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8/28/2024 9:33am

Do you find the benefits more pronounced on front or rear end?

Front end felt like a bigger change on the entire track, mostly because it was directly calming down feedback to the hands.

Was there a type of bump/frequency range where it was more noticeable?

I found that sharp high frequency bumps were deadened. Like washboard bumps, or sharp square edge braking bumps. 

So this let me run my HSC a few clicks stiffer. Then in return my bike handled big compressions better.  I used to sacrifice large high speed hits because I was looking for comfort in other areas of the trail that have more chatter.

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Frameworks Enduro frames available for pre-sale for newsletter subscribers. Starting at $4K for frame and shock (Fox Float X).

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8/28/2024 10:37am Edited Date/Time 8/28/2024 10:38am

What patents does countershox have on this? Can we spin up a competitor where it mounts inside your steer tube, or an ebike where the battery is mass damp(en)enened?

 

EDIT: actually, mounting it in the steerer tube is a bad idea- if no one can see your product then how will you be able to market it

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8/28/2024 11:04am
What patents does countershox have on this? Can we spin up a competitor where it mounts inside your steer tube, or an ebike where the battery...

What patents does countershox have on this? Can we spin up a competitor where it mounts inside your steer tube, or an ebike where the battery is mass damp(en)enened?

 

EDIT: actually, mounting it in the steerer tube is a bad idea- if no one can see your product then how will you be able to market it

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8/28/2024 11:40am
jalopyj wrote:

Frameworks Enduro frames available for pre-sale for newsletter subscribers. Starting at $4K for frame and shock (Fox Float X).

Are thet the cnc headtube version like the latest dh bike?

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8/28/2024 11:51am
jalopyj wrote:

Frameworks Enduro frames available for pre-sale for newsletter subscribers. Starting at $4K for frame and shock (Fox Float X).

gibbon wrote:

Are thet the cnc headtube version like the latest dh bike?

Yes. Looks like the cnc head tube and bb. Also the new rear triangle. The only thing that im not sure about is the float x instead of the coil shock. I was expecting a dhx2 but guess ill be giving the float x a try 

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8/28/2024 12:40pm

Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on the new lineup or if it's a new Shimano recipe

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8/28/2024 1:44pm
Evil96 wrote:
Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on...

Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on the new lineup or if it's a new Shimano recipe

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Or if it's Putoline HPX R. 😄

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Front end felt like a bigger change on the entire track, mostly because it was directly calming down feedback to the hands.

Was there a type of bump/frequency range where it was more noticeable?

I found that sharp high frequency bumps were deadened. Like washboard bumps, or sharp square edge braking bumps. So this let me run my HSC a few...

I found that sharp high frequency bumps were deadened. Like washboard bumps, or sharp square edge braking bumps. 

So this let me run my HSC a few clicks stiffer. Then in return my bike handled big compressions better.  I used to sacrifice large high speed hits because I was looking for comfort in other areas of the trail that have more chatter.

That kinda sounds like an effect one would get by jumping to coil forks instead of air-sprung ones.  Interesting!

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8/28/2024 3:13pm

Was there a type of bump/frequency range where it was more noticeable?

I found that sharp high frequency bumps were deadened. Like washboard bumps, or sharp square edge braking bumps. So this let me run my HSC a few...

I found that sharp high frequency bumps were deadened. Like washboard bumps, or sharp square edge braking bumps. 

So this let me run my HSC a few clicks stiffer. Then in return my bike handled big compressions better.  I used to sacrifice large high speed hits because I was looking for comfort in other areas of the trail that have more chatter.

thresh wrote:

That kinda sounds like an effect one would get by jumping to coil forks instead of air-sprung ones.  Interesting!

And without some of the issues found on a coil fork. I have a z1 coil with a grip 2 in it and its great on stuff like that but i do find it sometimes easy to blow through the travel a bit more than i would like

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8/28/2024 3:34pm

It doesn't appear to be dampened, just sprung. They claim their data shows less vibration, but their "control" is unweighted. I would love to see data with just the equal weight, the tungsten weight sprung, and then a true unwieghted control. Maybe throw in a dampened sprung weight, but that gets more complicated as you'd have to decide how much dampening to add. You could even go crazy and have different compression/rebound!

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8/28/2024 3:40pm
Evil96 wrote:
Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on...

Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on the new lineup or if it's a new Shimano recipe

shimano.jpg?VersionId=gOv1Wid7Nnrb7k.UoSFduAUZ3
veefour wrote:

Or if it's Putoline HPX R. 😄

Maybe rebranded Pütoline HPX R but it seems to be the new OEM shimano oil as this picture in the pit bit part 2 seems to indicate

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8/28/2024 3:48pm
Marcus J wrote:
Why would Mondraker want the mass damper on the end of the swingarm though, on the unsprung mass. Wouldnt you want it on the sprung mass...

Why would Mondraker want the mass damper on the end of the swingarm though, on the unsprung mass. Wouldnt you want it on the sprung mass? (Like on carlinojoevideos setup above)

Maybe it helps with rear end bucking? 

grinch wrote:

I'd think that'd be better controlled with the lighter stock triangle and proper suspension. Add the weight around the bb

In theory the tyres bounce at their own natural frequency so on small, fast chattery bumps they can start to hop and lose traction. These inputs are usually too short for the suspension to respond in time so a mass damper could cancel out the vibration which keeps a more consistent force on the tyre.

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8/28/2024 3:50pm
In theory the tyres bounce at their own natural frequency so on small, fast chattery bumps they can start to hop and lose traction. These inputs...

In theory the tyres bounce at their own natural frequency so on small, fast chattery bumps they can start to hop and lose traction. These inputs are usually too short for the suspension to respond in time so a mass damper could cancel out the vibration which keeps a more consistent force on the tyre.

So we need two small ones on our dropouts for front and back, unsuspended, two larger ones for the fork and seat tube, and then two more at the end of our handlebars to reduce hand buzz, making the bike look like a 90s bar setup with bull horns?

 

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8/28/2024 4:18pm
It doesn't appear to be dampened, just sprung. They claim their data shows less vibration, but their "control" is unweighted. I would love to see data...

It doesn't appear to be dampened, just sprung. They claim their data shows less vibration, but their "control" is unweighted. I would love to see data with just the equal weight, the tungsten weight sprung, and then a true unwieghted control. Maybe throw in a dampened sprung weight, but that gets more complicated as you'd have to decide how much dampening to add. You could even go crazy and have different compression/rebound!

Yeah, looks dry in the images...

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8/28/2024 5:27pm Edited Date/Time 8/28/2024 5:34pm

A mass damper inside of a frame instead of shocks with be pretty cool in my opinion. Or apart of fork crowns. Does anyone know, do these mass dampers help more with short or long travel bikes? I would throw one on my all mountain bike to help with smoothing out vibrations. Weight does not scare me. Since its my all mountain bike the suspension is set up quite stiff to be ready for the rough. This has me very intrigued. 

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8/28/2024 5:37pm

Maybe it helps with rear end bucking? 

grinch wrote:

I'd think that'd be better controlled with the lighter stock triangle and proper suspension. Add the weight around the bb

In theory the tyres bounce at their own natural frequency so on small, fast chattery bumps they can start to hop and lose traction. These inputs...

In theory the tyres bounce at their own natural frequency so on small, fast chattery bumps they can start to hop and lose traction. These inputs are usually too short for the suspension to respond in time so a mass damper could cancel out the vibration which keeps a more consistent force on the tyre.

Ah i see. So would a internal geared hub(maybe a 3x3 hub) work well for that app?

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8/29/2024 12:02am

Those new TRP brakes look ready to be released.

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8/29/2024 12:17am
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What are those grooves near the end of the reservoir (below the tape)?
Is this some kind of adjuster? Like on some SRAM stuff?
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8/29/2024 12:38am Edited Date/Time 8/29/2024 12:40am
Evil96 wrote:
Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on...

Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on the new lineup or if it's a new Shimano recipe

shimano.jpg?VersionId=gOv1Wid7Nnrb7k.UoSFduAUZ3

Dot fluid.... watch all the shimano fanboys say how good dot is all of a sudden.

also, why are we still having to strap levers to bars to get a good purge and solid feel.....
I've done it with shimano brakes for ages as it makes them feel even better, downside is you've gotten do it often to keep them feeling good.

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8/29/2024 1:13am
Evil96 wrote:
Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on...

Couldn't help but notice they're using a different oil for Shimano brakes, i'm wondering if that's something already in the market and will be stock on the new lineup or if it's a new Shimano recipe

shimano.jpg?VersionId=gOv1Wid7Nnrb7k.UoSFduAUZ3
Dot fluid.... watch all the shimano fanboys say how good dot is all of a sudden.also, why are we still having to strap levers to bars...

Dot fluid.... watch all the shimano fanboys say how good dot is all of a sudden.

also, why are we still having to strap levers to bars to get a good purge and solid feel.....
I've done it with shimano brakes for ages as it makes them feel even better, downside is you've gotten do it often to keep them feeling good.

I know you're joking, but nevertheless to me it looks like "mineral oil" is written on that bottle

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8/29/2024 1:15am

Dirty Dan II?20240827 UCI DH WorldChamps Andorra SR38746

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8/29/2024 1:38am

Could be a „Shredda Front“?

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Dirty Dan II?

Dirty Dan II?20240827 UCI DH WorldChamps Andorra SR38746

Thats the new „Shredda Front“ Ebike Tire (with radial casing),launched with the Albert, it has absurdly tall knobs, even higher than the Dirty Dan. 
There is also the rear version, which has the exact same profile as the albert, only a bit taller and spaced a little bit further apart.

I have the rear one on my dh bike up front currently to test on the weekend, as the albert is nowhere available here atm.IMG 4673.png?VersionId=.WJn6n91SctpyF3g VoXV8oKaY9QxAIMG 4711.jpeg?VersionId=Cmbs0Vp16N592Tcg3.Gf8k86OVtjw

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8/29/2024 2:09am

Yep that's it my bad 👍

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8/29/2024 7:14am

ReTROYspextive sure makes it sound like a new Troy is coming. Troy and/or cable transmission drop coming soon? IMG 4085

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8/29/2024 7:30am
I found that sharp high frequency bumps were deadened. Like washboard bumps, or sharp square edge braking bumps. So this let me run my HSC a few...

I found that sharp high frequency bumps were deadened. Like washboard bumps, or sharp square edge braking bumps. 

So this let me run my HSC a few clicks stiffer. Then in return my bike handled big compressions better.  I used to sacrifice large high speed hits because I was looking for comfort in other areas of the trail that have more chatter.

thresh wrote:

That kinda sounds like an effect one would get by jumping to coil forks instead of air-sprung ones.  Interesting!

MauiMax wrote:
And without some of the issues found on a coil fork. I have a z1 coil with a grip 2 in it and its great on...

And without some of the issues found on a coil fork. I have a z1 coil with a grip 2 in it and its great on stuff like that but i do find it sometimes easy to blow through the travel a bit more than i would like

Try to add some more oil to your spring side 

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