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FrederickJ
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FrederickJ jessie-mmorgan's article
Aug 28, 2026 at 4:05
Aug 28, 2026
Mass Dampers, -30° Stems, & Electronic Suspension: 2026 XC World Champs Tech
I actually thought this was fantastic. The captions of the images are way more thorough than normal. I prefer this to the usual toolbox porn
FrederickJ sarahmoore's article
Aug 8, 2026 at 9:32
Aug 8, 2026
Tech Briefing: A Convertible Titanium DH Bike With a Gearbox, 32" XC Bikes, USA Made Flat Pedals & So Much More
TIL it's "first come, first serveD".
FrederickJ mikekazimer's article
Jul 23, 2026 at 10:05
Jul 23, 2026
5 New SPD Trail & DH Pedals Tested: Can Anyone Beat Shimano?
On a full sus it mainly just helps to compensate for bad technique , but on a rowdy hardtail they can be a lifesaver in the really rough stuff.
FrederickJ mikekazimer's article
Jul 23, 2026 at 10:04
Jul 23, 2026
5 New SPD Trail & DH Pedals Tested: Can Anyone Beat Shimano?
I think you are mistaken, though it may be that way for some.
I have never ridden platform and made the switch from crankbrothers candies to mallets for enduro type riding and the pins were amazing. I had no issue woth the float, in fact I liked it (hence CB instead of spd). I liked the pins because I could put my foot back on after clipping out in techy sections, and not worry about wherher I really clipped in.
The confidence of being able to temporarily step back on and not dying when missing the clip is why I have no desire to really try anything else.
FrederickJ edspratt's article
May 30, 2026 at 4:19
May 30, 2026
Results: Elite Q1 Qualifying at the Loudenvielle DH World Cup
Any news on what happened to Jackson? Where did he get off track? Stall wall?
FrederickJ edspratt's article
Mar 8, 2026 at 10:40
Mar 8, 2026
WBD Sports Announces Elite Women Will Race Last at the Leogang World Cup in Historic First for Downhill
@IntoTheEverflow: I've been trying to figure out, if placing the women last would make a difference. I think it might. Hear me out.
What if we aired the junior men last, as if it were the main event? It's almost just as fast. Almost more crashes and spectacle becuase the juniors are just more gung ho. If one hyped it a bit, talked about it in each prior broadcast, I think it would in fact resilt in more viewership.
Whether it would do the same for the famle field, I don't know. But in my though experiment, placing the juniors last, could conceivably increase the viewership.
FrederickJ jessie-mmorgan's article
Mar 3, 2026 at 22:42
Mar 3, 2026
$8,400 For a Swiss-Made Carbon Frame? Introducing the Nostra XC
To be fair, this little outfit is not the industry and I don't imagine his idea is to 'win this decade'. Looks to me like a passion project and if there are rich buyers to fund it, then cool.
Making money off good value bikes seems to only be possible for the big players. I would reserve thos sort of critique for them. It certainly is a valid critique.
Also, I have never bought a new bike, and never spent more than then like 1,5k on a bike. Just in case this comes across as me speaking on behalf of the dentists.
FrederickJ edspratt's article
Oct 31, 2025 at 9:20
Oct 31, 2025
Eurobike Organisers Face Criticism of its Future Plans as Bosch & German Trade Groups Pull Support
Fine by me. 148mm should be THE standard.
FrederickJ jessie-mmorgan's article
Oct 23, 2025 at 22:29
Oct 23, 2025
SRAM Files Patent for Adjustable Air-Based Rebound Damper
I think that this has less to do with the actual shaft speed, and more to do with where in the travel the damping occurs. The hysteresis will likely only be very pronounced, there lots of air needa to pass, i.e. at close to bottom out. For small compressions there should be very little air passing between the chambers, meaning the little orifice is sufficient to equalise.
