This is what's right with The Industry®
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I've had probably half a dozen people approach me over the years about this. Then they see the price of initial molds. Only one of them tried to get money together.
It's not worth it. People still buy stupid tires because they're new. We'd never make our money back. Michelin finally makes a good tire, all their own riders use it because it's the best one they make, and then they discontinue it. The wall of stupidity is too high a hurdle.
Plus, I honestly don't need to. There are good tires out there. People get all bitchy when I just bring up the shitty ones and take it personally or something.
There's a reason some tires like the dhf have existed for going on two decades. I had nothing to do with that. But you'll also notice the things I talk about that make a good tire, all the most long-lasting, most popular tires exhibit. I didn't just start making shit up, I started paying attention to what makes a good or bad tire when I moved to the shittiest dirt in the world.
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numbers i've heard are in the ballpark of $100k, no?
I agree with you!
they're still trying to recoup mold costs. and there are enough joeys on mtbr that don't know better.
Sorry, tires that have existed for almost two decades and aren't ridden by beaters.
They were Nokian, and honestly not as bad as they look. Got a set for something like $15 or $20 at Interbike and while definitely not a Minion, back in 2005 they were one of the better tires available. Keep in mind, not many tires worth a shit were available in 2005, so it was a very low bar.
They look great for a rear, but I dunno about the front. How did they drift/etc?
Thanks guys! I think y’all should come check out Morgins, Chatel and Champery next summer. That will make the industry a better place and we can talk shit on the lifts and over beers after riding. Enduro bikes and riders are also welcome!
Hoy @buckoW, maybe you can help me out with bike set-up too like you did with Paul. My hardtail, it suffers from brake jack. What can I do about it oh wise one?
Nino Schurter Reprimanded by Swiss Army After Mooning at the White House - Pinkbike
"White (peach emoji) for the White House."
Watching his helmet cam makes me frustrated. I'm practically yelling at the screen "let off the brakes!" "set up wide!". I guess this is relatable for weekend warriors though.
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ok it wasn't just me. but still, that was rad as hell. kudos to him for riding such a difficult track. and more than once.
Can you shoot at fanny packs from the lift at any one, or all of those resorts?
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Agreed. Couldn't watch it to the end. I know it's steep. I've ridden Les Gets* a few times, and I know this is steeper. But that was painful to watch. How does he have a youtube channel?! and having a youtube channel, you have to assume he rides a lot. how have his skills not progressed to where he should be able to ride that much more confidently?! Maybe he's just a really nice guy and people can relate to him...
*I even rode Les Gets in the conditions Ben described as "rain over hardpack that turns the top layer to ice." had to walk some stuff for sure.
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Obviously you haven't seen the internet in 2019. Not that I'm recommending it or anything. It's not good.
right tool for the job, I say!
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Transition Announces All New Patrols Come With a Coil Shock - Pinkbike
All Patrol frames and completes are now coil equipped.
Doesn't that frame already tend to ride super low in the travel... like 40% sag?
right tool for the job, I say!
Transition Announces All New Patrols Come With a Coil Shock - Pinkbike
All Patrol frames and completes are now coil equipped.
I'd think only if you set your sag to 40%. Who does that?
I looked at his channel because I was wondering how he got sponsored by Scott. He says in a video that he did some media work before including stuff for pinkbike (e.g. the privateer).
I don't own one, I've just heard the bike is super linear and tends to ride very deep in the travel. In other words, not really the best candidate for a coil, unless something in the frame design has been tweaked.
So like it may be ok if it’s “all new”?
Oh I don't know about the super linear part. Suspension geeks, speak up!
Regardless, wouldn't running the correct spring rate (be it air or coil) allow for proper sag?
I shouldn’t have used the word sag.. should have just said they ride low / linear or w/e.
everything those guys do is tongue in cheek. this one is just really subtle. at least that's what I hope.
Nowadays, coil shocks can be fixed with some of the following: specific valving, specific bottom out bumper, hydraulic bottom out or progressive springs to compensate for the lack of progression in the linkage... seems like a band aid solution for a poorly designed frame to me.
SPV! Linkages are now obsolete!
Omg, once for fun we put a non SPV shock on a Giant VT.
Holy crappy-crap, was it bad.
That’s all I got.
Holy crappy-crap, was it bad.
That’s all I got.