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Hey, you’re most welcome but please check the pinned comment because I mixed-up the specs of the easy-release cleats. Turns-out I was actually using the high-float, easy release one and love it.

Hey John, First and foremost, thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment. It honestly means a lot to me. I should note, I made an error in this video and I mixed-up the two easy release cleats; I believe I pinned a comment with the correct info., but what’s more embarrassing is the high float/easy release cleat which I said I don’t know who it’s for, that’s what I’ve been running and I love it! lol I considered taking the video down but I think it’s worth keeping-up to at least give some people food for thought. Re: the clear positioning, I’m not sure if I’m really the best person to give advice on this subject. Taking a step back (pardon the pun), I try not to present myself as an expert in anything because, well, I’m not. Moreover, I tent to only make videos when I feel like I can contribute something. I feel like there are a lot of videos out there already discussing cleat position and while downhill riders prefer a rearmost position because it places less strain on the calve muscles, it really comes down to personal preference. …at least for forward/back placement. Side-to-side is often to compensate for shoe/crank clearance or, again, personal preference.

Yes. 100%. :)

Hey, thanks for taking the time to comment! It’s honestly always appreciated. Believe it or not, I haven’t done Jean Guy. What did you think of it?

@@GREYWOLFbike It's a bit spicy at the top, was fatiguing for me at a pneuma lap. I found it similar to Loamzilla, but on steroids.

Hey, thank you! And yes - that exit is actually quite technical. Lots of places to hang-up or put a front tire wrong.

@@GREYWOLFbike yup. I only do the blue line the double black no thank you ….

Hey, thanks for taking the time to come back and confirm the sizing for others who may be referencing this video.

Hey, I did hear they were changing the design to what you have. I’ll admit, it’s gong to be more consistent than the magnetic albeit with a couple trade-offs, namely switching between vehicles and having a premium feel. Out of curiosity, what do you think the fixed connectors?

Seriously!>? I’m going to look for these but could you share a link just the same? I’d love to have a back-up pair.

@@GREYWOLFbike they were just on sale, not clearance and the price changed back to $96

I’m wearing a size small. It fits true to size but is very fitted. Sizing-up will result in longer torso, longer arms, etc. It just may be that some people don’t like fitted shirts, but this is a good thing because they don’t flap around when you’re riding and it also keeps the warm air close to the body,.

@@GREYWOLFbike I’m bigger then you then I wear a Large most the time but sometimes a XL on different clothing as sizing can be off so i ordered a XL in the camo version of this jacket, I seen loads of reviews people saying size up on it cause gets snug if your wearing something underneath it.

Hey Morgan, thank you for the kind words. I’m inclined to agree with you (lol), however I did apply to be a KUAT ambassador but was denied. At the end of the day, I’m a consumer too, so I’ll keep advocating for the best products because I honestly believe we all benefit. Thanks again. :)

Hi! Which e-bike do you have or intend to purchase?

@@GREYWOLFbike , a Mondraker Level, with Bosch Performance Line CX.

Hi, absolutely! Is you have an early version of the Piston Pro X with the magnetic cable connector, this is the cable you’ll need if you’re using it with a Pivot V2: shop.kuat.com/Piston-Wiring-Harness-Extension However, let it be known KUAT has since updated the Piston Pro X to have a fixed flat-four cable; if you have that version this is the cable extension you’ll need: shop.kuat.com/Car-to-Rack-Electrical-Cable Also, thank you so much for watching the videos; at the end of the day I’m a consumer too, so it always means a lot to know they’ve been helpful.

Hey Rob, thanks for taking the time to share the kind words. You may have noticed, the channel has gone dark lately. Rest assured I’m coming back and things are happening in the background, but gosh darn did I burn myself out badly but -and I really do mean this- people taking the time to share positivity is what’s really helping maintain the motivation to keep moving forward and keep improving. Thanks again. :)

Hey, are you referring to the ‘KUAT’ logo? If so, I don’t have any PPF and I hate stickers. lol

@GREYWOLFbike I'm referring to where the arm touches. I don't push it down far enough to touch but if that's an issue a small piece of ppf will protect it.

Hey, thank you very much for the kind words. In fact, it’s because I couldn’t find anything during my own research and I thought I had something to share to the community that I created this video. I should also note, though I haven’t uploaded in a while, I do promise I have more content coming and people taking the time to express their gratitude honestly really motivates me more than anything. To answer your question, yes - I find FOX’s sizing to be consistent across their entire lineup (if you’re a ‘medium’ in one thing, you are a ‘medium’ in everything) as well as offering what I call ‘aspirational’ fitment in that they are very fitted to the body. This is actually a good thing as it prevents the garments from flapping around but it’s less good if you’ve gained a few pounds.

@@GREYWOLFbike thanks for your reply

For context, the Ogio is about 30% more expensive than the Thule.

Hey, thanks very much for the kind words. …and honestly, I’m a consumer too; that’s why I made the video. I was just trying to help other people make an informed decision. I’m genuinely glad it was helpful. :)

I’m still recommending this. What are you worried about?

Hah! That’s awesome. I have a camping mug that a Pringles can lid fits. I use it to mix-up powdered milk for coffee. It’s not a perfect fit and results in some drips, but it’s darn close enough!

My license plate isn’t really obstructed. It’s visible between the wheels of the bike, but some places (lower mainland BC) can be real sticklers about that sort of thing, so I suppose it really depends on your area.

My old frame was fine until I purchased a carbon frame. Then I thought I'm not letting that hang my its top tube. As for the plate I drive a Tahoe but this new rack covers it, and I know it does so not going to lie to myself by playing out what obscured means to some cops. That plate adapter cost way less than a ticket from a ticket happy popo officer who write 100 tickets a month.

Hey, thanks for the kind words. I honestly experienced really bad burn-out toward the end of last year. Technology problems, logistical problems, and some of my videos getting 30 or 50 views was honestly really discouraging. …so kind words such as your own really help sustain me; thank you. :)

KUAT sells a ‘fender kit’ which essentially consists of two straps. I’ve used rubber VOLE ski straps to transport bikes with full fenders. If you’re going to do this regularly, I highly recommend purchasing some VOLE strap keepers as well. They keep the loose tail from flapping around as well as reduce the likelihood of it releasing because the strap is doubled-over on itself.

I intentionally used it on my truck all winter including a trip to across the Trans Canada and everything is still going strong. The Pivot V2 did develop a squeak but I ended-up selling it before I was able to effect a solution.

Thanks for taking the time to commend and the kind words. :)

Thank you. :)

Hey, thank you! I honestly only make these videos if I feel I can contribute something to the conversation, so I’m glad it was helpful. That said, what bike weighs 90lbs without a battery??? I’m genuinely curious because a lot of e-bikes with battery are in the 45-65lb range.

Was it out of stock or because KUAT changed the cable design? If the latter, I believe they do offer a 4-pin extension for use with the Pivot V2

I believe they did a running change to a fixed cable (no more magnetic connector). Is this what you have on yours? If so, may I ask when you purchased it? KUAT was offering a retrofit kit but I’m curious when it went into new models so as to better help other people in the comments. Also, how do you feel about the new cable design? Do you think the price of the rack should have been reduced if without the magnetic connector between the vehicle and rack? Also, does your rack still have the the pin-style tray connectors or the solid wire connection now?

I have the magnetic connector, they did send me a retrofit kit, but didn’t want to mod myself I prefer the magnetic design but don’t know why they’ve changed it What they should improve is the Pivot V2, rattles too much, and the locking mechanism is weak

Okay, I understand the situation. They too sent me the retrofit kit but given my particular use-case scenario, the magnetic connector is a much better option. Out of curiosity, have you seen my ‘rattle fix’ video?

@@GREYWOLFbike I haven’t seen your rattle fix video But Ridg RambleSwing seems a much robust design that Kuat should taken into consideration for their V3 Instead of having Driver Side or Passenger Side version ua-cam.com/video/QDkn_si7XQ8/v-deo.htmlsi=FBqlaSLHmP2x6ARN

@@GREYWOLFbike the rattle that I’ve noticed was mostly on the Pivot V2 as there’s play when transporting bikes on the Piston Pro X

Hey, I appreciate your suggestion and the reason behind it. However, this video was not an instructional video for how to bleed brakes, so following the SRAM service guide is more than appropriate.

No worries!

KUAT sells a license plate mount adapter: shop.kuat.com/License-Plate-Mount-Adaptor

@@GREYWOLFbikeDoes it show the plate only in the down position, while carrying bikes, or also while in the up position?

My guess is not a chance. It’s snug with my 7.5 shoes. My guess would be size 10 is the max.

@@GREYWOLFbike They fit! Just picked this bag up the other day. No issues with my size 14’s. 👍🏻

That’s awesome! Also, sorry for the slow reply. Then again, it might have discouraged you from purchasing the bag so I guess all is well that ends well. Truth be told, as much as I’m looking forward to doing more filming and new projects this summer, I finished 2023 on such a low and a lot of those challenges are still present today. I’m not sure if you’re subscribed, but I plan to release a video in the next month or so explaining everything. :)

Hey Tony, soon. LOL. I’m not sure how evident it was in the video that the wheels started turning in my brain. Needless to say it didn’t take long before all the MaxTerras were sold. I still believe they’re an excellent tire for hard terrain that would otherwise chew-through the softer MaxGrip or for newer riders where the tread pattern is more influential for grip than compound, but I feel like at the end of last summer I reached that inflection. Nevertheless, thanks for the kind words and rest assured LOTS of content is coming including a video where I explain my absence and thank everyone for their continued support.

@@GREYWOLFbike owww okok, so for dry terrain, max terra is better? Or..?

Have you watched the ‘Last day’ episode of the 2024 Crankworx series? I interview with MASSIX and we discuss the use-case scenarios where MaxTerra is better than MaxGrip.

Owww okok thanks!! :D Max terra only as a reartire? Or also for front tire?

MaxTerra is perfectly suitable for both front and rear, but as discussed in that MAXXIS interview, people can choose to run it only as a rear to balance grip and longevity.

Short answer is no. For an illustration, check-out the review video of the KUAT Pivot V2 where I illustrate this.

@@GREYWOLFbike thanks!

I thought I saw a dent on the tailgate and thought it would come up in the video…

@@michaeldimmitt2188 The dent unfortunately pre-dates the rack acquisition by a few years and few owners.

@@GREYWOLFbike It’s to bad there are no auto body repair shops in Canada… 🤣🤣🤣

Hey, thanks for the kind words! Re: the Amazon links, I’ve actually moved-away from that. I’ll be honest, I’ve made $0.00 from UA-cam for these videos and I was honestly feeling the financial strain, but I really want ‘integrity’ to be a core principle of any video I produce and I started to feel like affiliate links were compromising for very little financial benefit. Instead, I’m trying to do a better job at promoting the GREYWOLF Alpine dog leash but I’ve been avoiding the operational cost of a website and payment processing license. I have recently been approved for Amazon’s ‘handmade’ program, so I’ll be sending some to a fulfillment centre at some point so people can purchase through them.

Yeah, the electrical issues are real but actually quite straightforward. The way the brake lights get their power is through a contact interface with spring-loaded pins (same as an iPad and keyboard). There’s a rubber seal around the connector but it’s insufficient to prevent water ingress (likely during power washing). This results in the contact surface developing surface corrosion. I’ve honestly been meaning to make a video about the electrical issues and service but I got denied for being a KUAT ambassador despite them asking me to apply, then my Crankworx videos absolutely tanked, and I’m still struggling with my 6-year old iPad crashing while attempting to edit videos. All that combined felt like a kick in the teeth and I really lost a lot of motivation. That said, it’s probably for the best because I’ve decided to stop chasing the weekly videos (that was a 2023 goal) and instead focus on developing the long-format videos I’ve always wanted to make. It means a lot more time filming and editing and fewer videos overall, but I hope people will appreciate the quality over quantity. Anyway, the fix for the electrical issue is just remove the tray, use a little abbrasive to clean the surface, and maybe hit it with some dielectric grease to resist the water. You can also go the full extent of replacing the entire wiring with a free kit from KUAT, but personally I don’t plan to do this.

I had a 1up for 5 years. triple tray. its was junk.

Hey, great question. KUAT offers a ‘fender kit’ which consists of two straps. :S It’s pretty low tech, but what you do is lower the tire bracket below the fender and then strap the wheel to the arm because the contact point is not able to hold the bike in this position. Personally, I like VOLE straps and if you get the ‘strap keepers’ for $5, the probability of them coming undone would be exceptionally low while also being kind to your wheels.

Hey, you need to remove the shock from the frame and then remove the air can from the shock. You can then slide on the negative tokens. Out of curiosity, does your frame have a linear or progressive leverage curve? Do you have the liner or progressive air canister on your shock? Are you looking to add or remove negative volume spacers?

@@GREYWOLFbike Ahh ok, i had a feeling that was the case. Thanks for the info! I just bought a new Canyon Torque CF 7. It's a progressive LC, but I'm blowing through travel like crazy. I upped the sag to 20% vs the recommended 30% and I'm still using too much travel. The shock is kind've lame, it's the Super Deluxe select plus so it doesn't have any compression adjustment beyond just air pressure. Going to see what the tokens give me and if they're not cutting it, I'll contact Vorsprung in Whistler as they are the premiere suspension nerds! Haha

That’s super unfortunate it doesn’t have any compression adjustments. Here’s a few key points to consider: - RockShox recommends using a Linear can on a bike with a progressive leverage curve and a Progressive can on a bike with a linear leverage curve - Bottomless Tokens are what you’re going to want to use to resist ‘blowing through’ your travel and bottoming-out the shock as their effect is only later in the travel - Adding Bottomless Tokens = more resistance in bottoming the shock - If you had it, high-speed compression is what would resist the compression forces and thus excessive shock travel (for you, it sounds like you’re 100% reliant on the spring rate/air pressure in the shock) - Negative Volume Tokens only adjust the amount of force required to get your suspension moving (consider it like and extra force or the same as carrying extra weight helping to compress the shock easier) - The more Negative volume = the more ‘helping force’ = easier to get the shock to start compressing - The less Negative volume = less ‘helping force’ = more force required to get the shock compressing

Hey, sorry about that! The process would be as follows: 1. Remove the front axle (usually a 5mm bolt but you may also have pinch-bolts on your fork) 2. Lift the front end of the bike and remove the wheel 3. Place the bike onto the rack positioning the QR-15 mount into the fork mount 4. Reinstall the axle. 5. Ensure the foam ‘blocks’ are positioned under the bottom bracket.

Hey, thanks for taking the time to comment and the kind words. At the end of the day I’m a consumer too, so I just try to make the kind of videos I feel would benefit me if I was shopping for a particular product.

Any GoPro should work on this mount with use of the Buckle Mount will work, although the 360 would probably be too large to see around. lol

Hey, so I’m familiar with the one you’re referencing. So far as I can tell they are fundamentally the same product albeit for a seat bag and handlebar wrap. I haven’t contacted Thule yet, but I’m hoping I may be able to purchase these products as I do anticipate flying with my new gravel bike at some point. Oh wait, did I just share with you something I haven’t announced yet??? ;)

Are you familiar with the KUAT SR? It is a single-bike hitch-mounted rack with the same dual tire clamps as the Piston Pro X, Kashima-coated pistons, and 100lbs carrying capacity. Compared to the Piston Pro X, the only thing it seems to be lacking are the integrated brake lights.

@@GREYWOLFbike except that doesn’t fold up so it would be annoying to leave on for extended periods.

Hey, thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for the kind words. I’m not known for short videos, so I’m glad this one worked for you. lol!

Hey Larry, thank you. I’ll admit, my thumbnail kinda sucks. Next time I’m in a scenic location with the rack I’ll try to take a better photo, but sincerely - thank you. I did apply (and was turned-down) to be a KUAT ambassador, so hopefully comments like yours are recognized. In the meanwhile, I’ll just keep going along being a consumer like everyone else. :)

I was already blown away by the kind of details you covered at 10mins mark and wrote the review. I couldn't wait. I felt that I have finally seen a review truly useful for a loooooong time. Now I finished the entire video...... You should have an amazing career in Product design, QA/UAT and if I am Kuat I would totally appreciate the feedback from you. If they can make a few minor changes as you suggested that will really push this product to a super premium level. It is already an amazing product... the only one that I have seen that only have contact points at the tires and not rubbing on any part of the bike. Well done. Truly awesome job here.

Hey, I really appreciate your comment (seriously). I actually just finished replying to another comment saying how I had applied (and was turned-down) to be a KUAT ambassador, so like you - I’m just a regular consumer. And as a consumer, I just want companies to make the products I want to buy (lol). I could be wrong, but I actually think the Piston Pro X is the most expensive hitch-mount bike rack on the market, so yeah - like you, I don’t want to spend my money on something that’s not going to live-up to expectations. It’s perhaps worth noting that one core principle I hold for all the GREYWOLF channels is to only feature products I like and would recommend to others. That’s not to say products won’t appear in other videos (such as installing a new accessory or something), but I have intentionally not published product reviews on things I don’t recommend. It’s sort of my way of avoiding publishing a negative review so I can walk the fine line between honest feedback and not alienating myself from companies that do make great products, maybe just not the one I used.

Thank YOU for taking the time to comment and the kind words. :)

Hey, thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for the kind words. They are greatly appreciated. :)