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@werewolflotion: Enforcement of Immigration and Naturalization laws is one of the few things that the United States Constitution explicitly authorizes the Federal Government to do (Article I, Section 8, Clause 4). The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;......To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization. If they were there trying to enforce unconstitutional gun laws or some other unconstitutional law that would be another thing but they are literally doing what the constitution allows and requires them to do!

I have not broken a chain since moving to 1x. I also don't change the quick link when removing and reinstalling a chain however I did recently did have and 12 speed xtr quick link break on me during reinstall after cleaning a chain, bike was on the stand and it had been removed and reinstalled at least 5x.

@pisgahgnar: You have the exact same issue (you could be 45 degrees, or 1 degree away from engagement) with this device as well. The elastomer based devices at least have something that will attempt to return the device to the neutral position between impacts. You could save a lot of money by purchasing the stronger and less expensive lower tooth star ratchets. You would still save money if you purchased multiple star ratchets to allow your self to play around with engagement. The only thing this gives you is you can add the engagement of this device plus the engagement of the star ratchet together to achieve extra float from your hub over what your star ratchet allows.

The Yellow with purple spots make it look like an over ripe or diseased banna. Once you see it you can't unsee it!

The saying "Think before you act" applies 100% to a bike made from a material that is not structurally suitable for the application!

@ArtOfPassionNZ: Brains are still developing until mid 20's so........

First off I am completely floored by his skills and attitude. For any age he is absolutely incredible, and awesome to watch. I have mixed feelings about all the attention he is receiving lately. It is 10000% deserved but kids need to be allowed to be kids and some times the spot light is the most dangerous place for them, and I do mean dangerous. I hope he is allowed to be a kid and to just ride because he loves it. I hope his dad will protect him and do what is right.

@kokofosho: I am definitely not apolitical. I have served in various positions as a State Delegate, County Delegate, Precinct Chair, and Precinct Vice Chair over the last 20 years. I have hosted cottage meetings at my home for every thing from non partisan local school board positions, to US Senate candidates. I just want one fun activity I can enjoy that doesn't get ruined by crazy people trying to browbeat corporations into giving them money!

Thats some serious power he is putting down. I could not climb the easiest stairs even if you gave me a full moto!

Why can't we just ride our bikes and have fun? I ride my bike to get away from politically forced nonsense!