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Kashima means nothing on brand new forks IMO, the advantage of kashima is that it stays low friction long-term. So not much of a need for it on development forks I suppose?
Guessing it's just easier to make in black too
From what i understand, Kashima coating isn't exactly a cheap process, so why use it if they are working on something new internally?
Appears the update to the Canfield lithium and tilt was UDH and adjustable chainstay via replaceable dropout. And pepto colorway
Saw a couple SRAM sponsored teams running transmission DH cassettes and Xo1 mechanical with non flat top chain at lake placid WC.
Walked into the Canfield shop a couple weeks back. They are doing lithium / tilt mx flip chips and 8mm I believe chain stay adjustments next year.
On Troy’s vlog looked like he was running wireless drivetrain. Not sure how long that has been the case.
Jackson had a rad 40 in the race. Not sure how long he has been running it either.
Now that is interesting. I thought Transmission cassettes and non-flattop chains were a no-go.
I have always wondered....both the chainring and the cassette only touch the inside (not the flat bit) of the chain so I assumed that wouldn't be what affected compatibility, maybe just shift speed. If anything I assumed it was something to do with chain widths that made the compatibility an issue but then the cynic in me says its just an OEM pumping its own stuff. Anyone had any experience on running any old 12spd chain on a transmission setup?
I always assumed the flat top was for strength (i.e. any other differences/incompatibilities are independent of that aspect of the design)
Big Betty Radial pls
As I have understood it, T-type chains have a slightly larger roller than normal... I wonder if we are seeing a derailleur with UDH mounting combined with existing DH chain and cassette?
Considering the Flat top 12 speed chains are way better and stronger than the old DH chains I figured they would swap to them with the next AXS DH derailleur.
Maybe the true T-type DH cassettes are still being worked on or if they are out there, the numbers are limited... Maybe with a change of pulleys, the new derailleur can play with the current 11 speed chain and DH cassette? Pure speculation on my part..
The rollers of the T-type chains are larger making the effective chain pitch different from standard, that's what makes them technically incompatible with older cassettes/ chainrings.
That said lots of "incompatible" parts work fine together. Ive been quite happy with my XO1 AXS derailleur and shifter with an XT cassette and chain for a couple of years.
I've known many people that have done that combo.. As I understand it, the cassette spacing is only a couple thousandths difference..
Not all DH bikes are UDH, so I'm assuming SRAM will have an option for this with their next release.
They'll most likely still have the current DH groups available for a while after they officially release the T-type group or groups.. Maybe 1 electronic and 1 mechanical group for T-type?
New Saint Calipers?
Jackson (and a bunch of other riders) have been using them for a while now.
Yep, so a lightly used T-type chain works easily on other cassettes, the only issues are when the chain is brand new, but after a bit of wear the rollers will size down to the standard of a brand new (non T-type) 12 speed anyway.
I just assumed they would make the new DH cassette use their new chains, eliminates a SKU, means DH riders can easily source any new 12 speed SRAM chain etc etc.
I would assume that too... I'm thinking that we might be seeing some different combos as there may be testing with some limited parts right now.. The big question is how far out are the new group or groups?
it's possible that maybe the DH group just isn't 12 speed spacing and so not using the 12 speed chain.
Unbelievable, I thought nothing could be uglier than Maven brake calipers...even though they work perfectly...
He's not wrong.
Anything you want to keep secret should not have any GPS data even recorded at all from your watch/Garmin/phone. Record it as a strength workout with GPS off. I don't trust Strava to even have the data held on their servers even if my ride is private and hidden from the heat map. Every tech company eventually grossly misuses private data and I expect Strava to be no different. (especially after they IPO)
crab calipers
Wandering crab point
brakes = pincers
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