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Pablo Fiorilli BRS Liked a comment about Feature Bright Racing's F929 Next Custom Fork Review
12/2/2022 9:11pm
dear dirty booger, Thanks for the question.. This article was done, to my pleasure, by someone (@one ghost) who has been using the fork for a long time and has been attentive to our set up information (ultimately not that complicated, the Bright RS is a very adaptable to the end) and was very open and intrigued from the start. If a company that spends so much money on design and research gives you directions and tells you that you can't use a fork like this as you would use a cheap production one, if a company like this recommends...
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MTB_SF Added a comment about feature Bright Racing's F929 Next Custom Fork Review
12/2/2022 9:03pm
I would love to try one of these forks to see if its for me. It seems like one of the challenges of something like this is since its rare, custom, etc., people have to put up a lot of money with faith it will be good. I guess that's why they named the Trust fork that. Trust us, it's great!
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MTB_SF Added a comment about product review La Sal Peak
6/23/2022 12:07am
It's cool they let you choose what you want for not wildly high cost. That also seems less wasteful than swapping things right away. I prefer silver spokes because they never squeak.
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MTB_SF Added a comment about feature REVIEW: 2023 Santa Cruz Hightower
6/22/2022 11:51pm
Rockshox is a little better than Fox on easy serviceability, although all my stuff is Fox.
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grizzatom Liked a comment about product review We Ride the All-New Transition Scout
6/22/2022 12:03am
Changing stroke length doesn't change leverage ratio. It lowers ride height at sag and increases the travel on the bottom-out side of the travel, but the average leverage ratio stays virtually the same. Changing rear center length does change the leverage ratio and wheel travel. Also, lower leverage ratios require MORE damping in the shock, as current dampers are speed-sensitive. That is suspensions with progressive leverage ratios are called "rising rate". They drive the shock (and the damper oil) at a faster rate as the leverage ratio drops during compression towards bottom-out. You are correct about lower leverage requiring less...
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TheSuspensionLabNZ Liked a comment about video Loic Said Risk It, Jack Wasn't So Sure - Lourdes Race Run Analysis
4/14/2022 11:29pm
Interesting insights there for sure! I find it interesting how downhillers have to put down their fastest complete run after 3 days of smashing laps on a world cup track. As he points out, his bike was theoretically capable of going faster but he was too worn out. I wonder how many guys would have better results from running a more forgiving set up all weekend as opposed to the one that has tested "faster"?
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tstep Liked a comment about Feature Tested: Maxxis' Revised EXO+ Tire Casing
4/14/2022 11:28pm
Great catch, the new exo+ does not indicate 120TPI
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MTB_SF Added a comment about press release Say Hello to the Specialized USA Enduro Team
3/17/2022 5:09pm
Stoked to see Cody getting even more support. I had a feeling specialized wanted more out of him when he said last fall he was dropping fox apparel. Look forward to seeing the team at the CES races this season.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about News Story Neko Mulally Will Race Handmade Alloy DH Frames by Frank the Welder
1/2/2022 9:07pm
The internet told me his reach should be longer and his chainstays should be shorter.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about product review Vital Test Sessions - Transition Spire
11/16/2021 5:45pm
I'm not sure I'd agree that EWS riders run a "slightly harsher" setup. In every rider interview I’ve read, heard,or seen they say their EWS bike is setup slightly or significantly softer than their DH bike because the races are so much longer, more physically draining, and they aren't able to memorize every root and rock on the track. I know EWS riders are riding smaller bikes to keep them maneuverable, but I don't know if I'd call them harsh. Everyone I know who races the EWS runs more of the "magic carpet" suspension setup vs. the "set it stiff...
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Surprised by the hate for the 45mm stem. I'm 5-10 and run a 50mm stem on all my bikes with a 760mm bar, includinga Spire. I have a 35mm hope stem I've tried on 3 bikes and preferred a 50mm every time. Too short makes it feel like I can't put enough weight on the front wheel
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Are you me? I've also had my Spire with an X2 for about two weeks and it feels amazing. I just raced it over the weekend at Ashland and moved up 6 places in my category compared to the early season on my old Patrol. I set the rear end up with reccommended settings based on the least sag reccommended by Transition and haven't felt the need to touch it. Seems like Pinkbike had trouble with the Superdeluxe as well.
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Beestrangler Liked a comment about product review Vital Test Sessions - Transition Spire
10/3/2021 6:36pm
I've had my Spire for around two weeks now and have been very impressed with it. It's interesting that you & other sites have said the rear suspension is harsh - that's just about the last word I would use to describe it. That super deluxe shock must be doing the bike dirty, I got the build with an X2 shock. I'll offer a counter argument for the 30 tooth chainring - I think it's a perfect spec choice for the sort of riding a lot of people will be doing on this bike, at least in the PNW where...
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MTB_SF Added a comment about feature Vital MTB Test Sessions - Enduro Bikes
10/3/2021 6:24pm
Or even an X2. Pinkbike said it wasn't as easy to get a good setup with Rockshox. Mine has the X2 and the rear end feels great, but I can't compare to these others
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phillynight Liked a bike check Transition Bottlerocket fresh for 2021
9/13/2021 11:52pm
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drjrich Liked a bike check A BMXer's Transition Spire
9/13/2021 11:52pm
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MTB_SF Added a comment about feature Transition's Biggest Bike Yet - Meet the New Spire
8/10/2021 8:52pm
Can't wait to build up my frame when it arrives. Bike of the day dreams.
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Sounds like they may make sense for you, but I'm not that hard on rims. In 29er there is a weight savings as well, just not 650b. I still would want to get something that was at least a bit lighter than alloy if I'm going to pay the carbon premium, and other brands seem to make that happen. Even Stan's carbon Flow rims (which cost more and may or may not be as durable) save 60 grams over the alloy version (and 65 over these).
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I almost ordered these rims to do a custom wheel build, but they did not compare favorably to alloy options. In 650b 30mm wide, a Stan's Flow MK3 rim is actually 5 grams lighter and a DT Swiss XM81 is only 5 grams heavier. Considering those rims cost about $100 each and these go for $450 each, I just don't see the point. If I'm going to pay the premium for carbon wheels, I want both improved ride quality and lower weight.
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MTB_SF Added a comment about bike check 2021 S-WORKS STUMPJUMPER EVO
2/18/2021 2:47pm
38 on the Evo is a dream rig. I'm gonna demo an S-Works from Specialized HQ in a few weeks and can't wait to see how it feels.
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