I ask because lately, I get a pretty bad headache after a ride. I usually just drink water so I’ve tried things like drinking more water, Gatorade instead of water, eating something small like a banana before the ride or eating it immediately after, protein shake right after, etc., but nothing has helped so far.

It has been mentioned already however, ads that pop up, scroll incessantly are needing removed at all cost… Annoying the readers and members is not going to get your target met. Sensibly done ads that aren’t pissing people off would be doable. Think about it, the form is a ghost town… So too will be the remainder of the site with adverts that trigger migraines! Just sayin’. We get the need for funding however, keep it respectable and people will continue to enjoy the site.

There is a lot of good information and content and your team is doing a great job. Keep it up! It is appreciated…

I’m also running them with old gen M8000 XT Calipers and RT-MT800 203mm rotors and these have gobs of power with no fading over long, steep descents here in Pemberton BC.

I hate to do that because I really like this site and the work you do, I just can’t pay for another site and the two I do pay for offer more of what I need (ride logs, stats, and articles).

Again, I appreciate what you do and understand your need, I just wish there was a better way to achieve it.

That’s great beta. Thanks!

I guess I wouldn’t have to if I ever looked at the pads once in a while. 🙂

You can run a 3mm tap through the hole and use the threaded pins.

Trail side pad changes? You carry brake pads on rides?

Mountain bikes aren’t like horses, they don’t produce power. But your analogy would make sense for an e-bike where a light rider would go faster with the same bike motor.

Going uphill is a different story, there is a reason you don’t see very many tall riders on the Tour de France. The average winner is about 5’8″ and 150 lbs. Only one rider over 6’1″ has ever won the TDF (Bradley Wiggins at 6’3″ and 152 lbs).

Mountain Bike geometry is generally more difficult for tall riders on steep climbs. High center of gravity (long legs) plus short chain-stays means you often have to get out of the saddle or you’re going over backwards. Steep seat posts are helpful, but can place your knees forward of your toes and cause pain or other knee issues when pedaling. Longer cranks help the knees, but either scrape lots of rock or you have to move the bottom bracket up; Then the center of gravity goes up (and effectively backwards on climbs) and you’re falling over backwards again. This is why longer rear centers (chainstays) are often the best compromise; within reason. Being taller (longer limbs) also allows you to move your hips further back to get manuals and unweight the front wheel.

As rim technology improves spoke setup becomes less crucial. 2 cross, with the right rim and boost spacing actually is plenty strong and slightly lighter due to shorter spikes needed.

Meaning, you didn’t have any inserts like CushCore, correct?

I like these pants from Handup and they’re way more affordable. You won’t need a 2nd job to buy your kit and you’ll have more time to ride.

Easy to get in and out of and they give you a map that is great to navigate.

Trail loops have no backtracking and are a fun ride

Plan to go back very soon

There is a list of his injuries in the article.

Also, great review! I’ve been riding similar rims for years and love them. I wonder which companies use light bicycle’s factory? They all must come from a handful of factories, tracking down which come from where would be interesting.