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Falcon Added a reply to Thoughts on the Vital mtb gear club
3/8/2021 2:05pm ^There was a Rick Roll? OK, now I'm interested.
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Falcon Added a reply to Pick My Next Bike
2/19/2021 3:50pm I have seen several reviews of the Transition Sentinel that say that thing is a root-smashing, tech-gobbling monster truck of a fast, flowy bike. Never ridden one, though.
Falcon Added a reply to Which grease is best: FETT 2000, Motorex or PM600?
2/6/2021 3:08pm That Bel-Ray stuff is awesome. The best waterproof grease out there.
Falcon Added a reply to Which grease is best: FETT 2000, Motorex or PM600?
1/28/2021 3:08pm After a quick look at the specs, FETT2000 appears to be waterproof but has a lower drop point than PM600. (It will drop the oil out of the soap base at high temperatures before the PM600 will.) I don't know that drop point is all that important in MTB use, since we're talking about temperatures in excess of 140 Celcius...
Falcon Added a reply to Shimano shifter sticking.
1/21/2021 11:29am I feel your pain. It took me 2.5 years to get my tubeless setup to hold air. Like, at all. It turns out that none of the cheapo $12 tubeless valves I bought were up to snuff. Seriously, I must have tried 5 or 6 different valves, re-taped my wheels 3 times each, tried different tires, different times of day...
Falcon Added a reply to Another geo thread - this time, related to stack height
1/26/2021 8:45am Here's a minor update. I took a picture just to illustrate my point. The footpeg height on the MX bike is at least comparable with the BB on my Commencal. However, note how much lower the seat is and how much higher the handlebars are. I can see why pedaling would throw some of this into turmoil (especially while seated,)...
Falcon Added a reply to New high-end MTB brand: Instinctiv
12/18/2020 3:51pm That bike looks really cool. If I had $10,000 to spend on a mountain bike, I'd seriously consider it.
Falcon Added a reply to Will lighter riders benefit from an RS Zeb or Fox 38?
12/16/2020 1:30pm Hmmmmm. I can usually tell when I have a flat tire. Usually. OK, I'm not that clueless. But I do seriously doubt I'll be able to tell the difference in the flex characteristics of my fork. I won't be replacing my Lyrik with a Zeb. If I buy a new bike and it comes with a Zeb or a 38...
Falcon Added a reply to Another geo thread - this time, related to stack height
12/11/2020 2:06pm I don't want to masquerade as an "experienced" guy, but I understand the answer is, "not very much." You want to be heavy on the pedals and light on the bars. And thanks, everyone, for all the replies.
Falcon Added a reply to How much would you pay for a day pass at a shuttle-serviced bike park?
12/11/2020 1:55pm What you are describing to me sounds similar to what I get at a ski resort... I don't care that my bike and I get to the top in a vehicle or on a chair; just that I get there. I'd likely pay a similar amount for a day pass, as long as the trails are fun and there isn't...
Falcon Added a reply to Another geo thread - this time, related to stack height
12/9/2020 8:46am ^Good call on the difference between masses. You are right; the tiniest body movement makes a big difference in what the bicycle is doing.
Falcon Added a reply to Another geo thread - this time, related to stack height
12/8/2020 2:05pm You definitely shift weight forward in corners, but keep in mind that the seat of an MX motorcycle goes all the way to the gas cap. We have the bars almost in our lap when cornering. It would be the equivalent of sitting on the top tube. We definitely need to do this in order to accelerate properly, or the...
Falcon Added a reply to Another geo thread - this time, related to stack height
12/7/2020 1:11pm My guess is that without any body-english changes, you'd have a slightly lighter front wheel. You'd wheelie a little more under pedal power and have a little less front wheel grip in the corners. I think adjusting your form would fix it all. (Plus, manuals would likely be easier!)
Falcon Added a reply to Another geo thread - this time, related to stack height
12/7/2020 1:08pm Oh doode! 
I really might try those.
I really might try those.
Falcon Added a reply to What body armor do you wear for DH??
12/1/2020 3:23pm I wear a full front/back chest protector when I ride MX, because if the bike lands on me I get squished like a PB&J in a kindergartner's lunch bag. I also don't want footpegs or handlebars crushing my sternum or breaking ribs or spine. The MTB is less (much less) a worry for me, so I go without armor. The...
Falcon Added a reply to Tubeless help, please! (Update)
11/20/2020 1:35pm ^ I'm doing a similar thing; the valves I bought have a choice of seat options and I tried the block instead of the cone. It basically mashes a large, rectangular area on the inside of the rim bed instead of trying to plug the stem hole. It is covering several millimeters of flat area around the hole in every...
Falcon Added a reply to Do nothing wrong... Unicorn Days?
11/18/2020 3:50pm Not on a bicycle, but I've had days like that a few times on the MX bike. It was like I had magic tires or something.
Falcon Added a reply to Tubeless help, please! (Update)
11/16/2020 9:45am PS- yes, I ran tubes in my wheels for two+ years because I was so frustrated trying to get tubeless to work!
Falcon Started a new thread Tubeless help, please! (Update)
11/16/2020 9:44am OK, guys help me out. I have a leaky wheel and I can't figure it out. For a while I've been running Stan's tape and sealant with a generic valve. The thing holds air well enough for one ride but the next day it will be down 10-15 pounds. I've lived with it for a while but today I decided...
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Falcon Added a reply to Tubeless help, please! (Update)
11/16/2020 9:44am UPDATE: I finally got it to work! I had been using the cheap "universal" tubeless valves and the air was escaping around the valve stem. Gushing out, in fact. I bought a new Stan's universal valve some time ago thinking it would help, but I was having the same problem. Since it was almost time for a new wheelset anyway...