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tire installation wonder tool from cushcore - https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/rotary-tire-tool-radically-…

I had one Maxxis Ikon DD years ago, it was a sad day when it wore out. I share the desire for fast rolling, tough sidewall rear tires. Give me a Schwalbe Wicked Will Radial Addix Speedgrip, please.

You are spot on about harder compound on the rear wheel will be faster. Quick clarifier: My comments were more about casing orientation (radial versus diagonal) rather than casing layup (gravity, trail, race, etc). " a softer and more grippy rubber compound has a larger effect on rolling speed when compared to choosing a radial casing versus a standard bias-ply." The casing layup (number of carcass layers and their composition) has the biggest affect on rolling resistance. A Gravity/Enduro casing will roll slower than a Trail casing because there is more material. Practical example: a Gravity Soft tire will roll...

I agree! Continental should explore and test a Tread pattern in between Xynotal&Magnotal for XC/TRAIL and EVEN A TRAIL/ENDURO REAR SPECIFIC TIRE ONLY!!

Brake Stuff Break Stuff:

guys, no endless tech discussions please! there are dedicated threads for these

Spokeless is the future!

@ARonBurgundy I was perusing at Taipei Cycle Show galley and saw a 32" Dissector which reminded me, any word on a 27.5" version?

fuck sake just spat coffee all over my monitor lmao

I too think that unless you get a custom tune, there is no guarantee of a performance improvement as the standard tune of many off-the-shelf shocks might not be right for your bike. I have had a good experience with the new RockShox vivid air. It feels supple off the top for an air shock. I'm running it on two different bikes, each with a specific tune for each bike. RockShox sell piston tuning kits which are listed here: https://www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/tuning-manuals/roc… So, if this is a shock you are interested in, you could contact Transition and ask them for a recommendation...

Disclaimer, I am very opinioned about suspension upgrades and setup, so take my comments with a grain of salt. On the other hand, playing with suspension setups on various frames of my own and my friends (as well as on other vehicles) would qualify in my top 5 as a tangent hobby to mountain biking. I do not believe you will see much, if any improvement by going to a different air shock with an off the shelf (what is provided as retail aftermarket) tune. I have upgraded the shock on a few transitions, and I have not had an...

Not answering your question whatsoever, but I just wanted mention that the Fox 36 GRIP2 is kinda crap by today's standards. I've tried quite a few over the past 5 years and none have ever felt good or remotely sensitive, I assume due to a combination of stanchion/chassis binding and the GRIP2's sorta harsh damping. I haven't tried the new chassis with increased bushing overlap, so maybe that's fine. GRIP X2 definitely a noticeable step up over GRIP 2 as well. But on an ebike with those travel numbers, 38, ZEB, etc. all day.

Sounds like you've got DVO confused with Marzocchi.

dude, go outside and ride your bike!