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Outlawed Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/11/2024 9:15am
Been MIA for a minute, dunno if it has been brought up but apparently there is a RM slayer test mule floating aboot.
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Jotegr Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 3:16pm Please buy my DH fork that's been ridden super hard and never serviced. The oil seals don't leak because there's not enough oil left in the lowers to properly lubricate the bushings. If you can deflect a 35mm Boxxer to the point it's truly an issue, I'll be the first one to cheer for you on the WC circuit or...
Nobble Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 3:12pm
I’ve owned nearly every generation of Boxxer between 2004 and 2020. They’re perfectly fine for reliability. Have you ever even owned one, or are you just shitting on it because you saw a photo online? BTW, if you blow up that G-Out photo and hold up a ruler, it’s nowhere near as deflected as it looks. The number plate and decals are an optical illusion.
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monarchmason Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 1:03pm
Wait this is that fork crown that fox patented where the air chamber extends inside the hollowed crown. Patent app link below. https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/117183…
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thomas.gehrig Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 1:03pm
so the new Element is now a flex-pivot, interesting. Seems to be the trend lately with xc/dc bikes
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Jotegr Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 10:43am The biggest problem with hexloc was consumers complete inability to understand how to remove their axle despite being demonstrated live and in front of their face several times. I can't see a company like Fox adopting it because even though it provides superior stiffness at the same weight, customers are too stupid to make it work. Source: the utter misery...
TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 10:42am
Was thinking the same thing. Go to your local hardware store and start picking up different sizes of PVC pipe and try to bend them. Skinny PVC will bend like licorice, whereas the big pipes will break before they bend. Diameter makes a really, really big difference. My first mental example was the difference between a 2x4 and a 2x6 when used in a floor or wall (huge, immediately noticeable difference), and that difference is amplified when we're talking about a hollow circular tube instead of a solid piece of lumber. TLDR: stanchion size matters, especially for simple fore/aft braking...
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Jotegr Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 10:40am Other than the cable ports the front triangle looks literally identical. Credit to taprider on the NSMB forums. Apparently my LBS has them in stock, built, and hidden in the back, but I haven't been down to look.
Nobble Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 9:10am
It’s been nearly 10 years since I covered it in school, but IIRC the bending stiffness of a tube is Stiffness = E*(pi/64)*(OD^4 - ID^4). Because the diameters are scaled to the 4th power, small increases in stanchion size can yield huge stiffness increases. Crown stiffness quickly becomes a limiting factor though. That’s why a 38mm single crown works like crap compared to a 35mm dual crown fork. There are some other things that affect fork performance too. For example, a less stiff fork will be more susceptible to bushing bind when ridden in rough terrain.
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AgrAde Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/9/2024 9:09am
There's nothing wrong with 34mm, stanchion diameter isn't everything when building a stiff fork. Feels like we're in a bit of an arms race to use bigger and bigger stanchions. I'm guilty of it... Went from a 36 to a 38 when my favourite fork chassis is a 35mm lyrik... And my gravel/xc bike has a 35mm pike lol. Look at the Mattoc down there at 34mm that is as stiff as a 36 and plenty burly enough for more than just down country.
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Joosh Liked a comment about bike check Norco Range DH Dream Build
10/8/2024 12:58pm
WRP DH Mullet Link, so 206mm on the rear with a 225x75mm shock
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Jotegr Added a comment about bike check Norco Range DH Dream Build
10/8/2024 8:45am
Stock rear travel or WRP link?
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Joosh Liked a bike check Norco Range DH Dream Build
10/8/2024 8:44am
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Jotegr Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/8/2024 8:37am I would say another brand releasing an SL version of their preexisting trail bike is inherently not interesting except I am interested to see what the SL system is going to look like coming out of Quebec.
fartsack Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/8/2024 8:35am
rocky instinct with motor, lite e-bike. still with rocky motor.
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Lacanuck24 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/8/2024 8:35am
Sweet "Saint" crank on the team bikes. Easy upgrade for those who want the full factory spec on their new Phoenix!
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marzbomber888 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/4/2024 12:36pm
Probably never. The Marzocchi forks are just 2016 40s with a grip damper
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CascadeComponents Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/4/2024 10:51am
There are a few reasons why we haven't done crowns. 1. To be honest unless you go really wild with offset, it's an adjustment you get used to and no longer feel. I've gone back and forth between 50 mm offsets on my trail bikes to match my DH bike and then 44 mm offset on my DH bike to match my trail bike and found it takes less than a day to get accustomed to the change. I actually spoke with the guy who did the Outsider adjustable crowns about this and he had the same experience. So to...
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bulletbass man Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2024 9:36pm
I got the older boxxer select 29 new for 729. I've seen ultimates on sale for 850. As long as you don't want the latest and greatest there is good options out there. But yes a 29 58 would be sweet. I love my Z1.
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saskskier Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2024 2:28pm
Any word if/when Marzocchi is going to come out with a 29" 58? I want a simple freeride/park fork that can fit 29" wheels, not a $2500+ Boxxer Ultimate or Fox Factory 49.
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