Yes pretty sure, it’s Acera that do not have it I believe. But 4 pots could have better modulation than 2 pots with servo wave as more liquid needs to be moved. If I did more downhill riding I might prefer it.

Review: Shimano MT520 Brakes are an Affordable 4-Piston Option for Enduro

The Deore MT520 4 pot and TRP Slate 4 seem almost identical, but to me the TRPs edges them out:
+ Linear action instead of servo wave (boils down to preference)
+ Bolt instead of clip pad retainer
+ Adjustable angle caliper hose connector
– Deore doesn’t have directional olives, better for dumdums.
= Price is about the same

Quite narrow band of torque on the clamps, a little too much, break the clamp, a bit too little, lever moves on handlebars. Unless you have a torque wrench easy to mess up. You can get metal clamps tho.

The bleed bolt on shimano and trp calipers near eliminates most of the risk of getting oil on your calipers.

Magura brakes might be strong (with HC levers at least), but they’re also finicky and noisy compared to shimanos and trps, more for the pros imo.

So far, TRPs have been THE DREAM.

Smoother feel with same rotors (Magura HC) which could be due to the 1 pad design, nicer lever, no noise, at least equal power, no need to bleed during install, takes tektro bleed kits (7 pounds, cheap!).

Here’s the cheap TRP rear end https://www.ebay.de/itm/TRP-Slate-T4-1800-mm-Scheibenbremse-NEU-DH-FR-Dirt-4-Kolben-Bremse-hinten/123814565366?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170511121231%26meid%3Dcbe1a82b240946e49b87110c1ddbef6f%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D123814565366%26itm%3D123814565366%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Af44bcdb2-c5bd-11e9-b049-74dbd18045a0%7Cparentrq%3Abf2d7c1816c0a4e92297e0adfff00df9%7Ciid%3A1

Installed it without a hitch, not cut down the hose yet so no bleed needed. Smoother feel than magura (maybe because it’s one and not two pads), good power and modulation, no noise. The real test will be the front brake. Seems to work fine with 2 mm magura hc rotors.

XT levers w MT7 calipers? Madlad!

Deal is over now, usually they’re about the same prices as the Maguras for the pair.

I like long levers I think, esp for winter biking w gloves. Might change my mind about this.

The list is based on what people/reviewers have repeatedly said for now until I get my hands on em.

Decided to try something else, see: https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/tired-of-magura-mt5-going-to-test-trp-slate-4-heres-why/

Actually I found a deal for TRP Slate 4 brakes for 40 GBP pr end, so going to try those first. Seems easier to deal with overall!

Had Wera, now I have PB swiss and have reached allen key nirvana, performance wise haven’t noticed any difference but I like the PB swiss aesthetics and holder a lot more – easier to get keys in and out, less clunky.

Then PS swiss again for screwdrivers, Knipex for pliers.

Still squals when wet, let’s see what organics can do

Ok here’s what i did

1. Removed pads and checked for stuck pistons, used blue blood to unstuck two that were sticking.
2. Sanded pads w 100 grit sandpaper, then wiped them off w 70% isopropanol.
3. Reinstalled pads, made sure rotor would not contact calipers.
4. Ordered Swissstop organics for the front (since they need replacing soon and the front is most prone to squealing, only 5 eur more than magura pads so why not).

No squeals far, likely just a result of pad contamination/gradual pad gunk buildup/glazing.

Summary of inflation frequency:

Road-bike: Every 5 minutes.
Gravel bike/commuter: 1 to 4 weeks (primarily depending on the tire)
Mountain bike: Once a year

Might not have bedded them in properly yet just put on new rotors today.. time for sanding?

So the tire seems to be the biggest deciding factor here as long as things are set up properly?

Here’s what I’m thinking:

Panaracer Gravel King 650b 1.75″ slicks (year old, run them at 40 psi)
WTB i23 rims (would need to be cleaned and degreased)

Plan to get:
Orange endurance sealant (3 oz pr tire)
28mm WTB tape (single layer, doubling over valve, might be better tapes out there)
DT Swiss Tubeless Valves

From what I gather, I shouldn’t need to inflate the tires more than once every 2 weeks, maybe 1 month if lucky.

New pads are out of the question, plenty of life left in the ones i have, but considered washing them or scrubbing them with sandpaper. Seems like it’s not really necessary.

Jordan what’s your setup? Guessing a low psi situation?

DMR V12s!

I went for Premium BMX slim pedals with sealed bearings for 30 euros, you can buy a new body for 15 euro if it wears down https://premiumbmx.com/collections/pedals/products/slim-plastic-pedal, about same low weight as the DMRs, trading a bit of grip and longevity for less shoe munching.

I’m overwhelmed..

@johnx2 depends on the framing choice, btw I hear you can get paintings hand-painted in China now for not that much.

Darn, I was wearing converse btw..got away with it this time but they quite easily bend at the toes..

It’s how you persuade yourself/your wife that it’s ok to spend a big wedge of cash on a bike; the idea that you’ll never need to replace it despite knowing deep down that even if you don’t ever sell it, thus technically keeping it forever you will undoubtedly at some point buy another one and ride it instead.

I’ve never owned more than 1 bike at the time, so this doesn’t hold true for me. It IS a big wedge of cash though so some BILFness is warranted. Guess it’s fair to assume it should hold up at least a decade.

Keelas long 32 work well! Happy with my purchase so far

I wonder if that applies to respro style masks too, as they don’t work by forming a tight seal around your face, there’s no lip. Anyways, where do you get a face fit test?

dovebiker, even if efficacy drops during exercise, which I’m sure it does, you also need to factor in that you inhale 5 times more particles during your commute, making every % of filtering more precious. So even if efficacy was just 20% it could still be worth it, but I’d guess it’s higher for the masks designed for exercise use. Or you could just take it a bit easier and get a higher filtering efficacy and overall less exposure.

For example, an experimental study of healthy adults showed that total respiratory tract deposition of ultrafine particles (diameter <100 nm) was about 5-fold greater during moderate exercise than at rest (18).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4311076/

Here’s a study showing better heart rate variability when people walking in a polluted city wore a face mask https://particleandfibretoxicology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-8977-6-8

And for instance 3M 7500 series respirator is made from silicone so it’ll withstand sweat while still maintaining a good seal and it can move a lot of air through its twin filters and large exhalation valves. I’ve tried it, still gets too moist for comfort if you go really hard.

Looking at different commuting modes in china

Furthermore, the highest whole trip exposures to PM2.5 and CO which cyclists experienced indicates it is not preferable to commute by bicycle in a relatively high air polluted environment. Cyclists are possibly subject to greater health risks than other commuters. Thus further research needs to be conducted to investigate the health risks associated with cycling.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969712003397

Want something better you need to step up to a 3M organic gas filter, very fashion!

More from 3M here http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/929854O/respiratory-protection-for-airborne-exposures.pdf

From the video “for the mask to work, it has to be super snug, and make sure no air comes in”.

Simply not true, they still work with imperfect seals, from around 80% efficacy at blocking particles down to 0.007 micron with bicycle specific masks and up to 99% for 3M masks tested ON a person. PM2.5 means particles up to 2.5 micron diameter.

Do Pollution Masks Really Work?

Don’t think they block NO2 and O3, so it’s not 100% protection, although respro claims their carbon filter can block gases.

The City™ filter uses Dynamic Activated Charcoal Cloth (DACC™) a 95% pure charcoal weave, originally developed by the U.K. Ministry of Defence for use in the protection against chemical and bacteria warfare situations. We use DACC™ to effectively filter out Primary pollutants associated with vehicle exhaust emissions. The DACC™ is laminated with medical grade non woven polypropylene material which filters particulates from the air and helps prevent them from entering the respiratory system. The City™ filter offers protection against: – Hydrocarbons. e.g. Benzene; Pyrene;1,3 Butadiene. – Acid gases. e.g. Nitrogen dioxide; Sulphur dioxide. – Photo-chemical pollutants. e.g. Low level Ozone – Particulates. e.g. Black smoke; Pollen; Lead oxide. For a more comprehensive list of all the chemicals that have tested with DACC, please go to the Industrial section of the website.

If you want better protection you need a respirator with an organic gas filter like so

Scienceofficer, show me the data!

Only compressed air breathing apparatus could provide protection when working at high intensity – running at 10mph – you’d pull air through the seals on a negative pressure respirator, even a full-face due to sweat and slipping seals. Half-masks were useless and hoods resulted in too much carbon dioxide build-up. T

I was worried this might happen, but they had to provide some level of protection even if seals slip? I use a respro mask and I can keep it on going ham, sure it’s not perfect but it has to offer some protection.

Should be banned like skateboarding in Norway in the 70s 😁

Going with the Keelas in long, hopefully a 32 waist will fit me!

Nice, not sure aldi/lidl sells rain pants here in Germany, but id rather pay 20£ for something more breathable as I don’t have any use for a full length zipper, more faff the way I use em. Problem is nobody has the 34 long Keelas in stock except for Keela £££..

Ok! Seems like Keela Lightning are the best trough pocket overpants without mesh lining, here are the ones I’ve looked at:

BEST RAIN-OVERPANTS WITH THROUGH POCKETS

Keela Lightning 30£
+ back pocket
+ belt loops (+elastic waistband)
+ double velcro leg straps
+ ankle zips
+ articulated knees
+ breathable
+ great reviews
+ short/medium/long leg lengths
– buttoned, not zippered pockets

Regatta: no through pocket closure

BEST RAINPANTS WITH MESH LINING/LINED POCKETS

Madison Stellar 44£
+ cycling specific
+ back pocket
+ leg zipper
+ 2 leg straps
– few reviews

Berghaus Deluge 45£
+ full leg zipper
+ articulated knees
+ positive reviews (not many from cyclists)
– no ankle zips?
– noisy & baggy
– no designed for cycling

Altura Night Vision 3 35£
+ cycling specific
+ articulated knees
+ double velctro leg straps
+ leg length adjustment
– non adjustable waistband
– not very breathable
– feet catch on leg lenght adjuster
– poor durability according to wiggle reviewers

Endura MT500: poor value
Endura Gridlock II: poor durability
RAF Goretex: no pockets
Tenn Driven: poor reviews
Rainlegs: I have them, and they’re best in light summer rain, no easy pocket access

Some of the contenders! Re the other suggestions: Endura has no pockets? Ex army no pockets either? Tenn Driven Waterproof Breathable poor reviews and mesh lining, more a snowboard pant? Polaris not totally waterproof. Regatta doesn’t have zippered pockets. Keela rain pants look good, but no reviews from cyclists. I already have rainlegs and they’re best in light summer rain.

Madison Stellar Waterproof Trousers 44 GBP
+ 2.5 DWR
+ cycling specific
+ 2 pockets
+ back pocket
+ leg zipper
+ 2 leg straps
– mesh lining
– few reviews

Altura Night Vision Waterproof Mens Overtrousers 35 GBP
+ cycling specific
+ 2 pockets
+ 2 leg straps
+ tons of positive reviews
– mesh lining?

Berghaus Men’s Deluge Waterproof Breathable Over Trouser 45 GBP
+ Lots of ventilation options
+ 2 pockets
+ articulated knees
+ tons of positive reviews (although not many from cyclists)
– no leg adjuster?
– noisy
– baggy
– no designed for cycling

Overpants AKA overtrousers are pants meant to go over your other pants so they’re typically not insulated and some have pockets that are just holes so you can use your inner pant pockets.

Problem with microsoft keyboards

Surface keyboard is silver only
Designer keyboard is cramped and not ergonomic (form over function)
900 keyboard doesnt have scissor keys like the ones above, so key feel is very dead and poor for typing although otherwise layout and form factor is excellent.

That leaves you with a bunch of logitech Keyboards, K750, K800, Craft which all have their own quality issues. G613 seems very good, but is a full size gaming keyboard.

HP seems to be the best of the bunch for low profile scissor key, their Elite V2 is vgood and lasted me 4 years.

Low profile mechanical keyboards are on the horizon, but no long battery life 104 key options on the market just yet.

Thanks for the suggestions! The Regatta overtrousers seem nice, but cyclist complain they get wet in the rain as the pockets are just holes and not closeable?

I’ll add to my requirement, has closeable pockets (I can cut the inner lining if they are not through pockets). Some under 50 gbp options that have good reviews on amazon.co.uk:

Berghaus Men’s Deluge Waterproof Breathable Over Trouser
Altura Night Vision Waterproof Mens Overtrousers
Mountain Warehouse Pakka Mens Waterproof Overtrousers

K750 looks nice except for the damn piano black, but it seems to self destruct after 3 years for everyone due to the battery in it failing. You can replace it though https://www.amazon.com/Maxell-Rechargable-lithium-motherboard-battery/dp/B00CJ3T188

Designer keyboard has too cramped keys, looking for a full size

@metcalt forgot to mention I tried the designer, didn’t like the key placement and cramped spacing. Also felt a bit cheap although key feel was better than the Desktop 900.

Microsoft designer probably has similar keys, and better spacing, but why no black?

Went ahead and ordered the HP Wireless Premium, since the Elite V2 isn’t avail in nordic.