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Atkisa Liked a reply to forum topic John Hall (Gwin's Mechanic) on Spoke Tension

11/12/2023 4:42am
That's a fine assumption to make if you only ever ride in a perfectly straight line on perfectly flat ground without ever leaning your weight to either side.
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Maxipedia Liked a reply to forum topic Most reliable enduro build

4/16/2023 4:52pm
Here are some parts that have been bombproof for me until now: - Shimano Deore XT 11-speed drivetrain, with 11-46 cassette - Shimano Deore XT M8000 cranks with 30T Renthal chainring (I have kept this setup from my old bike and sold the new GX cranks on the new one, BB included; I like the old style Shimano BB's better than the new ones and have a lot around on many bikes, just in case) - 29” wheels with 32H build around Hope Pro 4 hubs, DT Swiss EX511 rims, with Sapim D-Light spokes and Sapim Polyax alloy nipples, ran...
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Lemke Added a reply to Most reliable enduro build

4/13/2023 8:35pm
I'll take "reliable and cost effective" a step further, and add bulletproof, and self serviceable. Frame: Plenty to choose. Just pick aluminum with a threaded BB. I have several Canfields, and haven't broken them yet. Wheelset: DTSwiss 350 hubs (36 tooth max), EX511 hoops, DT Swiss Competition DB spokes, 2.0/1.8, brass nipples Crankset: Shimano Zee, Renthal chainring. Angular contact bearing...

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8/20/2019 9:27pm
DVO has really created some incredible forks and shocks. It's just a matter of time before we see the familiar lime green bits on podiums and gaining a well deserved piece of the market share. I believe their mantra, "By riders, For riders" is truly the genesis of their success so far.
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