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AJ565 wrote:

Have you guys had any issues with the Maxxis tires leaking from the sidewalls? Both the front and rear from the day they were put on...

Have you guys had any issues with the Maxxis tires leaking from the sidewalls? Both the front and rear from the day they were put on leak the sealant from the sidewalls every ride. They don't really lose any air pressure while I ride, but they do lose about 5-6 psi over a week from time to time.

NHtoWA421 wrote:

It's not your tires. It's the sealant. I bet you're using stan's? I had the same problem. Switched sealants and it went away.

AJ565 wrote:

Have you guys had any issues with the Maxxis tires leaking from the sidewalls? Both the front and rear from the day they were put on...

Have you guys had any issues with the Maxxis tires leaking from the sidewalls? Both the front and rear from the day they were put on leak the sealant from the sidewalls every ride. They don't really lose any air pressure while I ride, but they do lose about 5-6 psi over a week from time to time.

NHtoWA421 wrote:

It's not your tires. It's the sealant. I bet you're using stan's? I had the same problem. Switched sealants and it went away.

AJ565 wrote:

I'll try and get pictures of it. Its been raining here so I haven't been able to ride in a few weeks. It literally seeps through...

I'll try and get pictures of it. Its been raining here so I haven't been able to ride in a few weeks. It literally seeps through the sidewall of the tire in multiple places around both sides of both tires. It shows up sometimes as little white droplets then slings everywhere when I ride.

VonSmallhausen wrote:

The one I ride right now: [img]https://www.rally-photo.net/NIELS/sensa_fiori.jpg[/img] Training for the Salzkammergut Trophy (211km & 7000hm / 131miles & 23000ft) this year. Back in the day used...

The one I ride right now:


Training for the Salzkammergut Trophy (211km & 7000hm / 131miles & 23000ft) this year.

Back in the day used to ride this:

endurox wrote:

How did the Salzkammergut Trophy race go? 230,000 sounds insane. Best day climbing I ever did was 10,600 ft at 106 miles. How long did this...

How did the Salzkammergut Trophy race go? 230,000 sounds insane. Best day climbing I ever did was 10,600 ft at 106 miles. How long did this race take?

blaney372 wrote:

It seeps through the actual sidewall itself? Not between the bead and the rim? If it's seeping through the sidewall then you'd have to assume it's...

It seeps through the actual sidewall itself? Not between the bead and the rim?

If it's seeping through the sidewall then you'd have to assume it's the tire or sealant. Either way that's fucked up shit. That. Aint. Normal.

chasestevenson599 wrote:

2017 Trek Slash 9.9 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/20/233277/s1200_IMG_3808.jpg[/img] 29+ Titanium frame hand built and welded by me [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/20/233278/s1200_IMG_3339.jpg[/img] 2017 Specialzied Turbo Levo FSR [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/20/233279/s1200_IMG_2784.jpg[/img]

2017 Trek Slash 9.9


29+ Titanium frame hand built and welded by me


2017 Specialzied Turbo Levo FSR

milliebays wrote:

damn. you spent a grip on those. F$^K e-bikes but that slash is cool.

chasestevenson599 wrote:

I interned at Trek over the summer and the deals are too good to turn down! My girlfriend mostly rides the e-bike just to keep up...

I interned at Trek over the summer and the deals are too good to turn down!
My girlfriend mostly rides the e-bike just to keep up when we go riding, and my mother has actually started commuting to work on it. I have taken it out a couple times myself and it is a blast, I don't fully understand the e-bike hate.

sixeightynine wrote:

Stumpy Expert 6fattie. Plus size tires are very forgiving for us clydesdales. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/20/233121/s1200_image.jpg[/img]

Stumpy Expert 6fattie. Plus size tires are very forgiving for us clydesdales.

chasestevenson599 wrote:

2017 Trek Slash 9.9 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/20/233277/s1200_IMG_3808.jpg[/img] 29+ Titanium frame hand built and welded by me [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/20/233278/s1200_IMG_3339.jpg[/img] 2017 Specialzied Turbo Levo FSR [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/20/233279/s1200_IMG_2784.jpg[/img]

2017 Trek Slash 9.9


29+ Titanium frame hand built and welded by me


2017 Specialzied Turbo Levo FSR

chasestevenson599 wrote:

I interned at Trek over the summer and the deals are too good to turn down! My girlfriend mostly rides the e-bike just to keep up...

I interned at Trek over the summer and the deals are too good to turn down!
My girlfriend mostly rides the e-bike just to keep up when we go riding, and my mother has actually started commuting to work on it. I have taken it out a couple times myself and it is a blast, I don't fully understand the e-bike hate.

Crush wrote:

Once you've ridden them it's hard to argue. They're fun as fuck.

Kartwheel84c wrote:

2016 Yeti SB5 I replaced the Fox 34 with a Manitou Mattoc Pro fork Race Face Next crank Race Face Turbine 30 wheelset Race Face SixC...

2016 Yeti SB5

I replaced the Fox 34 with a Manitou Mattoc Pro fork
Race Face Next crank
Race Face Turbine 30 wheelset
Race Face SixC handlebar
I dumped the SRAM Guide brakes and put some Shimano SLXs so now I have brakes every I pull the lever.

AJ565 wrote:

Have you guys had any issues with the Maxxis tires leaking from the sidewalls? Both the front and rear from the day they were put on...

Have you guys had any issues with the Maxxis tires leaking from the sidewalls? Both the front and rear from the day they were put on leak the sealant from the sidewalls every ride. They don't really lose any air pressure while I ride, but they do lose about 5-6 psi over a week from time to time.

NHtoWA421 wrote:

It's not your tires. It's the sealant. I bet you're using stan's? I had the same problem. Switched sealants and it went away.

blaney372 wrote:

I rode a townie one a couple months back. Just had it on the road. Man it was fun. The motor cuts out at 30kph and...

I rode a townie one a couple months back. Just had it on the road. Man it was fun. The motor cuts out at 30kph and I was hammering up an uphill and dyingggggg. Was riding at like 33kph and forgot that the motor is off at 30kph+. I let off a bit and holy man was it fun to just rip up the hill with so much less effort.

Super excited for some demo days to come by in the spring and shred one in the trails. Heard nothing but good things.

North America seems to loathe them. I was listening to a Vital MTB podcast the other day - can't remember who they were interviewing but they said that ~50% of their brand's sales in Germany are e-bikes. Wild!

Rad bike man!

chasestevenson599 wrote:

I interned at Trek over the summer and the deals are too good to turn down! My girlfriend mostly rides the e-bike just to keep up...

I interned at Trek over the summer and the deals are too good to turn down!
My girlfriend mostly rides the e-bike just to keep up when we go riding, and my mother has actually started commuting to work on it. I have taken it out a couple times myself and it is a blast, I don't fully understand the e-bike hate.

Crush wrote:

Once you've ridden them it's hard to argue. They're fun as fuck.

blaney372 wrote:

I rode a townie one a couple months back. Just had it on the road. Man it was fun. The motor cuts out at 30kph and...

I rode a townie one a couple months back. Just had it on the road. Man it was fun. The motor cuts out at 30kph and I was hammering up an uphill and dyingggggg. Was riding at like 33kph and forgot that the motor is off at 30kph+. I let off a bit and holy man was it fun to just rip up the hill with so much less effort.

Super excited for some demo days to come by in the spring and shred one in the trails. Heard nothing but good things.

North America seems to loathe them. I was listening to a Vital MTB podcast the other day - can't remember who they were interviewing but they said that ~50% of their brand's sales in Germany are e-bikes. Wild!

Rad bike man!

blaney372 wrote:

noice! Do you notice that switch infinity or whatever its called ? The funky contraption above the bottom bracket?

Crush wrote:

Once you've ridden them it's hard to argue. They're fun as fuck.

Kartwheel84c wrote:

2016 Yeti SB5 I replaced the Fox 34 with a Manitou Mattoc Pro fork Race Face Next crank Race Face Turbine 30 wheelset Race Face SixC...

2016 Yeti SB5

I replaced the Fox 34 with a Manitou Mattoc Pro fork
Race Face Next crank
Race Face Turbine 30 wheelset
Race Face SixC handlebar
I dumped the SRAM Guide brakes and put some Shimano SLXs so now I have brakes every I pull the lever.

blaney372 wrote:

noice! Do you notice that switch infinity or whatever its called ? The funky contraption above the bottom bracket?

blaney372 wrote:

I rode a townie one a couple months back. Just had it on the road. Man it was fun. The motor cuts out at 30kph and...

I rode a townie one a couple months back. Just had it on the road. Man it was fun. The motor cuts out at 30kph and I was hammering up an uphill and dyingggggg. Was riding at like 33kph and forgot that the motor is off at 30kph+. I let off a bit and holy man was it fun to just rip up the hill with so much less effort.

Super excited for some demo days to come by in the spring and shred one in the trails. Heard nothing but good things.

North America seems to loathe them. I was listening to a Vital MTB podcast the other day - can't remember who they were interviewing but they said that ~50% of their brand's sales in Germany are e-bikes. Wild!

Rad bike man!

ti473 wrote:

I think they're for the lazy. Just pedal the fucking thing. I don't know why I hate them, I just do.

Forty wrote:

Wow, A lot of very nice bikes here however this titanium build is intriguing as hell...any more pics? Details? Nice work..

Forty wrote:

Wow, A lot of very nice bikes here however this titanium build is intriguing as hell...any more pics? Details? Nice work..

chasestevenson599 wrote:

Appreciate it! Yeah so the titanium bike I actually built as part of a college class. It is called hand built bicycle at the University of...

Appreciate it!

Yeah so the titanium bike I actually built as part of a college class. It is called hand built bicycle at the University of Iowa and is only about 10-12 students and you build a bicycle frame from scratch. I received engineering credits for completing the courses. The first time you build a chromoly steel frame to make sure you get the jist of frame building down. The second time taking the course you are allowed as much freedom as you wish to create your titanium masterpiece. I began designing on autocad basing some of the dimensions off of a salsa deadwood, the hardtail version, which is a 29+ bike packing rig. Other dimensions I adjusting using my personal body geometry and what ive learned from my previous experience with my chromoly frame. Once everything is in place ordered all the ti tubing and titanium machined parts and set up the frame jigs using the dimensions from autocad. then tube by tube cut them to length and notch the ends with a whole saw and hand file till each is a desired fit. then when the front triangle is complete tack it together and begin the rear triangle. I used a flex plate to allow the rear triangle to flex under larger loads and act as a small suspension dampener.


Autocad Drawing of Frame and Flexplate



Front Triangle in the jig with full size drawing behind for reference




Flex Plate


Cutting seat post to proper height for dropper post



Working with the Professor to make proper cut





Completed Frame out of the Jig





Finished Product! RS-1 Fork, Enve Bars, Bontrager Line 40 Wheels, Sram Guide Brakes

Video About the Hand Built Bicycle Class at the University
Short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-4J4441MNw
Long: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh7W7s34t0M