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iceman2058 Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
2/26/2026 2:46am Thanks for that, enlightening indeed! I * think* some of my original point still stands though, in that the amount of fluid traveling in either direction is still determined by the master cylinder volume being pushed, not the size of the caliper pistons. But yes, at equal seal strength, I can see how the larger caliper piston will have less...
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iceman2058 Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
2/25/2026 2:30pm But the fixed point is the rotor contact. The pads will then retract from the rotors, as determined by the amount of fluid the master cylinder pulls back. A bigger caliper piston will roll back less distance but the same amount of fluid will be pulled back by the master cylinder. The pads stop moving when the timing port in...
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Troy Lee Designs Unveils the 2026 Bike Spring Collection
2/25/2026 1:07pm
S ince 1981, Troy Lee Designs has blurred the line between art and performance – building race-proven gear shaped by athletes, refined by experience, and designed to push riders further. The 2026 Bike...
iceman2058 Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
2/25/2026 12:22pm You're addressing two issues at the same time here. Absolutely the inner diameter of the hoses and ports matter in this case, if you create a choke point you can easily end up with inconsistent bite point etc due to the fluid not managing to move fast enough pull the caliper pistons back before they are activated again. However, the...
iceman2058 Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
2/25/2026 8:47am Speaking to this point: " Downsizing one set of the pistons decreases the amount of fluid trying to return so may not create the same restriction or at least alleviate it some. " I would have to think it has more to do with smaller seals creating less friction. The amount of oil moving back and forth is dictated by...
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2/25/2026 8:26am
Bike of the Day February 25, 2026!
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iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Mondraker Launches New Summum
2/24/2026 4:30pm
This may well be the official launch, but it’s probably not the first time you’ve seen this bike in action. Did you follow this year’s edition of Red Bull Hardline from Tasmania? Do you remember...
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Pivot Introduces Special Edition Phoenix
2/24/2026 3:49pm
The Phoenix has earned its place as one of the most decorated downhill race platforms in modern gravity competition, built for the demands of World Cup tracks and riders chasing every fraction of...
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2/24/2026 2:51pm
Electric mountain bikes are more popular than ever before, and for good reason. Whether it’s enabling riders with lower mobility or satisfying riders that are shorter on time than they used to be, the...
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Berd Launches New Gold Standard for XC MTB Wheels: HAWK30 Gold
2/24/2026 2:44pm
Berd, the cycling technology company known for reinventing the bicycle spoke, today announces the HAWK30 Gold, the company's lightest wheelset ever and the lightest published 30 mm internal width...
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2/24/2026 2:32pm
Nothing this powerful has ever felt this agile. Light, tight, and ready to fight, Levo R channels the SuperNatural power of Levo 4 but sheds its manners. With 130mm of GENIE-driven rear travel, 140mm...
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2/24/2026 2:45am
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2/23/2026 1:38am
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iceman2058 Added a new Feature Crankworx Christchurch Slopestyle Results and Report
2/22/2026 7:13am
After a week soaked in sunshine, speed and festival energy, the second edition of Crankworx Christchurch closed with a statement performance at Christchurch Adventure Park. The Ōtautahi Slopestyle...
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2/22/2026 1:32am
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iceman2058 Added a reply to 2026 Race Talk
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2/21/2026 4:14am
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iceman2058 Added a new Press Release 32" is a Bit More Real Now: Starling Launches the Big Bird
2/20/2026 11:04am
Is 32” the next big thing? Starling Cycles was inevitably cynical but also interested to find out. After all, what’s opinion without experience? Introducing the Starling Cycles Big Bird - a hand-built...
iceman2058 Added a new Press Release Ibis Launches the Ripley SL
2/20/2026 9:50am
Sungrown in California in our 100% solar-powered factory, the Ripley SL celebrates decades of Ibis heritage - handcrafted carbon, clever engineering, and an obsessive passion for the ride. The result...
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2/20/2026 8:18am
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