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I just noticed that all of my posts since @iceman2058 shared the link to our tool received exactly one downvote. Therefore I would like to learn what was the reason for the downvotes. If the users who were responsible for the anonymous downvotes could be man or woman enough to explain here, what was wrong with what I posted, I'd be very grateful. I'm happy to learn and improve. If, however, they only have a personal issue with me and nothing is wrong with the actual posts, then I recommend to go grow up or touch some grass.That's childish behaviour.

Not exactly a tech rumor, as this is actually real, but worth a post here I think - BikeYoke has just introduced their new "Cockpit Calculator" (do you have a better name for it?), basically a 3D visualization of how changing your geo and cockpit parameters affect your riding position. It's a pretty neat concept, with a few nice use cases that jump out at us. For example, if you're changing your frame and you want to get as close as possible to your old fit, this could help you figure out exactly what cockpit components you need to get...

and? who cares about americans and their self inflicted problems?

My business is paying 50% more for shipping, steel has also gone up 2x. The shipping price increase is for sure diesel/Iran related, the steel price increase is rumored to be tied to data center construction and tariffs. My business is similarly seasonal to the cycling industry, but we have our "on" season in winter so we can't wait for shipping or steel to come back down (and even if we waited it might not come back down). Cycling products are relatively expensive in relation to their size and weight, I'd guess that the financial costs of sitting on inventory...

I’m confused. Don’t we all possess the ability to fully review a bike and/or components from the classic showroom brake lever pull?!

@Between The Tape with a really thorough handlebar flex / comfort test https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/does-handlebar-compliance-actually-im…

A bit of self promotion here... but here is a downhill bike I've been developing for those interested!

I regret to inform you that dropper stems did actually exist.

thanks for your kind words Do you mean this cone washers? These types of cone washers could partly compensate for unfavorable tolerances in the fork or the frame`s Post Mount interfaces. But you’re absolutely right that the manufacturing quality of forks and frames has improved a lot over the years. With properly machined, flat Post Mount surfaces, these cone washers they are not that necessary anymore. In general, it’s important that the Post Mount surfaces are flat and properly aligned. Otherwise, they can affect the brake feel or cause noise and vibrations. There are also some pretty serious tools...

What do you mean with brake rubbing? Two answers: Caliper Alignment: The caliper alignment is much easier because you now have more pad cleareance compared to MT7. The piston retraction is at least 50 % more. And we´ve developed a new smart Piston Alignment Tool to make caliper alignment easier. It e nsures that all caliper pistons are aligned exactly symmetrically. This creates the best conditions for precise and uncomplicated alignment of the brake caliper. Further advantages include more even wear of the brake pads, a defined pressure point, and reduced braking and riding noise. You can find it here...

Yes, we definitely worked on this. Here are a few points: The oil channel through the caliper is now circumferential, with no dead ends. This makes it much easier to catch every air bubble, and the caliper orientation is no longer as important. You no longer have to remove the caliper from the frame. We now finally have a bleed valve on the caliper. Once you remove the syringe, no air can get back in and no oil can escape. The axial expansion reservoir works better because the port connecting the piston chamber to the reservoir is positioned higher up...

We deliberately use 12 and 19 mm pistons to reduce the pressure level within the brake system. Lower system pressure puts less strain on the system, especially the seals, and also improves the bite point because the hose expands less under pressure. This is also one of the reasons why we don’t use braided steel hoses. With the lower pressure levels of our system — roughly 20–60 bar during most braking applications — the additional benefit of a braided hose is comparatively small. With systems such as Brembo, on the other hand, there is a much stronger case for using...

We showed you some teaser pics in the Sea Otter Europe coverage, now Pirelli has made it official: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/pirelli-launches-all-new-sc…

Can confirm today that the stanchions are indeed 32 mm. They say it's enough, given the USD design and the fact that it has a floating bushing which increases the bushing overlap during compression. Can also confirm that they actually have stock, and the fork will definitely become available to the public shortly (after a few years of teasing).

What's up Team Suspension? I'm currently out at Sea Otter Europe, working on the coverage from today, I figured I'd drop this here first for you guys - KYB is coming to MTB! The upside-down fork shown here should be available as of November. It's got a few cool features, like the ability to run it in 27 or 29 configuration by sliding the fork legs up and down in the crowns (because the crowns are bolted on)! It's a coil fork, but it also has an air pre-load system in which you can run between 6 to 9 psi...

Yeah it would mainly be used for diagnosing issues or validating a retune - In theory a dialed team would have tunes worked out in advance or have shocks ready to go, and you should have processes refined enough that you don't need to check that a rebuild worked properly. You wouldn't/shouldn't be experimenting with big changes on a race weekend but if you were someone that worked on a range of products for a wider range of people, or taking it to dedicated test weekends then it is something that could be super useful. I've occasionally had to set...

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