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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.
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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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Jotegr Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2024 8:49am Haibike saw that video from a decade ago of that French dude riding the mountain scooter and 10 years later they were like "Yes, but what if it was in e-bike form?"
brash Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2024 8:41am
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2024 8:40am
What a time to be alive
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DServy Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2024 8:40am
To mark the official arrival of Crab Link as a thing. I did a thing you can install on your chrome based browser (basically completely 100% stolen from the cloud to butt plugin) I present Horst Link to Crab Link Chrome based plugin! https://github.com/DServy/horst-to-crab See it in action here! Edit: Please, no one actually use this.
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bikelurker Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/3/2024 8:39am
At least where I live, a lot of those 90's MTBs are still kicking around, still being used for what they do best, leisure rides and conmuting. Even if you want a brand new bike, the now named ATB (All Terrain Bike) is rissing in popularity in both sides of the atlantic ocean. Simple machines meant to go places... As much as I love tech and innovation, I believe the humble, plain and simple, good old bicycle, the one that get used daily, is the most important bike there is. SUV ebikes are ok too, I find very dificult to...
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Jotegr Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/2/2024 3:24pm The only solution is to show up to MSA with a 45 pound bag of raw, dripping king crab meat and see who will take you up on the offer.
sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
10/2/2024 3:24pm
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