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metalpsycho
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metalpsycho mattbeer's article
May 6, 2026 at 1:35
May 6, 2026
First Look: RMU Nighttrain Has Two Chains & a "Mid-Pivot"
@lelandjt: a flex stay is best described by pitted bearings that have positions.
If you remove the shock you have to use force to get through those points in the frame travel.
We replace bearings when they start doing that,not sure what you can do with the flex stay.
As far we can tell,cost and weight are the only real reasons some still use flex stays.
For the customer,it's a compromise.
metalpsycho Dario-DiGiulio's article
May 5, 2026 at 14:38
May 5, 2026
Drift Shoes Launches with the ARC Sneaker
@lenniDK: for a flat pedal shoe,I'd say my.range is 60-120 bucks and some change.
I've been on 5/10s for almost 20 years at this point,and that price range gives me everything I need.
metalpsycho Dario-DiGiulio's article
May 5, 2026 at 0:34
May 5, 2026
Drift Shoes Launches with the ARC Sneaker
Strange,the look and name says "flat pedal" shoe,but it's spd only.Too bad because I like the look.
And the price is almost 160$ too high.
Oh and water proof bellow the ankle is just pointless and actually worse,than if it was extra venty to let whatever water enters,leave easier and faster.
metalpsycho seb-stott's article
Jan 19, 2026 at 12:22
Jan 19, 2026
Why Inverted Forks Feel Better (And It’s Not Because of Unsprung Weight)
" Also there is technically no reason why a sliding bushing can't be used in a regular fork, eleminating the only other advantage of USD forks regarding bushings."
Marzocchi Monster T and the Super 2003-2006 used a sliding lower bushing.
Its the only one i can think of that did.
metalpsycho jessie-mmorgan's article
Apr 25, 2024 at 12:20
Apr 25, 2024
First Ride: Canyon Neuron:ONfly - a Lighter 140mm eMTB
@gmiller720: My mistake on that.
It was a though that continued from a different post,and just slapped it on here.
metalpsycho jessie-mmorgan's article
Apr 25, 2024 at 4:34
Apr 25, 2024
First Ride: Canyon Neuron:ONfly - a Lighter 140mm eMTB
@malca: What "averagely fit" do you know that look at 2k and be like "yawn easy"?Also,on a 170+ travel bikes,with heavy tires and maybe insurts?
metalpsycho jessie-mmorgan's article
Apr 25, 2024 at 4:01
Apr 25, 2024
First Ride: Canyon Neuron:ONfly - a Lighter 140mm eMTB
Have been asking this for a while now.
We have,as far as i know,only the Specialized Kenevo SL and the Simplon RAPCON PMAX TQ.And they cost a lot.
Haven't seen otheres fit that category,but it needs more options,especially cheaper.
metalpsycho mattbeer's article
Nov 30, 2021 at 16:07
Nov 30, 2021
First Look: Orange Stage 6 Evo
@Linc: Maybe on the first,yes on the second.
metalpsycho mattbeer's article
Nov 30, 2021 at 7:11
Nov 30, 2021
First Look: Orange Stage 6 Evo
@DavidGuerra: It is possible,yes.
But most of it will applied through the hands,wich are weaker than our legs.
In general,a more balanced rear/front centers,allow for a more relaxed stance on the bike,with less arm fatigue.
Obviously,you can go too far,and then you would have ride too far behind the bb,which too,isn't desirable.
metalpsycho mattbeer's article
Nov 30, 2021 at 4:51
Nov 30, 2021
First Look: Orange Stage 6 Evo
@Ttimer: Thats not how physics work mate.
But i am all for longer chainstays with the trend of longer front centers.It only makes sense.
Its hard to have fun,when the front end starts to push and washout due to poor weight distribution.
Sure,manuals are a bit harder,but still doable.
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