[Jm_]

Found these on Universal Cycles, don't know anything about them though.

Pure gold.

 

[Jm_]

those are not insert compatible.

You can't drill a hole through an insert?

 

[jonKranked]

You can't drill a hole through an insert?

i mean, i have drilled a hole in a carbon frame...

 

[Bikael Molton]

I'm content with brass valve stems. Seems like the last place one should go weight weenie and run a weak material.

 

[Westy]

I'm content with brass valve stems. Seems like the last place one should go weight weenie and run a weak material.

A lot depends on the specific alloy, but brass isn't really that much stronger than aluminum. It is used for small parts in applications simply because it is easier to machine.

 

[Gary]

call me when someone makes an insert compatible schrader tubeless valve.

You have a drill?
Drill the fucking insert too

 

[rideit]

A lot depends on the specific alloy, but brass isn't really that much stronger than aluminum. It is used for small parts in applications simply because it is easier to machine.

Hunh. Wonder how much the new Titanium Fillmores are gonna cost.
(I have never, ever snapped a brass valve in half in 40 years, so there’s that).

 

[Bikael Molton]

Stainless seems like it could be a good material for a valve, but it wouldn’t be sexy marketing.

I’ve never broken a brass valve either.

 

[Jm_]

Stainless seems like it could be a good material for a valve, but it wouldn’t be sexy marketing.

I’ve never broken a brass valve either.

Could be made thinner to increase airflow.

 

[HAB]

Machining stainless kinda sucks. The inner stem of the Fillmore is a stainless piece that looks like a real PITA, which I assume is a big chunk of the price.

 

[Jm_]

Wait, how come no one has thought of using carbon fiber?

 

[jonKranked]

You have a drill?
Drill the fucking insert too

nah, I'm good. unlike some people I can successfully operate a presta valve.

 

[Gary]

Phew... Thank fuck I didn't call you.

 

[iRider]

Wait, how come no one has thought of using carbon fiber?

You are late to the party! They exist for a while:

BARBIERI valve Set 2 pieces tubeless Carbonaria universal Version 2.0, 7,50 €

BARBIERI Valve Set 2 pcs tubeless carbonaria universal version 2 0 | 65 mm The new version of Carbonarbon's ultra-light carbon fiber valves are suitable for

r2-bike.com

Cheap and light, I got mutiple sets when PlanetX were dumping them at ridiculous prices. Cheaper than the aluminum versions.

 

[slimshady]

Wait, how come no one has thought of using carbon fiber?

because sunburnz

 

[Bikael Molton]

Tubeless carbonara!

 

[Happymtb.fr]

I have broken a brass valve once. A rock hit it just right. Probably bad luck

 

[6thElement]

Doing dumb things on a bike gets my vote.

 

[SylentK]

I don't usually understand Taj's cartoons in MB UK. But this is worth a watch.

https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/greg-minnaar-fearless-almost-taj-mihelich

 

[Gary]

Taj's cartoons are in MBUK now?
Did they finally ditch Jo Burt's Mint Sauce cartoon?

 

[norbar]

YT just announced they are cutting prices on some of their bikes. Not sure it stays but 400E on some models is nice.

 

[toodles]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-launches-new-rift-zone-alloy-range.html

No nonsense, alloy bikes in 29 and 27.5 complete at good prices

 

[norbar]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/marin-launches-new-rift-zone-alloy-range.html

No nonsense, alloy bikes in 29 and 27.5 complete at good prices

Do they still crack? I considered one everyone here has cracked either a Marion or an NS Snabb

Still good a price tho.

 

[jstuhlman]

everything cracks if you try hard enough!

 

[rideit]

Even pudding!

 

[Gary]

Definitely pudding

 

[jonKranked]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/cane-creek-cycling-components-makes-suspension-service-procedures-public.html

 

[Nick]

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[Gary]

Mmmm.. Pies

Haggis pies.

 

[6thElement]

Not sure about haggis pie, but haven't had a good steak and kidney for a long time...

 

[rideit]

 

[Gary]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/cane-creek-cycling-components-makes-suspension-service-procedures-public.html

25 years behind Rock Shox definitely deserves a pat on the back...

 

[Gary]

Not sure about haggis pie, but haven't had a good steak and kidney for a long time...

Steak and haggis pies are also an option here.

 

[4xBoy]

25 years behind Rock Shox definitely deserves a pat on the back...

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Probably, but rock sock just says, damper leaking, replace damper.

Cane creek still seems to be built with rebuild able parts.

 

[jonKranked]

25 years behind Rock Shox definitely deserves a pat on the back...

View attachment 184874

"hi i'm gary and i'm here to shit on everything"

 

[sethimus]

apparently even in his pies, from the look of it

 

[Gary]

Probably, but rock sock just says, damper leaking, replace damper.

Cane creek still seems to be built with rebuild able parts.

RS tech docs are freely available, cover the whole procedure and are pretty much fool proof. And pretty much every individual part is available. (whether in stock is another hurdle)

 

[jonKranked]

RS tech docs are freely available, cover the whole procedure and are pretty much fool proof

because that's who buys them, and they're definitely gonna need them.

 

[Gary]

WUT?

 

[toodles]

because that's who buys them, and they're definitely gonna need them.

lol what?