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paulsendavidjay
- Member since Apr 19, 2014
- Male / 50
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Issaquah , Washington - 0 Followers
- 421 Trailforks Points
OR, CO, MA, NC, PA, CA, WA
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paulsendavidjay edspratt's article
Jul 6, 2025 at 18:57
Jul 6, 2025
Video: Race Day Highlights from the 2025 La Thuile Enduro World Cup
misread it.. Booker took first in S4
paulsendavidjay edspratt's article
Jul 6, 2025 at 18:51
Jul 6, 2025
Video: Race Day Highlights from the 2025 La Thuile Enduro World Cup
How was Murray .2 ahead of Slavomir at the end of S3, take first in S4, and then lose to him by .05?
paulsendavidjay henryquinney's article
Jul 12, 2024 at 19:18
Jul 12, 2024
Henry's Waffle House: Bike Brands Need to Get A Grip
Yeah. It might cost more at face value to build frame up, but the savings are seen in the time and additional money it takes swap out the low quality stuff for the components that make sense for you to really ride. If you don’t have preferences, a whole bike can make sense. But I rarely see full builds specced with the drive train, forks, shock, and brakes, that I would like to have. At best 2/4.
paulsendavidjay henryquinney's article
Jun 3, 2024 at 19:10
Jun 3, 2024
Review: Forbidden Druid - Travel is Just a Number
Agreed with the weight. It’s heavier than my Spire which also has a coil. But it does climb faster and is a breeze to tip into corners with, though some of that might also be the mx wheelset.
paulsendavidjay henryquinney's article
Jun 3, 2024 at 19:06
Jun 3, 2024
Review: Forbidden Druid - Travel is Just a Number
I picked up a Druid V2 earlier this year to replace my mid-travel HD4. My feeling it that this is kind of an in-between bike. Definitely agree that it feels more forgiving on chunk than a 130 would be expected to, maybe something like a 150 with a poorly designed suspension and middle of the road geo, but I wouldn’t put it up against a modern 150 with DW link or some other such extravagance. For that I think it would be more fair to compare a dreadnought, but then you’re punching up to find a suitable comparison, again. It’s definitely a trail bike, but one that just begs you to find its upper limit, and can sometimes leave you unhappy, or hurt, when you find it.
Selling
May 14, 2024 at 8:03
May 14, 2024Cane Creek Tigon 185x50
$550 USDTested against a few other shocks for a new bike and this one came in second, so I’m letting it go.
Selling without coil or hardware, but can add the 400# coil for $50 more.
FROM Cane Creek:
Tigon is an entirely new DB Twin Tube shock that combines the sensitivity of a coil shock with the tunable support of an air spring – to fuel your most creative and playful riding yet.
Tigon tracks the ground and grips like a coil shock, but thanks to our new patent-pending RAMP Tube Technology it also offers the mid-stroke and bottom out support that is often required from an air shock. Both of these benefits are now delivered in an entirely new layout that better withstands side-loading and buckling forces that can harm traditional coil shocks.
Want sensitivity and grip? Tigon delivers.
Want more support? Just add air!
Tigon’s RAMP Tube is a small air spring that works in conjunction with its main coil spring to control the shock’s progression. With this added feature, a rider will still rely on the main coil to support their body weight while setting sag – but can easily add up to 35% progression relative to a traditional coil shock. These adjustments are made using a basic shock pump.
Highlights:
Coil sensitivity with air support
Main coil spring allows Tigon to offer incredible grip and ground-tracking sensitivity
RAMP Tube Technology allows riders to add 20-35% more progression than typical coil shocks (30psi max)
Significantly increased strength due to the bracing provided by RAMP Tube
Selling
Mar 24, 2024 at 14:54
Mar 24, 2024SwitchGrade Seat Ang Adj Typ 4 (BikeYoke/Manitou Jack)
$165 USDSwitchGrade Saddle Angle Adjuster Type 4 (BikeYoke, Manitou Jack; pretty much only these two kinds of droppers)
Saddle angle adjuster from -10°, 0°, +12°.
Really found this useful for the climb position on steep roads. Hardly used the plus degrees for descents, but supposedly acts as if to increase dropper length a little bit.
Would also trade for a SwitchGrade Type 1. Buyer pays for shipping.

