[StiHacka]

Finally managed to kill my original x01 11spd cassette. Dont even remember how old, i think at least 5 years. Definitely not sad. I think the wolftooth alu top gear is still good so ill hold on to that. I had a backup to put on the bike, but sure enough, no slipping. Chain about 1/32 stretched.

How many chains have you run with that cassette?

 

[Jm_]

How many chains have you run with that cassette?

Lost track

 

[Carraig042]

Not everyone will agree, but a new Dorado could be good.

 

[jonKranked]

Not everyone will agree, but a new Dorado could be good.

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bUt ToRsIoNaL fLeX

 

[jstuhlman]

bUt ToRsIoNaL fLeX

flex yo self before you wrecks yo self

 

[Jm_]

Not everyone will agree, but a new Dorado could be good.

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Yeah, and the gopro 13 might finally work in the cold. But probably it wont.

 

[ianjenn]

They always worked well I am heavier than most like 220lbs. They were just so Linear......

 

[djjohnr]

I dug my ~'15 Dorado. Amazing small bump, and I didn't have any issues with cornering at 170-180lbs.

 

[WestCoastHucker]

to me it felt like a stray dog attached to my front axle. i was riding a monster t previous though, so i'm not sure it's really a fair comparison..

 

[Trekrules]

Dorado got DUB stanchions 38,99mm & DUB thru axle 19,99mm

 

[Jm_]

Knolly withdraws lawsuit against Intense, presumably because they might lose their patent and have to pay hundreds of thousands of lawyer fees for Intense:

stolen post:

Intense released a statement following the news that said, "The issue was quickly resolved when Intense submitted prior art, chassis samples and media coverage dating back to the 1990s. Intense has been a leading innovator in both suspension and chassis design for nearly 30 years, and we are happy to have this matter put to rest."
Knolly declined to comment on the matter.
^^THAT'S definitely a really bad look IMO

https://www.pinkbike.com/u/jamessmurthwaite/blog/knolly-withdraws-patent-infringement-suit-against-intense.html
this comment is GOLD


WRCDH (5 hours ago)
Yup! I emailed Intense several prior art pictures (including a mid-90’s Brooklyn Machine Works model) and did a whole PowerPoint dissecting how Knolly’s numerous patent claims, including all of those in their original and continuation patents related to this case, were unenforcible according to that prior art (patents can often be granted even if prior art exists, as examiners can’t find all prior art). I hope it helped Intense, as I didn’t hear back from my contacts there via email — which is typical in a case where electronic “discovery” might be a possible eventuality.

I also called Knolly and told their corporate sales guy that they’d be wasting their time with this case (giving him examples of how their claims were not enforcible and that this case would likely invalidate their entire patent portfolio related to those claims) and that the case would likely expose Knolly to a counter suit and to financial liability for Intense’s legal fees...but the guy I talked to didn’t want to hear it and told me so with a certain exceptionally-rare Canadian smugness in his voice.

LOL, should have not wasted everyone’s time and money, Knolly — including the ludicrous request for a US-based jury trial. The US court system has REAL intellectual property cases to address — not frivolous, greedy, negligent cases like Knolly’s that waste precious time, financial resources, legal resources, and potentially the time of US citizens on trial juries.

Knolly, you’ve lost the respect of many, MANY mountain bikers who won’t ever consider riding one of your bikes now — as I suggested you should consider back then when we talked!

I think this is good, it was a dick move to try and sue Intense for using a design that had been around long before Knolly (seatpost ahead of the BB) and Knolly using the Horst Link during the Spec FSR time was really the pot calling the kettle black. This was a bizarre foray for Knolly, but the outcome is as good as one (consumer) could hope for. Knolly bikes are put together nice, but this was some crazy shit.

 

[englertracing]

Well I think Knollys look like pregnant truck stop hookers. Pregnant belly and that linkage looks like a toothless meth smile.

Intense?
Peacocky junk with whack leverage ratios.

 

[Nick]

Well I think Knollys look like pregnant truck stop hookers. Pregnant belly and that linkage looks like a toothless meth smile.

Intense?
Peacocky junk with whack leverage ratios.

You should work in marketing!

 

[jonKranked]

Knolly using the Horst Link during the Spec FSR time was really the pot calling the kettle black

Maybe not, since I believe the Horst link was only patented in the US. Lots of Horst link bikes were made and sold OUS

 

[slimshady]

Maybe not, since I believe the Horst link was only patented in the US. Lots of Horst link bikes were made and sold OUS

Noel also argued the Horst link patent didn't apply to his bikes because of the dual linkage IIRC.

 

[jonKranked]

Noel also argued the Horst link patent didn't apply to his bikes because of the dual linkage IIRC.

Were they distributing in the US before the Horst patent expired?

 

[slimshady]

Were they distributing in the US before the Horst patent expired?

Frankly, I don't know. In any case, Tony Ellsworth defeated Bad Mike with less substance back in the day.

 

[jonKranked]

Frankly, I don't know. In any case, Tony Ellsworth defeated Bad Mike with less substance back in the day.

Tony Ellsworth was Tony Ellsworth's worst enemy

 

[rideit]

Wait...is Knolly even still making bakes?

 

[Bikael Molton]

I used to just think Knolly bikes were silly, but now I think he’s an asshole too.

 

[Jm_]

Noel also argued the Horst link patent didn't apply to his bikes because of the dual linkage IIRC.

That's my understanding. Basically, pay no attention to that horst link behind the curtain!

 

[Jm_]

Wait...is Knolly even still making bakes?

To be fair, I thought the same about Intense.

 

[rideit]

good point.

 

[iRider]

To be fair, I thought the same about Intense.

I heard they sponsor this dude from the US that was, similar to their bikes, once cutting edge and now just mid pack.

 

[Electric_City]

 

[rideit]

Give ‘em a break, they speak the same language as our friend Piper.

 

[slyfink]

Give ‘em a break, they speak the same language as our friend Piper.

mmmhmmm. ya.

 

[Gary]

 

[Trekrules]

That guy has some serious skills making frames, the finish on that carbon looks better than most other companies out there.

 

[englertracing]

That thing is rad as fuck.

I think he needs to move the lower idler way way way way higher.

 

[sethimus]

https://m.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-rapha-releases-new-line-of-mtb-apparel.html

told ya, affordable and repairable

 

[jonKranked]

https://m.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-rapha-releases-new-line-of-mtb-apparel.html

told ya, affordable and repairable

i must say the subdued color palette and lack of glaring patterns is a nice change of pace from SEIZURE NEON STRIPES.

 

[slimshady]

https://m.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-rapha-releases-new-line-of-mtb-apparel.html

told ya, affordable and repairable

you call that affordable?

 

[Bikael Molton]

That Rapha stuff looks warm.

And it sorta looks just like every other tech tee. Heathered polyester really needs to gtfo.

 

[rideit]

Why would anyone ride in a 3/4 sleeve jersey?
ventilation, with a teeny bit less exposed skin?

 

[jonKranked]

Why would anyone ride in a 3/4 sleeve jersey?
ventilation, with a teeny bit less exposed skin?

most of my jerseys are half or 3/4 sleeve. very popular for DH.

 

[jonKranked]

you call that affordable?

not out of line with prices for other MTB apparel brands really.

 

[rideit]

most of my jerseys are half or 3/4 sleeve. very popular for DH.

Yeah, I thought more about it, and all of my ‘cycling specific’ jerseys are 3/4, but I do wear some full length tech button downs in the fall.
disregard.

 

[Happymtb.fr]

I like 3/4 sleeves since they protect my elbow pit from trees / bushes I ride too close to

 

[Andeh]

I've tried 3/4 a few times thinking they would help protect a bit better, then realized they do fuck-all since they just pull up if you crash or they get snagged by the branch. If I'm concerned about that, I just wear a lightweight long sleeve, and pull it up a bit on my forearms if I get too hot.