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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 9:02pm
Speaking of inconvenient industry "standards," the Bold Unplugged is 40% off right now! The only downside is you have to ride a Bold Unplugged:
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Milton 26" Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 1:10pm
Nooo! "Screw" torx. Seriously, I have been guilty of using torx screws in stuff that I have designed and I can tell from experience: there is absolutely no advantage in real life. Torx screws do not last longer and these rounded-flat-head bolts used for rotors are the worst! We could talk about multi-tooth, these are nice, but really we're trying to solve the problem that does not exist. Buy quality tools (hazet, swisstools, stahlwille etc.) and you'll be fine.
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Beasy Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 1:10pm
Chain rings! How many options do I need for this stupid metal thing. I have at least 5 chain ring/bash guards that are gathering dust because I ordered the wrong size. For a wear item, it’s too many options.
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TheRealist Added a reply to If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 1:08pm I haven’t had problems with Centerlock or 6bolt but I agree we don’t need both.
TheRealist Added a reply to If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 1:02pm I’d love to see a standard size for bottom brackets all with the same tool, definitely prefer threaded to press fit. I’d love to see 1 headset standard as well. Press in inset preferably. One chain line would be nice as well. ISCG Tabs for a guide and bash on all frames except XC race bikes. I don’t always run...
senorbanana Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:56am
Kill integrated headsets, ZS only
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rockies_alpine Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:47am
I love centerlock. The problem is those assholes have developed multiple different types of centerlock, and different centerlock tools for each type of scenario they shoehorned it into. Now I'm the proud owner of multiple tools for the same damn thing.
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toast2266 Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:43am
As long as we're getting rid of 203 / 223 rotors, let's do away with centerlock too. A solution in search of a problem, that mostly just ends up creating more problems.
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matmattmatthew Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:41am
Glad to hear someone else feels the same way about buying a new bike and Superboost. I've wondered how many lost sales certain brands have because they are Superboost. Is anyone out there buying a certain bike because it's Superboost?
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matmattmatthew Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:41am
SuperBoost can GTFO! If DH bikes can be made to work just fine with 148, why does Superboost exist on trail bikes? I often swap wheels between bikes, I have one set of "enduro" wheels that I've used on at least 4 bikes. Currently, all my bikes, other than my fat bike and dirt jumper have 148 spacing and it's come in handy. Last summer, I had a rock go through a rear wheel on my trail bike 3 days before leaving for a 10-day riding trip in Iceland, I broke 3 spokes and knew I wouldn't get the wheel...
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Javigutz Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:37am
Superboost Cable headset tourism Pressfit
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jason3559 Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:36am
My luke warm take, one metric Allan key or Torx bit size for all handlebar controls, and not something too small. Three, sometimes four different sizes just to replace a handlebar is annoying AF. Also, all rear shocks have a single mounting hardware size (likely not feasible) and Fox type (get rid of DU bushings forever).
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Maxipedia Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:35am
The SuperBoost. If you have companies who can make 148 mm rears on DH bikes, you can make your enduro bikes with 148 too. The Millyard bike had a narrow rear end for a reason. It's nice to have wheels that can go on any bike. Feels a bit like 1996. 
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TEAMROBOT Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:34am
SO HARD TO PICK Headset cable routing dies forever. Passing a law that all stems and handlebars have to be two-piece on new bikes (you can buy your stupid one-piece bar/stem combos aftermarket if you want them so bad). All mountain bikes run a 73mm BSA BB. Downhill bike engineers, see next bulletpoint if you're worried about chainlines. One front and rear axle standard for all mountain bikes. It could be 15x110 and 12x148 and it would be amazing. It's easy to build downhill forks with too much torsional stiffness (see: OG Fox 40), so you don't really need a...
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Snfoilhat Liked a reply to forum topic If You Could Change One Current MTB Standard...
1/31/2024 11:32am
I like the general principle above of not tapping tiny threads into magnesium or aluminum if there’s an alternative. However i’m racking my brain to think of any real trouble i’ve had in the last 3.5 years on my generic 2020 trail bike and coming up with nothing but some annoyance at removing and reinstalling the rear brake because of the internal routing. 3+ years without tire or tubeless frustration 3+ years without suspension trouble 3+ years without frame/bearing/etc noise Hmm, a superfluous patch of contrasting fabric on my saddle nose frayed and S replaced it (and the new one...
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1/30/2024 4:49am
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Karabuka Liked a reply to forum topic strengthen
1/17/2024 4:57am
Whatever the boys in this place come up with 
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flgfish Liked a reply to forum topic Preventing new bike lust...
1/15/2024 10:13am
I am building a Specialized Status single-speed bike just for fun. Why not!? Bikes are cool, building them is fun, and I am going to enjoy the jibs from my friends when I show up with a totally impractical "Slopeduro" bike that I can't pedal up any hills on an evening fun ride. If you have the budget and time and interest, go for it. Enjoy the ride, we only get to go around once.
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Mugen Liked a reply to forum topic Preventing new bike lust...
1/15/2024 10:12am
I know this answer will be downvoted especially on this forum, but... I personally got rid of my upgraditis back in 2018, when I bought my first e-bike. Previously, I had changed my bike every other year, always buying one of the cheaper models and swapping over almost every component to mid/high end stuff. Every bike swap brought some clear benefits from 12mm axles, 29 wheels, geometry etc. Once I got my e-bike, with heavy cheap wheels, a heavy cheap drivetrain and its 23kg, which I got closer to 24kg once I put the heaviest DH tyres I could find...
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carlinojoevideo Liked a reply to forum topic Preventing new bike lust...
1/15/2024 10:09am
I buy and sell frames often, I look for good deals, then you can sell them without losing much. Prior to this economic down turn in the industry, I profited on all my bikes and frames since 2020. To me, trying new bikes, frames and parts keeps riding very fun for me. Also note, I'm "tech" savy so I don't mind buying used a stripping and rebuilding fresh.
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