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mtbman99 Added a reply to "Inverted" LSC and HSC Circuits on Rockshox Dampers
7/23/2024 3:23pm No they should take the same amount of force to stop as you said they are proportional. There is a reason suspension manufacturers don’t spec a compression based on weight but give you rebound.
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mtbman99 Added a reply to "Inverted" LSC and HSC Circuits on Rockshox Dampers
7/22/2024 9:51am Weight has very little to do with compression damping. If the sag/spring is set correctly the damper shouldn’t see much difference in force between different weights. Rebound needs have a large range as it is resisting the extension caused the spring.
mtbman99 Added a reply to Cheater is Caught - Do you call them out or let karma do its thing?
5/10/2024 8:43am This 100%
TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic Cheater is Caught - Do you call them out or let karma do its thing?
5/10/2024 8:39am
100% I would talk to the race promoter or commissioner. They're the one in charge of the race, let them figure all that crap out. Besides, this is the person the athlete should have reported things to in the first place. I wouldn't flame the athlete publicly right now, because the race organizer might end up doing that for you. Maybe if you report it and nothing happens, you can flame them later. That's a tough situation to be in. Not envious.
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mtbman99 Added a reply to Fort William World Cup Downhill 2024
5/6/2024 11:08am Not sure why this year but it didn’t feel like there were many mechanicals or crashes or really even many close calls. (There were some) I didn’t watch the semifinals or even look to see if they are available to watch. The feed was fine on replay from flobikes in Canada but there was a commercial at the very beginning...
mtbman99 Added a reply to New season where is Fox's DIALED??
5/3/2024 12:11pm Dialed and RAW were the 2 biggest draws for me other than the racing itself. Hopefully they can bring it back.
mtbman99 Added a reply to Slopestyle Riders Boycott Crankworx Rotorua Because of Low Prize Pay, Lack of Appearance Fee
3/28/2024 5:47pm People have tried to bring up equivalents like privateer dh and enduro racers. They pay their own way. The issue is the whole bike industry is built around events that pay little prize money and no appearance money for any of the sports(it’s actually the opposite for dh/enduro in a lot of cases where they pay to compete) What the...
saskskier Liked a reply to forum topic Slopestyle Riders Boycott Crankworx Rotorua Because of Low Prize Pay, Lack of Appearance Fee
3/28/2024 5:36pm
Why would that be awkward? That's exactly what many of us are saying these guys should be doing. No one's saying it's an easy path. Lots of riders and privateers have to juggle their work life with their riding life. They have to use vacation time to travel for races and comps. Lots of guys have to figure out sick time, short term disability, etc, if they get injured (I think of someone like Steve Vanderhoek, who's a firefighter, but had to take some time off after a nasty crash at Tour De Gnar. Luckily a job like firefighting has...
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mtbman99 Added a reply to Slopestyle Riders Boycott Crankworx Rotorua Because of Low Prize Pay, Lack of Appearance Fee
3/26/2024 3:50pm How did all the current big names make it? They were not getting paid to show up they worked hard and negotiated with their sponsors.
beaverbiker Liked a reply to forum topic Slopestyle Riders Boycott Crankworx Rotorua Because of Low Prize Pay, Lack of Appearance Fee
3/26/2024 3:46pm
They can get a regular job to fund their slopestyle hobby until it pays off for them. You don't have to be broke and living in a van if you don't want to. A friend of mine raced world cup DH and was an electrician in the off season. The dude had tons of money to fund his endeavors on top of what sponsors were supporting him with. It's not unreasonable to think any of the slopestyle guys can be doing the same. With that financial freedom, they can pick and choose which events they want to ride...and not show...
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mtbman99 Added a reply to Slopestyle Riders Boycott Crankworx Rotorua Because of Low Prize Pay, Lack of Appearance Fee
3/24/2024 7:33pm Union guy here and they definitely have their positives and negatives especially as they get larger. The reason people compare this to other sports even though they are making millions more is that the events are not paying them the sponsors or teams are. Even look at Olympic sports they literally put their lives on the line and train/compete for...
mtbman99 Added a reply to Slopestyle Riders Boycott Crankworx Rotorua Because of Low Prize Pay, Lack of Appearance Fee
3/24/2024 1:24pm It took my union close to 18 months to negotiate our latest contract for marginal increases. Most contract negotiations with unions take time you can’t just show up and demand more then walk off after a few days of talks. I definitely think they should be paid well but like others have said how much is actually available to spend...
mtbman99 Added a reply to 29r or MX??
2/9/2024 10:58am I recently (within the last 2 years) went from full 27.5 to mullet and now full 29. first bike was a Knolly warden with full 27.5 and mullet. now on full 29 chilcotin. The biggest difference between them was mainly in square edge bumps in the rear. I could definitely feel the rear wheel in 27.5 get hung up slightly...
mtbAndy Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS
2/4/2024 7:39pm
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mtbman99 Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
2/1/2024 9:05am Edit oops I misread the charts it but the large is 509mm reach up from 490mm. Chainstay length is up 446mm from 438 on a large. I like the one piece rocker link and longer chain stays but I think they may still be off as they grew the front so much more.
mtbman99 Added a reply to 2024 TEAM RUMORS
1/27/2024 8:20pm I can’t remember if the uci just releases team names so if no specific manufacturer is in the name we could be waiting a bit longer…
mtbman99 Added a reply to When is the “right” age/time to go to the dark side (eeb)?
1/16/2024 9:42am You do you. I am happy to ride a regular bike and rides with over 1000m vert on a regular basis and I’m in my mid 40’s. I have ridden with guys in their 80’s that are still sending drops and logging decent miles on a regular bike. Age has nothing to do with it.
Itsme Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/6/2024 1:26pm
Can’t wait you get banned here too 😏
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mtbman99 Added a reply to Cascade Components Links
1/3/2024 8:13pm That’s a blanket engineering statement that says if you use non stand links on your bike your warranty will be void. Just like over forking or running a different stroke shock
Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
1/1/2024 12:56pm
Can we just please ignore him?
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