I think it also really depends which bath-oil you use, and at what temperatures you ride.
In california with 0W30, you probably want to stick to 0.07, and for sweden with motorex supergliss, 0.10+ would probably be nice.
New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?
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In california with 0W30, you probably want to stick to 0.07, and for sweden with motorex supergliss, 0.10+ would probably be nice.
It's a clearance issue between to solid surfaces, oil is there to assist it in stiction free process. There's already a Teflon tape between it and the stanchion with grooves to allow oil coverage...
Oil weight isn't going to stop mechanical bind persay may reduce it but a properly sized and round bushings is always the best.
In what I have seen, the bigger issue with forks is chassis/stanchion alignment. Not bushing clearance.
The legs can feel fine when slid in individually, but together with a wheel bolted in the lowers it can be horrendous.
Even the Fox forks with the floating axle can be really, really bad. Like push the stanchions to bottom with no seals and everything removed and cleaned and you can pick the fork up by the steerer and shake it without the lowers falling off bad.
The legs can feel fine when slid in individually, but together with a wheel bolted in the lowers it can be horrendous.
Even the Fox forks with the floating axle can be really, really bad. Like push the stanchions to bottom with no seals and everything removed and cleaned and you can pick the fork up by the steerer and shake it without the lowers falling off bad.
Agreed and when you throw tight bushings in there you compound the mechanical bind..In what I have seen, the bigger issue with forks is chassis/stanchion alignment. Not bushing clearance.
The legs can feel fine when slid in individually, but together with a wheel bolted in the lowers it can be horrendous.
Even the Fox forks with the floating axle can be really, really bad. Like push the stanchions to bottom with no seals and everything removed and cleaned and you can pick the fork up by the steerer and shake it without the lowers falling off bad.
When you burnish a bushing you can feel how tight they are so aligned or not that's a interference itself..then make em not in alignment that just makes for fun lol..I agree on alignment issue..
I see way more bushing sizing issues than alignment, once in a while I get that CSU that hangs up ...I get em to hang up initially, burnish it and then they glide in and out easily...it's the ones that are super tight on damper side (like almost all fox) that really benefit.
I did get one the other day that had a hangup even burnished that was bad, it was the lower damper bushing side..you could feel it when it hit.. spin the CSU 180 so only 1 leg went in and it didn't align with the upper, was snug.
I drop stanchions after service into lowers to see if they bind or hang up, like you I do it with no seals or foam rings in..I take pics with them on lol it makes customers feel better about not having a gutted fork..
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100%. The stock manitou stuff in my mastodon was glue in cold temps. Changed to some 2.5 or something real light and it was fine.
I always figured there would be a thin film of oil between the teflon and stanchion.
In once had a Marzocchi 55 where I could dial the amount of bushing play I felt while riding by the thickness of the bath-oil.
And I wasn't trying to say burnishing isn't important. It is... I also have one from Bitul, and that thing rocks
No, I know lol...mechanical bind and under deflected loads increases greatly regardless of what film is between it ..it takes on a mechanical property or friction and deflection...different oils play differently for sure I use 20wt for most stuff due to it getting out and staying put..
Flip bike upside down once a month for the night and let foam rings soak it up as well..
Fancy gravel bike! Is that new? What's the black thing on the bottom of the head tube?
And what's that bottle cage and bag thing from? Looks interesting...
So the b-rad things from Wolftooth bolt to regular bottle mounts and then you can mount the actual cage to it in different spots?
Sorry in advance for the questions
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Not new. Built up mid-plague. Black thing is just a masively tall lower headset cup.Fancy gravel bike! Is that new? What's the black thing on the bottom of the head tube?
And what's that bottle cage and bag thing from? Looks interesting...
So the b-rad things from Wolftooth bolt to regular bottle mounts and then you can mount the actual cage to it in different spots?
Sorry in advance for the questions
This. They stopped making it. Very handy for the right kind of frame/bike. No longer on their site, thus the link.
https://global.bluelug.com/king-cage-beheld-cargo-cage.html
Ayup. Lets you move the cage lower. Or whatever. Takes up otherwise unused space low down on (this particular) frame. Meaning it can take 2 x 1L bottles.
30/20.
I used to race 100 milers on it with 32/20.
Hoping to get it to Buff Crick next weekend. Only trails near home I'd even attempt with it is Genesee or BCLP.
Ok. That's slightly less than dumb.
When I moved here and was looking for a place to live I only brought my evil, as a SS.
I too, was dumb.
It's probably 6+ years old and made from cutting up a binder. When it eventually fails I'll stick a Mucky Nutz on like we have on other bikes.
Waiting on some tacky chans..figure I'll give em a run soft rear super soft front for Enduro and aggressive riding ...says they like to be loaded and pushed in corners hard as well as roll fast...so curiosity got me..he here next week
Haha, it's like Commencal basically said- Your tyre is shit so we will try to improve it because we are stuck with you guys-
The development process of the Tacky Chan began in close collaboration with the COMMENCAL / MUC-OFF team, who had a vision to create an even better performing tire. To realize this vision, they started by modifying the existing Big Betty tread by hand. With this "Frankenstein" prototype, Amaury Pierron and Thibaut Daprela competed in the 2021 World Cup race in Leogang and both ended up on the podium. This result confirmed their decision to stick with the idea.
I love the magic Mary, I've killed alot of nasty stuff on that tire...granted im not WC level but I am certified "hold my beer, watch this!".
But I do see what they are saying about lug roll I load it high and down to compress them and pre load...but the TC have me curious I hated the old big Betty but liked the new one...had some issues with the old version...
Pretty excited and a little on edge to try a new one...I know the MM so well...
Built this thing back up. I've tried to replace the frame twice; first with a Gnarvana and then with an Enduro. Both times the Altitude won out. Swapped the -1 works headset for a -1 wolftooth to gain back a tiny bit of reach the high stack of the works took away.
Gets muddy, but tube is still useable when needed. Leaves more room in the frame for 1L bottle + a bag.
I make my wife wear the pack..she actually does cause her phones in it and she's afraid I'll crash and land on it .lolthe crazy things ppl do just to avoid using a backpack
For thread on topicness, what counts as a steed?
I've replenished, for those rides.
Found a tube of this stuff in the chalet at Burke mountain a few years ago. It came in clutch after a long humid day of trails and sitting around drinking beer.
I've replenished, for those rides.
Found a tube of this stuff in the chalet at Burke mountain a few years ago. It came in clutch after a long humid day of trails and sitting around drinking beer.
If it works for Shania.For thread on topicness, what counts as a steed?
I've replenished, for those rides.
Found a tube of this stuff in the chalet at Burke mountain a few years ago. It came in clutch after a long humid day of trails and sitting around drinking beer.
Yeah sure it's smokable
A+D ointment, available everywhere.For thread on topicness, what counts as a steed?
I've replenished, for those rides.
Found a tube of this stuff in the chalet at Burke mountain a few years ago. It came in clutch after a long humid day of trails and sitting around drinking beer.
Schwalbe
Tacky chan
27.5x2.4 SG soft REAR
29x2.4 SG Super soft front
Ordered SGCrear and ST for front of slash for enduro
Tacky chan
27.5x2.4 SG soft REAR
29x2.4 SG Super soft front
Ordered SGCrear and ST for front of slash for enduro
Give me a few minutes..I'll see about adding the microscope to phone ..I got you
that's like taking close ups of your beanie babies bragging about how they're comin back man
christ son, you bought schwalbe tires. learn some shame
christ son, you bought schwalbe tires. learn some shame
Well the other pic was so close up you could see the rubbers past life and all the little swimmers
Are you saying they aren't??? Well shame on you, just shame!!!!!
Beanies for life.
I've been married with kids for so long I have no shame..I own that shit now...lol
I like schwalbe and yes I did pay for these, pumped to take em out and see how they react and dig in.