Rockshox is a little better than Fox on easy serviceability, although all my stuff is Fox.
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Changing stroke length doesn't change leverage ratio. It lowers ride height at sag and increases the travel on the bottom-out side of the travel, but the average leverage ratio stays virtually the same. Changing rear center length does change the leverage ratio and wheel...more
Liked a comment on the item Loic Said Risk It, Jack Wasn't So Sure - Lourdes Race Run Analysis
Interesting insights there for sure! I find it interesting how downhillers have to put down their fastest complete run after 3 days of smashing laps on a world cup track. As he points out, his bike was theoretically capable of going faster but he was too worn...more
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Great catch, the new exo+ does not indicate 120TPI
Added a comment about press release Say Hello to the Specialized USA Enduro Team
Stoked to see Cody getting even more support. I had a feeling specialized wanted more out of him when he said last fall he was dropping fox apparel. Look forward to seeing the team at the CES races this season.
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Liked a comment on the item Neko Mulally Will Race Handmade Alloy DH Frames by Frank the Welder
The internet told me his reach should be longer and his chainstays should be shorter.
Liked a comment on the item Vital Test Sessions - Transition Spire
I'm not sure I'd agree that EWS riders run a "slightly harsher" setup. In every rider interview I’ve read, heard,or seen they say their EWS bike is setup slightly or significantly softer than their DH bike because the races are so much longer, more physically draining, and they...more
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Surprised by the hate for the 45mm stem. I'm 5-10 and run a 50mm stem on all my bikes with a 760mm bar, includinga Spire. I have a 35mm hope stem I've tried on 3 bikes and preferred a 50mm every time. Too short makes it feel like I can't put enough weight on the front wheel
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Are you me? I've also had my Spire with an X2 for about two weeks and it feels amazing. I just raced it over the weekend at Ashland and moved up 6 places in my category compared to the early season on my old Patrol. I set the rear end up with reccommended settings based on the least sag reccommended by Transition and haven't felt the need to touch it. Seems like Pinkbike had trouble with the Superdeluxe as well.
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Liked a comment on the item Vital Test Sessions - Transition Spire
I've had my Spire for around two weeks now and have been very impressed with it. It's interesting that you & other sites have said the rear suspension is harsh - that's just about the last word I would use to describe it. That super deluxe shock must be doing the bike...more
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Or even an X2. Pinkbike said it wasn't as easy to get a good setup with Rockshox. Mine has the X2 and the rear end feels great, but I can't compare to these others
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Added a comment about feature Transition's Biggest Bike Yet - Meet the New Spire
Can't wait to build up my frame when it arrives. Bike of the day dreams.
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Sounds like they may make sense for you, but I'm not that hard on rims. In 29er there is a weight savings as well, just not 650b. I still would want to get something that was at least a bit lighter than alloy if I'm going to pay the carbon premium, and other brands seem to make that happen. Even Stan's carbon Flow rims (which cost more and may or may not be as durable) save 60 grams over the alloy version (and 65 over these).
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If you go through multiple alloy rims a year, a carbon rim can make sense. That's at least how I justified the expense.
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I almost ordered these rims to do a custom wheel build, but they did not compare favorably to alloy options. In 650b 30mm wide, a Stan's Flow MK3 rim is actually 5 grams lighter and a DT Swiss XM81 is only 5 grams heavier. Considering those rims cost about $100 each and these go for $450 each, I just don't see the point. If I'm going to pay the premium for carbon wheels, I want both improved ride quality and lower weight.
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38 on the Evo is a dream rig. I'm gonna demo an S-Works from Specialized HQ in a few weeks and can't wait to see how it feels.
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Added a comment about press release RAAW Introduces the Jibb
Another beautiful RAAW bike. I usually like colorful bikes, but these things just look fast standing still. I wish I could find one in the US to take out for a test ride.
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It's cool they let you choose what you want for not wildly high cost. That also seems less wasteful than swapping things right away.
I prefer silver spokes because they never squeak.
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