New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?
- Thread starter mykel
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BWAHAHAHAHA
That is just the new Santa Cruz logo
“IT’S A LIGHTNING BOLT, DAMMIT!!!”
does it make you any faster though?Yellow is the new red.
Got the bushings in my Lyrik sized; Fluid Focus posted an after video of it on Instagram. Good to know I wasn't imagining things 
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Fluid Focus LLC on Instagram: "@rockshox Lyrik with sized bushings. I forgot to take a before video but believe me the lowers were STUCK."
187 likes, 19 comments - fluid_focus_llc on May 24, 2021: "@rockshox Lyrik with sized bushings. I forgot to take a before video but believe me the lowers were STUCK.".
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How much did that run you?
Got the bushings in my Lyrik sized; Fluid Focus posted an after video of it on Instagram. Good to know I wasn't imagining things
Fluid Focus LLC on Instagram: "@rockshox Lyrik with sized bushings. I forgot to take a before video but believe me the lowers were STUCK."
187 likes, 19 comments - fluid_focus_llc on May 24, 2021: "@rockshox Lyrik with sized bushings. I forgot to take a before video but believe me the lowers were STUCK.".
Not a huge fan of fluid focus they are a 5 min walk from my house...just difference of opinions..good co I'm sure.Got the bushings in my Lyrik sized; Fluid Focus posted an after video of it on Instagram. Good to know I wasn't imagining things
Fluid Focus LLC on Instagram: "@rockshox Lyrik with sized bushings. I forgot to take a before video but believe me the lowers were STUCK."
187 likes, 19 comments - fluid_focus_llc on May 24, 2021: "@rockshox Lyrik with sized bushings. I forgot to take a before video but believe me the lowers were STUCK.".
But instructional videos are also always good...lol
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First time I've used them. Customer service and communication were good, no complaints. What issues have you run into with them?
^^^ that does look like smooooooth action though.
A basic lower service on RS forks is so easy, everyone should perform them moar regularly.
My fork is always buttery after a lower drop, cleaning and fresh oil.
A basic lower service on RS forks is so easy, everyone should perform them moar regularly.
My fork is always buttery after a lower drop, cleaning and fresh oil.
I probably do a lowers service every couple of months. This one felt sticky out of the box in comparison to the two 2019 Lyriks I had and my 2020 Boxxer.
Got my first ride in on my 165mm cranks today (down from 175). I definitely noticed I could pedal in some places I wouldn't have before, but I also definitely noticed I cant torque up the steep punchy climbs either. Like really noticed it.
I think I'll be able to adapt though. I hope.
I think I'll be able to adapt though. I hope.
what size ring you running up front? maybe go up 2 teeth?
Very interesting thought.... That hadn't occurred to me. My front ring (32t oval) is close to being worn. A new 34 could be tried...
Or there's a crank length in between those two sizes.
i've run 170s + 34t on my nomad. it's been good. generally i like a bit bigger ring up front. whether the sciences back it up or not, i feel like i get moar torks; sad to have dropped from 175 but used to it now.
Siiiiiiiiiiick
You need to come up here with that thing.
You need to come up here with that thing.
Looks flexy..
I'm sure they are a great company...
Haven't heard anything bad about how they run it...this was a local service issue and one individuals character...
Every business has some issues with someone that are off topic to the normal business...
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This is backwards. If shorter cranks give you less torque, you want to try a smaller front ring. Shorter cranks are great for faster spinning, worse for high torque mashing.
Maybe I'm missing something there, but why go up in chainring size when he is not able to get enough torque out of the shorter crank arms? A shorter lever reduces torque as does a higher number of teeth. Shouldn't he be going down instead to a 30t?
I did the same last year, went from 175 to 165 and definitely noticed the difference in required force, you have to pedal harder. But for me the benefits of less pedal strike chances outperform the higher strain for my poor legs.
edit: sniped by @StiHacka
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Only issue is I need to find one for her now to update her current DH bike and they're out of stock until late summer!
That's pretty damn cool man!!!
Yeah. I was thinking this through on the shitter this morning, and I think *someone* was trying to fuck with me...
My strength has always been strength. I have very large quads and calves so I can deliver lots of power. Spinning has always been my weak spot. I figure giving up a little bit of power in favour of reducing pedals strikes would be worth it. Time will tell.
I noticed two things yesterday: less ultimate power in a steep, wet, rooty climb. But I could also pedal into it later, and pedal out of it sooner. The times I'd made that particular climb previously I used momentum to get 3/4 of the way up, did a bit of a track stand, and then just torqued the fuck out of the last bit. This time, I made it to the same spot, but couldn't get the power down.
I think adapting to the shorter cranks will take some time, and entail modifying my approach to these sorts of sections. I think I can make it work, I guess I'll give it a season before making up my mind.
I liked that I could pedal in more places, and cornering was pretty cool too, as I could get on the gas sooner out of the turn...
Because if you use an AB oval and their chain lube, the bike will literally pedal itself from how many watts you save.
Nah, just don't listen to the guy with the art history degree when it comes to this kind of stuff.Yeah. I was thinking this through on the shitter this morning, and I think *someone* was trying to fuck with me...
LOL...orange fork stickers, yellow shock spring, white pedals, blue frame...are you even trying bro? 3/10
Seriously, that is a baller gravity blaster. Now if you could only get rid of the of extraneous grass popping up around your driveway
