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> Phenomenal skills aside, why is Sam Hill winning on seemingly old-school geometry? 

Because people win races, not bikes.

To be honest I'm very disappointed about this interview.

First of all, I'm not disappointed about Specialized (more than I already was). They just play their marketing game with the typically not-very-critical MTB press. After all, they are a business, and the primary goal of the business is to make profit and to grow. With electric motorcycles being a nice increase in size of their serviceable addressable market, there is nothing wrong with their approach (from business perspective). Mind you, at peak times my wife and I all together own(ed) 6 Specialized bikes (Tarmac/Epic/Stumpjumper/Enduro/Dailys for commuting), so I was quite loyal to that brand (having owned my first Specialized in 1992 and pretty much at least one Specialized in my quiver ever since). I just drew my own conclusions and refuse to by a bike from Specialized again.

What bothers me more is the style of interview that reflects the poor state of mountain bike media in general. This is not a critical interviewer here, that is more a "let's pretend we address the subject but I won't hurt you" kind of thing. It is just a different take on a press release, nothing more.

I'm actually from Europe, although a long-time (more than a decade looking at my bb.nsmb.com join date) follower of this forum. Where I live (geographically pretty much exactly between Maribor and Schladming WC tracks), 99.9% of all trails in the country are closed for mountain bikers by law. In the more touristy places (typically ski resorts), there are trails open (Leogang, Saalbach) because winters get warmer and bikers are welcome income in the off- season, but pretty much everywhere else we are violating the law. Trail advocacy is left to some independent groups or individuals, but don't count on any manufacturer to do anything here for support.

So, we have an already not-so-cool situation to start from, and now come the electric motorbikes (the law in my country doesn't distinguish between pedal assist and manual throttle only style of bikes). Not helping. At all.

Advantage of SRAMs new design: Massive derailleur sticking out in harms way when compared to Shimano Shadow+

Why not leave the crankset as it is and go with a ISCG mounted Taco?

Hi

I spent some time on DHR IIs in the following combination:

EXO, 3C 2,35x29

EXO, DC 2,35x29

Double Down, 3C 2,35x29

I started out with Dual compound EXO, then switching to 3C EXO, where I noticed that on tarmac parts (from/to trailhead) it would definitly feel more "gluey" and not as fast rolling. Didn't notice additional rolling resistance too much on dirt.

Ended up with DD and Huck Norris insert eventually (played it safe for a 4-day enduro race). Also there, I got used to the additional weight and stopped to bother too much - so there is definitely an adjustment period at the beginning, whether it continues to bother you depends probably on the mix of terrain you are riding

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A big part of the outrage is 1.01mm difference. 

1. Fricken. Mm.

Could they not foresee inadequate sealing when they first brought 30mm axle cranks to market in their 'lab' tests? What was the engineering process 'back then'?

Well, truth is that the idea of putting a BB30 axle in a normal frame is not SRAMs nor do they produce or endorse this combination (looking at you, Race Face). For normal frames they have GXP 24mm axles. 

So a lot of people blame SRAM for something thats not from SRAM. Thats the first issue I have. To downsize BB30 to something not as small as GXP to then consequently not require a steel spindel while gaining compatiblity with all(!) frames, being then lighter and have (marginally) larger bearings is in principle a smart move. 

I do agree that the press release and emphasis on 28.99 mm was not a smart move.

Hi,

Help me out. The comment section of a certain pink web page is cooking over of hate towards SRAM on releasing DUB. Why? Not getting it.

a.) It is only about bottom brackets, not the end of the world. Nobody gets killed using or not using it.

b.) It is not the only bottom bracket in the world, nor are people forced to buy it.

c.) Regardless what people say, looking back now on 1990 when I started riding MTBs, bikes have never been that good and that affordable as today (Disclaimer: Of course you can spent 12000 CAD on a bike, but a third of the money gives you the same riding experience) 

Why the hate?

Hi,

Bought a used 26" 2011 Lyrik Solo air Mission Control DH in quite good condition as a backup while my other fork is in for service.

Stripped it down, put in new oil seals/dust wipers, fresh oil, lubed up some o-rings. Internals looked solid, stanchions are good.

Now testing it, and I do have some questions:

1.) Recommended psi on the fork: To achieve proper sag, I need to run way more than what is printed on the lowers. way way more. Now at 80 psi instead of 55 psi.

2.) Brake dive. Massive.

3.) HSC/LSC settings don't do a lot. Did follow exact oil levels on the fork, still totally underwhelmed on effect of the compression settings. Rebound works fine.

So, some quick questions:

On the spring side: Does a Pike air cap fit so you can add bottomless tokens?

On the damping side: Any advice on damping other than to retrofit a charger cartridge? How do I identify a broken MC DH HSC/LSC unit?

KR,

g_k

Had to put a foot down in a rocky section at speed and consequently had my large toenail split cleanly in half by a rock despite wearing these
convinced me there can never be enough toe armor. Wouldnt want to know if I had worn bunny slippers Vans.

I acknowledge that everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, but come on, it is just bikes, way too much hate here.

While it might not be my cup of tea, I like to see different stuff - happy that not everything looks like a cough Trek/Specialized/whatever mass brand.

Cheers

http://www.en.tout-terrain.de/trailers/singletrailer/

Problem is the mount is different for 2010-2012 and 2013+ Enduros. For the former, only choice is either RP23 or (if you can get hold of one) DHX RC2.

Bikeyoke is a new option for here, but there is the problem of stroke length. Enduros run 216x54, So either run a 200x51 with the bikeyoke and loose some travel or try to limit stroke lenght on a 200x57.

Anyone tried to limit stroke length on Monarch RC3? Or on a coil shock for that matter?

Title says it all - looking to Push my RP2 on my 2010 Enduro and in the process get a Corset. Any first hand experiences specifically on the Enduro version?

Sorry for derailing, but I've had 0 (in words: zero) maintenance on my KS LEV over the last 2 season and it works like on day one. Maybe luck, but a friend who bought another one roughly around the same time has a similar experience.