Adding the optional hip armor should be treated as part of the purchase price. Fit stayed comfortable once it was installed.
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Reply Rev'It Vapor 4 Pants · 3d ago
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Thread Peak to Peak shoulder-season gear · 1w ago
What layers work for the temperature changes on a spring Peak to Peak ride? City forecast never seems to tell the whole story once elevation changes.
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Reply Cherohala versus Foothills Parkway for a mellow day · 1w ago
Please keep the pace quiet near houses and gathering spots. The routes stay welcoming when a group rides through like guests.
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Reply Mirrors that show more than elbows without looking huge · 2w ago
I adjusted my mirrors farther outward than felt natural and stopped trying to see directly behind. Together they now cover both adjacent lanes.
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Reply Turquoise Trail weekday breakfast loop · 2w ago
Keeping the group small and regrouping at established stops makes these roads much more enjoyable for everyone who lives there.
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Thread A small riding habit that made you smoother · Jun 21, 2026
Mine is relaxing my outside hand before turn-in. Looking for simple cues people use on normal rides—not a complete cornering curriculum.
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Reply Phone mount or dedicated GPS on clip-ons? · Jun 18, 2026
Audio prompts cover almost everything for me. The phone stays zipped away and I stop if the route becomes confusing.
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Reply One-piece suit fit: standing awkward, perfect on the bike? · May 24, 2026
Some upright pull is normal, numb hands or restricted breathing is not. Spend ten minutes in a riding crouch instead of walking around the shop.