chillrider199

What is the point to matching fork offset with stem length?

I dont get it. Make a summarizing video for the same stuff you already wrote articles for? Whats the point?

Gonna be honest, this is pretty cool. Needed? I dont know. But the idea is cool and seems well executed. Good job RF

@ryan77777: This helps understand the idea a lot. Thank you

@TokenCanfieldGuy: Seriously. Ask a genuine question and get my ass torn open. For those of you who dont know, yeah you can patent about anything. He patented the pedal. Yeah a patent runs out after 20 years but Canfield patented in 2010. Hes got some milage left. No Im not a fan boy. Just genuinely curious on how convex pedals ride. For a company to license a design, it can be costly. Maybe they believe it holds some merit on performance. Or WolfTooth is just ripping this off in hopes that Canfield does not mind. (Unlikely)

So are they licensing the patent from Mr. Canfield for the convex pedal shape? Just wondering if there is much of a difference between these pedals and Canfields aside from the very sleek looks.

Yeah… Bike checks are weird these days. They just go over the general aspect of the bike. No more is there any specifics and why the rider came to this. Even though racing has changed a lot in just the last 5 years. Its just a sponsor plug for the lucky athletes chosen for a vid. However. That Trinity. My oh my.

@xciscool: its Professor Arm Chair Expert Pinkbike Commenter.

Yeup… looks like it does indeed go down.

When the fork of the Manitou MC2 damper is compressed, a cascade of intricate mechanical processes unfolds at the micro level, driven by the precise interaction of carefully crafted components. As the fork compresses, the piston within the damper assembly begins its descent, exerting force upon the hydraulic fluid contained within the damper's chambers. This fluid, typically a specialized oil engineered for its viscosity and thermal stability, is forced through a series of precisely machined ports and orifices within the piston and surrounding valve assemblies. The geometry and arrangement of these ports and orifices dictate the flow characteristics of the hydraulic fluid, imparting resistance to the compression motion. Each port and orifice is meticulously dimensioned and positioned to modulate the flow of fluid, controlling the rate at which energy is dissipated as heat and damping forces. Simultaneously, the interaction between the piston and the damping circuits, comprised of carefully stacked shims and valving components, further refines the damping response. As the piston moves, it displaces these shims, altering the effective flow area of the damping circuits and thus influencing the damping forces experienced by the fork. Meanwhile, within the damping circuits themselves, the fluid undergoes rapid shearing and deformation, a consequence of its viscous nature. This shearing action generates internal friction within the fluid, contributing to the dissipation of kinetic energy and the damping of the suspension motion. In parallel, the precise machining of components such as seals, bushings, and guide rods ensures minimal friction and stiction, allowing for unhindered movement of the fork assembly. Each surface finish and tolerance is optimized to mitigate energy losses and maintain the fidelity of the suspension's response to rider inputs. In essence, the compression of the fork sets in motion a symphony of finely orchestrated mechanical interactions, where the interplay of fluid dynamics, precision machining, and engineering design culminates in the sublime damping performance of the Manitou MC2 damper. But I also have no idea of what Im talking about I just posted this comment to waste your time. :)