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F#ck. You rode all that, that smooth, on a hardtail?

Posted by: chupacabra

I used to be into the idea of UFOs years ago, but a few new series have sparked renewed interest.  There is a doc on Netflix featuring Bob Lazar (claimed to have worked for the US Military reverse engineering some kind of gravity reactor) and there is a series on the History Channel called Unidentified that so far has covered mainly Miltary encounters with some kind of vehicles that have no wings, accelerate super quickly, can go into space and under water, and can jam their radar.  I know, it sounds fucking crazy, but there are a lot of credible people making the claims and there is even video.  

Perhaps Shogun and I can come to an agreement on something?

Has anyone seen these shows?  Thoughts?

The Joe Rogan podast with Lazar a few weeks ago was much better than the documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEWz4SXfyCQ&t=1s

I'm leaning towards one of the many Spank rims or an MK3. 

I can't see what the difference is between the Spank 345 and 350 other than 20 grams and $10

Anyone recommend a shop to get this built?

Posted by: DemonMike

Spank 395 Oozy with Stans race sealant and Maxxis tires. Got my 1st flat in 2 years a couple weeks back . folded the rim edge over. Hammered it out at home , re-taped and new sealant and riding it again. 29" 2cross lace on 32 hole Tairin Shogun hubs, used their spokes and nipples as well. I broke the hub axle as well casing a lip , had a replacement in less than 24hrs.

Posted by: velocipedestrian

Not quite your stated spec, but I've been happy with my Spank Spike 33 Race rims.

26 (I'm sure 27.5 is available), 32h, 28mm internal.

Are Spank rims not much of a headache to mount tires on? My biggest gripe with the Tairin rims is mounting the tire, it's horrible I've never had such a hard time seating a tire.

I'm looking to get a new aluminum rim on my current hub. What current brands have you had the most success with?

My current rim has been quite strong laterally but the bead dents more than any other rim I've used, and it's been a b*tch to seat a tire bead since new (maxxis, spec). I've used Roval and Race Face previously, which were not as laterally stiff but the bead didn't dent so easily and were both a breeze to seat a tire.

27.5, 32H, 29mm/30mm internal.

Posted by: Hepcat

Posted by: coolatt

I just got mine back but have only had 1 ride on it. So far, I would say that for tech climbing it is more supportive but also more compliant. Downhill I don't have sorted yet, it  doesn't feel quite as good as before on medium hits and drops, like on espresso and john deer. Could be the compression tune is not what's best for me or just I need to spend more time tweaking pressure, compression lever and rebound. I'm using the same air pressure and zero tokens like before. They gave me a V7 rebound and compression tune.

Could you give us an update on the shock if things get more sorted? 🍻

A solid pedal platform is right up there in priority with all out downhill performance for me.

I don't have enough time on it yet to give more insight. I'll post back when I do

Basically a day. They received it on a wednesday and shipped it back out on thursday.

Posted by: Hepcat

Rear shock: Anyone do a Vorsprung upgrade on their Monarch Plus Debonair? 

Website offers the upgrade for sale but is slim on info.

I just got mine back but have only had 1 ride on it. So far, I would say that for tech climbing it is more supportive but also more compliant. Downhill I don't have sorted yet, it  doesn't feel quite as good as before on medium hits and drops, like on espresso and john deer. Could be the compression tune is not what's best for me or just I need to spend more time tweaking pressure, compression lever and rebound. I'm using the same air pressure and zero tokens like before. They gave me a V7 rebound and compression tune.

I am EV curious. Looking around I think I would only be interested in a used one under 17K like a 2016 Chevy Spark EV or 2016 Fiat 500E.

I only drive a few km to work each day but pick up the kid from daycare after work so I need to fit a child seat in the back. On the weekends I travel from PoCo to NV to ride. Our family driving is always in the wife's Prius. The Spark may be preferable as it's 4 door and has Fast DC charge capability although I have never driven either. Anyone have feedback on either of these? Also, can you add a hitch for a bike rack?

I bought these for the upper mount of a RS RC3Plus  on my Troy. It is a noticeable improvement. I haven't had them for very long so I can't say anything about longevity.

https://www.enduroforkseals.com/products/rear-suspension/shock-eyelet-bearing-kits/

Posted by: grambo

Posted by: coolatt

I have one already.  I liked it better that the luftkappe as I don't run volume spacers.

Posted by: Hepcat

I just bought a Debonair cartridge for the Pike, retails for $42 if you're looking for cheap...

Can you expand that a bit (Luftkappe vs Debonair upgrade)? I have the Luftkappe in my 2017 150mm Pike and love it... but I want to put in a 160mm air shaft which would be the new Debonair.. was debating whether to swap my Luftkappe over or try the Debonair.

I run one bottomless token with the Luftkappe (used to run 2 stock), 108psi, rebound 4 from closed, LSC 9 from closed.

At the time, as stock I was not running any volume spacers. Installing the luftkappe reduces the volume of the positive spring equal to a spacer and adds it to the negative side. So by reducing the positive volume, increasing the negative volume and running less pressure as recommended, I felt the fork was too soft in the beginning and to stiff at in the end. 

The debonair spring adds negative volume via a hollow shaft and does not reduce the positive volume. I just prefer the debonair piston, higher pressure and no spacers.