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Something everyone has to realize about UBM and UDH is that SRAM is in the business of selling OEM to massive bike companies. Anything SRAM can do to make the process faster and cheaper/better for the OEMs is seen as a win. In the case of Transmission/wireless drivetrains, that is a WIN for OEMs. Say they can shave -5-10 minutes a bike not having to deal with cables, setting stops, tension, etc. They can install a Transmission drivetrain in <5mins, vs. say 10-12min for a cable-actuated version. Now, multiply that times 20,000 MTB builds and you have million(s) of dollars...

The Sidekick uses a 45T ratchet ring that translates to an 8 degree "traditional" engagement. The degrees on the pusher are reflective of just the pusher movement itself. So, if we are talking the total possible degrees: the 12 degree Pusher setting would be 12-20 degrees, the 15 degree Pusher setting would be 15-23 degrees and the 18 degree pusher setting would be 18-26 degrees. It's important to remember that those are the numbers on paper, but in actual use there are constant suspension inputs, freewheeling that is resetting the pusher back to zero, and a few other intricacies. We...

Has anyone ridden the new Michelin DH16? Sounds like the updated casing is a bit lighter on the new DH tires.

The bearing you are looking for is a dual row angular contact ball bearing, Kugellager express has it. It's a 3802. Enduro also has them. Notice the numbers you are comparing are static vs. dynamic loading which is not the same. As for bushings, they are technically ideal for pivots, but require additional sealing (could be used for bearings to prolong the life as well, based on how often it is implemented it's science fiction for the bike industry...), a hardened axle to slide in the bearings, but the problem is they need clearance to operate and thus you will...

Cleaning pistons is good general maintenance and makes a difference in the seal longevity and helps clear up the bores of any material that might lead to corrosion build up, but I'd just go ahead and order one of the aftermarket rebuild kits on Amazon/Ali and swap the pistons and seals out. Then you'll be well able to clean the piston pockets, ensuring less likelihood of corrosion build up. Those kits work well enough and are cost effective, so if you're going to disassemble a caliper you may as well rebuild it with fresh seals and pistons. Air compressor works...

I found that info on NSMB's article here: https://nsmb.com/articles/continental-kryptotal-tires/ " If I were to draw parallels to what majority of the mountain bikers are used to, the Soft compound is similar to Maxxis MaxxTerra and Super Soft is much like MaxxGrip. I've been told by the development team that the knobs are at 40/42a durometer on the Super Soft and that's a wonderful thing for the North Shore Survival toolkit!" I did some durometer testing and forgot to share the results here but your guess is pretty bang on! I found my Rekon Maxterra reading to be pretty wild. The...

You don’t have to convince anyone in this forum, brother; you’re in good company.

Enduro MAXX (their term for full complement) bearings are not in the same league quality wise as NSK, SKF, FAG or even NTN and Koyo (IME). They are just an industrial bearing manufacturer that are not bicycle specific. However they do cater (advertise) towards bicycle bearing sizes more than the other big brands. I have been running "Rulla bearings" in pivot points and BB's for a few years without issue. I don't know where/what manufacturer they use for their bearings and I live in a part of Australia with an average annual rainfall of 457mm, average annual low temperature 9.4°C...

The warranty period is just there to let you know that theyre standing behind the product. You could concievably get much longer out of them. With the frequency that people actually change out frame bearings (which is virtually never, or is only when there is a significant issue), if I saw these on a used bike, Id feel much more comfortable forking over my money. Just thought they were interesting, I was surprised when I hadnt seen anything about Enduro bearings after Cane Creek came out with their BB with the same tech

Did I miss this here? https://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-products/2024/10/24/enduro-introduc…

I have just done some experimenting on my Mondraker Summum (which has like 200% Anti-Squat) with a „freecoaster gear“. Replaced two cogs with some spacers on the cassette so you have a gear where the chain moving around has zero effect on the chainring. I actually noticed a massive difference in my feet and legs, you could really feel how much calmer you can stand and the rear end working much more freely/a lot less fatiguing.

Running a bigger rotor achieves less finger force needed at the lever. But keep in mind that if you never get a 220mm rotor up to temperature, a 200mm rotor can have more power as it heats up faster. I’ve ran: Intend massive 223 Galfer Wave 223 Sram centerline 220 Sram HS2 220 Hope floating 220 TRP R1 223 Magura MDR-P 220 Out of all these I currently run the hopes. They’re thin at 1.8mm but due to the riveted design they’re the quietest rotors I’ve ever had. By quietest I meant it in the sense that they don’t ”ring”...

How about the good old gas burner for cleaning pads? Asking because fire is fun.

The bike industry is full of things that scream poor design and manufacturing. It's far from a SRAM specific problem.