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Need some assistance.

I need to get a new olive/barb setup for Shimano XT-M8120 brakes. Having trouble determining which is the appropriately compatible parts.

BH-90
https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-BH-90-Olive-and-Insert

2nd Version ??
https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-Hose-Insert-2ND-Version-en.aspx

TIA

 

BH-90

 

I bought the BH-90 for the SLX kit I bought from you and they fit up perfect. I purchased these:

$8 Dymoece Bicycle Brake Olive and Brass Connecting Insert Kit for Shimano BH90 Bike Hydraulic Disc Brake Hose

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WS1MZ85?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

The BH-90 was what I was thinking to be correct. But couldn’t really tell the difference from the other, beyond perhaps material or size.

 

Looking to upgrade the wheels on my 2021 SC Tallboy. Not trying to break the bank, but something lighter then stock and reliable. I9 is having a sale currently, I think with the discount a set of carbon 1/1 trail wheels is around $1400. My buddy suggested the Roval Carbon that on sale currently for around $1100. I am 180lbs, fairly aggressive rider but don't catch big air as I'm getting older. What do you guys recommend?

https://industrynine.com/wheels/mountain/hydra-trail-s-carbon/

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/r...192?searchText=30121-2800&color=303460-188192

 

Edit: I'd buy them from here unless you don't want I9 1/1 hubs then go through link below. , don't forget to use Active Junky for Cash Back.

https://customwheelbuilder.com/prod...mountain-disc-wheelset?variant=32126810226790

 

This.

 

Touch choice. The Specialized is almost half a pound of rotating weight lighter but the i9's have more engagement. If it was me, I'd go with less rotating weight. Engagement is overrated (this coming from a guy that has the i9 Torch, Hydra, Onyx and DT Swiss 180's (with the 54T ratchet).

 

Check out Nobl also. I ended up getting a set of TR-37's with Hydra's for $1,350 using a discount through Expert Voice. Lifetime warranty on them also. 1/1's would be less expensive.

 

I agree with this, their wheels are super nice

 

BH90 is a thinner high pressure hose so the silver barb has a slightly smaller diameter.

 

I had a set of 2.5 remote resi's on the rear and they were great. Only reason I switched was upgraded to HD leaf pack so needed longer travel shock and just went with the bilsteins that came with the pack.

 

Any of you guys ride with a Garmin every ride? I’m thinking of picking up an edge 530 cheap.

I’m currently using the Apple Watch, and I really like it for what it is. Miles mostly and I find the heart rate interesting. I don’t dive deep just see what my max was for a ride.

I’d still probably use the Apple Watch for HR, or buy a cheap Garmin watch for the heart rate. I’m conflicted. I guess I don’t need anything though to be honest. Hmmmm

 

I have a 530 and use it for every type of ride. Road, gravel, MTB and my trainer. I love the thing and the functions that Garmin provides for course making and such. There are some modes that i don’t use that are specific to dirt/MTB, I just haven’t dug into them as much.

 

Heart rate is an imperfect measurement for training and unless you really know the nuances of it and yourself, I don’t think a Garmin watch hr is going to provide more meaningful data than the Apple Watch hr. Maybe if you were using a hr strap and a head unit, then it would probably provide more accurate hr data but again unless you know what you’re looking at, it doesn’t tell you much.

I have a Garmin watch and when I’m “training” I’ll use a Garmin 530 head unit on the stem because it’s easier to watch interval time, laps, etc.

 

I have an edge 530 and i use it every ride. for every type of ride. gravel or mtb. I love mine. It lasts forever. i also have a hr strap to give me a bit more accurate hr data. I trust my edge 530 for elevations and stuff more than my phone. great device. if you can find it for cheap, go ahead and snag it!

 

I use my Garmin Fenix 6X. I did just buy a 1030 from my buddy for $100 and will use it when I ride new places and preload a route.

 

Figured I add in my set-up with my KB Voodoo/Max Modular rack. Realized I don't have any good or recent pics. These were with my brother-in-law and friend on our first trip to SkyPark last year. Not shown is my actual bike (since it's in the bed): 2020 Specialized Fuse, the lone hardtail of the group. Since then I've gotten a 2022 Pivot Shuttle AM and am enjoying the switch to full suspension and electric power which helps with my genetic heart condition and pacemaker/ICD. Oh, and the truck went from stock suspension to Bilsteins 6112/5160 and Dakars recently.

Driver side: upTOP Overland bike mount w/ Yakima HighRoad
Passenger side: Max Modular bike (fork) mount

 

I use a Garmin 530 every ride and a Garmin watch. The Garmin devices all talk to each other so pairing the HR to the ride is easy with all Garmin stuff. Apple doesn’t play well with others.

 

I have a Garmin 530 as well and use it with a Wahoo HR strap. Not for any real training, but really just for data over time.

I wouldn't mind making the switch to a Garmin watch and getting rid of the computer. That being said the computer has helped me navigate trails when riding out of state.