Dammit’s adventures in mountain biking

Just in case anyone else is wondering "could I fit a 170mm dropper to a size L Cannondale Scalpel SE?" I have the answer for you - no.

What bike should I build around my new seatpost?

What brand of dropper is it?

What bike should I build around my new seatpost?

I think @PhilDAS is planning a mtb build

Rad and gnarlesome hardtail, obvs.

What brand of dropper is it?

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Rad and gnarlesome hardtail, obvs.

Suggestions?

Suggestions?

New thread?

If you’re serious, a cotic Solaris max with 140mm fork? Welcome to throw a leg over my large one for size.

Calibre Bossnut.

Rad and gnarlesome hardtail

This is the correct answer

But be forum contrary and get a Ti. Stanton

What bike should I build around my new seatpost?

Chromag.

Jeffsy

Or if you want rid I'll put a dropper on my graveler to be so it qualifies for the hssgb thread. Or wait, would it @BareNecessities ?

#nottukt

Or if you want rid I'll put a dropper on my graveler to be so it qualifies for the hssgb thread. Or wait, would it

Put it on your Kona and fit 700mm wide drop bars. Then we can talk

27.2 sadly.

Long low and slack. Beyond that, no.

Back on the flat pedals today, for around an hour of Bedgebury - it was interesting. Slipped off them quite a bit initially, which is what makes me feel hugely insecure when using them (Adidas MTB shoes with a sole that says "stealth" on it and DMR Vault Mg pedals), but stuck with it and found that my bunny hop was much better immediately as I had to move my weight around to get the bike off the ground properly rather than just pulling my feet up under me.

Also actually pushed through the jumps, getting the rear wheel to properly take off the lip rather than jumping early (which I knew to be a bad habit). I'll stick with them, but it's going to be a while before I bed the weight movements into muscle memory.

How do I stop my feet slipping off?

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Bike looking good.
If you are used to SPDs, it will probably take a few rides to get back into the feel of flats.
If you still don’t feel comfortable, maybe the rear end is too harsh - tyre and shock pressures low enough for comfort?
Alternative things to try: longer pins, different shoes (I like trail runners with little knobs on the bottom, grip my flats very well), and then ofc different pedals.

From memory DMR Vaults have fairy chunky pins, which means they don’t sink into soles too well.

I had a similar style of pedal and upgraded to Nukeproof Horizons which are leagues ahead.
When used with my 5 Tens or Specialized 2FO shoes I find it extremely hard to move my foot when riding if I’ve positioned it wrong whilst riding. I can’t remember ever slipping off.

I just use the cheap nukeproof composite pedals and often can pull the pedal up with my foot when resetting my position one footed at traffic lights because they stick so well.

Well played ;)

They actually have a really great looking new shorter travel bike out now too! 130mm trail bike type thing.

YT Industries Izzo

How do I stop my feet slipping off?

@Dammit ;
Get a set of the moto-x pins that DMR use on the Brendan Fairclough signature Vaults. They're perfect with the Stealth soles, I have an older pair of 5.10 Team shoes with stealth soles and Brendogs and it's a great setup!