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OldManCook Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

12/6/2024 11:13am

Wondering if gen 4 would see any updates

OldManCook Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment

11/10/2024 11:19pm

Sorry had to get it sorted. Current weight with pedals read to ride 25.5kg or 56.2 lbs

OldManCook Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment

11/4/2024 4:35pm

Thanks for that.. i WAS going to go 170mm form, do you know if that has any issues with specialized and warranty? they seem to be pretty hard nosed on the 160MM max fork?

OldManCook Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment

11/4/2024 2:11pm

So yes I'm running cushcore front and rear, with DHR DD casing on the rear, Assegai exo+ up front ( wondering if that's overkill and could drop a few grams). Zeb ultimate, feels a beefy fork, its a 500W battery with alloy frame and unfortunately its the version of the Alloy which doesn't allow the headset adjust cups to be...

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

11/3/2024 5:23pm

cheers, i should have noted they are new rotors, new pads, ridden now for a few hours, dont appear to be contaminated, but thats always a consideration.

also im a bigger rider at 105 kg.which could contribute to it. might try the MTX pads.

OldManCook Added a reply to change username

11/3/2024 5:18pm

is it still possible to change user names?

OldManCook Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment

11/3/2024 4:11pm

so just looking for some advice, bought a turbo levo, built it up with some sweet components, but im not loving it. its heavy, it requires alot of effort to keep it on track, it lacks the feeling of fun i had hoped for. I did a recent comparison of my levo to the pivot shuttle am, wow the shuttle...

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

11/3/2024 3:57pm

Hey Guys, not sure if this is the forum to post. Have a set of TRP DHR Evo. bled multiple times with both TRP and shimano fluids. Running galfer Green pads ( wanted purple but stock was limited. ) This is on a Levo Turbo with 220 MM rotors. Finding the brakes to be underwhelming. bought them originally as upgrades...

OldManCook Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

9/25/2024 2:24pm

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OldManCook Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

9/25/2024 2:11pm

Sorry may have missed the details but anyone know what’s pivots sept 30th announcement is about?

All-MTN-MTB Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

7/2/2024 4:22am

Like it or not, E bikes are where the bulk of MTB development has been in the last 5ish years and where it will continue to be for a while. The E bike stuff being discussed is more on topic than a lot of the brake feel discussion recently in my opinion.

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OldManCook Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation

5/28/2024 4:22am

Yes. Next year. 65nm from what I understand.

OldManCook Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

5/7/2024 4:29pm

heya, i see you are in NZ aswell, the redwoods are a lovely place to ride .. jealous.. Would you have any recommendations in the schwalbe . conti range which are equivalent to the say the DHR2 and Assegai in these ranges? or i guess the butcher and eliminator. what im after i guess is traction on the front tire...

OldManCook Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

5/6/2024 5:17pm

Sorry for the newbie question. Running a 2023 Trek Slash - im about 230 lbs. Riding in New Zealand ( Chch so its a bit rutted and not sooth like rotorua ).. Bike new has stock bontrager tyres. Plan to put in some cush core front and back given the rockiness. Old slash has Aggesai Evo+ Maxx Grip 29x2.5...