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z-man dariodigiulio's article
Feb 28, 2024 at 10:00
Feb 28, 2024
Review: 2024 Norco Optic - High Pivot, Short Travel
I have a lot of respect for Norco. They fully support the IBD, they have an amazing team of engineers, and they're focused on making a solid product for a reasonable price. I hope they continue to do well.
z-man edspratt's article
Feb 4, 2024 at 8:46
Feb 4, 2024
Slack Randoms: Jackson Goldstone Goes Huge at McGazza Fest, Alternative Uses for Kashima & More
@devinkalt: Those are bodies, but yes, they were cracking on most Trunion sizes. Fox updated them to a 7000 series alloy for better strength and it seems to have worked.
z-man sarahmoore's article
Jan 10, 2024 at 9:56
Jan 10, 2024
Greg Minnaar Joins Norco - Full Interview
Agreed. I can't stand podcasts, articles are always much better. Cheers PB.
z-man edspratt's article
Nov 19, 2023 at 8:21
Nov 19, 2023
Slack Randoms: MTBs in Cybertrucks, Pizza Oven-Equipped eBikes, $925 Towel Skirts & More
According to Tesla the CT bed is half a foot longer than an F150 short box.
z-man mikekazimer's article
Nov 15, 2023 at 14:05
Nov 15, 2023
Review: 2024 Fox Float Factory Shock
@MtbSince84: Just like you do when you're in a rush, I make spelling errors and oftentimes my autocorrect changes it to the wrong word. The theory is still correct.
z-man mikekazimer's article
Nov 15, 2023 at 14:02
Nov 15, 2023
Review: 2024 Fox Float Factory Shock
@Speedychad: Yeah, that's why damper architectire is designed to reduce cavitation. Sorry bud but you don't seem to know what you're talking about. Just google "damper cavitation" and you'll find a better explanation.
z-man mikekazimer's article
Nov 15, 2023 at 13:14
Nov 15, 2023
Review: 2024 Fox Float Factory Shock
@thustlewhumber: It's like getting the Benz. All fluids have a vapor pressure and will absorb a certain amount of gass at certain pressures. That fluid will then release that gas when the pressure is released. That's a for of cavitation. You blood absorbs nitrogen at higher pressures under water, and if you sirfa e before they have a chance to slowly dissipate you'll get the Benz.
z-man mikekazimer's article
Nov 15, 2023 at 13:06
Nov 15, 2023
Review: 2024 Fox Float Factory Shock
@Speedychad: That isn't the case. Cavitation is quite common in suspension, especially front suspension where dampers aren't charged. Remember that rear suspension on a bike is usually between 2:1 and 3:1, meaning the shaft speen on the shock will move 2 to 3 times faster than the rear axle. So yes, cavitation certainly happens on MTB suspension.
z-man mikekazimer's article
Nov 15, 2023 at 10:50
Nov 15, 2023
Review: 2024 Fox Float Factory Shock
@Speedychad: It's like props on nuclear subs. Cavitation creates noise so they have optimized their props to reduce this. Or like how SRAM tells you to degass your brake fluid in the syringe. Cavities form when fluids are subjected to a vacuum. That's what happens when a prop pushes through water, high pressure on one side and low on the other, causing cavities to open and rapidly close making noise and making the sub more noticeable. This cavitation is the enemy of a damper as it create excess heat and causes loss of damping. That's why a piggy back shock is typically better. It can spread the forces that cause cavitation between two valves rather than just one. That's why the Float X only needs 150psi. This should also mean less breakaway force, but with how advanced air springs have become that's less of an issue.
z-man mikekazimer's article
Nov 15, 2023 at 10:44
Nov 15, 2023
Review: 2024 Fox Float Factory Shock
@Speedychad: Not really. Cavitation is due to pressure differences as oil flows through ports and past shims. Aeration is when the IFP pressure or air can pressure forces it's way into the damping fluid.
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