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RoboDuck
- Member since Feb 19, 2014 FL
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North Vancouver , British Columbia - 5 Followers
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RoboDuck mikekazimer's article
Jul 23, 2024 at 6:55
Jul 23, 2024
First Ride: Maxxis Highroller III Tire - DH Race Ready
North American prices are quite a bit higher across the board. Conti's are the same or very slightly higher than Maxxis in Canada. Schwalbe are almost always more expensive here.
For a long time Maxxis kind of was the intermediate prices tire here but with recent increases I now see a lot more specialized tires out there.
And if you are a 1 set of tires a year kind of person (which in the PNW is common for intermediate riders with how gentle the conditions are on tires) then an extra $40 a year in bike costs is worth it for the rubber you like.
RoboDuck seb-stott's article
Jun 17, 2024 at 15:58
Jun 17, 2024
Review: 2024 Orbea Rallon - Enduro-er Than Ever
@fmgaspar: FWIW I wouldn't change anything with the kinematics if I had the chance. It works well. It is a weird way to message it though.
My only really complaint with the bike is some rattling from the storage door.
RoboDuck seb-stott's article
Jun 17, 2024 at 9:06
Jun 17, 2024
Review: 2024 Orbea Rallon - Enduro-er Than Ever
Yeah you can.
RoboDuck seb-stott's article
Jun 17, 2024 at 9:06
Jun 17, 2024
Review: 2024 Orbea Rallon - Enduro-er Than Ever
It has not been revised. Just long shocked. Source: I have a 2023 one and ran the numbers to decide how I would build it up.
RoboDuck seb-stott's article
Jun 17, 2024 at 9:04
Jun 17, 2024
Review: 2024 Orbea Rallon - Enduro-er Than Ever
This is definitely the same frame upstroked.
RoboDuck dariodigiulio's article
Jun 13, 2024 at 9:19
Jun 13, 2024
Review: Fast Suspension Ride E Shock
@Ccouch5859: They are also basing that on 28% sag in the firmest which is quite a bit for a modern trail bike. The established 30% sag is not necessarily a good fit with the better modern dampers we have and bikes with progression in the 20-27% range.
550lb spring is definitely on the very high side and likely a band-aid solution for other setup issues.
RoboDuck dariodigiulio's article
Jun 12, 2024 at 10:37
Jun 12, 2024
Review: Fast Suspension Ride E Shock
@Ccouch5859: This is entirely dependent on bike travel, leverage rate, rider weight, and to lesser degree rider skill. Weight alone is meaningless.
RoboDuck dariodigiulio's article
Jun 12, 2024 at 9:14
Jun 12, 2024
Review: Fast Suspension Ride E Shock
@CFR94: Try a 550lb spring. 500 might be a bit light if you are on the faster side. ...but those shocks do have a tendency to top out.
Soggy dead log is usually some combination of:
- Spring too light
- Compression tune too soft (base tune not adjusters) (An standard CM tune should be fine for a Spire)
- Rebound too firm (slow)
Some people do like that feeling ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
RoboDuck Mandownmedia's article
Jun 10, 2024 at 16:20
Jun 10, 2024
The Actual Weights of 18 Enduro World Cup Bikes
Cush Core + DH tires is 450g more per wheel on its own.
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