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Could folks here maybe help me (and others out)? I switched from Magura to Shimano several years back b/c I wanted a brake that had ready available parts no matter where I was on bike trips. Both of my brakes suffered leaking issues and the only solution I could find was just to buy a new lever assembly. What a dumb thing...why can't I easily replace the leaking o-rings? Am I missing something? A google search did not turn up easy to source parts or tutorials. (I'm on Shimano Deore 4 pistons)

So I can't remember are these set to their exact drop? Or can the 180mm post be adjusted to 170mm, etc... ?

What my friends and I have noticed is that more and more, most riders can't really pedal anymore. Maybe it's the enduro "trend", maybe it's bikes that don't inspire it? Maybe it's public malaise and American food portions...

Macky representing New Mexico practically in his own backyard!! Awesome!

I think it's great they are doing keeping this going! As a old xc racer I'd suggest they add a Deore build that drops the stock wheels and upgrades to something lighter. For instance, HUNT makes an alloy wheelset around $500 that's aboug 1500 grams. With something along those lines they could come in around the same price as the NGX or SLX builds, and with lightweight younger riders, those wheels would go a long way into improving performance.

Love that XC wheel, do wish there was a middle version, same width, little burlier, but still like 1600ish grams.

I literally purchased a 2022 Pike Ultimate 150mm 3 days ago.... Not sure how I feel about this news!! (It hasn't arrived yet and I could still return it.) I didn't see an availabilty date, does anyone know when they will be in stock?

@JSTootell: but what about Charlie Watts?

@wyorider: does anyone remember the little YouTube video race Burry Stander did against one of the Schlecks? (it was a Specialized thing?) Burry beat him pretty solidily. I'd guess it was easyier for Burry to ride the road well than is was for Schleck to ride the MTB well.