Got the bike back on the trails after months of maintenance/mechanical woes. Forgot just how fun gravel riding is :)

My own poor maintenance led to a seized headset bearing, which led to the compression ring spinning and eating into the steerer, which led to a loose headset, which led to the stem digging an indent into the steerer tube as well. Ugh. But think its finally sorted out and ripping good miles again! So PSA, check your headsets after lots of wet muddy miles.