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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to Brake Rotor thickness vs size talk
1/17/2024 1:28pm Like this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djm3OF0C-R4 maybe 20 years after seeing this on TV I rode the trail for the fist time myself and could not believe what these people were doing on those brakes.
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to Brake Rotor thickness vs size talk
1/17/2024 12:16pm Let's go back to rim brakes, no circle on a bike is bigger than a wheel! Psst... 220mm disks.
CascadeComponents Liked a reply to forum topic Brake Rotor thickness vs size talk
1/16/2024 11:08am
If you reset your pistons, pad retract is always relative to the braking surface so you have the same pad clearance regardless of rotor thickness. Increasing rotor thickness will only impact the clearance/dead stroke if you don’t reset the pistons, but over time as your pads wear it will work its way to the same spot.
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to Brake Rotor thickness vs size talk
1/14/2024 8:10am For those going to thicker disks are you rebleeding your calipers with thicker blocks to maintain rotor and piston gap/caliper throw? On my codes there's about 1mm clearance on either side of the disk. Centerline at 1.8mm to something like the TRP at 2.3mm eats up a lot of that space. Even with bite adjustment a lot of the range...
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/12/2024 4:18pm Oh one hand, props to Canyon for abandoning headset routing. Agreed the OE plastic bits are a mystery but once upgraded to FSA I don't see an issue. Outside of it being a non standard size, it seems to me a larger top bearing can only be a "better" thing? A convo for another thread....
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/12/2024 2:58pm As a Torque owner I hear ya. FYI, FSA has a headset that works: https://www.fsaproshop.com/products/no-55r-1-5-558
john_likes_bikes Added a comment about press release Introducing The Saguaro | Hardcore Hardtail
1/9/2024 3:27pm
I avoid the cost/value discussions as I think you're entitled to spend your money how you want but this is nuts.
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/8/2024 2:06pm
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to Cascade Components Links
1/5/2024 10:23am Reading for the OP: https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/i-increased-the-rear-travel-and-p… From the article.... "Bottom line If you’re on the fence about getting one, just know that you’ll want to do a lot of experimenting with air pressure adjustments, volume reducers, and shock settings. If you are more of a set it and forget it type of rider, then this linkage might cause you more headaches...
john_likes_bikes Added a comment about video STAIR CHASE - Best Urban Downhill of Hong Kong!
12/22/2023 1:47pm
Bet that rebound is turned up too!
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kroe Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/20/2023 1:10pm
Eagle derailleur was feeling left out - so I made a thing - replaces the washer on a standard UDH dropout with a "Brace" that links the rear derailleur for strength and stiffness.
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mad mike Liked a forum topic Cannondale moto carbon
12/20/2023 10:18am
I am looking for any information about this Cannondale Moto carbon frame that I have. It is a 2010 that has Kawasaki and Monster graphics on it. I understand that in 2009 or 2010 Cannondale in partnership with Kawasaki auctioned a complete bike on ebay for charity. I am curious how many of these frames were produced. This frame doesn't appear to have ever been built into a complete bike. thanks for any help
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/19/2023 12:17pm Even more odd, the float is from this...
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
12/19/2023 10:07am I already have unlimited float when I take my foot off the pedal. https://bikerumor.com/a-flat-pedal-with-float-8-degree-pedal-offers-8o-… https://www.8degreepedal.com/
john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/6/2023 3:38pm Maybe it's a Travis with a (backwards) crown?
Rick26 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/6/2023 11:47am
Looks like a 38mm Marzocchi is going to be released during Rampage.
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2023 1:45pm Not the big reveal from Specialized marketing I was expecting.
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2023 1:42pm
prototype demo without clothing! #allhailLawlor
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john_likes_bikes Added a reply to SRAM Brakes
9/25/2023 10:34am I can confirm this. I upgraded my levers from R's to Ultimate Stealths a few months ago and reused the R calipers. It's a significant improvement. Internally the Ultimate Stealths are the same as RSC's, Reach, Swing-link and Contact adjustments. Only substantial difference is the Stealths have a carbon lever and the lever body is closer to the bars, which...