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You make a lot of valid points, but I think the average person at home isn't cleaning lots of chains, so the easiest, cleanest and safest way for the home mechanic is to use Silca Stripper. Although you can put the product down the drain as you point out the crap that comes off the chain you shouldn't. For a low volume setup I personally use the coffee filter technique, this way you get more life from the Stripper and get to remove the solids separately which you can dispose of in a safe way. If you were a bike shop, then its different and you would need a more industrial setup.

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What are tubeless valves? They are the same design as a standard inner tube. What issues have you had?

It just constantly leaks air - i cannot fix it and the bike is less than a month old. It's also the first time I've had tubeless and safe to say ill be ripping them off tomorrow and planting them into the bin. I could only imagine what I'd have to do if my tubeless went flat miles away from home. I'll be reverting to the "old school" method of tubed tyres tomorrow.

I personally would never go back. Tubeless has saved me so many punctures. Just take the bike back, the bike shop will be able to quickly diagnose the issue, it will be a simple fix, if the sealant is coming out of the valve, it’s probably just a lose valve core or the valve isn’t quite seated right.

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Thanks, it was one of the first videos I made, I have reduced the volume in later videos I make.

They are compatible with every 12 speed chain but I haven’t personally used it with the 12 speed shimano (only SRAM). I haven’t personally used just had a quick Google and looked at a few forum and nobody has had any issues with the shimano 12 speed and connex quick link.

They are compatible with every 12 speed chain but I haven’t personally used it with the 12 speed shimano (only SRAM). I haven’t personally used just had a quick Google and looked at a few forum and nobody has had any issues with the shimano 12 speed and connex quick link.

Yes, you can turn the light off depending on your setup, if you choose the standard switch it simply flips to the light on or off or to usb charging if you have it, if you have the always on switch, your usb is always on and you just turn the light on and off. In the real world you can’t feel the difference between the light being on or off, it’s only 3-4 watts. A Dynamo hub will always be slightly less efficient than a standard hub whether the light is on or off but again it’s so minimal you can’t feel the difference. You can just have a cable from the hub to the light and just pull it out if you want no power draw.

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Yes the field is flat but there is a 10m bank that runs around the edge of it we will use

Thanks, Lots of work still to do

once you learn the quirks of Dolly track you can use it to your advantage. It obviously does not know where you are going so if you take a turn sharp you can catch it out and lose it or have it just follow (after the turn). If you are say, taking a left turn, just before the corner, swing to the right, so you are offset from the drone,it will straighten itself on you, then you can push it around the corner like you have an invisible self stick on it. You can also take advantage of it not knowing where you are going and use it for a passing shot, again, go to one side of the drone, accelerate past it and the drone will ride along side out and then pull in behind.

Yes they are compatible with XX1 chains but not KMC or YBN

Easily done

No, but it isn’t a big job if you need to do it.

Yep, I agree

See my other question about taking off the front wheel while still connected.😅

Yes, I tend to run 2 smaller batteries and charge the phone from the one that isn’t being charged, then swap it over the next day

Perfect, happy the video helped

It’s great kit, I keep mine on the bike all year round

@ I’m going to do the same. My hardtail is my Bikepacking and training rig so I just keep it set to go at all times. Got out this week twice under lights, absolutely awesome gear kit, mind blown.

I’m currently looking for a setup and got a question about: ‘accidentally taking off the front wheel’. How does the K-lite handle such a thing in case of a Son hub? Great video btw!👍

@@puyck The kLite will just go into standby mode (the main beam goes off) if you stop or the cable is pulled out. I use a SON hub, its enough to be seen by and to illiminate just in front of you.

@ My worries are more like: taking the wheel and forgot to disconnect the cable. Is There a chance of severe damage? That round Son coaxial cable might handle that sort of quite well. How does kLite it compared to that?

Yes that is correct

It was an older chain I was messing around with, I haven’t noticed a rust on any of the chains I wax regularly

@@travers_bikes rust is my only concern stopping me from waxing. Thank you for the reply!

I think some chains are more susceptible to rust than others, I have a SRAM XX1 chain on my MTB, I never dry it after wet rides, just wash the bike and put it away and it has never shown any signs of rust.

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No you can’t, the 11 speed chain is wider than the spacing on the 12 speed cassette.

You don’t want to get your hands dirty, still need to bring your bike in for a service! 😁

Yeah, also the curve of the rim can pull the valve to one side if the nut is over tightened

Sorry will tone it down in the future

I also did for years without any issues but the extra security from the Connex reusable link and no need for a tool to put on/off is a massive bonus

The lack of tool to put them on/off is the biggest bonus

Spoil sport

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I used the XX1 cassette before and performance wise I can’t tell the difference between the XX1 and Garbaruk. Noise wise again it’s very similar. The Garbaruk is lighter and cheaper

@@travers_bikes thx for input.

No problem

I am not suggesting I am a pro

The X1 is a great bit of kit and so easy to use. The new version look even better…but slightly larger.

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Yeah the new Hover looks great and was tempted but the model I have has served me well so far so will keep it until it dies. The Insta360 Go3s was the real game changer for me, the speed of recording made it invaluable, when I have more time to stop its small size and magnetic base allows for some really creative shots.

4 thumbs up, praise for ndeed 😁

Thanks, I took the X1 on the Great British Divide and it was really useful, initially I had it in my frame bag but then switch to my back pocket, I could start it get it ready to fly and just stop and launch it. Hardly lost any time and still got the shots.

It was great riding, always tricky to get the tone right when you are filming something like this, you don’t want to get a bit too moaning when you are in a dark place. If only I had known this was the better weather!

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Indeedy

Yes, I realised when I was editing the video, I wasn’t thinking straight when I was riding! 😀

Thank you for your kind words, it’s always difficult to know how the videos will come across when you are out on the trails, especially on an adventure like this where you need to keep moving and can only get the camera on at certain times. I just filmed what I enjoyed and hopefully others do too.

It was probably the best descent on the whole trip.

I think I ride better on my own, just ride at my own pace. Bikepacking can be a mental thing, sometimes you just have to get through it but you also need to know when to pull the pin. I had a lightweight lock for shops, at the hotels they were good, one allowed me to take it to the room. One put it in the cellar and the last one put it in the conference room.

Thanks 👍 still don’t regret stopping but…

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I have a nice switch back short for this afternoon