Late to the party here, but agree with everything you said, basically.
Stiction is a huge factor for pivot bearings. This whole press release was just... yeah.
And, yes, while bushings may be the appropriate item on paper (high load, light weight, low rotation) for pivots, its just not spectacular in the real dirty world of mountain biking. And cost.
Sept. 16, 2018, 10:23 p.m. - Cooper Quinn
Late to the party here, but agree with everything you said, basically. Stiction is a huge factor for pivot bearings. This whole press release was just... yeah. And, yes, while bushings may be the appropriate item on paper (high load, light weight, low rotation) for pivots, its just not spectacular in the real dirty world of mountain biking. And cost.