Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

[Request] Powerful dishwasher with sanitize function?

I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

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[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

[Request] Dishwasher &lt;$1k Australian with QOL features and low water use

Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

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A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

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Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

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BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

Looking to upgrade my home hand tools

Was told to post this here. Husky 270pc toolset from Home Depot for $99, normally $199. Lifetime warranty too

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Thoughts on a Honda Accord V6 2007?

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2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

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me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

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compact/mid size suv

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Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

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Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

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Deep long rpgs?

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Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

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WSIB if I want a strategy game for dummies

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What can you recommend for minimizing pores?

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The Norco Optic joins a growing list of aggressive short-travel trail bikes, and we feel it is at the head of its class. This 29er has 125mm of rear-wheel travel and a 140mm fork paired with a modern long and slack geometry that you'd normally find on a bike with more travel. Despite its modest travel numbers, the Optic has a serious preference for steep and rough trails and it comes to life as speeds increase. The Horst-Link rear suspension design feels dialed and this bike feels like it has more travel than the numbers suggest. On the climbs, it can't quite match the liveliness or efficiency of some of the more XC-oriented bikes out there, although it is comfortable and capable in most uphill situations. Whatever ground it loses to other bikes on the climbs, it makes up for with its supernatural descending capabilities. The C2 SRAM build we tested is competitively priced, and it comes with a shred-ready component specification that won't force you to shell out any extra cash on immediate upgrades. If you're looking for a shorter travel trail bike and you prioritize downhill performance above all else, we think the Norco Optic is worthy of serious consideration.

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The Norco Optic joins a growing list of aggressive short-travel trail bikes, and we feel it is at the head of its class. This 29er has 125mm of rear-wheel travel and a 140mm fork paired with a modern long and slack geometry that you'd normally find on a bike with more travel. Despite its modest travel numbers, the Optic has a serious preference for steep and rough trails and it comes to life as speeds increase. The Horst-Link rear suspension design feels dialed and this bike feels like it has more travel than the numbers suggest. On the climbs, it can't quite match the liveliness or efficiency of some of the more XC-oriented bikes out there, although it is comfortable and capable in most uphill situations. Whatever ground it loses to other bikes on the climbs, it makes up for with its supernatural descending capabilities. The C2 SRAM build we tested is competitively priced, and it comes with a shred-ready component specification that won't force you to shell out any extra cash on immediate upgrades. If you're looking for a shorter travel trail bike and you prioritize downhill performance above all else, we think the Norco Optic is worthy of serious consideration.
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 The C2 SRAM build we tested is competitively priced, and it comes with a shred-ready component specification that won't force you to shell out any extra cash on immediate upgrades. If you're looking for a shorter travel trail bike and you prioritize downhill performance above all else, we think the Norco Optic is worthy of serious consideration.

 On the climbs, it can't quite match the liveliness or efficiency of some of the more XC-oriented bikes out there, although it is comfortable and capable in most uphill situations. Whatever ground it loses to other bikes on the climbs, it makes up for with its supernatural descending capabilities. The C2 SRAM build we tested is competitively priced, and it comes with a shred-ready component specification that won't force you to shell out any extra cash on immediate upgrades. If you're looking for a shorter travel trail bike and you prioritize downhill performance above all else, we think the Norco Optic is worthy of serious consideration

 Despite its modest travel numbers, the Optic has a serious preference for steep and rough trails and it comes to life as speeds increase. The Horst-Link rear suspension design feels dialed and this bike feels like it has more travel than the numbers suggest. On the climbs, it can't quite match the liveliness or efficiency of some of the more XC-oriented bikes out there, although it is comfortable and capable in most uphill situations. Whatever ground it loses to other bikes on the climbs, it makes up for with its supernatural descending capabilities

Best Trail Mountain Bikes of 2022 - GearLab

 Now, the first day i was really struggling so turns out the narco rataline website, spec sheet suggests 760 bars, 40 mil stem 20, mil bar rise and sure enough. The stock bars and everything on there are totally different 780 width, 50 or even 60 length stem and the bars are super low. I didn't feel very dialed on that first ride and, furthermore, i really don't like using the word review in any kind of bike video unless i can actually spend you know at least a few weeks or whatnot riding something in this case. I have two days on this bike and all the parts are stock and they're, not parts that i ride the parts that i generally ride, i'm used to and i've experienced them on multiple different platforms of bikes, so i kind of whoa builder line, keep them as Constants throughout my little ride, reviews or whatnot phew, nice yeah, thomas

 Once again, this is not a review video. This is more of an experience. Shall we say little jump? I had a great time riding the optic and it's a good fit on these flow trails, but i'll be 100 straight up. If i had the choice between a short travel bike, whether it be the optic, the ripley or whatever, 120 mil travel and shorter bike versus something that's more longer, travel like the norco sight, the ibis ripmo, the rocky mountain altitude or even the instinct

 All we really did was swap on the bars and stem from my personal bike. The sizing is now correct. Roller coaster. This optic compares directly to my personal ripley, i'm running a 140 fork on my ripley and if my wtb tires it's at a 65 degree head angle now the way the two bikes feel on the trail are a little bit different

I rode the Norco Optic!

 The bike has excellent geometry, really forward thinking. You got that steep seat, tube angle, slack, head tube angle, kind of everything. I'D say most consumers are going to be looking for in their next bike. Its all there uh, also there's a suspension tune itself, its really dialed great

2 % faster than the other bikes.. For me, this happened to be my fastest bike and it was two different days of testing those there's lots of variables, but I put down my quickest time as about 2.5 % faster than the Pole

. It'S a 125 mm travel trail bike with a 140 fork upfront, that's rolling on 29 inch, wheels. All right frame details its pretty straight forward., There's not a whole lot of craziness here

 For me, this happened to be my fastest bike and it was two different days of testing those there's lots of variables, but I put down my quickest time as about 2.5 % faster than the Pole. ( happy light music ) There's a few interesting things on here.

2020 Norco Optic Review: Short on Travel, Not Capability | Pinkbike Field Test

 It'S kind of interesting for a 480 millimeter reach. This thing feels like you, could take it up just about any tight mountain switchback without a problem. I appreciate how they also spec this bike with fairly narrow tires. These two three five schwalbe's are definitely pretty small compared to what most bikes are getting expect with these days, but it gives you kind of like a surgical feeling

 Out of the trail, spike's got the tried and true gx drivetrain. That always feels good. Also comes with these four piston shimano brakes, unfortunately with resin pads and rotors, but you still get that nice kind of grabby shimano feel which accentuates a bike like this. The super deluxe that comes on the back of this bike is like the smallest little super deluxe

 It just feels so composed so who's. This bike for this bike is for somebody who wants to do long, pedally adventures, and they still want the most capable bike that they can get in that category, and i definitely haven't ridden a 125 millimeter bike that feels this capable ever. I just feel like even the trails i've been trying to get it to flinch on on galbraith. Aren'T enough, so somebody who's looking to do some aggressive stuff, but wants a smaller bike that you know gives a little bit more back when you're pumping on the uh

 This feels really stable for a 125 millimeter bike. Pretty plush feels like it's soaking things up quite nicely: yeah wow, that's quite a plush feeling rear end yeah, i mean definitely a super stable bike, especially considering the amount of travel and yeah like when you. When you pump it there's quite a bit of support. It'S nice that you can lean hard on these lower volume tires without them, rolling it all really rewarding bike to pump

2020 NORCO OPTIC C2 29 // Bike Review

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Trek Roscoe. About the same pricing and same components as the grand canyon. Just got one for my wife yesterday who Started mountain biking.

Roadie here looking to get into MTB after already getting into gravel.  

Sorry, I know questions like this have been posted before. But just looking for any new input since most of the posts I found in search refer to 2021 or earlier Model Years and it seems like new tech/bikes/builds come out practically weekly.

Looking to spend not more than $1500 or so. Riding around where I live is probably split between "Trail"/"XC".  Probably a more "trail", but gotta climb everywhere.  Ideally also looking for a bike that I won't be itching to spend money to upgrade components. (I know nobody "needs" to buy upgrades, but come on... we know what we are...)

The [Grand Canyon 7](https://www.canyon.com/en-us/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/grand-canyon/grand-canyon-7/2617.html?dwvar_2617_pv_rahmenfarbe=BU%2FBK#all-components-section-tab) comes in around $1300. SRAM SX, Dropper Post, Judy Silver Air Fork. Not sure how Canyon works, but on the Canada site the also list a [Grand Canyon 8](https://www.canyon.com/en-ca/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/grand-canyon/grand-canyon-8/2619.html?dwvar_2619_pv_rahmenfarbe=GY%2FRD#all-components-section-tab) which I don't see listed on the US site.   Looks like the upgrades from the 7 are SRAM SX to Shimano Deore 12, and the Judy fork to a Fox 34 Rhythm.  Price converted to USD is just over $1500. That would actually probably be perfect for what I want. From what I've read SX and the Judy fork are "okay", whereas Deore and the Fox would be a definite step up. But, I don't know if I can actually buy it.  Canyon Canada also gets a [Stotic 3](https://www.canyon.com/en-ca/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/stoic/stoic-3/2660.html?dwvar_2660_pv_rahmenfarbe=GY#all-components-section-tab) at about $1400 (converted to USD), wheres the US site only lists a Stoic 2 ($1200 but 10sp &amp; no Dropper post), or a Stoic 4 ($2000= more than I want to spend).

The other option I see around is the [Polygon Xtrada 7](https://www.polygonbikes.com/product/mountain/xtrada-7-4/). Their US dealer BikesOnline has it around $1k. Comes with Deore 12 and thru-axles. But the fork, Suntour XCR32 Air, (from what I've seen online) seems to be a bit of a let down. Though not sure if it would feel like that to me, who's used to rigid road bike.  Also it isn't  15x110 spacing like the Canyons.  So any Fork upgrade I assume also means you need new wheel/hub as well. The Xtrada also has 27.2 seatpost and doesn't come with a Dropper. So, $1000 upfront, but get a Dropper (what are they like $150 give or take?) and it inches closer to the Grand Canyon7 in price while not having as nice a fork (but does have Deore 12). Not sure what a fork upgrade would cost/if there are any Forks worth upgrading to that would have the same 15x100 spacing.  

As an aside, what does it take to upgrade from something like a Deore 10/11sp to 12?  Just cassette and adjust the Deraileur?  Or do you need new hubs, Deraileurs, shifters, etc?

Anyway, apologies for the wall-o-text.  A bit bored at work here on Friday and maybe I got a bit carried away hahah. Thanks in advance for any input!

<div class="md">Roadie here looking to get into MTB after already getting into gravel.

Sorry, I know questions like this have been posted before. But just looking for any new input since most of the posts I found in search refer to 2021 or earlier Model Years and it seems like new tech/bikes/builds come out practically weekly.

Looking to spend not more than $1500 or so. Riding around where I live is probably split between &quot;Trail&quot;/&quot;XC&quot;. Probably a more &quot;trail&quot;, but gotta climb everywhere. Ideally also looking for a bike that I won&#39;t be itching to spend money to upgrade components. (I know nobody &quot;needs&quot; to buy upgrades, but come on... we know what we are...)

The <a href="https://www.canyon.com/en-us/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/grand-canyon/grand-canyon-7/2617.html?dwvar_2617_pv_rahmenfarbe=BU%2FBK#all-components-section-tab">Grand Canyon 7</a> comes in around $1300. SRAM SX, Dropper Post, Judy Silver Air Fork. Not sure how Canyon works, but on the Canada site the also list a <a href="https://www.canyon.com/en-ca/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/grand-canyon/grand-canyon-8/2619.html?dwvar_2619_pv_rahmenfarbe=GY%2FRD#all-components-section-tab">Grand Canyon 8</a> which I don&#39;t see listed on the US site. Looks like the upgrades from the 7 are SRAM SX to Shimano Deore 12, and the Judy fork to a Fox 34 Rhythm. Price converted to USD is just over $1500. That would actually probably be perfect for what I want. From what I&#39;ve read SX and the Judy fork are &quot;okay&quot;, whereas Deore and the Fox would be a definite step up. But, I don&#39;t know if I can actually buy it. Canyon Canada also gets a <a href="https://www.canyon.com/en-ca/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/stoic/stoic-3/2660.html?dwvar_2660_pv_rahmenfarbe=GY#all-components-section-tab">Stotic 3</a> at about $1400 (converted to USD), wheres the US site only lists a Stoic 2 ($1200 but 10sp &amp; no Dropper post), or a Stoic 4 ($2000= more than I want to spend).

The other option I see around is the <a href="https://www.polygonbikes.com/product/mountain/xtrada-7-4/">Polygon Xtrada 7</a>. Their US dealer BikesOnline has it around $1k. Comes with Deore 12 and thru-axles. But the fork, Suntour XCR32 Air, (from what I&#39;ve seen online) seems to be a bit of a let down. Though not sure if it would feel like that to me, who&#39;s used to rigid road bike. Also it isn&#39;t 15x110 spacing like the Canyons. So any Fork upgrade I assume also means you need new wheel/hub as well. The Xtrada also has 27.2 seatpost and doesn&#39;t come with a Dropper. So, $1000 upfront, but get a Dropper (what are they like $150 give or take?) and it inches closer to the Grand Canyon7 in price while not having as nice a fork (but does have Deore 12). Not sure what a fork upgrade would cost/if there are any Forks worth upgrading to that would have the same 15x100 spacing.

As an aside, what does it take to upgrade from something like a Deore 10/11sp to 12? Just cassette and adjust the Deraileur? Or do you need new hubs, Deraileurs, shifters, etc?

Anyway, apologies for the wall-o-text. A bit bored at work here on Friday and maybe I got a bit carried away hahah. Thanks in advance for any input!

Edit: Canyon basically said &quot;That&#39;s rough buddy&quot;. No potential option to buy the Stoic 3 or GC8, unless I meet a friendly Canadian who be my bicycling smuggling mule.

Edit: Have been convinced to stay away from SRAM SX. Have ordered the Xtrada7.
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Is there a better "budget" MTB out there than the Grand Canyon 7 that is available in the US?

Just got the bike a couple days ago and today (July/9/2022) I went to Culham Trails in Mississauga and had a blast. 

I would buy the bike again

 My only complaint of the 2021 Roscoe 8 was that the front was a little heavy. Other than that, great bike! I think the 2022 model will be even better. 9/10 would recommend.

 I have taken this thing to downhill parks and 25 ft+ jumps. Really sturdy bike. My only complaint of the 2021 Roscoe 8 was that the front was a little heavy. Other than that, great bike! I think the 2022 model will be even better

Roscoe is an extremely good bike

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