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FerrousBueller Added a comment about photo Mitch Ropelato's Custom Cannondale
8/19/2023 1:06pm
Anyone know where Strait got those knurled and anodized stem spacers on his Vitus?
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FerrousBueller Added a comment about photo Kyle Strait's Custom Vitus Escarpe
8/19/2023 1:01pm
Anyone know where to get the knurled headset spacers on Strait's Vitus?
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FerrousBueller Added a comment about bike check 🌶️Scott Gambler 2018 Dream Build🌶️
8/15/2023 7:18am
May be the first time I've ever seen ESI grips on a DH bike. What lock rings are you using?
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kanioni Liked a reply to forum topic how close are we to peak mountain bike??
8/13/2023 6:01am
To elaborate, the mass difference at rear axle is only maybe 1/2 or 1 lbs, but you gotta factor in acceleration when the rear wheel hits something. Suddenly that mass difference get's multiplied by g forces and the heavier wheel won't move out of way as fast
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kanioni Liked a reply to forum topic how close are we to peak mountain bike??
8/13/2023 6:01am
Yup that's such a clever design for sure! Could be really nice for many bikes. Here's a cool test about unsprung weight: https://m.pinkbike.com/news/nicolai-shootout-derailleur-vs-gearbox-2017… "but on the downs, it was another– better-–beast. The gearbox bike was so much quieter – almost silent, offered so much more grip and inspired so much more confidence when heading into gnarly sections" "the Pinion bike was nearly three seconds quicker over a 3.5-minute track. Huge." It's just one test but physics are physics. Any weight at rear axle will be quite bad for suspension performance, but adding weight to front triangle can actually calm the...
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kanioni Liked a reply to forum topic how close are we to peak mountain bike??
8/13/2023 5:55am
About gearboxes "The only real difference is a small amount of clearance" You are forgetting 2 big downsides of derailleur systems: extra unsprung weight and friction clutches. For gravity riding removing those negatives will easily outweigh a bit of extra total weight and reduced transmission efficiency. Your suspension will track ground noticeably better! Ebikes are ofcourse another place where gearbox is king, since you already have a motor full of reduction gears. Why not make them do the shifting? I also really wanna see spherical shock mount bushings become standard. It's a terrible idea to make a shock deal with...
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FerrousBueller Added a comment about bike check Madnes Atlas - a playful beast
8/11/2023 11:50am
"A man with priorities so far out of whack doesn't deserve such a fine automobile!" Lol jk. Beautiful frame and bike. Would love to know more about the process you did for polishing those cranks, they look incredible.
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N-K Liked a bike check Madnes Atlas - a playful beast
8/11/2023 11:44am
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dirty booger Liked a reply to forum topic RAD measurements application
8/11/2023 11:32am
Lee has a fit calculator online that will do it for you. Just enter geo numbers, stem info, bar info, headset spacers, etc. Used to be a free 30 day trial, otherwise worth the $20 to get a dialed setup right away when bike shopping. https://www.llbmtb.com/members/ Handlebar set back is the killer though, they are all over the place and you really need to measure it to be accurate. For comparative purposes, OneUp 35mm rise bar cut to 750mm has a 40mm setback. WeAreOne 35mm rise bar cut to 750 has a 32mm setback. Up sweep and back sweep angles...
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brash Liked a reply to forum topic RAD measurements application
8/11/2023 11:31am
Reach and Stack, then work out RAD with pythogoras. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=pythagoras+theorem You will have to account for planned stem/bar/spacer dimensions. But you will get a good idea of what is in the ballpark.
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FerrousBueller Added a reply to how close are we to peak mountain bike??
8/11/2023 10:26am There's no way we're even remotely close to done. Are most people satisified? Fuck yes, bikes are more durable and reliable than ever. However, as long as there is a market for new products, we'll never stop seeing innovation. Add to that advancement in materials sciences and nanotechnology, and bike evolution will never end. Will some of it be pointless...
FerrousBueller Added a comment about bike check Specialized Status Buckin' Bronco
8/9/2023 10:38am
Love those grips and pedals. How are they treatin ya? Any way you could provide a measurement of the Meaty Paw diameter? I've seen a lot of conflicting numbers.
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SouthSoundrider Liked a bike check 2021 Transition PBJ
8/9/2023 6:58am
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SouthSoundrider Liked a bike check Canyon STCHD 360 (Stitched)
8/9/2023 6:57am
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FerrousBueller Added a comment about bike check Specialized Turbo Levo
8/9/2023 6:53am
Maximum comfort dadmobile! I was an e-bike hater but with limited time I am seriously considering one...
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FerrousBueller Added a comment about bike check XPro DIGGA C.R.E.A.M - Limited Edition
8/9/2023 6:51am
My digga that's an ambitious name for a bike
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