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3/22/2026 5:16pm Any reason Asa wasn't racing?
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TheSuspensionLabNZ Liked a reply to forum topic Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
3/20/2026 7:17pm
Higher pressure puts more load on the seals, which in turn adds friction. It also pushes on the area of the shaft so with a large shaft and/or high pressure you effectively add extra preload. The difference between a low pressure, small shaft system and something with a higher spring force would be over 10kg at the shock so if you can safely reduce that its worthwhile. As for the IFP itself, a larger diameter needs to travel less for an equivalent shaft displacement compared to a smaller IFP so it can respond much quicker as well.
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SteveClimber Added a reply to Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
3/20/2026 5:27pm Can any math/suspension nerds answer this for me please Does higher IFP pressure in the piggyback reservoir decrease sensitivity (increasing brake away friction) or is it largely fixed by damper design (i.e how much pressure is generated on the oil side of the IFP) and the friction/area of the seal. Obviously there is a trade off, you could have a...
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/20/2026 5:10pm Yeah by tube thickness I meant layup for carbon bikes. We know the smaller frames are lighter, so they aren't just using the same layup and having increased overlap etc. But is it intentionally designed with more flex giving it's a smaller triangle, and most likely will be ridden by lighter riders.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/20/2026 3:13pm Do we know if they change tube thickness between sizes? Obviously a size S frame has a smaller and inherently stiffer front triangle it would be logical to decrease tube diameter or thickness to achieve the same compliance and ride feel on the smaller sizes.
SteveClimber Added a reply to Full Face helmet works with Smith Squad XL
3/10/2026 2:49pm I'm currently a TLD D4 large and it works perfectly. Also used a Bell Full-9 large and it worked, but somewhat close fitting. D4 has a bit more room and fits a bit nicer
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
3/8/2026 4:47pm Save the new links to get customer bikes out the door?
SteveClimber Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
3/4/2026 3:24pm Or is it smaller as they aren't setting fire to excess stock that has been imported? They made larger losses in 23 than 24 as inventory was shed and imports dropped to account for excess inventory.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
2/24/2026 3:45pm For both brands, you should always buy the most expensive chain they sell, so XX and XTR as the harder coatings on them often double to triple the usage you can get out of them, more than offsetting the cost increase. Zero friction cycling has the data, but XX flat top chains in particular are the cheapest chain per mile...
SteveClimber Added a reply to Is It 4 Bar?
2/20/2026 12:59pm It is the name for their 6 bar linkage... https://yeticycles.com/en-us/technology/sixfinity?srsltid=AfmBOoraVaid8…
SteveClimber Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
2/17/2026 4:44pm Iirc they use the product as shipped, as it's much more relevant than people mix and matching which doesn't happen on stock bikes. It's one of the better brake tests done, sorry it's not to your standards. I'll kindly wait your entirely free review of 14 brake systems in and out of the lab, until then, maybe be a touch...
SteveClimber Added a reply to Bike wash station
2/13/2026 9:55pm Id go the cattle trough. Its better that its off the floor, less bending down for the staff, easier to clean the mud out of it, just fix it to the wall and run some sheeting over the edge into it from the wall and done
SteveClimber Added a reply to Bike wash station
2/12/2026 2:09pm Cheapest option, if you have outside access any bike stand (or wall mount) with a hose and good drainage = bike wash station. Maybe set up some branded boarding to deal with over spray. Internally, go find a kitchen supply store/stainless manufacturer. They will be a lot cheaper than off the shelf options. If you can wall mount, it will...
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
2/11/2026 3:07pm The dude may as well be named Gappy McGaperson, he pulls hard as. No power, lol.
SteveClimber Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
2/10/2026 4:22pm Pretty much, there are shots of the riders in full alpine stars gear during pre season. So they're definitely not wearing specialized apparel this season.
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2/8/2026 12:39pm Can we put the wrap back on?
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
2/7/2026 7:27pm Knowing the hill, from wombat gap down it would be properly slick and very dangerous. The lower jumps wouldn't be possible. Once the rain has time to soak a bit it rides fine, but initially you get slick clay on rock hard clay and it's just death.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
2/7/2026 7:18pm Surprised they didn't go live and just go around chatting and do some interviews? Rain has cleared up, think they're just assessing the track, it's only a bit of wind currently.
SteveClimber Added a reply to 2026 Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
2/7/2026 12:40pm The women didn't hit the final jump due to the headwind. Some of the men weren't clearing it, so it wasn't worth the risk.