What is a product you bought in the past year that...

[Jordan Carr]

That you think changed the way you ride? Was it a new saddle, new shoes, or a new drivetrain?
The cycling industry is pushing technology to make riding easier and more enjoyable, what have you taken from this???

[sgltrak]

I have not bought anything this year that changed my riding, but I did take something from this year's technology. Since I saw that Sram XX components were running double up front (like Ritchey did in the early 90's), I figured I could do without the granny chain ring. I removed the granny and replaced the middle ring with something smaller (now 32-46), as well as replacing the cassette with one that has a broader range (12-32). I am still able to ride everything I was riding before, but have fewer chain line and chain suck issues. I have just had to get used to different gear combinations to achieve the same results.

[Jordan Carr]

Nice. How does that work where you live? What is the terrain like? Have you ever tried the new 2x10 products?

[EddieClark]

Going to a 20mm axle/160mm travel Marz55 really opened up my trailbike, but that was over a year ago. My previous 12mm qr's were simply no match in stiffness or tracking ability. It's a bit more heft going up but very worth it for going down techy high-speed trails.

[Jordan Carr]

Nice Eddie.
Any planned upgrades for next season?

[mtbikerufus]

Hey Jordan,
I guess I can't say i'm surprised to see you in a mountain biking bulletin board. In response to your question, I didn't add anything but a broken foot to my season. It's been a 5 month wait to get back on a trainer. I guess I take that back. I can't ride my rollers with the broken foot - too dangerous. So I added a standard rear wheel trainer and have found it a good source of sweat inducing spinning.
So, Jordan . . . Where you live lately?
-James "Rufus"