mtbjoe

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mtbjoe Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

4/16/2025 10:28am

Nice picture. Are you sure that’s the design of the brake?

mtbjoe Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

4/16/2025 6:56am

Interesting thoughts but I will tell you that I cannot turn the bite point in all the way now or the brake locks up. That tells me the above explanation about bite point adjustment not moving pads is incorrect

mtbjoe Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

4/16/2025 3:08am

I actually didn't put a longer screw....it's a damn custom size of course.....but there should absolutely be aftermarket options. What I did is epoxy 2 layers of precisely cut butyl road tire tubes to where the bite point contacts the reservoir. It effectively added 2-3mm? of screw length/bite. I am only running 2.3mm rotors so maybe this is what it's...

mtbjoe Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

4/15/2025 2:23pm

I lengthened the bite point screw on the v4s. Tight as can be now

mtbjoe Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

4/14/2025 4:25am

Hope v4 Anyone try and fit a slightly longer bite point screw to firm things up? Brakes and perfectly bled and even slightly overfilled and still not as tight as radic/mavens

mtbjoe Added a comment about press release NOBL Wheels Opens New Wheel Building Facility in Bellingham, USA

2/15/2025 3:22pm

Trump wins again

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mtbjoe Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

11/30/2024 8:00am

Radic brakes seems to be the sweet spot. Light pull, immense power, totally rebuildable, quality, don’t have to take the wheel off to change pads Price half that of the maxima

mtbjoe Added a comment about feature Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Flat Pedals

11/20/2024 3:32pm

Burgtec B-Rage Best Yet. I've owned every single pedal on this list and it smokes them

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mtbjoe Added a comment about video Best New Mountain Bike Products of 2024 - Vital MTB Gear Show

11/20/2024 3:30pm

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As usual, best pedals aren't mentioned

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Slavid666 Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

11/11/2024 5:23pm

Since the bleeding instructions on the site are from before the addition of the bite point adjuster, I have found that there are some tricks that help to get a good bleed. The adjuster needs to be in a specific position in order to get all the trapped air out. The only way that I have found that position is by rotating the bite point adjuster out from the fully closed/in position, rotating CW until it stops, then start to back out. If you pressurize the lever syringe slightly, you will feel the drop in pressure once you get to...

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mtbjoe Added a comment about press release Galfer USA Introduces New Brake Pad Fitment for SRAM Maven

10/31/2024 4:54am

Doubt there is a difference No data?

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mtbjoe Added a comment about press release RideWrap Unveils Wheel Protection

10/27/2024 8:12am

This is so ridiculous Get a wheel with lifetime warranty

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mtbjoe Added a comment about press release Race Face Launches the Redesigned Chester Pedal

10/27/2024 7:49am

Disagree. You can always increase a factor with a pedal extender but cannot reduce if it’s wide to begin with. Narrow Q factor is pretty much better in everything but a straight line.

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mtbjoe Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

9/28/2024 1:27pm

I have a set of Lewis LHP/U4 coming and wonder if my optimized setup is better. Might return the Lewis ones or just save for future bike

mtbjoe Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment

9/28/2024 1:25pm

Here’s what I have done to improve mavens: -Replaced lever with freedom coast one. Better texture and shape. Colors are cool too but no doubt they are overpriced. -replaced SRAM brake hose with shimano BH90. Less compliance/squishiness. Not sure why SRAM uses worse hoses -replace maxima mineral oil with redline Clearwater shock oil. Less viscous, more responsive. It’s like regular...

mtbjoe Added a reply to Sustainable Brands in the MTB Industry

9/22/2024 2:51am

All this virtue signaling is BS. Feel free to pay more to help yourself feel better but don’t for a second actually believe it has any benefit other than that.

mtbjoe Liked a product review Best grip and awesome qfactor

9/18/2024 7:02pm

Replaced deity supervillains. Better in all aspects aside from weight. Fewer pedal strikes, appear more durable, WAY better grip. Wish there could be pedal pins that were black. Slightly heavier. Otherwise amazing

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