GTscoob
- Member since Sep 21, 2009 O+
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GTscoob HayesPerformanceSystems's article
May 25, 2023 at 15:10
May 25, 2023
Manitou Announces All New Mattoc Fork
@bikefuturist: but with a worse fanbase. They're like the Phish of forks, technically proficient but man that fanbase sucks.
GTscoob HayesPerformanceSystems's article
May 25, 2023 at 13:50
May 25, 2023
Manitou Announces All New Mattoc Fork
@briain: your comment and the downvotes on mine proves my point. It's such a turnoff for riders that might otherwise be interested in these products. I've ridden them, didn't like them as much as Fox/Rockshox/DVO or even Trust if we want to throw a weird option out in comparison. That being said, I love the IRT system and run DSD Runts in every fork I've used in the last 5-6 years because it's such a good air spring design. The downside of a cult following is that not everyone wants to be in a cult, especially when the cult is so militant to defend itself.
GTscoob HayesPerformanceSystems's article
May 24, 2023 at 12:56
May 24, 2023
Manitou Announces All New Mattoc Fork
+1. There are a few super culty brands like this that have generally acceptable products paired with a rabid fanbase that turns off everyone else. Not a fan but it's great if you want to sell dozens of forks to the same dozens of riders each product generation.
GTscoob dariodigiulio's article
May 24, 2023 at 7:58
May 24, 2023
First Look: Pivot's New Mach 4SL
Guarantee they got an invite but they only have so many contributors to call on. They used to have more from roadie publications that could cover XC, but Outside emptied the rosters.
GTscoob dariodigiulio's article
May 24, 2023 at 7:55
May 24, 2023
First Look: Pivot's New Mach 4SL
Different aluminum alloys are brighter or darker. Kashima is just a coating on the aluminum tube and it's closer to an anodized coating than a painted coat, still shows the base metal through the coat.
GTscoob mattbeer's article
May 19, 2023 at 8:37
May 19, 2023
Schwalbe's "Buzz Cut" Prototype XC Race Tire
Kinda like how the all new Tacoma is basically a 2010 Tundra in all dimensions. Bigger and heavier each generation.
GTscoob mattbeer's article
May 19, 2023 at 8:36
May 19, 2023
Schwalbe's "Buzz Cut" Prototype XC Race Tire
@atestisthis: try the Aspen. It's more confidence inspiring in the corners compared to a front Ikon or Rekon Race.
