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@mikelevy: still plenty of time to do a fat bike field test.

Can I get the b-tension tool as a paper cutout so I can setup my shifting better?

Once it's built, send it on a modern course. Or get a young'un to do it. #progression

The comments so far are an example of how to fail at reading comprehension.

Any tool that grows to a significant size needs to be paid for. "It used to be cool until it got popular" happens a lot on PB. If you want the services of a data aggregator you have to pay for the operation of it. Pay for things that bring you value. You can still aggregate your own data on Google Maps (guess how you pay for that free service). I just hope this new mapping corporation flows the vast majority of revenue into outstanding service delivery, support, and employee salaries!

@woofer2609: I have 175, 172.5 (road bike), and 170. I use cadence vs power so the shorter cranks work for me. I also notice slightly less knee fatigue with the shorter cranks - only noticeable on longer rides.

@norcobicycles: Thanks for the reply!

7 is the new 5.

Couple of questions: 1. What is your opinion on the market space for a burly trail bike? I live in an area with whole lot of blue trails but also love to ride the small selection of black trails with drops, steeps, and tech. I would love to have an over-forked trail bike but don't need the extra weight/durability of a full-on all-mountain bike. For example: could an Optic 29 be run with a 140mm fork? Would it fit this gap? 2. What is your opinion on running shorter cranks? Bikes are getting lower and lower; I don't want to hit the ground. Why do medium and larges come with 175mm cranks? I even have decent foot positioning but with flats I still strike the ground more than I like. 3. Kids and Youth mountain bikes. Please make them lighter. And provide options without heavy forks on the front. And eliminate front derailleurs on them. And please use cable brakes (BB7 or BB5). This should be a niche that a larger manufacturer could use volume making to make up for increased costs/reduced margin. My bike should not be lighter than my kid`s 24" rig. The rear wheel on a Giant and a Norco bike for my kids is just shockingly heavy. The goals of youth/kids bikes should be durable (resale!), lighter, low maintenance.