Honest question: Are you not washing your cloths, bibs especially, before first ride? Maybe I'm weird but I'm not sure I want my junk rubbing against any industry left-overs from the factory.

I was really hoping for superpowers for maybe some exciting color transfer.  Nothing happened, Just a nice ride comfortable ride.     Some of the graphic they put on the chamois started to peel off. Sent them a message about it and they offered me $6 off my next purchase.  Acceptable given its not something that *should* affect how the chamois functions.

Anyone got recommendations for a cheap crankset 165mm?
I don't really care about chainring size i'm just going to use it on my trainer 110 bcd

I've been running a couple of Senicx cranksets for over a year that have been solid for mtb and gravel riding.

They’ve been pretty nice. I’ve got them set about 1.5 turns out from the softest setting.

Hi,

Do you know, how to enter the manual trim mode on the MTB paddle?

I accidentially startet the "initial setup" while my derailleur was on the second gear and now it is stucked there. I read, that I need to move it down all the way by "manual trimming with the paddle".

Additionally: Has anybody experience with setting up the MTB derailleur with a XT 11-46 cassette? Mine does not shift from the 37 to the 46 cog.

Thanks

Wolfgang

It took me about 2 hours of fiddling with my MTB wheeltop system to get it running right.  The instructions and app aren't super coherent or intuitive.  There is a switch on the backside of the mtb paddle that you need to switched during calibration vs normal running.   When mine would get "stuck" on a gear during calibration I resorted to tapping the micro adjust button on the paddle or in the app until the derailleur bottomed out and then restarted the setup process.  I found avoiding the micro step page until the end points were set was what kept me from having the derailleur "stop" mid way into the range.

I got an AirBank branded one back in November.  Its been great.  I've used it to seat MTB tires and gravel bike tires.  Its almost completely replaced my air compressor and floor pumps, especially for top ups right before a ride.  Seems to get about 3 minutes of runtime on a charge, so I just plug it in for a few minutes before tossing it back into my tool bag and heading out.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805655457207.html

I run a Specialized Power Mimic on my gravel bike.  I liked it so much I got an WildSide "knock off" AliExpress for my XC MTB.   It was very comfy even on 100k marathon races and training rides.  I bent the rails/broke the base on a bad jump at a bike park after about 6 months of use.    Its just slightly softer, and slightly bigger than the Specialized model and 1/10th the price.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802711439981.html

Darevie bibs (2023?): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005057467316.html
My experience doesn't mirror others at all. They are by far my favorite bibs, the pad is perfect, gripper is good and construction lasts. I got 3

I also love those darevie bibs. Ordered 2 more in the last sale.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOPfsoG

Got these Darevie bibs on sale for $20.  They are a great value at that price.   For their full retail price of nearly $60 I think there are better values (in the closeout/clearance of premium brands).     The Darevie bibs fit nicely.  The pad is well positioned, nice and flexible, but maybe a little less supportive than I'd prefer.   The shoulder straps are a little rough/textured, but not bothersome to me so far.    I’m 165cm / 55-56kg and got a size small that fits well.    Have ridden a few 60-90 minute sessions on the trainer and a nearly 3 hour gravel ride found them comfy.

I have a couple DeMarchi bibs and a set of Louis Garneau bibs I got on closeout at sportpursuit for $29(ea) and $65 respectively and they blow these Darevie bibs out of the water dollar for dollar, especially where the chamois is concerned; But shipping is $15 from sportpursuit so thats annoying and eats into any dollar savings.