[buckoW]

Did a high pressure setup for float CTD shocks...500psi in those little bad boys lol

Line 600psi 2k Burst
Main reg 800psi
Digital reg 3k psi

AWESOME! What are you using to bleed the shocks? It looks like a vacuum bleeder and fork bushing tools could be next? Have you seen Andreani bike tools? Ohlins makes a cool bushing setup.

I built a couple wheels and got a Switchgrade. Anybody else grab one? I like the idea.
I would bet @HAB got one too?

DT 350 hubs on 471 rims. I like building up a bunch of wheels over the winter so I can just swap in the summer.

 

[jstuhlman]

mmmmmmm....471s.

 

[HAB]

I built a couple wheels and got a Switchgrade. Anybody else grab one? I like the idea.
I would bet @HAB got one too?

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Nice! Been trying to get my hands on one for a while now, but no luck yet. Supposedly soon...

 

[kidwoo]

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are your tires on backwards?

 

[buckoW]

Nice! Been trying to get my hands on one for a while now, but no luck yet. Supposedly soon...

I think I paid for at the beginning when it was still a concept. That might be how I got it yesterday.

Are you testing an Arrival currently? Pretty amazing what Vlad and Dustin have done there.

are your tires on backwards?

Only the side knobs.

 

[bullcrew]

AWESOME! What are you using to bleed the shocks? It looks like a vacuum bleeder and fork bushing tools could be next? Have you seen Andreani bike tools? Ohlins makes a cool bushing setup.

I built a couple wheels and got a Switchgrade. Anybody else grab one? I like the idea.
I would bet @HAB got one too?

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DT 350 hubs on 471 rims. I like building up a bunch of wheels over the winter so I can just swap in the summer.

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I can build my own pump and reg set up for oil I already started...can't see paying that much when it's pretty straight forward...besides I can make mine variable and multi purpose as well...

Already started looking at bushing tools, at some point I will probably hunt down a Dyno...already started looking...but at that point I start to thing I need to just buy a small CNC or plasma table...them possibilities are endless...start making my own designs...

 

[buckoW]

@bullcrew Sounds rad. Make sure you can set ifp height without unplugging the shock. A totally separate circuit for the dirty oil could be nice? What extra functions are you thinking? Multiple oil tanks for different shocks? Even though I have all kinds of adapters I still have to make new ones or modify existing ones on a lathe. Andreani makes an adapter set if you want to start somewhere.

I don’t think Fox made an insert for the 38 yet and I haven’t checked if the Ohlins one could work. My 38s are so active and I mainly ride a 40, I haven’t wanted to work on the 38‘s bushings.

It snowed so much and the first runs were to the valley floor so, I started making a snowboard yesterday. I don’t think I’ll be working on my bike for a few months or until it rains.

 

[Happymtb.fr]

Even though I have all kinds of adapters I still have to make new ones or modify existing ones on a lathe. Andreani makes an adapter set if you want to start somewhere

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This is where you should look for adapters @bullcrew

 

[rideit]

[FANBOIALERT]

Well, the Pinkbike dorks fully agree with my impressions on the new Element, so hey, confirmation bias has been achieved. Can’t recommend this bike highly enough. I already put on 4 pot brakes and bigger rims, just waiting on a FloatX and a Pike 140 to really uncork this thing!

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/field-...n-element.html

 

[troy]

@bullcrew Sounds rad. Make sure you can set ifp height without unplugging the shock. A totally separate circuit for the dirty oil could be nice? What extra functions are you thinking? Multiple oil tanks for different shocks? Even though I have all kinds of adapters I still have to make new ones or modify existing ones on a lathe. Andreani makes an adapter set if you want to start somewhere.

I don’t think Fox made an insert for the 38 yet and I haven’t checked if the Ohlins one could work. My 38s are so active and I mainly ride a 40, I haven’t wanted to work on the 38‘s bushings.

It snowed so much and the first runs were to the valley floor so, I started making a snowboard yesterday. I don’t think I’ll be working on my bike for a few months or until it rains.

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STOP COPYING ME!

 

[troy]

AWESOME! What are you using to bleed the shocks? It looks like a vacuum bleeder and fork bushing tools could be next? Have you seen Andreani bike tools? Ohlins makes a cool bushing setup.

I built a couple wheels and got a Switchgrade. Anybody else grab one? I like the idea.
I would bet @HAB got one too?

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DT 350 hubs on 471 rims. I like building up a bunch of wheels over the winter so I can just swap in the summer.

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why 471 and no ex511?

 

[buckoW]

why 471 and no ex511?

I like both? There‘s a 511 in that photo too. The 471 tests stronger by a tiny bit on the test machines and I like the rounder profile it gives the tire sometimes so I run either the 471 or 511. Also, the 511 wasn’t available and they were half price so that swayed me this time.

What? How did I miss that? That’s rad you make boards! It looks like you have a pneumatic press? Is Dark owl both bikes and boards? Did you make your press? What kind of boards do you like to make? Noice!

I made the two on the right last winter.

The parts for thé next one are all ready to go.

Lots of pow down in town. It is going to be so deep up there!
@Jm_ It looks like Alyeska got hammered? You going to get some turns?

 

[bullcrew]

New stand and new mount to customize a fork holder

 

[buckoW]

The middle one is almost done.

Walnut top sheet and Beech sidewalls with a Paulownia core. Tip and tail spacers are ptex for durability. I need to let it cure for a few more days. I noticed they are much stiffer a week or 3 later. They must need some time to cure and setup? I’m heating them to 90*C top and bottom with some Sicomin hot process epoxy.

Anybody a composites engineer that could explain the curing process? I think I should stop riding them the day after they are pressed and maybe leave them in a sauna for a week?

It’s so deep up in them hills.

Gimme some of that! My mouth hole is cold.

 

[bullcrew]

The middle one is almost done.

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Walnut top sheet and Beech sidewalls with a Paulownia core. Tip and tail spacers are ptex for durability. I need to let it cure for a few more days. I noticed they are much stiffer a week or 3 later. They must need some time to cure and setup? I’m heating them to 90*C top and bottom with some Sicomin hot process epoxy.

Anybody a composites engineer that could explain the curing process? I think I should stop riding them the day after they are pressed and maybe leave them in a sauna for a week?

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It’s so deep up in them hills.
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Gimme some of that! My mouth hole is cold.
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Badass...glad we don't live closer we could get into some trouble making stuff...lol but it would be cool stuff. So probably worth it...

 

[HardtailHack]

Walnut top sheet and Beech sidewalls with a Paulownia core. Tip and tail spacers are ptex for durability. I need to let it cure for a few more days. I noticed they are much stiffer a week or 3 later. They must need some time to cure and setup? I’m heating them to 90*C top and bottom with some Sicomin hot process epoxy.

Anybody a composites engineer that could explain the curing process? I think I should stop riding them the day after they are pressed and maybe leave them in a sauna for a week?

Guessing they are still curing/giving off VOCs.......? I was told when doing FG sub boxes to let the boxes breath for a few days or there is a risk the resin gassing will ruin the bond between the spider and voicecoil former.
Also learned not to take a breath inside a car that has been closed up with poly resin going off, near dropped me on my ass, hahaha!
Awesome work on the boards, they look ace!

 

[Mo(n)arch]

The middle one is almost done.

View attachment 168702

Walnut top sheet and Beech sidewalls with a Paulownia core. Tip and tail spacers are ptex for durability. I need to let it cure for a few more days. I noticed they are much stiffer a week or 3 later. They must need some time to cure and setup? I’m heating them to 90*C top and bottom with some Sicomin hot process epoxy.

Anybody a composites engineer that could explain the curing process? I think I should stop riding them the day after they are pressed and maybe leave them in a sauna for a week?

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It’s so deep up in them hills.
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Gimme some of that! My mouth hole is cold.
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When I grow up, I wanna be like buckoW. Way to go! Have fun out there!

 

[slimshady]

New stand and new mount to customize a fork holderView attachment 168696View attachment 168698View attachment 168699

Are you by chance taking internship applications? I've got a current student visa if that helps!

 

[bullcrew]

Are you by chance taking internship applications? I've got a current student visa if that helps!

Lol..I need 1 more stand,when I get 4 then I'll open up international classes lol

it

 

[jonKranked]

Damn @bullcrew save some tools for the rest of us

 

[rideit]

No TS-3 no care

 

[bullcrew]

Damn @bullcrew save some tools for the rest of us

Doing my parts whoring again this time tools lol...just in case I build 3 wheels at the exact same time, never know so I'm preparing Incase I grow another set of arms out my ass and need another stand...with all the health stuff going on I'm open to possibilities...

 

[velocipedist]

Race Face SL died on Thanksgiving.

Metal is moar better

 

[Jm_]

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Race Face SL died on Thanksgiving.

Metal is moar better

A Race Face pedal insert repair kit would have been a great April Fools

 

[rideit]

A Race Face pedal insert repair kit would have been a great April Fools

“Comes complete…with a brand new crankset, for $500!”

 

[HardtailHack]

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Race Face SL died on Thanksgiving.

Metal is moar better

Is there a tampon string on your mech?

 

[iRider]

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Race Face SL died on Thanksgiving.

Metal is moar better

Didn't know we had so many dentists on here.

 

[dump]

Didn't know we had so many dentists on here.

Dunno about dentists per say, but this site (and the way of mtb in 2021) is carbon-loving, 29er riding. Profession optional.

 

[iRider]

Dunno about dentists per say, but this site (and the way of mtb in 2021) is carbon-loving, 29er riding. Profession optional.

I would say "profession that earns above average" would better characterize it.

 

[velocipedist]

Old bike needs love?

2017 frame something something cost per use over time...

TLDR

Shiny Metalz

Didn't know we had so many dentists on here.

 

[sethimus]

I would say "profession that earns above average" would better characterize it.

i must have missed that memo

 

[iRider]

i must have missed that memo

Aren't you an industry guy? So that doesn't count.

 

[sethimus]

no one in the bike industy, besides the lizards, gets rich

 

[iRider]

no one in the bike industy, besides the lizards, gets rich

Not rich, but bikes and parts get cheaper.

 

[sethimus]

mostly just bikes, there’s not much difference between a german online shop and a retail distributor

 

[djjohnr]

New old stock RC2 damper

 

[djjohnr]

New old stock RC2 damper

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If anyone else wants one:

36 180: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255237630406?hash=item3b6d5929c6:g:~50AAOSwmf5hmQOM
36 160: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255240184290?hash=item3b6d8021e2:g:iN0AAOSw0aNhmvtM

 

[Flo33]

The middle one is almost done.

View attachment 168702

Walnut top sheet and Beech sidewalls with a Paulownia core. Tip and tail spacers are ptex for durability. I need to let it cure for a few more days. I noticed they are much stiffer a week or 3 later. They must need some time to cure and setup? I’m heating them to 90*C top and bottom with some Sicomin hot process epoxy.

Anybody a composites engineer that could explain the curing process? I think I should stop riding them the day after they are pressed and maybe leave them in a sauna for a week?

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It’s so deep up in them hills.
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Gimme some of that! My mouth hole is cold.
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Hey Ben, do you also hike / splitboard? Have you seen these? https://www.enfuseofficial.com/innovative-splitboard-binding/
Check out their vid down on the shop site

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Shaped by mountains. At Enfuse we produce equipment that in the mountains makes you feel like at home. Innovation and looking for the perfect solution is a real joy and adrenaline for us. Where the others are ending, we are just getting started. We have transformed our own experiences from the...

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[buckoW]

Hey Ben, do you also hike / splitboard? Have you seen these? https://www.enfuseofficial.com/innovative-splitboard-binding/
Check out their vid down on the shop site

Shaped by mountains - Enfuse

Shaped by mountains. At Enfuse we produce equipment that in the mountains makes you feel like at home. Innovation and looking for the perfect solution is a real joy and adrenaline for us. Where the others are ending, we are just getting started. We have transformed our own experiences from the...

eshop.enfuseofficial.com

Those look cool! I have a pair or Spark R&D and Voilé Light Rail splitboard bindings on a 170 Unity Dominion. I rarely use it though.

If I got a new setup I think I would make a board and run the Phantom hardboot binding and Slipper boot or a modified Dynafit TLT6. Traversing sketchy shit on a split board is hard on the ankles and scary so I think that could be pretty cool IF you could get the boots and bindings soft enough for snowboarding. There are a couple guys riding that setup doing backcountry 7s so I guess it could be cool? I’ve never ridden hard boots though.

https://www.phantomsnow.com/collections/bindings/products/m6-bindings

https://www.phantomsnow.com/products/phantom-slipper

 

[troy]

What? How did I miss that? That’s rad you make boards! It looks like you have a pneumatic press? Is Dark owl both bikes and boards? Did you make your press? What kind of boards do you like to make? Noice!

Awesome work!
I work with Bartek from Progress Boards. He makes custom wake/kite boards. He does skis and snowboards as well. I do 3D modeling (boards/moulds etc.), and CAM work for him. Lots of prototyping/one offs for pro riders. I've designed the snb lineup last year for him and did one board for myself. The one I've shown. Fuckin love that board. Volume shifted, centered stance, camber between feet, rocker outside, longer nose, shorter tail. Kinda like K2 Party Platter or Ride Superpig.

I need to let it cure for a few more days. I noticed they are much stiffer a week or 3 later. They must need some time to cure and setup? I’m heating them to 90*C top and bottom with some Sicomin hot process epoxy.

3 weeks sounds insane. Maybe something is not right with your curing process (it is not fully cured after taking it out of the press). Once you take the laminate out of the bag/press/whatever it starts absorbing moisture. Depending on humidity it reaches equilibrium ~4-6 days. It affects some internal stresses in the laminate but I don't think You would notice as big of a difference as you described (and what's more important, it should become softer). It's probably not cured fully or you do something wrong during layup.