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I took a Fluid VLT SZ2 for a couple rides today. It definitely alleviates *some* of the hand numbness. But it is not gone. On the medium exe (which I road again after the fluid) when riding a trail downhill my hands get to the point where I almost can’t hang on anymore. Weight on the front is...

There were errors on bikeinsights for both bikes. So I contributed my own version of both bikes. This is as “correct” as I can make it: https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=66b14494d74c8a001b127be9,66b12e78d74c8a001b121bbc, The above is a comparison of my medium Sirrus X to a Small Fuel...

Reading through them. Some interesting stuff is in there.

That’s what happened last time! This time I am prepared: Mountain bike! ;)

After extensive research and careful consideration, I determined that Vermont is the best state in the Union. :) I have been professionally fit. I think they did a phenomenal job getting my saddle in a comfortable and powerful position. They didn’t do great on my hands. Part of that was...

Well, I have never researched potting soil. The research amount and detail does increase with the cost / risk of the item. And, yes, it is very time consuming. Right now I am also researching new frying pans as I am a bit frustrated with cast iron and carbon steel. So I am trying to find...

Everything!

I asked that exact question as well. It’s also quite a bit more money. If you read the full reviews, it’s because the hope has longer weird levers and a soft bite. So the hayes wins. It should also be noted that the shimano slx won best value because it does all those things well while being...

No, well, yes to the non-bedded in one. But the others either did or likely could. But *not on pavement*. What I am saying is none of these bikes come close to what my blade 2.0 could do. As a practical example, I tested some pavement downhill where I bombed down at 35-40 mph following a car...

Forgot the second unfortunately. None of these bikes lived up to my past braking experiences. Particularly as compared to my former blade 2.0. No matter the bike, I am likely upgrading the brakes on day one. The blade could stop a 35lb heavier me ( than I am now) on a 30lb heavier bike with some...

Eh. ;) The difference between some of these bikes is pretty amazing. I road one up a trail for all of like 300 feet before I turned around and brought it back. Some of that might have been sizing, but the motor just felt wrong on it. Even if I stood up and pedaled, I simply couldn’t get power...

Now that was a fun day! Trail riding on 4 different bikes! :)

*snickers* Nothing ever lives up to *my* expectations. True story. ;)

Yep, but I found a really good deal on the aluminum fuel exe. So, it’s competitive currently. Doing another test ride tomorrow. I will try some aluminum vs carbon bikes to see if I care. The thing I like about the spectral:on is the huge battery. If it were bosch, I might have gone for it. But...

I got some clarification on requirements for class 4 roads around here. The consensus was 100mm+ front suspension. Rear is not “required” but helps. Fuel exe, here I come. :)