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Paleboy
- Member since Jun 24, 2013
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Hamilton , Ontario - 3 Followers
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Oct 3, 2025 at 16:37
Oct 3, 2025Trek Fuel EX 9
$1800 CADA great trail bike that has been well used but well-maintained. XL size on this model good for those 6’ and up.
A list of upgrades to the stock build to bring it closer to present-day specs:
1) e-thirteen cassette 9-46 with 30T chainring
2) Fox 34 has been lengthened with air spring to 140mm
3) Slack-R headtube kit to bring the HTA to 65 degrees
4)150mm PNW Loam dropper with lifetime warranty
5) Maxxis Assegai & Aggressor EXO tires (1 season)
6) 780mm Diety bars with 50 mm rise (have another with 35mm)
7) SRAM H2 rear rotor for extra stopping power
Replaced bearings last season and put in another volume spacer to firm up the pedalling with the shock set open.
Barely ridden over the last 2 seasons.
32 lbs with flat pedals. (Not included)
Paleboy Dario-DiGiulio's article
Apr 10, 2025 at 11:33
Apr 10, 2025
First Ride: Race Face Releases Era 55mm High-Rise Carbon Handlebars
I have an older bike from 2017, with a relatively low stack height, that I’ve been trying to get a few more years out of: a 50mm bar makes a world of difference and is a real improvement….even if it looks a little goofy at first. (IMO, keeping the bar decals low-key is the way to go)
Selling
Jul 6, 2024 at 4:54
Jul 6, 2024
Paleboy Dario-DiGiulio's article
Apr 10, 2024 at 19:45
Apr 10, 2024
First Ride: Fox Releases New Grip X & Grip X2 Dampers
I love gold!
-- Goldmember
Paleboy Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 21, 2024 at 11:58
Mar 21, 2024
Review: 2024 Norco Optic - High Pivot, Short Travel
Who the hell wants to lube their chain during their ride? A real deal-breaker for me that's for sure. (Although it seems like a nice bike otherwise)
Paleboy 9point8's article
Dec 14, 2023 at 5:32
Dec 14, 2023
9point8 Announces New ZS & EC Slack-R Cups
I bought one for my '17 Trek Fuel EX a year back. Works exactly as intended and not too tricky to install. It does change other elements of the geo so a higher bar or (gasp!) longer stem may be needed for reach/stack adjustment etc.
Paleboy Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 29, 2023 at 9:35
Jun 29, 2023
Review: 2023 Yeti SB135
At $10 000, it's heavy for a small-wheeled, small-ish travel, carbon frame machine. The finicky maintenance is not a win either but plenty of dentists will have their tools & wallets ready to roll.
Paleboy mikekazimer's article
Jun 26, 2023 at 4:39
Jun 26, 2023
First Look: 2024 Commencal Meta V5
Terrific bikes but they had more visual flair a half-dozen years ago or so. These days they look like every other generic bike on the market: nowhere near as distinctive.
Paleboy christiefitz's article
Jun 1, 2023 at 11:01
Jun 1, 2023
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