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earleb Added a reply to Electronic Suspension Discussion

5/9/2024 4:22pm
This is Ohlins latest semi active electric suspension in the moto world. https://www.ohlins.com/about-us/news/smartec3-honda-fireblade "The system also enables riders to choose, on the fly, among four semi-active suspension algorithms – Sport, Track, Rain and Manual – to address changing conditions and/or preferences. The system includes Öhlins’ state-of-the-art Objective Base Tuning Interface (OBTi), which allows riders to easily adjust for different vehicle...

earleb Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

5/9/2024 4:02pm
The new Foes Sam Hill DH... My speculation is that Brent brings back the DHS Mono but with a normal sized shock. I have played around with this linkage layout and it can provide a nice progressive LR without and crazy shapes to it. I haven't listened to the podcast with Page and probably should but from the IG clip...

earleb Added a reply to ALL THINGS ENDURO

5/8/2024 2:12pm
Is Enduro really dwindling? Or is it like the Mark Twain quote about his death being grossly exaggerated? Local Enduro events here sell out very quick. Lots of stoked riders.

earleb Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

5/1/2024 4:23pm
For the 2010 Olympics here in Vancouver the Skier cross and Snowboarder cross rules were updated to ban skin suits. The rules mandated two pieces and had a pinch measurement of 8cm at the thigh and 6cm somewhere on the top. UCI could easily clarify the rules with pinch measurements.

earleb Added a reply to 2024 Racing Talk

5/1/2024 9:35am
The new Norco kit looks like a throwback to their early 80's Factory BMX team stuff. I like it.

earleb Added a reply to Head tube dimensions - Downhill, Enduro, Etc.

4/29/2024 9:20pm
Headtube length is just an arbitrary number, if you are starting your design with a tube dimension you are kinda doing it backwards. Figure out where your hands, your feet, and the wheels are all going to be relative to each other to achieve the fit and handling dynamics you want, then the tube lengths are just things connecting the...

earleb Added a reply to Frame Design

4/9/2024 10:45am
If you are not planning to sell bikes you can ignore any patents and build whatever you want for yourself.

coldsmoke Liked a bike check Swiss fun in the Northwest

3/4/2024 9:19am
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earleb Added a reply to 2024 TEAM RUMORS

2/29/2024 11:05am
Trolled by Morland with the "Thanks for stopping by the office" comment on Reno's post. Well played.

earleb Added a reply to 2024 TEAM RUMORS

2/26/2024 7:30pm
Rocky Race Face team off Shimano and onto SRAM. Wonder if it's no longer Race Face? Rocky SRAM Enduro Team?