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Chader09 Added a comment about video Watch the 16-Mile Wheelie World Record
6/12/2015 11:29am
As a fellow wheelie devotee, I applaud a record on a "real bike" rather than the effective unicycles (fixies and such) I have seen in the past. Braking takes effort along with the other balance aspects and it makes for a true wheelie record. Nice work!
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Daniel_Layton Liked a comment about Feature ShockWiz: Automated Suspension Tuning for Mountain Bikes
6/12/2015 7:10am
After thinking a little more about it, if this thing actually works as advertized, then i will absolutely buy this even on my own. As long as this gives me data sheets along with the idiot proof instructions, i am torqued on this idea.
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Daniel_Layton Liked a comment about Feature ShockWiz: Automated Suspension Tuning for Mountain Bikes
6/12/2015 7:10am
I might try to go in on this with some riding buddies. Its a lot though for a 1 use per bike sort of thing but would be worth it if you tuned you and your friends' bikes.
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loonyOne Liked a comment about Feature ShockWiz: Automated Suspension Tuning for Mountain Bikes
6/12/2015 7:09am
I think this is a bad-ass option for those of us that prefer to tune our own equipment.
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Chader09 Added a comment about feature ShockWiz: Automated Suspension Tuning for Mountain Bikes
6/12/2015 7:17am
Where are you getting $2,000 from? The price is $199 for the early bird special on one unit. Two will cost you $379.
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Dave_Camp Liked a comment about Feature Formula 1 Meets Mountain Biking in Trek's New RE:aktiv Suspension
6/14/2014 1:13pm
It decreases force (in trail and climb modes only) from around 4ips to 10ips (medium speed hit) then the curve starts to turn up again as speeds increase and orifice damping takes over (the valve is fully open and the holes are the restriction). It is fairly speed sensitive, so on an fast hit (50ips) peak, it reacts differently than on a medium speed hit (25ips) vs on a low speed hit (10ips). The curve kind of stretches out with increasing speeds.
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Dave_Camp Liked a comment about Feature Formula 1 Meets Mountain Biking in Trek's New RE:aktiv Suspension
6/14/2014 1:13pm
They are a little similar, but Re:aktiv valve actually decreases in force as velocities increase (for a while). The damper curves that propedal makes are very different from the ones that Re:aktiv makes. The valves are also very different inside...
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Dave_Camp Liked a comment about Feature Formula 1 Meets Mountain Biking in Trek's New RE:aktiv Suspension
6/11/2014 9:26pm
Not exactly- small bump doesn't always mean small velocity. The shock velocity is more dependent on shape of the bump- even a small rock or tree root generates a medium/high shock velocity. The low speed inputs are all rider generated- pedaling, pumping, weight shifts etc. The goal of the damper curve is to resist movement due to rider inputs, while still being sensitive to terrain.
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Dave_Camp Liked a comment about Feature Formula 1 Meets Mountain Biking in Trek's New RE:aktiv Suspension
6/11/2014 9:26pm
Yes- the biggest advantage is that the shock pedals efficiently while still moving when you need it to- hitting bumps, preloading for bunny hop etc.
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Chader09 Added a comment about feature Formula 1 Meets Mountain Biking in Trek's New RE:aktiv Suspension
6/11/2014 7:08pm
So, this is intended to reduce motion at the shock from common, seated pedaling forces? Assuming that and based on your velocity comment, I am guessing that the shock will still respond (compress) from rapid preload by a standing rider performing a bunny hop? I like that idea since I prefer to use my suspension for some hops up ledges. I am excited to demo one of these. I hope this shock finds its way onto the Remedy 27.5 because I want to stick with 140mm travel for my next bike.
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Nicholast Liked a comment about Feature First Look: Specialized's Fast Rolling Slaughter Tire
4/6/2014 6:37pm
Conversely, for those with big hoops, this is a great alternative the 29er-less Rock Razor. I can't complain about another tire option either, especially for the rear since I seem to swap those more than the front.
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Chader09 Added a comment about photo original_BT_20140405_untitled_shoot_006.jpg
4/6/2014 2:29pm
Yeah. Wheels, suspension, controls, saddle & pedals... not sure how they can call this a bike :/ Great observation.
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mrpowerjd Liked a comment about Feature It's Official! Specialized Goes 650B with Stumpjumper EVO Models
3/29/2014 5:26pm
In 2012, Specialized dealers sold 7 29ers for every 26" bike they moved. That's why even in 2013 most of the 26 models were thinned way down in the lineup.
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r1Gel Liked a comment about Feature It's Official! Specialized Goes 650B with Stumpjumper EVO Models
3/29/2014 5:25pm
The spec on the Expert Carbon is sweet!!! And just when I was starting to warm up to 29ers ;p Again, 2015 product in March 2014. Sheesh.
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r1Gel Liked a comment about Feature It's Official! Specialized Goes 650B with Stumpjumper EVO Models
3/29/2014 5:25pm
Shimano brakes FTW!
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mrpowerjd Liked a comment about Feature It's Official! Specialized Goes 650B with Stumpjumper EVO Models
3/29/2014 5:23pm
All you guys thinking the from triangle might be a carry over from the 29 might be right from these pics and geo and dimensions are still not up on Specialized's website, but if you look at the 650 Evo frame only page, the pics look proper. See: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/mountain/stumpjumper-fsr/stumpju… Also, Vital's got WAY better info and coverage than over at Pinkbike.
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JCL Liked a comment about Feature It's Official! Specialized Goes 650B with Stumpjumper EVO Models
3/28/2014 5:44am
Looking at the 26" I'm guessing 430mm rear centre. They seem to thankfully be moving away from short as possible to more optimum length rear centres these days.
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chicha_glisha Liked a comment about Feature It's Official! Specialized Goes 650B with Stumpjumper EVO Models
3/28/2014 5:43am
Shimano stoppers on Spec at last, nice to see some progress going on
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