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I've been on a Manitou fork or shock consistently for the past 11 years.  Swinger 6, ISX 6, Minute Pro, Mattoc Pro

I've been thoroughly impressed and the addition of a burlier fork than the Mattoc is nice to see.  I am glad they are stepping up to the plate as another BIG player and not staying in the fringes anymore.  

One key to their success will be service (manuals for customers/shops), support and warranty.  If they get this right then people will be more comfortable with their purchases and not left in a panic when they need after purchase service.

Vee Tire is Maxxis

Just like Toyota is Lexus,  Nissan is Infinity, Ford is Lincoln.......

It would survive a pedal up to 7th, but it certainly wouldn't survive the ride down.

I made a short video.  I used a wrap or two of hockey tape on the back of the arch in the center to hold the hose solidly in place.

https://www.pinkbike.com/video/473933/

I know it might seem like a pain, but install a longer front brake line and you won't need to use the zap straps.  The reverse arch brake line routing is soooooooo much better than conventional forks......the only issue is that you do need a longer brake line.  Trust me on this; you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Every person that builds trails does it for different reasons.  The original article is a good read and accurately reflects my reality in many ways. 

I started building in 2003.  I had a rough introduction to what was at the time basically a "Secret society of builders", but I stuck with it and over time I've picking up an enormous amount of valuable knowledge.

Personally I think the best thing any builder can do is to patiently teach the craft to others.  Share their skills with someone else that wants to absorb the knowledge of how to build great trails.

Show everyone you see on the trail what a drain is and how to clear them.  Tell people to scour for rocks and pile them beside puddles.  Show people the difference between organic dirt (punk) and sweet golden loam.  Cedar vs anything else. Etc.....

My thoughts are that builders should share the craft with anyone that wants to learn.

This was a nice simplified breakdown of a few suspension principals.  I especially liked the comparison tables.  It made me realize why a two of my bikes behave so differently......time to tweak the shock pressures.

I can personally attest to the quality and craftsmanship of the WolfTooth remote which it top shelf.  This remote for 9point8 should work really well.

I am curious about the differences in the "Lever geometry and leverage ratios".  Does the 9point8 lever have more or less cable pull with the push of the lever compared to a standard WolfTooth lever?

That was a good laugh.

Ouch

Hand injuries SUCK!!!

Heal up

Reserved for my bike.

This thread is dedicated to the all conquering  full suspension mountain bike. The bike you ride up and down the hills regardless of wheel size or width.  The go to bike you love to pin it to win it on.  The go to steed that puts a smile on your face.  

Use this thread to post up your bike regardless of wheel size, the number of chainrings, fatness or level of boostness.

Feel free to share some details on your set-up, weight or whatever makes it special to you.

26"…..is it dead?

27.5"…..the new standard?

27.5+…..the new koolaid?

29"…..tall dudes?

Boost, dare I say super boost...super boost plus.....super-d-duper boost!!!

Post em and discuss em. In 2009 these threads were started and got over 100K views and thousands of posts, in 2017 there were 30K views. Let's keep the dream alive.

Reserved for my bike.

10 Year Anniversary

This thread is dedicated to the Downhill / Free-Ride Bike / Slope Style Bike. 

Use this thread to post up your Downhill / Free-Ride Bike and discuss away.

Feel free to share some details on your set-up, weight or whatever makes it special to you.

200K views in 2009 but since then, wheels have grown fron 26" to 29".  Head angles from 66 degrees to 63....things have changec.......Is the "DH bike" dead? 2016 and 2017 only saw a handful of posts and about 1,500 views. My first thread like this was the most popular thread on the NSMB gear forum….ever (200,000 views in 2008 ). Will 2019 see the DH bike disappear on the NSMB boards???

Reserved for my bike.

10 Year Anniversary- This thread is dedicated to the Hardtail Mountain Bike.

The Hardtail; the simplest form of mountain bike yet it can take on so many forms.

Use this thread to post up hardtails and discuss them regardless of wheel size.

Feel free to share some details on your set-up, weight or whatever makes it special to you.

In 2009 these threads were started and got over 100K views and thousands of posts 2019 makes it 10 years.  Hardtails have evolved into trail slaying weapons; show us yours.

I have an AMP fork cirqa 1991.....it is/was awesome.

I'd give the a Message a try but at the price of a new bike, I'll pass.

Posted by: extraspecialandbitter

Speaking of single speed, I'm going to try to be an enabler. You should try it out on your hardtail.

I made a little calculator to make it easier. You probably want to be somewhere around a 1.6 gear ratio on a 27.5 and around a 1.5 on a 29r.

https://goo.gl/forms/RfM8Wf3z6Cf3i8x72

Cool calculator.

Dude!!! That's like saying, "One more lap".

Fight club rules.

A trifecta of Canadian parts.

BTW- I ordered the Blackspire guide on April 5th and it was delivered in the mail by April 10th.  A nice local alternative at a very fair price.