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It’s almost like people prefer different things out of their brakes and that it would be beneficial to the company to provide as many different lever feels out of a brake as possible. What a novel concept! The fact that they can provide as many different options with the same general architecture is a sign of some pretty damn good engineering, and I want to highlight when things are done well in the bike industry. I like the feel of Mavens as is, so does everyone I talk to. Some people might not and guess what? All those opinions are okay.
What grinds my gears is this dogmatic approach people have to everything around how their bikes are set up. Like their preferences are the only truth in the world. So you think the mavens level pull is heavy? I don’t. Is it worth derailing tech rumors to talk about how vindicated you feel and how its proof that SRAM engineers are a bunch of crayon eaters who “don’t bike no good?”
In times like this I’m always reminded of the fact that “Opinions are like Aholes, everyone has them and their full of poop.”
Now: Back to the rumors.
What do you think is the likelihood of a 30t compatible OChain is?
For the 30T compatible OChain: 100%
https://www.ochain.bike/products/ochain-n-nero-version
Man, I emailed them like 3 times on the 30T compatibility of the Nero version and never got a consistent answer. I just chalked it up to being lost in translation and I didn’t want to sink a bunch of money into a new Ochain that is basically the same as my current one.
Kinda like was Cascade comes out with a link.. It doesn't mean the stock linkage sucks, but they made something to make it feel good according to their preferences.. When you get to the WC level, those rider's are looking for 10ths and 100ths of second and tweaking things in a way a lot of us wouldn't understand..
As for the 30t Ochain, wouldn't a 104 bcd 30t ring work? Or is there something with the Ochain design that prevents that? Haven't looked at one enough or in person to know..
Speaking of Cascade... the Levo 4 is going long.
No one here actually said anything even remotely close to what you’re saying.
But you have highlighted my point that Sram users cannot bear to hear anything negative about their components… even when Sram themselves quietly release an update to improve them.
Literally every review has commented on the Maven levers being heavy. They’ve also ALL said that it’s not an issue and you get used to it, so why get so butthurt and try to deny it?
Raw machined > Forged any day (in the looks department)
Anyone else not surprised to see this?
If it's helpful, I'm running an OChain N with a 30T RaceFace chainring and it works great.
I don’t mind the bite point of the mavens, but i would be curious if the change gives it a lighter lever feel. I’ve been on Hayes for a few years now on all my bikes, but recently got a set of maven ultimates for free so i gave them a shot. I just did 4 days at Whistler in a row, and i swear the “muscles” in my rear brake finger were sore. That was nothing i had ever experienced before. It does take a bit more work to pull them, especially compared to the dominions. I didn’t feel like it caused any arm pump, because they are so strong you can def pull later/less, but my actual finger itself feels it.
Can't really fault that logic...
i am wondering if adjustable leverage on the mavens would give riders the kind of adjustability that compression dials on suspension gives? different leverage for different riding conditions/trails? would any of you find it beneficial to be able to dial up or down leverage ("power") on different rides?
Heavy lever pull is bad. Heavy lever pull as a consequence of a progressive leverage ratio that gives a lot of pad retract AND a lot of power is a good thing. You can't have everything...
As for variable leverage ratio (lever feel), Lewis actually does this...
New XTR pedals found at a German Webshop!
https://www.bike-components.de/de/Shimano/XTR-PD-M9220-CL-MT001-Pedale-p214357/?v=52081-schwarz
cough cough, brake discussion thread - https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/hub/nerding-out-brakes-shall-we-not-ano…
damn 260€… must be with titan axle, couldn‘t find it in the description.
I see 209,99€, which is in-line w/ pricing of the current model (USD$220): https://ride.shimano.com/products/pd-m9120?srsltid=AfmBOoqwMwnUMVxlHBl_…
Region-specific pricing I guess?
You're missing the part where they deduct 20% VAT.
when will americans finally learn that euro prices ARE ALWAYS WITH FUCKING VAT!?
When sales tax is included in the prices here...
Probably around the same time you start being civil...
I think what you meant to say was: Maven’s have heavy lever feel but maybe some people don’t mind or even like it. There is no denying it is heavy compared to others. That’s a fact. The resulting emotions are debatable.
Its been a while since I looked at this but clearances to the bolt holes get tight when you go smaller than 32t on a 104bcd
I mean, I see a dhx2 in there and read it as "new long shock kit snaps"......
I remember going through the same ordeal and then giving one a try which worked even with T-Type. See my reply in this thread: https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/Ochain-on-an-enduro-bike,11551
finally a shimano clip pedal that might actually contact a shoe.(some shoes do as they flex or deep cleat pocket's)
or support oneup who make the best SPD pedal so far that you can actually rebuild.
Enduro pits randoms from the neighbour website has more Zeb pics, is that a mudguard mount that's not using tiny M3 screws ? Would be nice
re: new zeb. I would guess there's nothing fancy going on in the bridge. Simply covers for the webbing when you're not using a fender, and a sleeker look when you are.
Thankfully moving to the Boxxer 24 style fender mounting, 3 bolts on almost the same plane made for a very floppy experience.
Nubbins on the crown and a plug in the steerer...