I recently purchased a new Shimano 8250 groupset to replace the low end SRAM that came on the bike. I didn’t necessarily want Di2, but it was the only option offered via the special pricing deal I obtained.

When I opened the package to install the rear derailleur, I was shocked by how chunky and hefty it is. I understand it that a motor and battery necessarily adds to the chonkiness, but it weighs nearly a pound, which is nearly twice what an XTR cabled derailleur weighs. I’m not a weight weenie when it comes to mountain bikes, but a half pound of extra weight just for the luxury of tapping a button rather than pushing a lever seems absurd.

I’m tempted to eBay the Di2 shifter and RD, and upgrade to an XTR cabled RD

My type of riding: I don’t often race MTB, but I do enjoy a nice bike and components. I ride XC style and enjoy climbing as much as descending, so I also appreciate a relatively light build

Something goes wrong...

I have been riding a 2019 Orbea Occam for the last 7 years. Best bike I have ever ridden. Yeah, there were plenty of bits that got replaced over the years due to use and abuse. Close to 12,000 miles and still going strong.

Last month I was preparing for a Colorado trip and decided that I wanted a more "downhill" bike. Changed out the stem, shortening it by ~5mm and adding a 6deg rise. Everything online said that this would make the bike easier to control in the downhills.

Yes, it was *marginally* better. But then I started noticing that the bike was REALLY twitchy on the climbs. I was slower, got stopped too often and had a harder time keeping a line.

Yesterday morning I popped the old stem back on. Had a great ride. Climbs were awesome again. Nobody likes to climb, but you know what makes it worse? Having to stop in the middle of the climb because your bike decided to stop you.

I had also been thinking about pushing the fork from 130mm to 140mm and now I am thoroughly convinced that the designers understood what they were doing. I'm going to keep things where they are because it is clear that someone took the time to figure out a geometry that is balanced.

My biggest challenge with a garage home gym would be balancing training space with bike storage and maintenance space.

A rack can be useful, but it can also make it harder to move bikes around, access tools, or keep the floor clear. Wall-mounted storage and foldable equipment seem like possible solutions, although I wonder how practical they are day to day.

For riders who have both a mountain bike and a home gym, how did you arrange the space without sacrificing either one?

Those are some of my some of my very first attemps at Bunny hop. Is this even a Bunny hop or a Basic hop?

The Video is from 1st october. And I bought my Bike 24th August.

I was able to Hop with my Citybike before, but that was more griping thight, press my feet against the pedals and jump so that the bike followed.

So i have a hardtail with stock 110 mm stanchions and i was wondering if put a 160 mm fork on the bike are there like any dangers to it or im a in the clear lmk

I'm looking for some really cheap full suspension bikes, I'm currently on a bulls sharptail 2. I don't really like it because I feel every bump and it has 100mm Travel (hardtail), and it only goes down to like 50% of that travel. What I really like about my bike is that it handles super well. I live in Germany in a region where there aren't any insane trails. I found a small MTB Park + a few lines which I really want to ride, but it just hurts on my hardtail. I also want to use that bike for some stairs and a few smaller jumps (yes I'm a beginner). My budget is 1800€ (euro).

Any tips for improvement? I clear the jump OK but it wasn’t effortless, still feels like something is off…

Been trying to get my whips more steezy. Do any of you have any tips?

I found these asian high priced brakes that seem very solid (trickstuff wise) and there is not a single review on the whole internet about them.

Does someone has any info about them?

https://fereicycling.com/product/xii-mtb-hydraulic-disc-brake-2/

Does anyone has experience using the Fox Proframe Rs with the new Vue Max Goggle ??

I know there is a lot of posts in here and I have searched. But I want some advice.

I have a 22 stumpy and I weigh 98kg (216 Lb) and I bottom out on the rear suspension on hits and also some rock gardens. I have a fusion x rear shock but am wanting an upgrade to something else that can handle the load. What’s your recs please?

(this is all new to me so sorry if it's basic stuff)

Edit: I have been edumacated, thanks all!

Are you actually able to get a tubeless tyre off and back on the rim out on the trails, in order to put a tube in?

I've just had my first puncture on a ride and my tubeless repair didn't fix it (it split the sidewall right where it meets the rim and a bacon strip didn't hold). I had no tube, so it was a walk back.

But having now looked into what's needed to remove and replace this tyre it's a while thing. Popping the bead in requires some effort and tools. Which made me wonder if I could have even managed this on the trail if I had a tube with me?

What's involved in putting a tube in a tubeless tyre when out on a ride? I just assumed you take a tube and some levers and you're set, but have I misunderstood?

I’m trying to figure out the best way to hang 4 bikes on my garage wall, but they’re all different sizes and lengths.

My bikes are:
Canyon onfly e-MTB
REI e-bike (around 50 lbs)
Woom 3 kids’ bike
Woom 5 kids’ bike

For those of you who have a similar setup, what’s the best way to stagger the bikes so the handlebars and pedals don’t get in each other’s way?

Also, do you let the bikes hang completely suspended in the air, or do you prefer having the rear wheel rest on the floor to take some of the weight off the wall mount?

Would love to hear what’s worked well for you, especially with a mix of heavy e-bikes and kids’ bikes!

Have anything you want to talk about that doesn't quite warrant its own thread? Post it here!

Do people pedal up or shuttle to the trails? And what are the best locations to live long ish term and pedal up to the trails?

As above, the DT Swiss DF freehub conversion. Have you used it, what are your thoughts?
Done some reading pros seems to be lack of complexity vs OChain for example, but how does it play out in the real world, is there a noticeable difference either positive or negative?