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Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/13/2025 6:44am I don't think seatubes are too long at all, rather insertion depths are not long enough and all over the place to easily know what will fit and what won't. And geometron geometry works on slow trails as well as fast trails as long as you trust the bike and are active rider, it's not for passengers. Only trails where...
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SteveClimber Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/7/2025 1:21am
Linear forks (and shocks) work best with higher amounts of damping like an Ohlins, or Avy setup, essentially anything with more damping than a stock rockshox or Fox damper. The extra damping dissipates more energy consistently through the stroke meaning you can still run a spring with great small bump and have less bottom outs as it takes more total energy to achieve a bottom out. But also, sometime you just clap your forks, it happens, it's not the end of the world
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Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/6/2025 12:39pm There is no level where progressive spring curve is essential. But to burst your bubble, lower leg pressure creates progressive spring curve anyway so coil forks are not linear, just more linear than than air, with softer initial travel and no hammock in the middle.
seanfisseli Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/6/2025 2:48am
I don’t think I should have said that.
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Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/5/2025 1:21pm As far as I know they were always like that lol,the only issue is the spring is greasy/oily so its messy job to do trailside and there is a risk some grit will be introduced to the lowers lubing oil.
Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/5/2025 11:48am Not sure I follow where is the disagreement then?
Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/5/2025 1:15am Most HBO systems add to the rebound damping as it takes force to decouple the cup from the cone they typically use. It's arguably advantageous though, unless HBO engages too early affecting mid travel not the end stroke only.
Julien555 Liked a bike check 2025 Giant Glory advanced White and purple rain
8/31/2025 2:24am
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SRAM and Shimano engage in price fixing Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/19/2025 7:15am
Just a reminder that the actual conspiracy is SRAM selling heavily discounted electronic groupsets to component integrato... I mean "bike brands" knowing that consumers will be on the hook for their shitty, high margin proprietary batteries and chargers. Nothing says improving the environment and sustainability like planned obsolescence and more e-waste. Social Responsibility btw: https://www.sram.com/en/company/about/social-responsibility
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Dirtyburger Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/19/2025 7:13am
Bikes with electronic derailleurs do not make any philosophical sense. I’d rather ride an e-bike. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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john_likes_bikes Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/19/2025 7:10am
For inverted forks I clamp the stanchions in the bike stand and remove the bike.
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Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/13/2025 6:11am As a consolation that lower crown is inverted imo
ballz Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/13/2025 6:03am
I am having fun, thanks for asking. Apparently this is serious bidness for some, sorry for interrupting your program.
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Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/4/2025 6:58am Yes, you could chose from two offsets for 27.5 boost fork, on non boost there were 3 options that were interchangable.
Blake_Motley Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/2/2025 4:18am
I think a shorter offset lets you corner more aggressively. You reduce the shopping cart effect so when you lean over on your side knobs the front wheel is less likely to tuck. At least that’s what I noticed going from 51 to 44 back in the day
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Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
8/2/2025 4:18am Those aforementioned offset options were used in pre boost forks with 20mm axle options, after that this tuning no longer works.
Jakub_G Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
7/31/2025 9:27am I don't think so really
noideamtber Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
7/31/2025 9:23am
*rear centre length. They are not the same.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
7/31/2025 9:23am
The second law of thermodynamics in the Vital Forums: all tech rumors eventually devolve to a discussion about chainstay length.
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Nobble Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
7/31/2025 9:20am
Sure, they have tall stacks, but you can add stack with handlebars and stem spacers without any significant downsides other than a slight shortening of the reach. I have 35mm rise bars and 20mm of spacers on my 505 reach XL Sentinel. You can’t really add reach. You can change stem length but that has other effects on bike handling.
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