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whitesq Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
6/5/2026 1:11pm This is one reason I tend to roll my eyes when people talk about slashing the U.S. defense budget. I'm not saying every defense program is a good use of money, spending 2 billion on one jet can be debated, but defense and aerospace spending support more tier 2&3 manufacturing than most people realize. Sure, you might work at a...
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TomJones Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
6/5/2026 9:45am
I've always maintained that if you had to pay for your Gopro, I don't want to see your shit.
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whitesq Added a reply to 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/22/2026 8:40am Just so everyone is on the same page, a 20% progressive DH bike and a 20% progressive trail bike can be two very different suspension systems. Below are two theoretical bikes that both have the same starting leverage ratio and the same 20% overall progression. However, the leverage slopes are different, meaning the rate of change through the travel is...
hamncheez2003 Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
5/18/2026 8:18am
Wait till you hear about Volkswagen!
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whitesq Added a reply to 2026 South Korea world cup
5/1/2026 2:35pm @sspomer when is bikes unaffiliated leaning into typical podcast discussions of wild conspiracy theories? I mean how can the HT guy not be a plant by WBD to turn the whole fan base against privateers. It's obvious they are a safety hazard...
spazo Liked a reply to forum topic Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
4/17/2026 8:31am
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Bobsmothersbrother Liked a reply to forum topic Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
4/17/2026 8:31am
I've found the the Nine One great for slower jank - the suppleness is wild, while the sub chamber means it will still maintain the support you want when crawling traction needs steep roll over / drop support. It's a bit like velcro - the reivew and Push have both noted this has a very calm feel, which I love in the jank. Being able to turn off the sub chamber is great - max the traction when you want. I've not noticed any untoward flex in those situations (81kg in gear, normal bike). If anything, it seems to just...
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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic 2026 MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation - Longer and Slacker
4/10/2026 8:57am
Not sure what the patent situation is like with Cannondale's lefty forks, but they use needle bearings because they need them. Leftys only have one stanchion and they need something to prevent rotation, thus the needle bearings. As for why not use it on conventional forks, it incredibly expensive compared to classic forks. While precisely grinding the insides and outsides of an aluminium tube is anything but easy I'd imagine, additionally grinding three (Ocho, previous Cannondale forks had four) flat surfaces that have to be smooth for the needle bearings and have a tight angular tolerance (as close to 120°...
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whitesq Added a reply to Suspension Data Acquisition
3/24/2026 8:40am The string pot works well, the only negative on ours is the mounting. The awkward shape almost always requires us to print a new mounting bracket for each bike to get proper alignment, whereas the linear pots typically can reuse mounting hardware. We just use the Aim pot but there's other options out there that might solve this issue. FYI...
whitesq Added a reply to Enginerding: Inverted Forks and Front Hubs
3/13/2026 8:47am Since we're banging the inverted fork drum, I'll throw in something that hasn't been mention yet: Alignment Here's list of the dimensions you need to control for optimal chassis alignment. Typical RSU Fork: - Width between the axis of the stanchions pressed into the CSU - Parallelism of the two stanchion axis - Concentricity between the upper and lower bushings...
whitesq Added a reply to MTB Component Pricing
3/6/2026 8:59am Haha, imagine developing the fork in the middle of Covid, when nobody wanted to work at an Aluminum mill and the first round of tariffs flipped the script on even the domestic material. The price and lead time of raw material was changing month to month or even week to week. I think at the prototype stage the conversation was...
whitesq Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic Suspension Component Technology/Functionality Discussion
2/12/2026 8:52am
@TEAMROBOT goes deep with the Push Nine One vs the Podium https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/push-nine-one-inverted-fork-review-pa…
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PUSH Industries Liked a comment about Feature Push Nine One Inverted Fork Review, Part 1
2/12/2026 8:48am
Yes, our warranty is transferable. Better yet, if you have a PUSH product that is out of warranty, or are looking to buy one, we have our Warranty Reset Program. Simply have any PUSH fork or shock serviced at our HQ or one of our many global and domestic Authorized Service Centers. Upon completion of service, your product warranty is renewed for another year, even if it was out of warranty when you sent it in.
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gbcoke Liked a comment about Feature Push Nine One Inverted Fork Review, Part 1
2/12/2026 8:46am
Had an Podium, very nice fork ! works well and inspires alot of confindence. However after leaking from pretty much the start (even after seal replacment) I switched to the 9.1. Oh boy, what a fork !!! The quality of the suspension you get is on another level and the bottom out chamber and ramp change allows alot of control ! It's not that the Podium isn't good,it's great, It just feels like a more "generic" product. The 9.1 feels more special ,more refind and higher quality.Add to the fact that it's made in the US and has easy servicing...
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whitesq Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
1/30/2026 8:43am We shouldn't really be surprised, I would say the vast majority of bike companies are mostly just marketing companies, not manufacturing, engineering or financial companies. So when a buyer comes along, they're going to do what they do best.
whitesq Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/17/2025 1:03pm Clip-ons direct to the stanchions! Side note - Is this the future of elite DH 🎮🎮🎮?
whitesq Added a reply to Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
6/6/2025 8:46am We love the silence of Onyx rear hubs, but at PUSH, we recommend not using the front hub. The only customers to complain about excess flex have been on Onyx hubs and switching hubs solved the issue every time. We've looked into the issue and I've personally tested a hub, but we couldn't find anything that stood out and it...
whitesq Added a reply to Modern Inverted Single Crown Forks
6/2/2025 8:03am It's ~72g, and nothing like the DVO arch. A ton of effort went into optimizing the guards, supports and fender to be stiff and lightweight.
