I just ordered this groupset for my 26 year old Voodoo D-Jab (correction, I just realised it's 28 years old!! How did I get so old?). It's the bike's fourth. The current 3x9 XT set up has been coaxed and patched up over the past year or so, and after the last ride of slipping , rubbing, and clattering of everything whenever I put the slightest additional pressure on a pedal out in the Sörmland woods, I declared it buggered and bit the bullet. Always a risk getting bits for such an old frame. And the first order of the latest and greatest was cancelled a couple of hours after making it when the evil of Micro Spine hub bodies was discovered, and replaced with a new order of M5100 bits. New bottom bracket too. Should be interesting to see what a 28 year old BB looks like when it comes out. The current cranks do rotate like they're 5 stor stark in. I am really looking forward to binning the front deraileur. I've always hated them, ever since my first racing bike as a kid where you couldn't have big on the front and big on the back, and small of the front and small on the back without everyone hearing you coming from several miles away. Should be a good autumn if it all fits.

Tack för alla bra videos! Är nybörjare och det här inspirerande.

You are doing amazing to talk, film and explain while also doing the climbs and tricks. Will be trying this one this season. Järavallen is my home track. I would like to get into downhill but I need to learn to drop and maybe hop before that. Is this track a good one for learning the base skills for downhill?

Getting an XT shifter and RD is the best in my opinion.

Thanks for the comparison video. Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate and the first lap was a bit wetter. Either way, the new setup must be faster to some extent. I’m running dual Forekasters, the new ones, and I like the grip on the rear in tech climbs but I do think a Rekon 2.4 would roll a bit faster.

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The simple purchase of a new "X" cassette would be a lot cheaper than a new full groups. But then, that would be hard subject to make a video about.

not really i habe m5100 groupset and 3rd gear is rubbing can do nothing bout it

hey im planning to buy that derailleur and i want to ask if clutch is stiff and if bike is quiet because i dont like when it rattles on roots and so, how is the clutch?

Grym video som vanligt, perfekt för en lönnfet nybörjare att glo igenom dina videor så att man vet vilka banor man vågar testa 😊

Looks like a nice base trail to work on fitness and skills. Isn't this where you did the digging yourself?

dig this chill ridealong stuff 👍

been there a couple of times but its not for me. The parts in the deeper woods are more fun. But it sure have some steep parts :D

What are your thoughts about this trail? Share them here!

Did you have any issues fitting the wheel to the bike? Particularly with the alignment of the disc with calipets? Or chain line? Cheers

head tube angle is the thing that one should check before buying a certain geometry. XC are closer to 70 - 71, and trail are best at 68-69 or even less. people should be aware how much of a difference the head tube angle actually does. depending on your style of riding and area (mountain or more flat vs trails and downhill).

Muchas gracias por el trabajo. Pondré el M4100 en mi bici de 3x8 para convertirla en 1x10.

cheers. this is one of my all time favorite songs.

i do not dare without clip in shoes

hope you had a good time in our flat little country. rude is my favorite trail here on zealand

went from 27.5+ to 2.4 its so much faster. I wasn't ready for the bottom bracket to drop so much I was pedal striking all over the place, combined with going alot faster I went otb twice very lucky I didn't get hurt😆🤦‍♂

Id love to do something like this :) So cool, relaxed, u can push yourself as much as you want/can :)

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I'm convinced that if you can find a set of tires that fit your riding style, whether fast rolling, grippy, mud shedding, rock gripping... whatever you ride it's the best investment as an upgrade. As I type this I hear him say slippery. I'm saying if you find the right tires for the condition, it is an upgrade that will elevate your riding to the next level. I've tried all the name brands but I decided to try a NEW Continental tire, and it did everything I needed it to do. Everything that was sketchy from the previous 10 years went away.

Jag kör Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29 x 2,40 SmartGrip ProWall både fram och bak nu och är supernöjd med dom. Har tidigare haft Schwalbe Racing Ray fram och Racing Ralph bak samt Vittoria Barzo fram och Mezcal bak. Men det är såklart mer XCO orienterade däck samtliga och det är mest banan i Hörby och stig jag cyklar så dom passar samtliga ypperligt.

I went through all sorts of Maxxis combos. From Ikons to Minions.. I love Dissector front, Rekon back - both in 2.4. They provide best of both worlds and bike still looks somewhat tough 😁

Nice! Did you weigh the bike before and after (-Or calculate the weight difference)?

Nice. Lighter wheels and tires is a big change. Im using Rekon i front and Rekon race in the back, the terrain is much like yours. Im in Halmstad. I got another wheelset when i want more grip with Assegai in the front and High Roller II in the back. Rarely not using those wheels at all... Its more fun with slightly faster rolling tires. Great video. Keep up the good work

Hey man thanks for the review, i currently run a 3 by with in the back the cs-hg 200 9s from shimano can i just install it on the same body next to my wheel hub or do i need a new one and which tools (bikespecific) to use (i've got most normal tools)

So this means if something happens with my rear wheel on Trek X caliber 9 (2022) with boost 141mm quick release i can throw it in garbage and never buy Trek bicycles again.

Are you still working on the manual? Just curious 🙂

Hey i own a cragger too and i'm thinking of upgrading my wheel as well. Does yours have a 15mm axle as well / did you need an adapter or new axle? The old wheel spec has a 15mm axle but the dt swiss and pretty much anything else i can find is 12mm. Maybe it does not matter?

Har dom skövlat ner hela skogen på den sluttningen? Har jag helt missat. Kanske dom kommer bygga en riktig nerfart 😄😉

Troligen en av de roligare delarna av Romeleåsen. Nerför då. 😅 Minsann tråkigt att man troligen inte kommer kunna köra där igen. Nu när man också vet vad du gör, förutom MTB, så förstår jag varför produktions värdet är så högt på dina vids. 😆👍

Hatkärlek till de switchbackarna. Jäkla synd att allt är borta.

Hej, it's all about getting stoked man. And the rare progression moments are the cherry on the pie. Escape your desk or daily hassle and just ride. It always pays off. Cheers from the low lands, just finished the same local trail ride for the 169th time and still enjoyed big time.

Bonjour, j’ai également un x caliber, ma question concerne la roue arrière ? Comment avez-vous pu installer une dt swiss x1900 sur un axe 141 qr 5 ? Pouvez-vous me donner les informations concernant la roue diamètre et adaptateur ? Merci infiniment

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I dedicated whole season of 2023 to learning this. I practiced almost daily and first good ones came after 5 months (30m). After that my progress really took off. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWbEfqquq8R0bdUsi=5rIunHbWy7PGCeti I can't imagine practicing on icy road like you. Seems dangerous. Wind is your biggest enemy too. Speed helps in a way that you will have more time to react to what bike is doing. At slow speed, bike is always ahead of you. But be careful, at speed adjustments with your feet and body are more sensitive. Really focus first on developing instinct of pulling on rear brake before looping out. Personally, I never tried once to purposely loop out. Manuals are best at speed and I do not want to be jumping off bike at speed. No thanks. Keep your heels down almost as if your feet were about to slide off your pedals. Just keep your feet super loose before you initiate the manual. It will automatically put your body position where it needs to be. Setting distance goals is the way to go but as you found out, you will automatically look for the stick with your eyes/head which will kill the manual. Head needs to be somewhat up, but that will come with time. Don't practice longer than 30min. Fatigue is a big factor. Once you get tired, manuals will start sucking. So you need to manage it and keep your legs fresh for nex day. You can do this man! You have already good base, it just takes CONSISTENT practice. A lot of practice. It requires zero special talent. Trust me, I know. Use the 4-5 months as much as possible and you will be manualing like a King in May 😉 Good luck man!

do it on grass/dirt so you wont be affraid of falling

As a Canadian I feel your pain about the weather, skiing is fun an all but there's a more free going, clear up your mind thing about cycling, skiing gets repetitive, waiting at the lifts etc... Also it's probably way more troubles & expensive than you think. I'd rather be frozen biking than waiting in line 40 min for a lift 😂

I think you’re right the flats will give you a better ability to bail off the back. Having that in mind can also help with your commitment getting to your balance point. Even practicing looping out the back you can feel when you’re going past the balance point to get a stronger sense of when your are at it.

have you tried a "manual machine"?

Your head and body are coming forward and down toward the end of your manual tries. Try and look down the trail more. Your head is heavy and will bring you down if you look down. I agree with others that you are not quite at the balance point yet. It took me years to get manuals right. You did amazing for one day.

Gillar dina videor, piggar upp i väntan på våren! Hade du rekommenderat att hyra en fullgung på Vallåsen eller att cykla egen hardtail för någon med väldigt begränsad erfarenhet av annat än XC-trails? (Malmö/Lundområdet)

Vilken härlig video! Nu blev jag inspirerad att ta mig till regnbågsbanan igen... och inte minst cykla lite oftare.

Your front wheel isn’t high enough. You’re to far from your balance point. Speed is definitely not the issue.