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comatosegi Added a reply to Bar ends ... so hot right now
1 day ago Another factor is bar width. You are already losing 10mm with WT Bar Ends, add some thicker foam would take more away.
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comatosegi Added a reply to Coil Shock Shootout
1 day ago Interesting tidbit. I ran into the Norco boys doing some testing, the engineer that handles a lot of the data acquisition said that LSR doesn't show in the data and its rider preference. Apparently HSR tune is the most critical.
TheSuspensionLabNZ Liked a reply to forum topic Coil Shock Shootout
7/1/2026 3:58am
Yup, at this stage I feel like Fox adds HSC & HSR just to add a couple more lines to the spec sheet - the HSC effectively does nothing and while the HSR technically works, they are extremely sensitive to assembly tolerances, and IMO is not needed because a) LSR adjusters usually have a wide range anyway and b) rebound shim stacks are probably the single easiest valving option you can give to bike companies/service centres to cover rider weights outside of the stock tune. eg 1 tune could quite serviceably cover 150-280 psi or 300-550lb (as a general example)...
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comatosegi Added a reply to Coil Shock Shootout
6/29/2026 3:16pm My thesis is the vast majority are going to be OE sales, where bike company chooses a specific tune for the model. Vast majority of customers will decide to buy based on "aspirational" features like HSC and LSC adjust, but won't actually use those adjustments or will use recommended settings. My guess is aftermarket and riders that will tune/adjust are...
comatosegi Added a reply to Coil Shock Shootout
6/27/2026 12:26pm I think it's just a byproduct of going to a monotube with a shimmed base valve, less adjustment range than a twin-tube. The base valve needs to be matched properly with the main piston tunes. New aftermarket 26/27 DHX2 comes with CL70 compression tune, which is middle of the road. Most of the factory OE tunes I have seen seem...
comatosegi Added a reply to Bar ends ... so hot right now
6/27/2026 12:06pm Ck out Amuary's setup, his mechanic just used some felt. I don't think foam would be a good application, probably get ripped off very fast. I use gloves, rubbing friction issues haven't been an issue for me.
comatosegi Added a reply to Bar ends ... so hot right now
6/23/2026 3:51pm WT version, coming from Counterpunch, about 10 days of park. Definitely give them a try if you think they will improve your arm/hand issues. Non-intrusive to riding Attachment mechanism looks to be way more gentle on bars than Counterpunch's Gives a locked in feel Good possibility that it offers crash protection similar to Counterpunch, haven't tested yet Does make bar...
TheSuspensionLabNZ Liked a reply to forum topic Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
6/23/2026 11:44am
Yeah it will be interesting to try but it would need to be pretty spectacular to replace slickoleum on my shop....In my experience the slickoleum/Sram butter already sticks around better than everything else I've used while also being super slippery and reasonably priced so I'm curious how much they think it can be improved on? @JVP yeah PM600 was introduced about 20 years ago now (replaced Judy butter I think!!) but I found it too sticky/tacky for suspension...lasted pretty well but definitely added more drag. I couldn't find a proper data sheet so don't know for sure but it felt...
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comatosegi Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
6/22/2026 10:50am New Mezzer is already out, it has a 50hr service interval for the air spring. Yes Sram Butter, Slick Honey, Slickoleum all the same.
comatosegi Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
6/22/2026 9:32am Sram is using 920 as direct replacement for Sram Butter. I ran a quick check, it's supposed to have better surface tenacity. So over long cycles it should stay in place longer, which might be better for a lot of owners who seldom do fork rebuilds. Not sure why dynamic seal grease was around when sram butter seemed better.
krabo83 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/21/2026 6:22pm
plus almost 1,4 kg for that kali helmet which is moto territory. nothing nano on that 😅
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comatosegi Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
6/19/2026 10:33am I have always liked POC Coron Air b/c its using EPP for that reason. Small crashes, I don't have to worry if the shell is still in good shape.
comatosegi Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
6/10/2026 6:06pm I was told the 920 has better thermal stability and lifespan, but with slightly higher friction at ambient temp. From what I can tell, Maxima lubricant have been good so far. I have been running a the mix, but no way to really objectively measure the difference.
comatosegi Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)
6/9/2026 12:32pm Current Conti gravity line has always needed more PSI, most of info out there stated that pretty clearly, its 110TPI casing in the DH. I have only run R in the back, so can't help there.
comatosegi Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
6/9/2026 11:28am RS started using it last year. One of the RS shops is actually trying to blend it with older SRAM butter. Parking lot, butter feels better, but at temp 920 is better. I run it blended, no issues.
comatosegi Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/27/2026 4:01pm It would make sense for 70/90 builds, costing at that level is really tough. They have used RF in past.
comatosegi Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/27/2026 3:26pm It would make more business sense to have alloys to fill out the mid-tier SC builds. Reserve already covers the high end, lifetime warranty market.
pinkrobe Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/22/2026 11:04am
Uh, that's most bike buyers. The number of people that I've sold bikes to who don't care/know what the knobs do is... the majority. We do our best to educate, but I could see their eyes glaze over in the first 10 seconds. The number of customers who care about how suspension works is less than 5% in my experience.
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comatosegi Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/22/2026 11:02am Technically Trek Top Fuel would cover that with all the adjustability. 130mm, high progression setting is 21%, especially with HBO shocks, you could find a decent spring rate with reasonable sag. A bunch of smaller brands, Revel Rascal that just won the PB Field Test.
comatosegi Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/22/2026 8:03am Saw Kiran on alloy test mule in the winter. You cannot just make small geo changes to carbon production molds.