mannebask
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Lives in Gothenburg, Sweden. Originally from the north of Sweden.
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Otieno Liked a comment about bike check Hightower V4 Dream Build
7/23/2025 6:04am
Turns out dead on with 160mm cranks. I mean absolutely bang on! The post is slammed as far as it can go, and the saddle is EXACTLY where I need it, match made in heaven!
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mannebask Added a comment about bike check Hightower V4 Dream Build
7/23/2025 2:34am
That's one impressive saddle height!
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mannebask Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/5/2025 12:59am Yeah I have no doubt that they're stronger on paper. I'm just not that blown away from my riding and from all the hype I've heard. I will try different pads for sure and do a full bleed. Also doing the same regarding the free throw. One thing I like is that i've smashed the levers into trees without no...
jasbushey Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/5/2025 12:55am
I am preferring the A4s to my XT 8120. More power with less pull. I have MTX Red pads on both and no experience with stock Dominion pads. I still think I prefer the modulation of my Cura 4s to the Dominions, but the lever feel is much better on the Dominions. The FCS of the Cura is really good, and changes the power deliver well. I like that I can customize the front and rear. But the lever is not as smooth and doesn't sit as close to the levers as I would prefer. Whats the brake out there...
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Slavid666 Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/5/2025 12:55am
A4's have 20% more hydraulic leverage compared to saints. Not saying that directly equates to 20% more power but it is a burlier brake. FWIW I never found either of the two hayes pad compounds to be that great. Been running sinter's green pad and it puts my A4 equal with the power of my Radic Kaha's with Trickstuff Power+ pads. I found that due to having more free-throw I run the A4 levers further out and it get my finger in aprox the same position as where I would want it to be.
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mannebask Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
6/4/2025 12:31am Ok. After a few weeks of testing and bikepark trips I can still say that I'm not really convinced these are much better (for me) than my old Shimanos. Could be a bad factory bleed or the Hayes pads being not the best. Sure there's stopping power but not any better than Saints. Modulation is a touch better maybe, but...
mannebask Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/16/2025 6:49am I took them down a few of my steepest gnarliest trails in my local woods. Almost rammed a tree when i pulled the brakes and expecting the bite point to come real fast. Anyhow, first test means nothing. I'm still sure they're great so I will give it more time.
mannebask Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/16/2025 12:50am Ok. So after being on Shimano brakes (SLX, XT 4-pots and Saints) for an eternity I picked up a bike with Hayes Dominion A4. First impressions are that these are some nice feeling brakes and nice action and good stopping power, but no wow factor for me, at least for first impressions. I will try some other pads and also...
iceman2058 Liked a comment about product review Tested: Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA
5/11/2025 11:35pm
The Fox shoe is slightly softer in the overall construction, you'll get a little more support from the Freeerider Pros, both in terms of sole and uppers. The "instant plushy comfort" factor is higher with the Fox, but they can feel a little bit less connected in terms of the overall shoe. The Five Ten has better grip in the heel cup as well, notably. As for the outsole, the Fox does a great job when it's new, almost as sticky as the Five Ten, then it tends to drop off a bit more as the shoe ages. Ultimately, the...
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mannebask Added a reply to Drivetrain Talk
5/7/2025 1:41am Exactly the same reason I ditched my AdventX derailleur. I did run a GX Eagle derailleur with my AdventX setup that worked flawlessly though. This was a few years ago and nowadays I mix and match between Shimano and SRAM.
piratetrails Liked a reply to forum topic Drivetrain Talk
5/7/2025 1:40am
If MIcroShift would ditch the pawl clutch they would have the definitive enduro/ebike/park bike drivetrain. On big drops I've experienced some ancient concept described to me as "chain suck". The chain would come completely off the top of the chainring (through a chain guide) and get sucked down under the chainring. The Stumpy Evo has horrible chainline/retention issues so it's some of that, but I've had no drama with Shimano derailleurs and their friction clutches. The derailleur itself is much less brittle and prone to breaking than the Shimano Deore 11sp (which I'm now on) and the MicroSpline cassette with...
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Johnboy Liked a reply to forum topic Front DH Tyres Accurately Timed: Kryptotal vs Assegai vs Magic Mary vs Vigilante vs Plus+
4/10/2025 10:47pm
I run the WTB Judge as a front on 2 bikes. At 1.4kg it is not a light tyre, but works great as a front.
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RoJo1 Liked a reply to forum topic Front DH Tyres Accurately Timed: Kryptotal vs Assegai vs Magic Mary vs Vigilante vs Plus+
4/10/2025 10:47pm
I'm intrigued that you found this. I figured that Vigi front was so epic, I'd try a WTB Judge tough on the rear. Flatted it at the end of 1 day of riding. I know this doesn't constitute statistical evidence, but with your two failures it does make me wonder if it is a front only option. They have released the super heavy SG1 casing (1570g), so maybe this is a known issue: WTB Vigilante SG1 review: a ludicrously heavy tyre that steamrollers its way down trails | BikeRadar
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mannebask Added a reply to Front DH Tyres Accurately Timed: Kryptotal vs Assegai vs Magic Mary vs Vigilante vs Plus+
4/8/2025 3:01am Great vid and analysis! I like the Vigilante aswell, my opinion though is that the "tough" casing is far less sturdy than Schwalbe, Maxxis or Conti DH-casings. As a front tire the casing is adequate, but running it the back is god awful (protection wise). I've flatted two Judges in the span of 2 weeks in the Tough casing, running...
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3/26/2025 4:53am
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3/26/2025 4:52am
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LizardWizard Liked a bike check MTB Dream Build: Commencal Clash/RockShox/Hope/DT Swiss
3/26/2025 4:49am
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3/26/2025 4:49am
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mannebask Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
2/21/2025 1:40am Another way of saying "it's not the bike, it's the rider" 😉 My point being, if Saints are good enough for a rider of the skill of Brage, it will do for most of us mortals. D ifferent strokes for different folks, i was joking a bit, this is a tech derailment thread in the end.
mannebask Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
2/21/2025 12:36am Impossible, Shimano brakes are terrible according to a majority of this thread. 🤠