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TEAMROBOT Added a comment about press release Neutron Components Releases Handlebar Stored Tool System
4/14/2020 6:15pm
I dare either one of you to notice the weight while riding.
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TEAMROBOT Added a comment about video Loic Bruni Explains His Brake Setup
4/14/2020 5:06pm
Yeah, all I learned from this was "I like my brakes grabby." Embarrassed that I accidentally watched a native marketing ad by Magura.
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TEAMROBOT Added a comment about bike check Alfino Bombino 3, homebrew
4/14/2020 3:26pm
Did you build the front triangle from scratch, too? It looks really good for garage work.
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Its.Wilkoed Liked a comment about bike check Alfino Bombino 3, homebrew
4/14/2020 3:25pm
Damn it. I was going for a Session.
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TEAMROBOT Added a reply to is more expensive stuff worth it ?
4/14/2020 9:53pm Another thought on OP's OP: The two biggest differences between drivetrain groupsets are materials and finishing. Fancy finishes don't make components stronger, but materials certainly do. There's a lot more metal and a lot less plastic in an expensive derailleur than a cheap one. Ditto for shifters. Similarly there are different grades of aluminum or steel used , fewer stamped...
Eoin Liked a reply to forum topic is more expensive stuff worth it ?
4/14/2020 3:10pm
To answer your title question: not beyond mid-range GX/XT. Similarly for full bikes, I always go for the lowest or second lowest build and upgrade little by little. Regarding your actual points which are with regards to destroying rims and derailleurs. I used to destroy all my equipment in record time, the biggest thing that changed this was switching to clipped in pedals. I ride just as fast as before, but I barely ever have mechanicals. Rims can be a bit of a gamble: I had somewhat high end Mavic rims that needed changing every other year, cheapish Spank rims...
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metadave Liked a reply to forum topic is more expensive stuff worth it ?
4/14/2020 3:06pm
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TEAMROBOT Added a reply to is more expensive stuff worth it ?
4/14/2020 3:16pm Here's a quick list off the top of my head of expensive things that make no difference whatsoever to performance on an enduro/trail bike, or might even make your bike ride worse: -Kashima -Spending money on carbon/ti parts to save weight -upgrading to a carbon frame -alloy spoke nipples -hub engagement (unless you're riding trials or in super tricky climbing...
Big Bird Liked a reply to forum topic Why are there still no 200mm+ Enduro bikes?
4/13/2020 8:18pm
Over the years I've had trail bikes with DCs and would also just go out for trail rides on my Super 8 and I don't recall ever being put out about my turning radius.
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Ferisko Liked a comment about Feature 2021 FOX Suspension Lineup Unveiled
4/13/2020 6:58pm
The real question here is: Did they finally improve the CSUs to stop them from developing the dreaded creak?
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TEAMROBOT Added a reply to Why are there still no 200mm+ Enduro bikes?
4/13/2020 6:57pm Just for funzies I checked weights on some single crown vs. dual crown forks, all in 29". Only 150 grams difference between a new 38 and an existing Boxxer Ultimate. Fox 38: 2430 grams New 2021 Rockshox Zeb: no one knows Rockshox Boxxer Ultimate: 2580 grams Fox 40: 2816 grams https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-new-fox-38-fork-pond-beaver-20… https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/rockshox-boxxer-ultimate-susp… https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-fox-36-38-40-pond-beaver-2020…
Headshot Liked a comment about Feature Maxxis Dissector Tire Reviewed by Top Member Reviewer and Jenson USA Award Winner
4/13/2020 6:25pm
DHR2 rolls faster than Aggressor? You're so wrong, despite your impressive experience and qualifications.
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StudBeefpile Liked a comment about video Loic Bruni Interviews Danny Hart - Outspoken Season 2!
4/12/2020 2:31pm
These are so good. Glad Loic and crew are continuing in these times.
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El Spruce-ador Liked a comment about Feature What's New? 2021 RockShox Lyrik, Pike, Yari and Revelation Forks
4/12/2020 2:29pm
Your have been deleted from the trust list Lopes lover.
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TEAMROBOT Added a comment about feature What's New? 2021 RockShox Lyrik, Pike, Yari and Revelation Forks
4/11/2020 10:31pm
Good news! I talked to congress and they said they'd pay off the deficit in two weeks.
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Dave_Camp Liked a comment about Feature What's New? 2021 RockShox Lyrik, Pike, Yari and Revelation Forks
4/11/2020 10:30pm
Dang. Wish we'd gotten bike geometry right the first time in 1990 but it takes some tweaking ya know?
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TEAMROBOT Added a comment about video Dialed: FOX Explains the New VVC in 2021 Suspension
4/8/2020 6:39pm
I'd skip the video and instead just add more hand gestures and pointing to your current explanation.
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metadave Liked a comment about video Dialed: FOX Explains the New VVC in 2021 Suspension
4/8/2020 6:38pm
I liked the full detail tear down, next time i have to explain to someone how the adjustments work i can just show them this instead of pointing to the outside of the fork while i explain and they just look at me confused but nodding.
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Big Bird Liked a comment about video Dialed: FOX Explains the New VVC in 2021 Suspension
4/8/2020 6:38pm
I think a lot of suspension engineers are putting hand in face right now and trying to figure out a workaround for Fox's patent. Genius really. So simple.
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TEAMROBOT Added a comment about video Dialed: FOX Explains the New VVC in 2021 Suspension
4/8/2020 11:38am
So it's basically an externally adjustable shim stack for HS compression & rebound and a standard orifice damper for LS. Pretty smart.
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