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Vorsprung Liked a reply to forum topic Have We Been Measuring Sag Wrong? (and how to fix it...)
6/23/2025 1:09pm
Agreed on all counts. If it's repeatable, it's as valid as it can be, but it's not a very meaningful target in itself, it's a byproduct of having the necessary spring rate for the loads you put on the bike and the ride quality you're looking for. Worrying about the precision of the sag measurement like that is utterly pointless if you're ignoring the factors that actually matter when selecting spring rates. On that note, we have a few different ways that we calculate spring rates for the Telum on any given frame (tuninghub.vorsprungsuspension.com) - if you know what you...
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ex-ballz Added a reply to Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
6/23/2025 1:07pm Anyone rides their Intend fork with the less progressive air spring cap? I haven't started messing with the setup much until I'll have gotten a good feeling of the baseline configuration, and I am slowly getting there. I generally prefer more linear fork springs so this change should be right up my alley.
ex-ballz Added a reply to Santa Cruz lower link(?) creak
6/21/2025 8:28pm In my experience, it's almost never the links. Inspect the seat post. My V1 was creaking like hell when the frame flexed and rubbed against the very bottom of the seat post - even when not sitting on the saddle. Try a different crankset, try different pedals, try a different shock, try a different rear wheel.
Evil96 Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/21/2025 4:13am
I do believe it makes brake feel different, sharper more defined bite. That’s why pros use stiffer hoses on trp, stock ones are soft, you can feel them and see them moving while just using the lever.
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ex-ballz Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/20/2025 4:42pm They have software for the 11sp eRD, so it must be a business decision.
dolface Liked a reply to forum topic The flex stay discussion thread
6/20/2025 3:04pm
Carbon can some impressive stuff, not too worried about a few mm of flex
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ex-ballz Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/20/2025 1:42pm It is a dumb decision by Shimano, IMO. Instead of finally giving 11speeders a mainstream option, they chose the obscure route of proprietary design and complexity. I can't believe anyone will pick a Shimano-powered ebike just to have access to this RD.
ex-ballz Added a reply to The flex stay discussion thread
6/20/2025 1:37pm O/T-ish: Speaking of leaf springs, how about this one? This will never be a Spot on my radar screen, but I am curious about how it feels / what sort of shock sorcery is needed to make it feel right.
HexonJuan Liked a reply to forum topic The Mountain Bike Crank Length Discussion
6/20/2025 8:24am
Yes, by about $150 plus you're not locked into Hope's chainring mount standard. I've 3 sets of Canfields so that can be taken as a recommendo.
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luisgutrod Liked a reply to forum topic Anybody buying these enDHuro sub-200 dual crown builds? Are they valid or cheap fan service?
6/20/2025 5:41am
oh my god beautiful bike.Its a shame these short chainstays and me have parted ways..I had previous generation of the balance and now after a few bikes I cannot go back to short chainstays, anyways.. about this topic, to me the one of the best frames is the Canfield one.2.... 200mm, dropper compatible.. you can short stroke to 180mm, pedals fantastic. Its badass looking. Here in 190mm front and rear in dh mode.. thinking about dropping some pedal friendly bits again in a few days (dropper, cassette), have done it before.. just dont have pics
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ex-ballz Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/20/2025 5:23am Mid January. IIRC raw Al pedals were delayed, black ones are shipping on time.
ex-ballz Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/20/2025 5:17am Cleaning and re-regreasing.
ex-ballz Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/19/2025 9:01am I just received my 2nd order of Pendulums. Outlier updated them a bit since the first batch - they have new sealed bearings that spin better and should require less frequent maintenance, and the body has been reshaped a little for better self-leveling. Pins are now M4 with smooth tip. I never had problems with stepping on the wrong side...
Velocipedestrian Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/19/2025 4:04am
Or DNF?
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1llumA Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/19/2025 4:04am
Flexstay are just Faux-Crab
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/19/2025 4:04am
BREAKING NEWS: Maxxis MTB Division releases 10,000th tread pattern, earns commemorative wrist watch from corporate headquarters in Cheng Shin to mark event:
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ex-ballz Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/18/2025 4:48pm
ex-ballz Added a reply to Drivetrain Talk
6/18/2025 1:41pm So a kilo of unsprung weight with the XT groupset, oof.
sprungmass Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/18/2025 1:32pm
2022+ XC bike starter pack *Linkage driven single pivot w/ flex stay *Top tube mounted shock *Two bottle cage mounts *Bring your own logo: Specialized/Cervelo/Pinarello/SantaCruz/Transition/Kona/Trek/Cannondale/Orbea/KTM etc Blueprint:
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ex-ballz Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/18/2025 8:11am I too prefer to smash my ballz against all the things when flying OTB.