Hmm I've been running a oneup edc stem from day one (no star nut), and have attributed that to the periodic headset loosening.
Seeing how yours kept loosening with a star nut, I may have to reconsider. Any idea on what exactly is making it lose preload?
As for the hope, am I correct in my...
After exchanging my 2020 Meta Power 29 Ride for a Team, I couldn't be happier.
Upgrades so far are Oneup Stem and carbon Handlebar, WTB Vig/TrailBoss in 29x2.6, Magura 220mm/200m floating rotors, rev grips, and a ridewrap frame protection kit.
Ironically the fat big fat 2.6s roll way faster...
Was anyone fortunate enough to buy the 2020 Ride while Commencal had the Team geometry posted, only to receive the bike and find it is actually last years geometry. They've updated the main page but the tech page still shows the incorrect geo:
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They've offered to buy the bike...