What have you done to your bike today?

Jeremy said:
I used to only run ESI on my mtbs. Every other grip feels uncomfortable to me. I found the wolf tooth grips are a little more durable and just as comfortable.
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John the Plumber said:
I will check them,out.
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I was a long time user of ESI Chunky's. Still have a pair on my geared HT and a backup pair in the parts bin. Tried these after @jdog mentioned them in a thread a few years ago. They're now on both of my rigid SS bikes. Had a fall a few weeks ago after an encounter with some sweet gum balls. Bar end fell on the paved bike path and would have destroyed any end cap and probably the ESI's, can barely see any damage.

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JDurk said:
I was a long time user of ESI Chunky's. Still have a pair on my geared HT and a backup pair in the parts bin. Tried these after @jdog mentioned them in a thread a few years ago. They're now on both of my rigid SS bikes. Had a fall a few weeks ago after an encounter with some sweet gun balls. Bar end fell on the paved bike path and would have destroyed any end cap and probably the ESI's, can barely see any damage.

www.odigrips.com

F-1 SERIES DREAD LOCK V2.1 LOCK-ON GRIPS

Our newest addition to the F-1 Grip Series, the Tinker Juarez Signature Dread Lock Grips offer the padding and control needed for longer rides. Designed for comfort at every turn, the Dread Lock Grips feature our exclusive ultra soft and lightweight A.I.R.E. compound along with an offset design...
www.odigrips.com www.odigrips.com
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I need to replace my Ergons, i may give these a shot.
 
JDurk said:
I was a long time user of ESI Chunky's. Still have a pair on my geared HT and a backup pair in the parts bin. Tried these after @jdog mentioned them in a thread a few years ago. They're now on both of my rigid SS bikes. Had a fall a few weeks ago after an encounter with some sweet gum balls. Bar end fell on the paved bike path and would have destroyed any end cap and probably the ESI's, can barely see any damage.

www.odigrips.com

F-1 SERIES DREAD LOCK V2.1 LOCK-ON GRIPS

Our newest addition to the F-1 Grip Series, the Tinker Juarez Signature Dread Lock Grips offer the padding and control needed for longer rides. Designed for comfort at every turn, the Dread Lock Grips feature our exclusive ultra soft and lightweight A.I.R.E. compound along with an offset design...
www.odigrips.com www.odigrips.com
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I threw these on for the winter and have been too lazy to do the whole slide on song and dance to save 40g. They're awesome. No complaints.
 
Rode on the Romy combo today. First and foremost, I like them on the Epic as a whole, especially over the Alberts which always felt a bit too much for that bike. On the front, this is especially true as the Romy (Soft compound) tracked much better, especially over all the sweet-gum (itchy) balls still on the trails. Hooked up on very surface I rode on, and had good support when I leaned the bike over. Deflection on rocks/roots was predictable, and again, had good support.

On the back, it's not even close; this is a fast tire. Now, I know @The Worst felt like it was dragging, but I am running the Mid (previously Speedgrip) compound in the back, and I found it to be very quick to spin up and roll. That being said, it isn't the grippiest thing in the world, particularly on roots. This compound tends to ping off of roots. I'm used to this behavior (had the same thing happen on my Nobby Nics and Wicked Wills), so my riding style accounts for it. Not an issue on rocks or other trail conditions (although it's obviously exacerbated when the roots are wet). For the winter I used to switch to the Soft compound in the back and deal with it, knowing that, well, it was winter.

I may try lowering my pressure in the rear a bit to see if that was an issue (radials are tricky to dial in with PSI). I'm running 28 out front and was likely too high at 31 in the back. This is with a riding weight of 225+bike. Thinking 29.5 will be the sweet spot.
 
Bikeworks said:
Rode on the Romy combo today. First and foremost, I like them on the Epic as a whole, especially over the Alberts which always felt a bit too much for that bike. On the front, this is especially true as the Romy (Soft compound) tracked much better, especially over all the sweet-gum (itchy) balls still on the trails. Hooked up on very surface I rode on, and had good support when I leaned the bike over. Deflection on rocks/roots was predictable, and again, had good support.

On the back, it's not even close; this is a fast tire. Now, I know @The Worst felt like it was dragging, but I am running the Mid (previously Speedgrip) compound in the back, and I found it to be very quick to spin up and roll. That being said, it isn't the grippiest thing in the world, particularly on roots. This compound tends to ping off of roots. I'm used to this behavior (had the same thing happen on my Nobby Nics and Wicked Wills), so my riding style accounts for it. Not an issue on rocks or other trail conditions (although it's obviously exacerbated when the roots are wet). For the winter I used to switch to the Soft compound in the back and deal with it, knowing that, well, it was winter.

I may try lowering my pressure in the rear a bit to see if that was an issue (radials are tricky to dial in with PSI). I'm running 28 out front and was likely too high at 31 in the back. This is with a riding weight of 225+bike. Thinking 29.5 will be the sweet spot.
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Great recap and thanks for the feedback! I’ve still been running the Tacky/Romy combo to hopefully work through the issues I’ve been having with the Romy. It’s certainly possible that I’ve been asking a bit much from it. I’ve been riding it almost exclusively at Tigerblood, Lumpy Bumpy, and other Mahlon and Allamuchy tech, also just after some of the wet weather we’ve had recently. Today (Tigerblood again) was the first time I felt the rolling speed felt a bit better, so maybe it was conditions more than tire… still not exactly grippy for the terrain though
 
Specialized makes their tube in tube 5.5mm exactly so running Hayes brakes is a pain in the ass. I ran sram lines which worked okay. Power was definitely less. Then I really forced it through last year which kinked the hose. No issues but didn't feel great seeing this recently

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New hose went in with far less drama so I think this is finally resolved.
 

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Put a new bar on the Epic Evo to increase bar height to 38mm from 30mm (I've been experiencing some hand numbness). Hoping for a Goldilocks improvement with little to no loss of front end control.

Bike adjacent, I replaced all my Camelbak packs with EVOC models (10L, 6L, and vest). I had talked myself into thinking the Camelbaks (which I had used for years) were good enough despite my having to constantly tweak their fit. Comfort is king, so a change needed to be made. I'll let you guys know what I think, but after dry runs in the basement I am liking the decision so far.
 
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Bikeworks said:
Put a new bar on the Epic Evo to increase bar height to 38mm from 30mm (I've been experiencing some hand numbness). Hoping for a Goldilocks improvement with little to no loss of front end control.

Bike adjacent, I replaced all my Camelbak packs with EVOC models (10L, 6L, and vest). I had talked myself into thinking the Camelbaks (which I had used for years) were good enough despite my having to constantly tweak their fit. Comfort is king, so a change needed to be made. I'll let you guys know what I think, but after dry runs in the basement I am liking the decision so far.
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The bars were REALLY good today, better than I could've hoped. I feel a lot more balanced and not like I'm pushing away from leaning forward too much like on the lower height bars.

The 10L pack is super comfortable, but hot. It's going to be for big days in Whistler (it has back protection I can add and remove) or long days.

Second ride on the Romy, they're a good choice and I am glad I got them. Running 28 in the front, 30 in the back.
 
Bikeworks said:
The bars were REALLY good today, better than I could've hoped. I feel a lot more balanced and not like I'm pushing away from leaning forward too much like on the lower height bars.

The 10L pack is super comfortable, but hot. It's going to be for big days in Whistler (it has back protection I can add and remove) or long days.

Second ride on the Romy, they're a good choice and I am glad I got them. Running 28 in the front, 30 in the back.
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How's the bike on steep climbs and cornering now? Always a tradeoff for me if I push comfort too much.
 
Bike N Gear said:
How's the bike on steep climbs and cornering now? Always a tradeoff for me if I push comfort too much.
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Only did a few climbs nothing crazy steep, but it was fine. Flat corners were good, but I didn't push them too hard as the itchy balls are all over the place out by me. But I think it will be fine because I feel I was TOO heavy on the front (weighted forward) with the lower bars.

The bike is also easier to throw around now in the front, more flickable. So that's an nice bonus
 
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