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10/21/2022 2:21pm If it leaks, it will make its surroundings damp.
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R-M-R Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/10/2022 5:54pm brash, It's 1987 all over again: 
TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/10/2022 5:46pm
"Man, it's rough out there on the track today. I either need to add some high speed compression, bump up my fork pressure, add some low speed compression, add a token, pump up my tires, add a front tire insert, raise my bars, or increase the psi in my stem suspension. One or the other, I think."
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R-M-R Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/10/2022 5:43pm Re: Neken stem Sometimes more is more, sometimes it's not. We all want a more comfortable and controlled ride. To that end, many riders want to add all the suspension: tires, rims, spokes, chassis, stem, bar, grips, gloves. The problem is that not all of it is effective at the same frequency or amplitude, and those that act on the...
Alexptdmg Liked a comment about Press Release Cannondale Launches the Moterra Neo eMTB Line
4/8/2022 9:00pm
More pregnant bikes, more big motor, more big battery and more staggered wheels...kickstand??! I was really hoping ebikes were going towards SL version, like the rise or Levo SL. But now they are really an hybrid between a Moto and an bike. Different sport all together in my opinion.
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R-M-R Added a reply to Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/12/2021 3:51pm I'm talking about creating new tires that are designed for a lower aspect ratio, not putting existing tires on wider rims, for exactly the reason you describe. Some tires, such as Kenda's 2.6" Hellkat, have enough tread wrap and lug height to work on especially wide rims, but I'd like to explore this more intentionally, not just improvising with a...
R-M-R Added a reply to Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/12/2021 5:03am Yeah, that's why I want to keep the width, but not necessarily the height.
R-M-R Added a reply to Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/11/2021 11:44pm Yes, I discussed it with him. It's an EXO casing, so it's about the same weight as a 2.4" Double Down. The 3" nominal size is actually 2.85" on my 36 mm rims, and the 2.8" nominal size is barely over 2.6". His experiences have been similar to my own; we're both pleasantly surprised. A 2.8" (actual) tire on 45...
R-M-R Added a reply to Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/10/2021 8:55am Typical "trail", "enduro", or whatever we're calling "regular mountain biking". 2.6" - 2.7" on the rear and 2.8" on the front are the largest casings I can cram into my bike; it also seems to be about the right balance. They roll more efficiently than narrower tires on rough ground, have excellent traction with smooth transition to drifting, and improve...
derelict Liked a reply to forum topic Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/9/2021 2:04pm
It all depends upon how you ride. In my area, the Mid Atlantic (Va, Md, WV), we dont really have burmed out smooth pedaling single track or hardpack. 29 was nice. It did what I needed. The 27.5 smashes over rocks, roots, and more importantly, pushes and floats through mud. I simply do not get bogged down. Once moving, I do not notice any real speed difference. I find it easier to boost over things than with 29" tires and I also notice a much smoother ride over rough terrain. The extra cushion from the tire itself is key there...
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R-M-R Added a reply to Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/9/2021 2:04pm Thanks for the feedback. I've been testing 29" × 2.5" - 2.85" (actual casing widths, not the often "optimistic" nominal widths). Similar results with the larger casings being very beneficial in rough and/or loose conditions, and mildly detrimental on hardpack. Minor modifications to the casing and the aspect ratio could retain the benefits and reduce the detriments.
Adam_Schaeffer Liked a reply to forum topic Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/9/2021 12:27pm
I would say much of that question depends on where you ride. If you have long, fast sections with good site lines then the 29er will probably be more rewarding, as you can really capitalize on maintaining speed. But in more varied terrain with constant changes in speed and direction, I still think the 27.5 is easier to ride fast, because it requires less effort to scrub/generate speed and direction changes are more immediate. I'm currently on a Banshee Spitfire v3 27.5 and its an absolute riot in the PNW. I have a 30mm rim with 2.5 WT DHF Grip...
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R-M-R Added a reply to Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/9/2021 12:21pm What are your thoughts on wider tires vs. larger diameter? Any thoughts on how you might like wider tires and larger diameter? Maybe some mix-and-match of these options for the front vs. the rear?
willsmooth18 Liked a reply to forum topic Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/9/2021 11:21am
I was a sort of "anti"-29ers back in the days (way before 2017...). But always loved slack and not-so-long-let's-say-just-at-my-size bikes. So now I'm on a 483mm normalized reach ("normalized reach" being the virtual reach at 600mm of stack, it's a simpler and more effective way to compare bikes), 63,4° headangle... And of course, 29" wheels. With its 78° seatangle and 440mm chainstays it's the better and easier climber I ever had (at more than 17kg). To answer directly : no, if I'd to buy a new bike the reach would be the same. It'll be maybe a touch slacker. And...
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R-M-R Added a reply to Re: Spoomer ca 2017. Anyone gone from 29er back to 27.5?
8/9/2021 10:12am Nice to see my Normalized Reach dimension popping up in the wild! A suggestion, though: 600 mm is a very low stack. The stack you choose matters (a little), so it's best to choose one roughly in the middle of the bikes you're comparing. The other change in geometry metrics I'm pushing within the industry is dynamic geometry. It's too...
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3/11/2021 5:01pm
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R-M-R Added a comment about video The Syndicate Enters into the Coil vs Air Debate
4/27/2019 11:29am
The EXT Arma is fantastic - I'm currently using one - but there will still be a difference between position-sensitive damping, spring rate, or both. A progressive coil spring would make both variables available to a coil set-up, though a progressive spring is nowhere near as progressive as an air spring, especially with some volume reducers.
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R-M-R Added a reply to The Internet Was Wrong: Short Chainstays Suck*
3/11/2019 6:38pm ninjichor wrote: Sounds like you convinced yourself that you didn't have to adapt to the bike's geo, and felt the negative traits of heavy weight bias up front, which I expected. Sounds like you made up your mind a long time ago and won't hear anything to the contrary. Build your bikes, try them, and see what works for you...
R-M-R Added a reply to The Internet Was Wrong: Short Chainstays Suck*
3/11/2019 6:11pm 1. My weight was closer to the front and my arms were a bit more tucked, which was a less strong position. By the time I reacted to poorly anticipated impacts - even fairly minor ones - I was dangerous far forward and in a weak position. 2. The lack of trail created light and twitchy steering. 3. The relationship...
R-M-R Added a reply to The Internet Was Wrong: Short Chainstays Suck*
3/11/2019 5:46pm I think this is correct. Geometry does have an influence on position, but moving the centre of mass an inch isn't going to change a rider's body position as much as the rider's riding style. Skiers have known this for decades. A high level racer will always have a distinctive body position when carving, whether on race skis with the...
