Recent content by uspsa2011

Definitely ride some! you may like the SL (of any make), especially if you've ridden standard MTBs for a while. I Can't beat the physics of a lighter bike, it feels very familiar and natural, with "help"! Popular mtb vids and posts here are correct, if your ride mates are all Full Fat...

Great question! IMO, all about the application /use of tools. I've met emtb riders. 100% Turbo! Me? I want "just enough" help to make it to get more laps/climbs in. Hence, my consideration to sell Full fat and stick with SL. PS: I still ride my standard bikes!

Welcome bruddah! I frequent Santiago Oaks hope you enjoy their trails!

Sorry to hear sir... by chance did you have an insurance policy on her? I did..simply because of out-of-pocket costs..

It does look fantastic and the specs are current. See the 62 deg HTA?!

Good day all! Dammit.. now KSL owner S2.. Sublime! Still have Rail 5 though!

I love this introduction! I made the mistake of borrowing my ride mates Kenevo SL at Skypark. 35nm worked for me, imagine 60nm on the same weight bike!? 60NM 42# Santa Cruz!

Still love the Standard bikes too! Recent build 2022 Specialized Status 160 Note: Framsets are still on sale!

Vid is awesome! Your thoughts on Marlin Crawler RCLT? Looks optimal for IFS for these chassis..! Alas, I don't go that hard, just a dream for me. Keep it up Richie!

Siiiiick Bike and Rig my 4Runner bruddah! 4th Gen SEV8 here!

Thank you! Yes, as simple as that! Which is why I didn't go with a brand new complete brake set up. As I noted in the OP,. I avoided pulling and running new line. Install required, New Olive, barb and a fresh bleed. (NOTE: you will need to consider shortening the existing hydraulic hoses at...

Morning all! Recently did a mod with lots of "bang for your buck" Upgraded to Shimano Deore XT 8100 Levers with great success! The Trek Rail 5 is spec'ced with Shimano M4100 Levers and MT420 calipers. Aaaannnd the brake lines are shrouded and hidden in the down tube and other keepers.. I did...

Good Morning all! Relaxing today to prep for ride tomorrow at the Park... Recently did a mod with lots of "bang for your buck" Upgraded to Shimano Deore XT 8100 Levers with great success! The Trek Rail 5 is spec'ced with Shimano M4100 Levers and MT420 calipers. Aaaannnd the brake lines are...