shimano E8000 cranks. Anyone familiar with a replacement set that is 155mm and compatible with the E8000? For the "See a doctor" replies, already done. Had an MRI, nothing is wrong. There is some form of...

Do you have a video? My Canyon Spectral:on e8000 made a clicking/popping noise after I purchased it. It happened twice and both times subsided during the initial portion of the next ride before returning. Then it simply stopped altogether and I haven't heard it since. I purchased the bike...

I know, the link you posted seems a much more reasonable price. We're ordering the 'next size up' (I think!). Funny thing about Thule Thru Axle Adaptors, for anyone else watching the thread, is that the dimensions they give are not accurate AT ALL. The axle we purchased is listed in the spec...

Thanks for the tip, we also tried the M12x1.75 and the threads fit--however, I'm not sure if it's long enough. On my spectral the axle adapter extends beyond the frame by 1-2mm: But on my wife's Thron, the axle we're replacing is clearly 180mm, while the apater itself (says it fits...