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WhoTookIt Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/24/2023 6:44am June 23rd embargo seems odd given they've already released them for sale on their site and have updated service docs published.
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kcy4130 Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/23/2023 2:23pm
Looks like a wet scream. Maybe just mis-labeled? Mis-hotpatched?
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WhoTookIt Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/17/2023 11:56am At 63.6º HTA a 46mm offset fork gives 119mm of mechanical trail, while a 54mm fork gives 111mm. To get the 54mm fork giving the same mechanical trail the HTA has to be dropped to 62.2º. As for the why, I think lengthening the front of the bike without affect reach is a pretty reasonable justification for the offset. I'd...
WhoTookIt Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/9/2023 10:49am It looks like there's three pivots, the bottom bracket, and the shock mount all going through the two side pieces that are welded together, so thankfully tons of features to fixture while welding. ED: Also since they're all going between the same two side pieces as long as you get those two right everything behind them follows quite nicely.
earleb Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/8/2023 2:23pm
Some next level tinfoil hat action with the arrows.
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WhoTookIt Added a reply to Crank length/bb height . Is shorter/lower the future?
5/4/2023 11:14am I don't think it's necessarily about knowing how to pedal or not, it's about bike-body fit and opening up options. If someone feels more comfortable spinning a smaller circle and gets to approach features with a wider range of spots to fit a half-pedal in, it seems like a valuable change to investigate! Not to mention lowering the likelihood of...
WhoTookIt Added a reply to Crank length/bb height . Is shorter/lower the future?
5/4/2023 7:46am With manufacturers pushing into designed-for-kids bikes there's a fresh batch of solid and cheap cranks coming out. Outside of the everlasting Canfield Brothers both the Praxis Zane ($160) and Trailcraft Direct Mount Cranks ($170) are really good new options. As for seat length, I raise it by the difference so my leg is hitting the same angle at bottom-of-stroke. This...
WhoTookIt Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/2/2023 7:24am Appleman put those out for regular riders to test out a range of lengths and see what feels best for them, as they make cranks all the way from 175mm down to 100mm. Admittedly, after making and trying some 152.5s over winter I'm intrigued.
jamesma Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/21/2023 10:44am
Please let's just move on from the crank drama. I'm sure both sides have learned from the experience. It's Sea Otter now; let's see some spicy tech rumor shots
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WhoTookIt Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/19/2023 6:25pm To me the CS rep noting that there's an issue with that crank (and jumping right past failure mode/use case investigation) indicates more of a known model/batch problem than a one-off.
WhoTookIt Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
4/19/2023 2:41pm I think the issue is that 5DEV seemed aware of the likelihood of failure and didn't do anything about it, putting Cam in danger by their own inaction. That's especially bad (unfairly or no) for a small company, where the rider has more pride in using their parts than a standard piece of kit. And once you learn that the...
