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Exactly, where are all those BigHits now?  It seems to be back in fashion :)

Are you able to run the volume spacer setup?  Do you have it on minimum or maximum? Im just interested to see how much others are able to run.  I weigh 180 and I wouldnt consider myself an aggressive rider.  Even with 35% sag and zero 'spacers' I couldnt get anywhere near full travel.  Im rolling the dice on a Lyrik Ultimate and so far it is much better for me.

On a somewhat related note, how do you like your Helm?  I rode one last season, but ended up selling it as I found it far too progressive even with the entire 'volume spacer' setup removed. I did think that it would be a great fork for the heavier and more aggressive rider.

Looks like they just updated to reflect what you indicated.  2090EU for Europe, 1757EU for North America.  If I put a bike in my cart, and address it to Canada, it still gives me the EU pricing.  Im sure they will fix it soon.

They must be re-pricing things for that to be their North America pricing.  Currently on their site normal MSRP (without shock) is 2290 Euro (they did have a 200 Euro sale until the 21st of July).  With a DPX2, it jumps up to 2590 Euro.  Thats $3808.15 CDN pre-tax or shipping or duty.  Will be interesting to see if they drop their prices that much.

Everyone is OK with the $4000CDN (pre-tax, duty, shipping) cost for a horst link Al frame (weighing in at 8.5ish lbs w/o shock)?  They didnt give pricing in the article, so I assume it is whatever I find on their website?

Looks like it has already been done by another company as well.  Same idea, slightly different execution.

http://chaintamer.co.za/?v=e4dd286dc7d7

I think OneUp's claim of extending chain life means that their guide will stop a chain from falling off in most instances. A worn chain (or chainring) is more likely to drop a chain if it doesnt have a guide in place. I dont think they are claiming that it actually reduces wear are they?

This is true, it doesnt effect the tension above the chainstay.  I guess I always felt alot of the noise came from that lower RD cage flapping around.  I guess chain noise never bothered me on either the trail bike or the DH bike.

I dont get this.  Since the clutch came to be, I dont remember ever noticing chain slap anymore.  A tube or mastic tape or magic wrap solves this issue completely for me.  I get the added protection to the entire chainstay (and wrapping the NDS as well as Vik mentioned).  What about bikes that have the RD cable external and running on the top of the chainstay?  I do think its cool they were able to engineer a solution to what was a problem for them, I just dont see it having much mass appeal.

Posted by: Brocklanders

Anyone have a old used  26" 1-1/8 -100mm -9mm spare rigid fork they wanna sell cheap? Or where would I get one for under 50 bux in town?

Can't find anything online that is reasonable.

Dont have one on hand, but how about Sports Junkies?  They seem to have lots of older stuff kicking around.

I just refinished my Gen 1 NSR-4 rack. Bought in 2007, was a bit rusty, but nothing too bad. The end of the prongs was probably the worst part. The rubber covers held water in there and caused a bit of rust. I stripped/sanded it all down with a die grinder and some hand sanding. Removed the tie downs and masked off the parts I didnt want coated. Two coats of rust reformer followed by three coats of semi-gloss rust black paint. Looks brand new apart from the sticker which I left in its original (weathered) condition. Put some black polyurethane adhesive on the tips of the prongs to keep the water out this time around. Replaced the bolts and new nylock nuts. I think the first gen NSR4 has less issues with hitch play.  Locking hitch pin keeps the base in place and the rest is all one piece.

Id insert a pic, but have no clue how to do that if the pic isnt in an url?

https://nsmb.com/forum/forum/the-shore-3/topic/e-bikes-they-work-130756/?page=7

See post from Sept 16 6:49AM

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Posted by: craw

Posted by: Brocklanders

Specialized really driving to the hoop.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tour-de-france-peter-sagan-rides-new-specialized-e-bike-on-rest-day-gallery/

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/deceuninck-quickstep-ride-electric-road-bikes-on-tour-de-france-rest-day-gallery/

I can almost get my head around ebikes for off road use but road I just don't get. I look forward to people hauling these things on their cars to do whatever it is that people who haul road bikes on their cars do when they get there.

I'm with you, I get why people like ebikes and they sell, yes it is fun to make the climb easier and hit more DH, I've never denied that I just think the risks outweigh the benefits. Ebikes for commuting is also an awesome idea and I'd love one. But an e-road bike? WTF? This is just laughable. At least roadies are more snobby than MTBers so I can't see these being accepted by actual cyclists even with Sagan pimping.

Also hahaha at the walk mode assist for hike a bike.

I feel like the 'walk mode assist' might also be that slippery slope to throttled eMTBs.  Also, how annoying would it be to have the cranks spinning (even at slow speed) while you are standing beside you bike pushing?  I assume the cranks would have to spin in 'walk assist' mode the way eMTBs are setup right now.

I think you will be hard pressed (no pun intended) to find just the replacement dust cover.  Id just buy a second BB (cuz RF 30mm BB's like to fail) and have a backup?

I run 28t w 11/47 on a 27.5.  I am more of a spinner than a masher, and Im getting old so there is that too.

You will be fine on anything up to blacks at CGP.  Only the double blacks (pro-lines) have mandatory gaps and jumps.  You will get plenty of runs in (as they are relatively short).  Just take your time warming up and you will find yourself in the flow of things in no time.  Dont forget the full face and goggles!  Reminds me that I need to get back there for a day and hit some laps again this summer.

Enjoy!

Posted by: UFO

By accessible I meant break something on a Saturday, be able to get replacement parts and back riding the next day or 2

I had to let out a little laugh at this comment. You make it sound like its possible to go into an LBS with a common part that commonly gets broken and expect them to have it in stock. This has never, ever been my experience. The fastest turn around you are going to get is to order it online and get fast shipping (usually about 3 days).

Posted by: legbacon

I don't think I've ever experienced arm pump, seriously what does it feel like.  I get hand numbness sometimes, but arms feel fine.

You need to go do some early season Garbo laps at Whistler.  The constant on/off on the brakes combined with the brake bumps makes for ideal arm pump conditions.  If you dont feel any arm pump after a few runs from the top of Whistler, you are superhuman.

You sent a PB link to a Chromag Stylus?  Am I missing something here?