Recent content by SmooveP

Nose wipe is a key feature for me. Not joking.

Too bad it's not a slider. I already have one, but I also have a house, so sounds like I need 2.

You know these are only for winter use, right? And only for fatbiking. It sez so right on the box.

I have these exact boots and they're great. The lacing system works well. They're easy to get in and out of, unlike some other winter shoes. For reference, mine are size 43 and I wear 8.5 US in most shoes.

Got this new weapon to wage war against unruly brush. Nervous for my ankles.

Deth. 💀☠️💀☠️

Kung Fu grip. JK, depends on the tire. Getting it close enough so you can't see daylight is the goal.

Seating one side definitely helps. You don't have to use a tube in most cases, just push it in place while the other side is off the rim. Then when mounting the loose side, take your time and try to get the bead as close to the rim as possible. Then, while blowing air, nudge and massage the...

If you plan to use it for mounting fatbike tires, bigger is better. Some rim/tire combos are a bitch.

Stop trying to exploit my well known weakness for exotic Ti bikes.

I'm a 54. Guess I'll have to stick with my slightly twitchy Hakka for now.

Damn. Fortunately, it's the wrong size. Whew.

I was in the same boat. Lusted after a Moots Routt but couldn't get past the price tag. Maybe a nice used one?

I ride a 2018 Hakka. I have 2 wheelsets - 650 x 45 with some knobbage (Pirelli), and 700 x 32 Gravelking slicks. The Hakka is a bit twitchy to me, but it's designed to do CX if you want to. I vote for stability over quick handling if you're gonna ride primarily gravel. Loose gravel over hard...