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dripdripdripcheck Dario-DiGiulio's article
Sep 24, 2026 at 10:03
Sep 24, 2026
Review: Fulcrum's Metal Carbon Wheels are Quiet, Fast, and Fuss-Free
@Tambo: Yeah that's what I'm seeing from the product photos from their website. I think it's kind of like the We Are One rims that alternate the direction of the rim bed. Easier to see when you get a direct side profile.
dripdripdripcheck Dario-DiGiulio's article
Sep 24, 2026 at 9:12
Sep 24, 2026
Review: Fulcrum's Metal Carbon Wheels are Quiet, Fast, and Fuss-Free
@BenPea: Campag/Fulcrum has been doing it for years, on the road side obviously. It's the same as using a magnet to internally route cable housing through an other internal routing frame. I believe Fulcrum actually sells a small magnet to thread into the nipples to guide it through, as stainless steel spokes are not particularly magnetic.
dripdripdripcheck Dario-DiGiulio's article
Sep 24, 2026 at 9:07
Sep 24, 2026
Review: Fulcrum's Metal Carbon Wheels are Quiet, Fast, and Fuss-Free
I'm confused about how the ERD is supposed to work on these rims. At least externally, the wall of the rim that the nipples sit against is not a consistent distance from the hub. Are there individual spoke lengths for each drilling position? Have they just spec'd one spoke length that is over threaded on some, and underthreaded on others? Campag/Fulcrum would sit a lot higher in my book if they just stuck with standard lacing patterns and wheel building techniques. We're lucky that this wheelset even has the same number of spokes on both sides.
dripdripdripcheck Dario-DiGiulio's article
Sep 24, 2026 at 9:03
Sep 24, 2026
Review: Fulcrum's Metal Carbon Wheels are Quiet, Fast, and Fuss-Free
yes!
"in practice all you have to do is thread a small section of steel spoke into a nipple, then use a magnet to guide it to the desired hole"
dripdripdripcheck sarahmoore's article
Sep 21, 2026 at 8:04
Sep 21, 2026
YT Industries Announces Official US Relaunch Following Restructuring
Hey Marcus, no thanks.
dripdripdripcheck mikekazimer's article
Jul 27, 2026 at 15:26
Jul 27, 2026
Trek Voluntarily Imposes E-Bike Speed Limits
I'm confused, is this a public statement from Trek saying they'll abide by the pre-established ebike classifications? These are the numbers that pretty much all motors (even Avinox) are limited to? If so, this press release probably isn't aimed at the bike market, more likely aimed at legislators and parties on the outside of the industry.
dripdripdripcheck stephanepelletier's article
Jul 20, 2026 at 8:21
Jul 20, 2026
Review: Commencal Meta Power SX Avinox
Worth mentioning: The upper link/rear triangle pivots use a standard 8mm hex to tighten, the cassette facets are just the bearing retainer. At least that's the case on all of the other VCS Commencal's
dripdripdripcheck stephanepelletier's article
Jun 26, 2026 at 11:01
Jun 26, 2026
UPDATE: VHS Founder Alleges Corporate "Sabotage" in RideWrap & Dyedbro Dispute
@ishouldbebiking: We'll all remember you for your shit take. Thank you for your service
dripdripdripcheck commencal-bikes-skis's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 10:52
Jun 10, 2026
Commencal Shares Details on the Updated Supreme DH V5.2 Downhill Frame
@Caddz: Hah fair enough, I would say that one is just an observation from someone who follows DH pretty closely. I've personally seen nothing that would indicate they're replacing frames on a frequent basis, nor are the frames failing on track because that's hard to keep quiet (we all know about the Pivot's issues).
I'm definitely biased, but the DH V5 has been a fantastic bike for me, that's given me no trouble despite it's complexity and alloy construction.
I just feel like there's still a stigma around Commencal regarding frame quality from the covid era, mainly the DH V4 and Clash frames.
dripdripdripcheck commencal-bikes-skis's article
Jun 10, 2026 at 9:38
Jun 10, 2026
Commencal Shares Details on the Updated Supreme DH V5.2 Downhill Frame
Do you have evidence for these claims?
I don't think the Commencal teams replace frames with any more frequency than the other teams. Most teams are probably only doing a race or three per frame before they get replaced for a fresh frame with a fresh paintjob.
I've got a DH V5,and have had zero issues so far. There's a lot of parts to the linkage, so if not properly maintained I could see issues arising, but with my typical twice a season linkage teardown and regrease I've had zero play or noises.
What Supreme hurt you 🤣
