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The newer version of Camelbak Chase Adventure 8 vest that replaces the reviewed model can also hold a protector. There is also a smaller Chase 4 which does not hold a protector. @jayacheess: I disagree that vests are the worst of all options. Well fitting vest holds on your back a lot better and more stable than any backpack or hip pack ever would. No annoying bounce. Additionally vests come with a lot of easily accessible front storage. It helps to distribute the load and makes accessing common items (phone, snacks, valet w/e) a breeze. No need to awkwardly reach around or take the pack off or ask someone else to take it out for you. Thats why the runners use them and why they are also beneficial for MTB. Unless you need to carry loads of things vests are always a better option than backpacks for activities with lots of movement. Don't knock it until you've tried it. Never really got along with hip packs. Mainly because of personal fit. They don't seem to stay in place for me. But I do understand the appeal of having nothing on your back. If I'm not carrying much and don't need a back protector I prefer to use one of those elastic running belts rather than hip pack. Just stays in place better for me.

@FaahkEet: Mine did not back out, mine would tighten the preload on the rear wheel to the point where the wheel would have noticeable drag while spinning and bearings would self destruct really fast. Though the thing with engagement was a different issue: the pawl springs. They would become really week and hub would stop engaging eventually. e13 claimed they had a faulty batch of springs...

Yeah sure, it's not like aluminium GT Fury did not do the same thing a couple years ago in 2014 :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDBDHH9wAAU

Some things never change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDBDHH9wAAU

@polarflux: Was it the original CC40 "black oxide" bearing (blue seals) or the newer ZN40 version (with green seals)? The old black oxide ones were pretty good for the money. The new zinc coated bearings are garbage. Often rough right out of the box. They were introduced right around the time when they added Hellbender 70 to their line up... almost feels like they degraded the CC40 quality on purpose to make hellbender more appealing...

It's the same with Acros headsets. Bearings can only be replaced together with cups.... stupid design.

How do you think a young French guy even got to know that word in the first place? Hmm?

Bike looks good, but I swear the Twinlock lever is getting sillier with each iteration.

@rirkby: I still have mine :D My issue with Endura is a bit different. Their sizing seems to be a bit, how to put it, random. Sometimes M is too large. Sometimes L is too small...