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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Self servicing Vivid
7/27/2026 2:09pm I'd say if you service once a year- you're ahead of most. It'll be fine unless you ride year round in Scotland or somewhere super muddy.
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/27/2026 2:07pm Never. Heavy, commodity parts are what I need.
Dave_Camp Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/27/2026 12:10pm Anyone ever flat from spokes poking through the rim tape? Recently happened to me- DT Swiss FR560 32H- smashed very hard on something- got 2x holes from spokes poking up through the rim tape. DH tire and cushcore. I'm guessing the ghetto tubeless tube would have saved me but installation with a cushcore would be impossible.
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Rear Axel Randomly Seized
7/27/2026 11:59am Have you tried using something like PB Blaster on the threads? If it's truly ruined you can probably drill it out and kill the axle and UDH to save the frame and wheel.
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Self servicing Vivid
7/21/2026 6:37am I just did mine- full 200h damper rebuild as it was clunky, turned out the main piston came loose. Anyway the 100h air can service is pretty easy- need vice, strap wrench and large crescent wrench or Knipex pliers. Outer sleeve slides up a few mm exposes a snap ring- remove that then slide outer sleeve off. Unthread silver sealhead...
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Vital’s Bikes: Unaffiliated Podcast - Community Conversation
6/26/2026 12:30pm Love the podcast. I did Megavalanche in 2018- best/coolest race experience I've ever done. Dying to go back someday.
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Are downhill bikes worth it if you're not racing?
5/23/2026 6:26am STATUS 2 170 DH Might want to jump on this deal. Sheesh
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Are downhill bikes worth it if you're not racing?
5/22/2026 5:21pm I agree with the others that that many lift days and you can justify a 'park' bike of some kind but- I'd keep the Megatower as your park rig and maybe look at a lighter trail bike for your pedal rides. Only reason is- most of those parks have 1 or 2 good DH bike trails- the rest are kinda...
earleb Liked a reply to forum topic Affordable bikes?
3/3/2026 3:09pm
Could probably do it in steel. Robotic laser weld all the joints and smart use of a bunch of flat plate. BMX style flat plate dropouts and key points on the rear end. No heat treatment step needed so cuts out a big step. Could do it in stainless steel and cut out paint. Factory direct from Taiwan with no middle man, there is probably a factory that would end up making more per frame doing this customer direct at $1k than they make per frame now.
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Affordable bikes?
3/3/2026 4:25am Maybe, although the DSW frames might cost even more- still need to be welded and they require a bunch of special hydroforming and that tooling. I think to make a really cheap frame you need to get away from welding. Or go fully robotic- which is how I think department store bikes are made.
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Affordable bikes?
2/26/2026 5:31pm I think to do an actual decent sub $1000 USD (MSRP, not something on blowout sale) enduro bike you'd need to invest into casting tools which are fairly expensive. Cast the head-tube and BB Shell/pivot pickups. Cast the seatstays left and right sides, cast rocker link and cast the chainstay from the bottom. Could probably bond very basic round, straight...
jeff.brines Liked a reply to forum topic Feedback Wanted: Strava-Like Racing App
2/19/2026 5:29pm
Thanks! As to "async" racing, 100% that is a big part of it. I actually considered a very similar approach as V41 but I'm super allergic to building anything that leans into Strava's infrastructure based on their track record. They've shown very little good faith when it comes to playing nice with apps that leverage their API. Things are moving along here. Hoping I have something out there in ~4 weeks Best Jeff
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Dave_Camp Added a reply to Tweener: make a small bike big, or a big bike small
2/19/2026 5:19pm 5' 10" here, short legs (30" inseam pants, longer torso)- on a S4 Stumpy EVO (470-475 reach depending on settings). I'd prefer 460 reach, but it was either S3 445 or S4 475. Running seat slammed forward with slightly modified clamps and 35mm stem and lots of spacers. Need a few more rides on this setup to see if I...
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Favorite current 150-160ish bikes
2/19/2026 5:12pm I like my aluminum Stumpy EVO and as you said- lots of them around and can get some crazy good deals on used. Mine has been setup lighter with a 160 fork and now currently it is my 'big' bike with a 170 travel 38 on the front. Plenty of adjustments provided to do either decently well imo. Probably not...
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Modern Geo Talk: Chainstays, Stack, Reach, and Bitching About It
2/9/2026 5:34pm Got a good ride in on the short bike... I'm surprised at how much different it feels even though in my head 48mm (difference in wheelbase from my normal bike) is not that big of a % change. Anyway- this thing feels great to me- seems to be able to carve switchbacks (we have a lot) instead of just steering...
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Stem Length
2/9/2026 5:20pm Run whatever the fast guys run. Don't listen to some guy who sells stems.
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Modern Geo Talk: Chainstays, Stack, Reach, and Bitching About It
2/3/2026 5:48pm I am- or at least close enough. I have a 35mm stem on the Stumpy and a 50 on the Status. Reach difference including stems is like 15mm. Curious about the 48mm difference in wheelbase, the tiny chainstays and the mullet vs 29". Should be agile vs stable.
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Modern Geo Talk: Chainstays, Stack, Reach, and Bitching About It
2/3/2026 5:24pm Yeah- I just got curious after this Jack Moir video: https://youtu.be/Kj7WuJ6d_vs?si=paQbx0AjeF3yviJc Mostly want to test short bike vs long bike. When I do the testing- will try to normalize tires and swap the fork/front wheel between bikes to keep everything as similar as possible. Here are the numbers:
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Modern Geo Talk: Chainstays, Stack, Reach, and Bitching About It
2/3/2026 7:06am How are we calculating F/R ratio? I assume it's (WB-CS)/CS = F/R ratio? If that's the case- I may have accidentally ended up with 2 bikes with the exact same F/R ratio (S4 stumpy Evo and an old S2 Status). Could be an interesting comparison... Have only been jumping the status, but might need to set it up for some...
Dave_Camp Added a reply to Stroke increase on Superdeluxe air with HBO
1/14/2026 3:18pm What you have is probably the best aircan for the application.