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@hughbm: micronesia!

I haven't run Shimano in a minute... what's the issue with their clamps? I always thought a hinge was the smarter way to go than a 2 bolt clamp.

Interesting, I switched to the 4 bolt spacers because the bad alignment of 2 bolt ones on those long bolts bothered me. I found the 4 bolt quieter, though maybe placebo. Also, it was hit or miss with the 2 bolt ones clearing my A4s. Maybe you just had a bad set or the Hayes ones in particular had poor quality? I never used the Hayes, only Galfer.

@gbeaks33: in order from most effective for me to least effective, but still worthwhile: - Not dragging brakes whenever possible - Not covering brakes whenever possible - Higher rise, higher sweep (and in my case narrower, but that depends on your shoulder width) SQLab 30X 12 High, +2cm of spacers under stem. - Ergon GA3 grips. they look dumb but they work. - Strongest brakes with lightest action - Dominion A4s with 200 x 2.0mm rotors and MTX red pads - Burnishing fork bushings. Breakaway force is everything. I'm very eager to try the new Mezzer Pro, since I can't afford a Podium. things that didn't work (for me): - Silicon foam grips (tried both ESI and wolftooth) edit: note I am a rock climber. hand strength is not the issue. for me it's two triggers - 1) sustained grip rather than max grip or endurance 2) rough, high-frequency vibrations like rock gardens.

I get 60% (3.35/2.10=1.60), but you're right that it seems like an insane amount of progression. Even for short travel with a coil that feels like too much. We're not dealing with downforce here.

@Uuno: ha, that makes more sense

@juarez, quick note on your #3 - you only need one 1.5mm spacer because you are correcting for the increase in RADIUS (1.5mm) not DIAMETER (3mm). It won't kill you to have 3mm of spacers, but you may not be using all of your brake pad.

Correcting myself above: I have the cliplite boa not roost, and preferred those to the DH.

@JohSch: weird, I have both the cliplite boa and lace (and flat, for that matter) and find them pretty much the same... or if there is a difference it's subtle. I prefer the boa but both are great. maybe I don't have the older model?

@bushwhack: Insanely good? I feel like their quality for the price has been the major ding against them. My '23 Rallon is my fav bike I've ever owned in terms of ride and performance, but the quality is pretty shit compared to my Specialized Enduro before it. Paint is thin and delicate, pivot sealing is basically non-existent, bolts and axles need regular checking and attention. Just doesn't have the solid feel of a Spec or SC.