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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
2/17/2026 1:23pm
I'm not going to tell you how to live your life, but the Noken is way cheaper and easier than all the modifications you've already made. I thought it made a huge difference on my 180 Zeb, and when I took it off I had all the same symptoms you described (support or full travel, but never both). I think the Noken is a lifesaver for the long travel Zeb.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Stem Length
2/16/2026 11:37am
I think this thread confirms that there is absolutely not a consensus on where to have your grips in relation to the steering axis.
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Sacki Liked a reply to forum topic Stem Length
2/16/2026 11:25am
Well, I watched the video linked in the first post and I felt I needed to correct some things. In the video it is being said that you "sverve" around the steering axis rather than rotate around it. This is just plain wrong, hence my picture in my original post. Maybe this picture makes it more clear. It does not matter how long your stem. Any given point on a handlebar rotates in a perferct circle around the steering axis. It's just that simple. Again, I am not saying that different stem lengths can not feel greatly different on one...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Stem Length
2/16/2026 11:24am
I actually agree with you that some riders can feel a 2mm difference in bar position. My comment didn't address what a rider can or can't feel, it addressed meaning. Meaning is the narrative that human beings attach to stimuli. Humans are, after all, narrative creatures. If I feel a 2mm difference, that doesn't automatically mean it's an important change. But if tell myself a story that the change is important, and if I believe that story, suddenly that change will become manifestly important to my bike riding and may even produce a measurable impact in performance. My soapbox issue...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Stem Length
2/10/2026 2:39pm
I agree with others that 35-50mm is a safe bet, and that the guy in the video you posted is a bit of a kook. I'm running a 60mm stem on my long travel bike, which is clearly "the wrong size," and it's fine. The reach length of the bike is a little shorter than I'd prefer, so I made it feel longer with the long stem. I've got a 40mm stem on my shorter travel bike (because it has a slightly longer reach length than I'd prefer), and it takes roughly zero feet for me to get used to...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Who’s Slowing down their Rebound when it gets wet and slippery?
2/2/2026 1:55pm
I like the graph you shared and agree with what it's saying, but one thing to note about the graph is that it's only addressing changes in rebound speed. All other factors are held constant, i.e. rider weight, spring rate, compression damping, trail conditions, outside air temp, trail speed, riding style, etc. So, if you assume all of those other variables are constant, then this graph will help you understand how to view rebound setup. But as we respond to your original post, the hypothetical you're asking about specifically refers to changing trail conditions and trail speed, which means this...
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Who’s Slowing down their Rebound when it gets wet and slippery?
2/2/2026 1:54pm
Great question! I think there's a simple suspension principle that applies here, that as rider speeds and trail speeds go up, rebound should get faster. As speeds go down, rebound should slow down as well. And I think that decision to speed up or slow rebound comes down to two things: packing and pushing. 1. Packing: as you noted, as trails dry out, speeds tend to go up. As a result, the rate of bumps hitting your wheels increases, as your suspension is hitting the same number of bumps in less time, and your fork is more likely to pack...
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JoeXC Added a reply to Transition Spire Angleset suggestion
12/14/2025 11:19am Just remember the steeper you go the higher it raises the front end is and that will make a slacker STA, higher BB & stack. That also make a 2 degree angleset have around a 1.5 degree actual change in HTA.
Ob917 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
12/9/2025 1:09pm
Most parts of the US 150 is PLENTY! But not the west side, 170 all day
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PUSH Industries Liked a reply to forum topic Coil Shock Shootout
11/23/2025 2:49pm
I'm confused by this comment: "I simply find a shim stack base valve configuration superior to a spring loaded valve system for it's potential to be tuned and adjusted." My confusion just comes from the fact that spring loaded base valve systems can also be tuned and adjusted. As an example, our ELEVENSIX shock uses a different tune in each of the base valves. The tune for Valve 1, which is the Silver high speed dial, is different from the base valve tune in Valve 2, which is designated by the Black high speed dial. So, if you set both...
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TheSuspensionLabNZ Liked a reply to forum topic Coil Shock Shootout
11/20/2025 1:41pm
Brother, its probably just a simple mistake - sure its a little confusing but its not like there isn't a clear and blindingly obvious pathway for you to purchase a shock if thats what you genuinely are trying to do. It's probably not been a major problem for anyone else, and there might be something in the backend that makes it a little harder to simply turn off - I know that is normally built in to the payment/shopping platform but don't run a webstore so not sure. There are sometimes products that don't have an obvious answer for how...
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PUSH Industries Liked a reply to forum topic Coil Shock Shootout
11/20/2025 1:25pm
Initial disclaimer....My opinion is that a shock dyno is a necessary tool when tuning dampers. Adding shims, or increasing shim thickness, doesn't always make the damper firmer. Likewise, removing shims or reducing their thickness doesn't always make the damper softer. More specifically, base valve tuning is far more sensitive and requires extensive knowledge and equipment to tune properly. In a monotube damper with external compression adjustment, the base valve serves two roles. 1. It's the foundation for pressure balance inside the damper, which is critical for proper overall function and maximizing performance. 2. It sets the adjustment range of the...
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e*thirteen Liked a reply to forum topic e*thirteen's Sidekick Hub: Impressions & Discussion
12/19/2024 9:22am
Hey Lawn Dart, Here are some answers to your questions: 1. It sounds like you might be describing a pedal kickback event due to heavy suspension compression into a G-out. That is exactly what the Sidekick addresses. 2. We don't have plans for straight pull MTB hubs currently. All else being equal - same rim, same spokes/nipples ect, there is not a technical reason why one should see notably better durability/stiffness out of a straight pull vs a J-bend. Flange spacing (and equivalent spoke bracing angle) is not notably different. Interesting to hear you see such a difference. 3. First...
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JoeXC Added a reply to "Inverted" LSC and HSC Circuits on Rockshox Dampers
7/11/2024 1:49pm I found with the Charger 3 that almost closing the HSC and using the LSC adjuster to dial in the overall damping works pretty well. I just got a 3.1 upgrade kit and am hoping it gives me a few more tuning options as the HSC has more range on the stiffer end.
29 Liked a comment about bike check Custom built S-works Enduro race bike
8/14/2023 12:31pm
do people really look at this and think "yea that looks great"? might just be me but the colors don't mesh well, all the gold shit is gaudy as fuck and the grey (?) fork looks weirdly out of place
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5/9/2023 7:34am
”We have thoroughly tested this $2.6k wheelset by giving them to a 145lb kid.”
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9/25/2022 7:15am
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veefour Liked a reply to forum topic Has Red Bull Hardline gone too far?
9/12/2022 2:23pm
It seems lost on some here that the riders at Hardline are there because they want to be. None of them are being compelled to do anything they don't want to. Watch the vlogs available, they're stoked. If someone (such as Kolb) decides it's too much no one is throwing shade on them, their decisions are respected. If a feature is deemed unsafe it's immediately altered (which doesn't always happen at WCDH races). It amazes me how many people think they have a better idea than the riders themselves about what they should and shouldn't be riding. They know exactly...
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