ThomDawson
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I’m a frame builder based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

https://www.properpushirons.com/

I grew up riding bikes in the 90s with roots in trials and the gravity side of the sport.
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ThomDawson Added a reply to 2018 Racing Rumors

10/31/2017 1:52am
I read your post dude, I just don’t think you’re correct. It’s nothing like a Spectral (even if they chose to use the name which they won’t). Slapping new parts on a 5 year old frame doesn’t really constitute an update. It’s not like they’ve put a whole load of R+D into the thing, they could drop the Strive any...
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ThomDawson Added a comment about product review Hightower LT

10/30/2017 12:23pm
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That’s kinda what I was getting at - I think if you’re gonna run a coil on these a higher spring rate than what is normally accepted looks like a good formula.
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ThomDawson Added a reply to 2018 Racing Rumors

10/30/2017 11:45am
Strive replacement. Looks like an Enduro weapon but I’m very eager to see geo as Canyon have some short chainstays on the Strive which could make this thing a Park slayer too (also good for short people like myself). Also appears to have a million mm of travelz Angabaaayat are those 29” wheels??
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ThomDawson Added a comment about product review Hightower LT

10/27/2017 1:58pm
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Bryceland has been running the coils on all his bikes lately but also runs a much firmer spring rate than most of us mere mortals would. I think if you’re gonna do that they coil makes sense to retain a little compliance off the top but otherwise on these bike it doesn’t seem to make much sense. (Ffs hope this is in the right thread this time)
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ThomDawson Added a comment about product review Hightower LT

10/27/2017 12:47pm
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Bryceland has been running the coils on all his bikes lately but also runs a much firmer spring rate than most of us mere mortals would. I think if you’re gonna do that they coil makes sense to retain a little compliance off the top but otherwise on these bike it doesn’t seem to make much sense.
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ThomDawson Added a reply to Coil Shock + Trail Bike

10/11/2017 12:22am
In my opinion we are all too quick to turn to the coil as a ‘burlier’ option to air when in reality it may be the opposite for many bikes around today. As has already been mentioned sticking a coil on a bike designed around an air shock may mean you use the travel all too easily and bottom the...
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Raine Liked a comment about bike check 2018 Commencal Supreme SX

9/26/2017 12:38am
First photos taken before the maiden ride.
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I had to mention it because I had to buy two chains =X a 116-link wasn't long enough
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ThomDawson Added a comment about feature Transition Patrol vs. Patrol - See How the 2018 Compares

8/26/2017 11:17pm
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I have tried a 29er at 64° and 42mm offset (like the Sentinel) and the wheel flop just plain didn't work where I ride. We have a lot of short, steep trails where often as much naturalness has been actively protected so to keep as much tech in as possible. I found roots and rock and even camber would grab the front wheel and pull the flop over and send you offline. It was just clumsy. When you could open it up like in the park type trail above it was pretty good but even then I found so much...
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darrenspink Liked a comment about Feature Transition Patrol vs. Patrol - See How the 2018 Compares

8/26/2017 11:04pm
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"they'll hook you up for a really fair price." 50% off normally. I agree im sure TR would (being nice guys) be pretty fair if there was a manufacturing issue but would it hurt them so much to increase their warranty to 5 for peace of mind? I love my alu Scout but wouldn't buy a carbon frame at the moment off them.
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darrenspink Liked a comment about Feature Transition Patrol vs. Patrol - See How the 2018 Compares

8/26/2017 11:03pm
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Still waiting for a longer warranty period before I replace my scout. Same price model as Santa scruz but no lifetime warranty, come on chaps step it up.
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Allen_Gleckner Liked a comment about Feature Transition Patrol vs. Patrol - See How the 2018 Compares

8/25/2017 9:30am
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Killing it with the original content! Keep it up
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Bermsmasher Liked a comment about Feature Transition Patrol vs. Patrol - See How the 2018 Compares

8/25/2017 9:29am
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bturman - How does the new Patrol handle at slower speeds in tight technical trail sections? Also any noticeable differences in climbing? Ive been on the Patrol since its release and absolutely love the bike, just wondering if the new changes make less of a trail bike and more of a resort bike...thanks
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Feature Transition Patrol vs. Patrol - See How the 2018 Compares

8/25/2017 9:28am
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Second hand info here, the reduced fork offset supposedly does negatively impact slow speed/climbing performance, at first anyway. I'm going to wager its like most changes - it just takes some getting used to. 10 years ago if you'd tell someone your trail bike would have a 64-66 deg headtube angle people would say "better get used to pushing it to the top", which is clearly not the case. Side note, am doing my best to get my hands on a 44mm offset 29" fork to test on a variety of frames. Not exactly the same as Transitions SBG, but...
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8/16/2017 10:39am
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It looks stupid to me right now - and I've owned a big slack 29er - but I get the feeling in a few months 'stupid' will look like the next big thing. Still nervous about what they're gonna do to the Scout though.
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