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definitely a chinese direct to consumer company. the whatsapp number in the header is a chinese country code.

 

interesting. i saw jf_rides on ig post about the trifox and was interested.

the diy carbons look pretty legit with different frame models based on the bigger brands.... this is tempting

 

I've hit rocks, the little booties help. I've hit hard enough to send me OTB due to pedal/crank strike.
Your leg protects from carbons biggest weakness, abrasion from rocks lol.

 

Uni strut is great for bike racks on the roof! I ran with a double rack for years before the company car I got came with out any type of roof system. I still have all the parts. My coworker who helped me set it up, he has three spots set up, two for the regular bikes and one for his tandem!

It’s a great way to go about a rack!

 

Yeah, I've considered diycarbonbikes for a hardtail adventure bike or a simple gravel rig...

Haha. Fair. I think I'll stick with my GX Eagle alu. for now.

 

Backcountry Open-Box items….
Did some reading on how these play with Sram Cassettes and Chains and people said phenomenal soooo here we are.

 

Didn’t know they had an open box section. Is that on their direct site?

 

geartrade.com, you can see who the seller is rather it’s private or company. The UPS shipping notification even says directly from Backcountry.

 

Snagged open box Now Drive bindings for my snowboard through gear trade (seller backcountry) for half off. Plastic wasn’t even removed.

definitely recommend looking at backcountry as a seller on geartrade if you guys haven’t

 

That definitely makes me feel better. Would be awesome to get brand new XT mech and shifter for cheap.

 

Backcountry is wonderful! I’ve been purchasing from them for years now, 10-12 years for stuff…back when they were called steapandcheap.com for general clothing and then their bike site was chain something…I don’t remember. But seeing they sell on other sites! Oh brother! Just what I need to know

And this coming on the day my wife said….I think I need to give you an allowance hahah - I’ve gone a little bonkers on some bike stuff the last month.

 

Waited 5 weeks for this guy. Esker elkat

 

Had a DIYcarbon XCR29 hard tail (based on Specialized Epic) that I rode for XC and ‘gravel’. Purchased as an experiment for $375 new in 2019 with custom color; long lead time. Broke top tube a couple months ago and guy who runs the US sales couldn’t help as it was out of warranty. It worked OK for a little bit but frame flex caused paint to crack all over. Replaced with a Specialized Chisel frame that I’m much more confident in.

Only pics I have of it assembled and then the fracture on the top tube. My advice; you get what you pay for in the end
Max

 

I just sold my first item on gear trade as a test (a shirt that didn’t fit me anymore) and now I need to sell a lot more stuff I don’t use haha

 

Buy once cry once

 

recommendations on a full face helmet that is available on Amazon?

I have some rewards to spend and thought this might be a good opportunity to acquire one.


Maybe this TLD?

Troy Lee Designs Adult | All Mountain | Mountain Bike | Full Face Stage Helmet Camo W/MIPS

Troy Lee Designs Adult|Enduro|Downhill|All Mountain|Mountain Biking Stage Nova W/MIPS (Gray, MD/LG)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097Z2C6XJ

 

Damn.

I guess I can say, woulda been cool if it worked out.

Glad in some way I hardly stress my CF frame..........mostly because I'm losing weight (not from sweet jumps )

 

is that shifter set front and rear? the left in the description is confusing me

 

The Stage is their super light FF with the best air glow of the lineup. Should be a good option if the fit is right for you.

Rear only…where are you seeing left in the screenshot?

 

Fit is right based on? Just their sizing chart or do you mean it might not be comfortable when I get it