My first vid on PB. Stoked. Thanks @easternShreda

Love a good "spoke wench". Makes it all bettah.

Ran the 2.35 Excavators dual compound at US Gravity Championships for dual slalom, and they were perfect. They cornered predictably and shed mud and clay better than others' tires I saw. I only have a few miles on them, so can't speak to the sidewall issue. I normally ride Small Block 8s and haven't had issues with those either.

Unimpressed with SRAM durability. I'm on my 3rd rear 9sp cassette in 3 months (broke 1 DH and 1 751), second chain 771, and X9 shifter's alu downshift lever developed lots of play before engaging, but can't be tightened. However, I can applaud their warranty dept. Overnighted new cassette at no cost.

Great looking, but pricey. Elite rear hub = $450 and front = $207. Curious if they are that much better than their existing MTB hubs? $268 rear and $143? http://profileracing.com/estore/category.php?perPage=0&category=8