Recent content by Gnarlyrider

Since spring has arrived (and is hopefully here to stay), it's time to get the bike ready for new adventures. Just ordered a few items ( all in stock, si everything should arrive soon... I hope): - Assegai Exo+ MT front tire and Big Betty Super Trail Soft rear tire - OneUp Dropper post with...

You're right about pedal bob. I'd like to add that the RS Deluxe also had noticable pedal bob (even in firm mode it was bobbing a bit). Maybe the Deluxe+ is better in that regard? The Jade X in open mode bobs quite a lot while pedaling, although while climbing on single track I don't mind since...

I've been riding my Rail 7 with the stock RS Deluxe for over a year. Just like you I found that the rear felt pretty harsh und sat pretty low in its travel on repeated bumps (neither faster rebound nor more air pressure really helped). Just installed a DVO Jade X yesterday. Todays first ride...

Yes! I have a Rail 7 too. It comes with Shimano MT520 brakes, so those brake pads fit!

Yeah, as I was taking it apart I realized I could have used the stock hardware too. :p

Just got my Rail a DVO Jade X coil shock with a Nukeproof spring :cool::

I've had my Rail 7 for over a year now. Initially, I changed: front tyre - Maxxis DHF (and went tubeless front and rear) dropper post e*13 saddle Specialized fork: Upgraded the Yri to a Lyrik with a charger 2.1 damper Today, i received the hardware for the shock (thx @Offset). So I just...

Thankfully, here in Switzerland class 1 ebikes can use trails just like any motorless bike. I haven't gotten a lot of negative comments about riding an ebike. Sure, a few times a hiker has said something like: "Ah, a motor... isn't that cheating?" But nothing rude or so. Often it's an antipathy...

Just got my bike new brake pads. Oh, and a Worx Hydroshot pressure washer, I'm sure my bike likes me to clean it after those muddy rides!

Well, bike sales have gone up like crazy since the start of the pandemic. As my great lbs put it: "You want a bike? All I can offer you is what I have here in the shop. Can't order any new bikes at the moment!" And that's not just true for bikes, put parts too. I don't know Treks plans for the...

You're welcome and happy riding!

Yeah, 2020 was difficult, but the summer was more or less normal here. Well, until I broke my arm anyways :p. Let's hope the world goes back to normal soon!

Thanks guys. Yeah, trails here are awesome, although it will take another 2 months until the trails are snowfree ;)

The pads are on plates (usually made of steel) and you don't want to wear them so far down that you're braking with the plates (results in a lot of noise, little braking power and you could ruin your brake discs). So I check every now and then how much of the pads is left. If the thickness is...

I think you have Shimano MT520 brakes on your Rail 9.7. Those are brakes with 4 pistons that require the right pads. Shimano have different types of brake pads, so you need to buy the right ones or they won't work. For instance, pads for 2-piston brakes are no good. They offer different versions...