Recent Activity
All
Switches Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7 hours ago Any info on how that happened? I'm building one of those up right behind me.
More »
MrDuck Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
11/9/2026 9:31am
What matters here is the ratio of wheel diameter vs. rotor diameter. While the overall kinetic energy converted to heat is about the same, the force you need to make the wheel slow down changes when your lever does. Say you lock the lever at some position and try to spin the wheel by hand. If you spin it by the tire, it's much easier than spinning it by the rotor. The closer to the center you go, the harder you have to push to rotate the wheel against the braking force applied at rotor. Since the ground is the...
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
11/2/2026 8:46am
Considering it's a certain manufacturing run, it's quite likely the tubes were manufactured incorrectly, quite possibly out of spec. As for FMEA applying to production too, true, that's PFMEA. But it involves how your manufacturing/assembly process affects the end product. If the stanchion tube is bought as designed and fully made, then it's outside your DFMEA or PFMEA when it comes to an incorrectly (out of tolerance) manufactured snapring groove. Because the FMEA process always assumes your material is in spec. What you can do in FMEA is have a risk that your tolerances are incorrect, but you mitigate that...
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
TayRob Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
11/2/2026 8:46am
From my understanding, as explained by the local Sram rep, a snap ring in the air piston can pop out of its seat, dump all of the air spring pressure into the lower legs, blow the air side dust wiper out of the lowers and immediately and harshly bottom out the fork depending on the size of compression the fork took. Dealers will be responsible for the repair and will be issued a labor credit once a suitable fix is found.
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
Switches Added a reply to Schwalbe Radials last Longer?
10/29/2026 11:46am I haven't had a chance to watch the video, but I've experienced the same thing. I had a DHR II 3C MaxxTerra DH that I got 328 miles on before I felt the need to swap it. On an Albert Gravity Pro Radial Soft, I got 680 before it was too far gone. Both on the rear wheel. This is...
ebikeluver Liked a reply to forum topic Dumb Bike Problems
10/23/2026 3:34pm
I used to have a shitty bike rack you could pretty easily just steal off the car if you wanted, and I had to head into the shop. I was so proud of my idea to back up perfectly to a pole so I could lock my bike to the pole without having to take it off the rack. Came out of the shop, jump in my car and promptly ripped my bike off the rack driving away breaking the straps it was attached with and giving it a big ol scratch.
This forum topic has 310 replies.
ex-ballz Liked a reply to forum topic Is There Much Point In Frame Wraps?
10/23/2026 3:18pm
Helicopter tape in exposed areas for the win.
This forum topic has 33 replies.
Stewyeww Liked a reply to forum topic Is There Much Point In Frame Wraps?
10/23/2026 3:18pm
I just buy a roll of the 3M adhesive tape and put it on the areas that are likely to cop the worst of it like the underside of the down tube and the top of top tube. I bought a ride wrap kit, warrantied the frame and didn't want to fork out for a new kit. Just follow the instructions when you install it and your golden.
This forum topic has 33 replies.
boozed Liked a reply to forum topic What bikes relaunch in 2027?
9/28/2026 9:45am
I don't understand why it's taken so long for so many brands to receive that message
This forum topic has 59 replies.
sethimus Liked a reply to forum topic Are radial tires good, or are they dumb?
9/10/2026 8:34am
why did you go lower in pressure? you should go up with radials
This forum topic has 18 replies.
neologisticzand Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
8/20/2026 2:28pm
I believe the Spark is a Linkage-driven single pivot w/ a flex stay, unlike the Genius (4bar) and Ransom (6bar). If I'm wrong, someone please correct me!
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
Switches Added a comment about bike check Spot Diggity 125
8/3/2026 9:54pm
There are a number of reviews under it on Spot's site, implying that at least some people have gotten one.
This bike check has 7 comments.
CascadeComponents Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/30/2026 10:08am
The patent was never actually granted. It was issued a non-final rejection based on being an obvious combination of prior art. If you don't respond to that within a certain window the patent office considers it abandoned. So anyone that wants can have at it.
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
Secondfavteacher Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/10/2026 8:07am
Content cannot be rendered.
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
hamncheez2003 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/9/2026 7:54am
DHF sucks. Always wash out unless you really commit to the lean and never ride berms
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
AgrAde Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/1/2026 7:23am
Shut the fuck up about drivetrain efficiency. Holy shit. Go find a different thread.
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
smelly Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
7/1/2026 7:22am
I typically use the climb switch once per ride. I like to turn it on halfway up the climb when I remember I have it and might as well use it. I tend to turn it off halfway down the descent when I’m puzzling over why my suspension isn’t working. I suspect I am not in the minority.
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
hardbash Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/29/2026 12:16pm
Thicker rotors only reduce lever travel (which comes from less of a gap between pads and rotor) till the pads are worn a bit and the caliper seals let the pistons slip out a bit to make up for some of the wear. Then, the lever throw is only depending on the seal roll back of the caliper piston seals. The same effect can be achieved by pumping the brakes and by that advancing the pistons slightly before you insert a thinner rotor.
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
pathfindr Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/29/2026 12:16pm
Why would a thicker rotor reduce lever travel? That is not how brake calipers work.
This forum topic has 7106 replies.
smelly Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/29/2026 12:16pm
Gonna be a dick and point out that if you run smaller than a 32t, you don’t need a power meter, you need a gym. Edit: it’s not my opinion, just an uncomfortable matter of fact for why they don’t make power meters for 30t rings. I’m sure there are exceptions, like people riding fully loaded 87lb touring bikes who pump out 450 watts so they can go at a walking pace. Or Primoz who apparently lives in a magical land where rock climbing and mountain biking intersect.
This forum topic has 7106 replies.