jonkranked

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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic How to make the industry more sustainable?

11/16/2021 5:08pm

Regarding tolerancing, I think this one is one to forget about immediately. The whole concept of mounting bearings with bikes is flawed if you ask bearing manufacturers. Given the requirements and usecase, every engineer that never rode a bike seriously will say 'use bushings'. And it's true. The issue with bushings is their clearance and their wear, increasing clearance. And anybody who knows what clearance in a bike can do (headset) is deathly afraid of any clicks and noises caused by clearances. I know I am. That's why ball bearings are here to stay, even though they are far from...

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BHowell Liked a reply to forum topic vital mtb '22 calendars?

11/16/2021 1:16pm

Ahoy! Yes, the 2022 calendar is being printed as we speak and we will definitely have them available as a stand-alone product. It is a 13-month calendar with a few handy MTB-specific "holidays" that we've included...

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jonkranked Added a reply to How to make the industry more sustainable?

11/16/2021 10:51am

Package engineer here, and I definitely have some thoughts. I also worked as a bike shop mechanic in the mid 00's, so comments also include my experience from that. Complete bike packaging - the move by some companies to eliminate plastic (including foam) from this is a big improvement. one thing to keep in mind here - when bikes are...

jonkranked Started a new thread vital mtb '22 calendars?

11/16/2021 7:21am

I know historically these have been included as part of gear club, and any leftovers would be sold after the fact. i used to get my yearly calendar from that other site, but now that they've had a corporate takeover, i'd rather get one here. any plans to make it available as a standalone item for sale prior to the...

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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about video A Better Derailleur? Supre Drive Splits the Traditional Derailleur in Two

11/12/2021 3:52pm

That's only cuz we haven't made it around to his super whack saddle and Hans Dampf rear tire, yet.

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jonkranked Added a comment about video A Better Derailleur? Supre Drive Splits the Traditional Derailleur in Two

11/12/2021 1:55pm

i'd rather it come from an engineer and need some smoothing out from marketing, than it come from marketing and need some engineering. full disclosure: I am an engineer.

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yeahdude1976 Liked a comment about video A Better Derailleur? Supre Drive Splits the Traditional Derailleur in Two

11/12/2021 1:52pm

He's an engineer...

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Edthorne Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 1:51pm

No it's pretty quiet

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jonkranked Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 12:20pm

does it get a lot of chain slap? the PB article mentioned how quiet it is, i'd guess no despite seeing the chain move around a bit in the video, but am curious on your first hand impressions.

jonkranked Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 11:19am

well, my norco guess was off.

Krispy Liked a comment about video A Better Derailleur? Supre Drive Splits the Traditional Derailleur in Two

11/12/2021 11:17am

Now we’re onto something!! Id have a hard time buying a high pivot with all the complexity and still have a hang-down derailleur. This is next level!

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Edthorne Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 10:51am

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lal Bikes (@lal_bikes)

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jonkranked Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 9:22am

awesome to hear. that second bike also looks very well refined for a second iteration prototype.

Edthorne Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 9:20am

I've actually been lucky enough to ride this bike, as well as the prototype Cedric built prior to this. The drivetrain works really well. As Matt Beer mentions in the article, blindfolded you would not be able to tell the difference in shifting quality between this and a conventional derailleur. I can also confirm that Cedric is a great guy and is genuinely looking to make the mountain biking experience better for everyone.

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jonkranked Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 9:28am

given that this guy is Canadian, my guess would be Norco. edit: there's a mini interview w/ him over on that other site. he mentioned his first mountain bike was a norco.

jonkranked Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 9:05am

that DOES look interesting. i watched the video. any idea what bike company he's working with already?

iceman2058 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/12/2021 9:04am

Well, this looks interesting... https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/A-Better-Derailleur-Supre-Drive-…

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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

11/11/2021 6:48am

embedding that rad williams racing post because a link is too boring HAHA View this post on Instagram A post shared by WRP Pty. Ltd. (@williamsracingproducts)

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