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chillrider199 edspratt's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 9:31
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Video: Aaron Gwin Previews the 2024 Tennessee National Downhill Course
@xciscool: its Professor Arm Chair Expert Pinkbike Commenter.
chillrider199 edspratt's article
Mar 18, 2024 at 8:45
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chillrider199 henryquinney's article
Mar 13, 2024 at 11:05
Mar 13, 2024
Review: Manitou Mattoc Pro Fork - Reversed Arched, Foward Thinking
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. :)
chillrider199 edspratt's article
Mar 9, 2024 at 12:35
Mar 9, 2024
Kyle & Rachel Strait Sign with Ari Bikes
@sfarnum: Given that the mtb industry pays very little to athletes, Id imagine they would think a little
chillrider199 edspratt's article
Mar 9, 2024 at 6:30
Mar 9, 2024
Kyle & Rachel Strait Sign with Ari Bikes
Wow I think I will look at the bi…. Wait a fucking moment
chillrider199 edspratt's article
Mar 9, 2024 at 5:48
Mar 9, 2024
Kyle & Rachel Strait Sign with Ari Bikes
I genuinely wonder what goes through their heads after seeing the brand they just signed for astroturfing themselves with the slyness as a panda bear. Astrobikes is their name now in my eyes. Fezzari and Ari are no more. All hail Astrobikes!
chillrider199 seb-stott's article
Mar 8, 2024 at 12:23
Mar 8, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Need Downtube Storage?
Seriously this is the same for me. I remember like in 2014 having the fatest multitools, tubes, Co2s, really almost everything you would need. Now I carry hardly anything. Especially with a ton of people.
Mar 4, 2024 at 8:53
Mar 4, 2024
Added 12 photos to Buysell
Feb 15, 2024 at 16:09
Feb 15, 2024
Selling
Feb 15, 2024 at 16:03
Feb 15, 2024

Trance X Advanced 29 (L)

$1200 USD
Hello all! I like this Trance but its too long for me. Im that unfortunately in the middle of the road height for sizes. So if I was to get a medium in the Trance X I was way too cramped while climbing. A slacker seat angle will help with a shorter reach. Or just a little shorter than what I have now. The length would not actually bother me but I have skeletal birth defect thats just not loving it after a while of riding the frame. Tried everything I could to get the reach shorter, but its just not enough. Bonus about this frame is that the flip chip that Giant designed on this frame is so aggressive you can properly put the bike in "high mode", put a 27.5 wheel on the back, and it the geometry will be perfectly fine. Super light, agile climber. I never even tried the bike with a 29er wheel and its still so efficient. Anyways. The frame will come with a Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air or and Ultimate Coil. As well as axle, seat tube collar, and headset. I am really open and flexible with this stuff. Frame has light scratches. Nothing deep enough to see carbon. But once there is dirt on the frame the scratches kind of disappear from the mind. Im a pretty dang good rider so I have never crashed this frame. I have however fallen over a few times when I transferred form a decade of riding Shimano clipless to Crankbrothers clipless. Those days have passed but yeah that the most carnage this frame has seen. That and occasional debris from trails. Ill give the frame a good once over and greasing on the sale. Buyers pay shipping Feel free to text me for faster responses. Cheers - Mason

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