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Fred_Pop Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

6/15/2026 8:44pm
I've tried the gen1 radial Shredda rear as a front tyre at the bikepark. You need to pump them up a tad more and even then it's not ideal for very rocky trails. It does work on the natural and rolling flow trails (though it's not the fastest rolling obviously due to 1. the ultrasoft compound and 2. the super tall non ramped knobs). I'd recommend a gen2 radial Eddy Current for the bikepark if you really want to run a radial for bikepark use. Personally, I think normal tyres are better for bikepark use. Radials shine in natural terrain...
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sickshredsled Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

6/15/2026 3:22am
Anyone have any experience or reviews on the Schwalbe Shredda rear for bike park use as a front tire? I happen to have a couple and was thinking of selling them but realized they could be a good bike park front tire.
I was about to take my cassette off to send photos to support and realized my Shimano cassette lock ring had come loose. I normally torque them down pretty hard so was surprised. I torqued it back on and issue solved! I'm wondering if the mechanism could somehow cause the cassette to loosen?

CDMTB Liked a reply to forum topic Ohlins coil and pressurizing piggyback

5/25/2026 6:01pm
Pretty common on TTX22m shock and can be worse on some bikes than others but in most cases they can have a very light top out knock. The upgraded Factory M2 Damper Shaft fixed this - https://suspensionwerx.com/products/ohlins-ttx22-m2-factory-racing-upgr… They are pressurized with a nitrogen needle and can only be done that way as there is a rubber puck that the needle needs to go through. Unsure if there are aftermarket mays around this. TTX22 is bombproof and can likely well outlive most other offerings in terms of servicing, the steel shaft and robust seal layout means they go for years without...
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sickshredsled Added a reply to Ohlins coil and pressurizing piggyback

5/24/2026 6:36am
I may have described it incorrectly. It's not exactly top-out and I'm not using much preload but basically if you pick the bike up, it feels like there's a dead band in travel the shock almost feels loose.

sickshredsled Started a new thread Ohlins coil and pressurizing piggyback

5/23/2026 8:52pm
So I'm a cheap bastard and have bought a used ohlins coil shock for the 2nd time. Each time I've bought one used, I'm pretty sure the piggyback has had low pressure. Why do I think this? I can feel a dead band in the shock, almost like a top out when I pick up the bike. It feels almost...
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sickshredsled Added a reply to Tire chat (nerds only)

4/20/2026 5:48pm
I was just thinking the same thing. Idk if it's just the corner knobs or casing but the 2.5 mm radial trail feels pretty squirmy. I can hear the knobs snap. For fast aggressive riding I think I prefer a heavier non radial casing.
I figured you were on the tall side! I think the dropper insertion makes the biggest difference for shorter folks! With many bikes with taller seat tubes or not much insertion length because of shock tunnel/seat tube kink (spec Enduro), the height and position of the seat can really impede mobility on the bike: leaning it over, getting low, jumping...

sickshredsled Started a new thread Full Face helmet works with Smith Squad XL

3/10/2026 2:38pm
Can anyone share which FF helmets work with the Smith Squad XL goggles? Looking to replace my 100% Trajecta. I've been eyeing the IXS Xult on sale for $90 if anyone has any experience.
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I finally got the mavens mounted and went for a ride today. Figured I'd share my experience as everyone here's been pretty helpful. I got a pair of the older Maven Silver on Pinkbike Holy shit these things are amazing! I've been a bit on the fence but finally decided to pull the. Been using Hayes dominions for the last...
Finally got some mavens! They came with resin pads. How much truth is there to the "don't mix pad compounds on the same rotor" theory. I know Sram even posts that on their site regarding Mavens. I'd like to try these bad boys as is but will likely switch to metallic when I can get a pair of pads.

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

2/20/2026 12:28pm
The Base is ace, but as someone else said, SRAM is rumored to be updating the entire Maven lineup to mimic the lever feel of the Base brake, and allegedly the new lineup is going to drop soon.
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RiderMikeCheck1 Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

1/5/2026 8:14pm
Maxxis Shorty will have less braking power than the High Roller 3 in almost all conditions. High Roller 3 can be used for everything, especially soft soils. Shorty is a bit better at clearing mud, but otherwise not as good of a tire.
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