Wayners

Does anyone know of shops that may still have the earlier Endorphin (2019) bushings in stock? Knolly was great for having parts available for older models.

@Vincent66: They were not showing up on the website when I first checked. MEC had them when I went to the store. Might be different at your branch but it's worth calling them up to make sure before you make the trip.

I work for Michelin, nothing to do with MTB tires, and have a discount. I bought two of Last season's Enduros from MEC because their price is better. I've avoided the Magi X because they don't rebound in cooler temeratures. I've stuck with the Gum X. Where I ride there is lots of granite and a rear Enduro would easily get through a season, front would get me through two. I have never had a sidewall go, at 200 pounds fully kitted out. I thought I might try the Contis but the price for a set jumped with their popularity. Maxxis are ridiculously expensive here, why would I buy one tire that may wear slightly slower when I can get two for the same price? I have never lost a lug, the sidewalls are strong enough that I've never had a slash and don't use inserts. I don't know where you are riding but at the price I bought them for they are well worth a try.

You may need a bigger headtube to squeeze it into.

This is what most mountain biking was like in the past, minus the Trailforks and Strava. You found a trail, grown in logging/fire road, on a topo map, you checked it out. It can be a lot of work but, like hiking, can take you to some amazing places that stay that way because they are not "popular". I've shared some of my most amazing memories doing just this in kayaks, on skis and bikes with like minded friends who bitched and complained a good portion of every trip!

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