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I did do some math and stared at a dyno for a long time. It's frustrating to read stuff stated as fact that is not correct.
Dat’s purdy
There are a lot of stupid people in the comments (me included) and mr. Camp is not one of them from my understanding.
That doesn't change the fact the HSC adjustment is bullshit on them though.
can you explain?
Interesting headset with obviously integrated cable routing but would it be possible to have some reach adjustment?
BTW, I'm shocked it's not standard on more bikes to have some reach and angleset adjustment. I would minimize the number of molds required: manufacturers could probably tackle 6 sizes with 2 front triangles. I think GG is doing something similar.
I think he wants MoAr sHiMZ…
Out of curiosity, when on a RS fork or shock, when it says +3 clicks of HSC, what does that mean to you?
Like where are YOU starting from, and which way are you turning the dial?
Just curious
Aww the Specialized Epicaliber were removed
from open
Yup, me too. That's how it was written in the manuals back in the day. However, most of the websites count from closed these days. Which it's stupid if you ask me, since fully closed means a completely inactive suspension, and ideally you'd like it to be as active as possible, without hindering control.
It is because the open reference is not fixed, but the closed reference is fixed. It is due to tolerances. Count from closed - always.
Have you tried Cyclinic?
Now that means +3 clicks from the middle- nominal- setting (on charger 3 and new shocks). That was a massive discussion and re-thought of how people should set up their suspension. We wanted people to use the knobs- making it the normal/default setting in the middle of the range was hoping to push people to actually use the damper.
Otherwise it's count out from closed as that is almost always a hard-stop of a valve being completely closed (and you can compare that to your buddy's fork/shock of the same type). Most of the time the open side has a few dead clicks that don't do anything measurable (tolerance eaters) so better to count from closed. I guess read the manual for your specific shock/fork and it should say where to count from.
Now that makes an excellent explanation on why I should change from counting from open to counting from closed. Thanks for the enlightingment!
I was aware of the change, just wanted to see if those that complain, had actually read the manual.
I find most people are bewildered by suspension setup, and struggle to correctly twiddle their knobs to even get to the factory recommended settings.
Appreciate the info dave, youre out here doing good work
inside line ride along w/ john hall, team robot, schroeder, simonetti and me is up now. tons of rad bike nerd stuff. it' only 3 hours 15 mins, so we couldn't cover everything : ) video or podcast channel
https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/john-hall-inside-line-ride-along-ep-2
Geezus, you guys are killing me. First the WAN show crossing into the 3 and then 4 hour territory, now Vital... -_-
There goes my evening.
DONE!
Regarding the pedal vs. tuck speed and signaling to the rider... What part of it is illegal? Any signalization? Either a light or a speed chime?
For any followers of JDM culture, I'm sure you'll be aware of this gem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TLwn1BGscs
But yeah, tucking vs. pedaling most definitely works and saves your legs a bit.
Thanks sspomer! Make it 4-5 hours if you want, the longer the better
First port of call, sold out.
I think that's a Zipp decal we can partially see on the rim in this pic—maybe a new lightweight XC oriented wheel? Of course, with those thin stays and no visible chainslap protection, this is probably a gravel rig, so maybe a Zipp sticker doesn't hint at anything new at all.
looking at the angle of the seat-stay and lack of anything like a pivot, that's most likely a Zipp 303s on a 1X gravel/cxc bike
Don't look for the new Eagle release in the next week or so, there's a bit more time.
Gravel bikes use 12 speed Eagle?
Mine does! It's a pretty popular setup, also confusingly called a "mullet drivetrain": https://www.sram.com/en/life/stories/the-SRAM-AXS-mullet-build
With all the talk of AXS only for new direct mount, interesting that the 2021 patent drawing shows a cable.
Wouldn't it be amazing if we got the best of both worlds? The precise, quick shifting of the AXS if you want, as well as the option of using a cable. One product for everyone.