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#askgmbntech Hello Doddy, My names Yusuf and I'm a beginner and absolutely know nothing about mountain bike trails or anything from the looks of your video. I wanted to buy my first full suspension mountain bike and I wanted to know what would be a good start off bike to ride a few trails but also on the road. If you could also suggest where I can get it from that would be very helpful. Thanks
#askgmbntech Could you please do a Video on how to change the cartridge on RockShox forks (Iâd like to have the cartridge of a Lyrik in my yari forks)
GMBN Tech #askgmbntech Hello Doddy, just picked up some new Santa Cruz Carbon wheels. Put on my lightly used DHF tan walls. I have not put sealant in yet as itâs winter and will not be able to ride for several months. Iâm assuming the sealant will dry up in warm storage thus no sealant yet. Rear tire continues to gradually go flat. Is this a problem?
#askgmbntech what's your take on Aaron Gwin's move to Intense? I didn't expect it but the bike looks sweet.
#askgmbntech hi Doddy love the vids but my crank arm is wobbling and is making a weird creaking sound and it doesnât seem to be loose because I almost broke an Allen key trying to tighten it please help I am starting to get irritated about it and the nearest bike shop is an 1 hr and a half away
06:55 high spec ALU VS low spec CARBON
00:20 minimal travel length for bikepark
02:00 crank arm spacers and torque
03:33 is oil under shock sleeve ok?
04:44 floating disc brake on mtb?
06:55 high spec alu vs low spec carbon
10:46 27.5" vs 29" travel difference
Thanks mate
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Nice work mate
Thanks!
For the longest time ive been having second thoughts as to whether i buy carbon or alloy, 27.5 or 29, trail or enduro. This video gave me the best insight. Thanks so much!
Alloy, 29er, trail bike, im coming for you!
One of the torque wrenches is facing the wrong (right) side. The bottom one. Nothing wrong with that, just my OCD kicking in :). Love the show btw.
Can't unsee it now....
Now I've seen it I can't unsee it...
Who did this
I personally would ALWAYS go with alu and better spec over carbon with cheaper stuff
Pe Peroni but what about carbon with high-end components?
@@jonaskinner5273 i will be honest, ive never owner carbon bikes. I guess if i had the choise, i would still always go with alloy. Carbon is a nice material when done right, and as an engineer myself i know how easy and relatively cheap carbon can be made aa well as how difficult and expensive a "real" carbon frame can be, that being said i dont trust 90% of all carbon stuff out there. Why do you think brands like Santa Cruz, Yeti, Canyon offer the same frame in different carbon variants for different prices? Yeah, one of them is the "bullshit carbon" that isnt half as stiff as alloy and barely any lighter...but still more expensive...i dont trust that stuff..if i ever buy a carbon bike it will be a carbon done right...which hardly ever comes for less than 9 or 10 grand..
You have no idea about bikes
@@jonaskinner5273 Check out Viathon - high end components with a quality carbon frame. Hardtail only for mtb right now, but SRAM GX Eagle is the baseline for their products.
Yep and I also don't trust carbon for blunt hits like rocks on frame. I'll take a good spec'ed alu vs carbon
This episode helped A LOT! Thanks and keep it up đ
Excellent explanation of the 29 vs 27.5 & suspension travel question! I've been pondering this very thing. Thank you!
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@@threestrees8833 hi Noah đ€đŸ
Great questions, great answers.
6:22 triggered the roter is rotating counter clockwise to there intended direction
@02:04 Had the same problem with my SC SOLO last year. I tackled the challenge of building it myself. The problem was that I installed one spacer on each side of the BB, so when I torqued the cranks to spec, they rubbed against the bearings. Removed the spacers and the crank hasn't come loose ever since.
hope this helps.
4:48 Doddy, I think the question was about floating brake calipers :)
Excellent!! I'm debating between carbon and aluminum hardtail. This was a GREAT breakdown of the pros and cons. For me, since I'm on a budget, I think I'll go aluminum
Great video specially in the carbon or alloy frame , you clean my mind. thanks. Long live to Alloy
Doddy...u shud write a tech book, common maintenance and based on questions asked here...and flog it in the shop... lots publishers around Bath, u have the camera guys to hand for pics. If even 1%of gmbn subs bought it, thats 12,000 copies!
Thanks!
There are many mtb accidents due to broken carbon frame during extreme bike riding. Some mountain bike riders said that carbon frame from Ch1n@ are easily broken due to the low quality of the frame. And some say that there are many types or grades of carbon frame in the market. If you buy the cheap one means the lower the quality and durability of the frame. Can you explain about the grades of a mountain bike frame and the durability according to each grade?
I once took my 130 mil travel on a double black in Northstar. Very capableđ
I always thought the shorter travel 29 was due to the room when the larger back wheel moves up. And to have more travel they would need longer stays. But that was just a guess
I upgraded all picked from DNM back floater front 120mm travel DNM ! alloy aluminum 7500 frame frame hand made ! breaks hydrolic 27.5 Loud volt !
I just learned so much
I buy alloy frames and over time, I work with my mechanic to buy lighter and better components to compensate for the weight. On a mountain bike, especially a Hardtail, I would want the extra durability on the frame.
sensible advice
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Love the show I was just wondering why a lot of new bikes have pres fit bottom brackets I have a trek remedy 8 2017 and my mate has a merida 160 and they both have press fit bbs they might not be top of the line but they are desint bikes I was just wondering why they don't have screw in bbs I thought they were better
They normally do travel differences for frame clearance. A 29inch wheel being larger in diameter will sit closer to the frame than a 27.5. With the exception of some forks like the Zebb which has a higher mounting point on the 27.5 wheel fork than it's 29inch brother.
Hey Doddy! What about picking steel bikes with all of the high end parts that I could find on a aluminum bike?
I had that same question when buying my bike, alloy frame with super good components, or a carbon frame with cheaper components, I chose the allow as it had carbon wheels and fox elite fox and shock with xt drivetrain. I totally recommend this option
Pedro Alvaredo so what did your bike end up costing you? I'm in the same dilemma. just don't have five grand minimum for full carbon bike
Hey! I think the user who asked about floating brakes didn't mean floating discs. I think he was talking about those floating brake mounts to avoid interferences with rear suspension
Thanks for the advice Doddy! Ended up getting a commercal with a fox 36 factory up front and coil on the back. Loving it!
Re Alloy v Carbon. I bought a Scott Genius 940 recently. Im not racing, so went alloy and I dont want to have to take special care of carbon fibre frames. I think the weight saving on a carbon is a little over 1kg. Not worth it to me, plus I was stretching my budget as it was.
The main reason bike's use carbon is for ride quality. Carbon gives an amazing ride that is better than alloy. It does save some weight but that isn't the main reason for having a carbon frame.
#askgmbntech Hi Doddy, I'm starting with the Tech Channel first, since this is about the actual bikes. It would be fun and interesting if you put together an overall count of World Cup riders running 27.5 and count of 29ers, including privateers? Maybe for EWS too. Love the show and your passion! Cheers from the States.
i run red routes on a hardtail, with 120mm front travel... All good
askgmbntech I can't get off my xx1 cranks, it's like seized, or should I remove the little 4 holed cap first ? And how ?
Is hardtail with good fork up on the front capable of chunky dh.and large jumps about.50 to 100feet
I like Doddy's comment on cheap transmission ........Now , I can get an Alloy Hardtail with Shimano cheapest groupset without any hesitation ......as my first bike.....
The new transition patrol GX is a good example. Aluminium bike come with amazing spec with stans wheels fox grip 2 fork and fox 2 shock. 1k more for the basic carbon with less spec....carbon can be over rated in my opinion and aluminium seen as just inferior by the bros
Also the trek slash 8 and slash 9.7... While costing over 1000$ more, the slash 9.7 is still inferiorly specced
Have you ridden it? I'm looking at that bike since I test rode a stumpjumper evo and liked it, and the patrol has similar geometry.
MTB_SF no Iâve not rode the bike yet....just one Iâve got my eye on for then next demo day.
Depending on what youâre doing aluminum might be nice with the more weight and planted feel on downhill but may not be easier to hop stuff vs carbon which is easier to hop stuff with but feels a bit lighter and floating over the ground vs digging in
#askgmbntech Hi Doddy! I currently own a 29er hardtail and it used to be 3x but I converted it into 1x 30t (I have 11-36 cassette), but made me a bit slow on the bike lately, even at high cadences. Our trails are around 7-10 km far and I used to sprint as a warm-up, so I wanted a bigger chainring for that purpose, but I don't want to use a front derailleur anymore. I've heard of Vyro Cranksets (24-36) and it had a nice review, but I don't hear many people talking about it. What are your thoughts about it?
Hey doddy. At the moment I ride a Merida big seven 40 and Iâm wanting to upgrade and Iâve been considering the new Marin san Quentin I ride a lot of easy trails and street riding and just thrashing around but I was wondering if the Marin will be a better bike to ride more aggressive trails and bigger jumps. What are your thoughts
So I ordered a trek top fuel carbon frame I was wondering what yâall think about the trek top fuel for this year. And is it better?
What is that long front fender I keep seeing on your bikes?
I ride loads of reds and even black on an XC hardtail
I did a red trail on a decathlon rockrider 2007/8 and was fine
#askgmbntech Hey Doddy, do you know how to change the travel of a rockshox revelation of 2018? In past models it was easy but in new ones i dont know how to do it.
Thanks
Does the new single crank cog system have more friction than older units, due to the clutch resistance. I have noticed since getting a latest spec bike i feel when i service it things donât seem so smooth anymore. ie. takes more force to rotate the crank.
#askgmbntech Hi Doddy love the show watch it everyday and has taught me lots about bike history. I have a question relating to broken spokes. I have a 26" rear wheel ( transition revolution 25), which is a Norco fluid lt2, a bike that spends most of its time riding park and jumping. In the last 3 months, I've had 5 or 6 broken spokes ( all at the j bend). I was wondering if there was anything you recommend doing to prevent spokes breaking, finally, it would be awesome and useful if you could do a video on how to replace spokes. Thx Arif Khan
Ask gmbn, I have nukeproof horzony pedal and have the bearings and bushings to service them but I can not find the bushing tool, online, is there another method to remove them, I have noticed chromag use a Tao to remove the bush in theirs, would this be a ok option with the horizon I don't want to damage the pedal body and nukeproof won't answer my enquirys and it's honestly put me off a company I was a massive fan
#askgmbntech Is there anyway to increase mid-stroke support on a Yari RC? I've been trying to get the fork set up, but I either have to run it firm with less small bump sensitivity and sag or softer where it feels divey. I have tried extra tokens, but that seems to only make a difference right towards the end of the travel. Thanks for the great show and keep it up.
Buying a cheaper fork without adjuster dials can be a great value if you're willing to tinker.
My JrT fork had really basic adjustment back in the day but I made a great fork out of it by using lighter oil weight than spec.
Hi Doddy I just wanted to extend the question about carbon vs alloy, if you had two bikes the same spec but one carbon and one alloy would you save some money and get the alloy bike or spend the extra money and get carbon bike? Thank.
#askgmbntech..Doddy, I have a 2017 Vitus VR Seniter 29 hardtail, which I love, but I have one area on the bike that I would like to either fix or maybe there is a hack you could recommend. On the drive side seat stay my rear mech cable runs on the underside of the stay, which is fine, but there's a section of bare cable that's exposed to the elements, i.e. there no cable housing on it. Do you know anyway to seal the exposed cable from the elements, or do I have to live with it..? Thanks. Always love your shows.
Hello. I am looking at buying a Nukeproof Scout and am having a hard time deciding between going with the 27.5 inch wheels or 29 inch wheels. The 27.5 bike has 140mm of travel and the 29 inch bike has 130mm of travel. Will I really feel the extra 110mm of travel or will the bigger wheels roll over things easier and make it so I wont feel the difference. Thank You :)
can you gmbn make a video about what to pack for a mtb holiday?
Drone-Adventurer ! They already have
Drone-Adventurer !
Yer bike.
I had the actual choice of alloy or carbon transition smuggler and I chose alloy. I donât worry too much about weight but I also plan on advancing my skills which likely means Iâll crash. Iâm more comfortable in the relatability in aluminum bike frames.
I think this is a misconception. In a reel big crash bothe bikes will get destroyed. Whats true is that the characteristics of a Aluminum frame in a crash is much "nicer". It will most likely bend. But its still unusable. Even when you got a dent in your frame its better to play safe and get a new one.
But whatever.... its nice that you found a bike you love.
Cheers
#Askgmbntech does is it really matter which way you put the rear shock? Iâm think of upgrading mine thanks!
#askgmbntech Hi doddy. I have two questions. First one - How do you build and trials bike simmiliar to Danny Mac's orange bike? Do you buy dirt jump frame and seperate fork or are there any trials type of bikes, that came with frame and fork together? Asking because i do not want an reak trials bike, i do not like the look of those.
And second - How do you tell the differences in tool hardness and stifness? Like with steel tools - How do you tell which is hardened, which is more durable and so on by colour or what? Asking because there are good bargains on good tools, but a lot of them say that they're made from metal...like what sort of metal? Thank you!
What material is used in aurcraft engine.pll.suggest in this respect.
hey #askgmbntech if I want to be able to ride xc trails but also go up to the mountains and ride enduro, what travel bike do you recommend?
Carbon fiber everything đȘđ» đ đ
#askgmbntech
Hey Doddy. I am looking for good deal on a new full sus frame. Any thoughts on the Sonder Evol? I haven't come across many reviews and wondering what you know about it.
With the way you guys love coasting down hill like you're on an amusement park ride, your frame could be lead and you'd never notice.
Ryan in some cases the alloy bike might look better than the carbon version as well (at least that is the case with Transition bikes in my opinion).... on that note Transition bikes generally has a pretty good bang for your buck, can sometimes even rival that of the direct brands.
First off love the show it provides me with lots of helpful tips. I have a 130mm of suspension front and rear and wane to replace my rear shox witch is an x-fusion. Iâm wondering what would be a good replacement at a reasonable price range.
Hey Alexander, rear shocks come in many different lengths. Do you know the specifications of your shock? Finding this out should help narrow down your choices.
GMBN Tech I have an custom x-fusion 02 pro rl with a 130mm of travel total
#askgmbntech
Somebody told me once that I should shift to the smallest pinion when I don't use my bike for a longer period of time to relieve the pressure off the derailleur's springs. Do the springs really wear out by staying in a bigger pinion?
Thanks for your Q&A - it's great!
Hey Doddy! I want to buy a new bike, I have 1,72cm do you think a 29er it would be a good choice.
#askgmbntech
I' currently driving a grand canyon al 5.9
The Suspension doesn't feel too good (too soft but with more pressure too hard, no volume spacers available) but I like the Bike in any different section
Should I Upgrade my whole Bike to a better/different modell (e.g. neuron/exceed) or just stick with mine and upgrade it over time?
Imo Always go for Alu unless your racing xc where weight matters. I saw a carbon intense carbine snap in half in a very minor crash
Agreed. I've been on an Alu for ages and i have no problems keeping up with / passing high-end carbon bikes in XC!
There are lots of lower grade carbons too. They are more affordable but barely lighter than aluminum. Aluminum is still the better bargain.
I also find that depending on manufacturer, the difference in weight between their 'low end' carbon offering and high end aluminum build is very little - not enough to get bent out of shape over nearly a grand! The price difference stretches much further with the higher end carbon layup builds! IE Yeti standard carbon vs Turq and Santa Cruz C vs CC.
#askgmbntech Hi, after a few years of using my âstandardâ hardtail to commute and on some trails, itâs time for it to be upgraded with some disk brakes and a decent groupset. Maybe a dumb question but how to convert a rear QR slot on the frame with a thru axle?
I love the feel of my aluminium hardtail but for my next bike I'm looking at a different frame material - titanium.
But if I had to pick today between aluminium and carbon fibre for my next mountain bike, I would stick with aluminium. Better bang for the buck in most cases.
Only problem with bikes is that they get obsolete. I regret buying a Moots titanium bike 12 years ago. It was crazy expensive now it's so outdated with unfashionable xc geometry, non tapered head tube, 26" wheels, quick release axles etc etc. Even my kids don't want it. Aluminum bike with high end parts is easier to sell after 2 or 3 years when you want something newer.
Can you put a fox 36 and an bigger shock on the back on a cannondale habit so you can have more travel so you can do bigger jumps and some downhilling
Ok thanks
Irly dont know if i should get the new propain spindrift in alloy or the 1kg lighter super clean looking carbonđ€Ș
#askgmbntech one question please, which is better a pressfit or a threaded bottom bracket?. because ive heard a lot about the pressfit system on a carbon frame it loosen overtime as the frame gets old. thank you if you could answer my question
#askgmbntech Dear Hell O'Tech! Do you recommend any lubricant/cleaning/conitioninig sprays for suspension and dropper seatpost stantions? Or just cleaning with soft cloth after each ride would suffice? Any knowledge about manufacturers warranty policies regarding such substances?
#askgmbntech hey there!
I have an X fusion Hilo dropper post that I have owned for 6 months and it is starting to sink slowly through the the top of its travel when I sit on it and slowly coming up when I am not sat on it. The air pressure is right so I don't know what to do. Any help?
I'm no Doddy but i have the same problem. Have to add pressure every two weeks now. Oil has started showing on the stanchion. From what I've read the hilo doesn't have the greatest reliability. I'm thinking of changing the seal kit again (done that once a year ago), but I'm looking at replacing the whole unit if the problem crops up again. Not worth keeping in my opinion.
I have 2 bikes with hilo droppers, they both did this to me after install... check the cable first and make sure it's not too tight. It has a barrel adjuster on the lever. Try to loosen it a bit. Been using one for more than a year and the other for 6 months. No problems since.
#askgbmntech Hey. I want to upgrade my fox 36 performane 160mm (2018) to performance elite. What parts i need to change and where to get them in the europe?
#askgmbntech Hi I'm riding 2018 Spectral 8.0CF L. It has 140 mm rear travel. the 2019 Spectral has 150 mm rear travel. On 2019 Spectral the damper has 5mm more stroke. 2018 - 230x60mm, 2019 - 230x65 . Do you think I can put longer travel damper to upgrade my rear travel to 150mm?
Hi Doddy , I am buying a new bike, it has a fox fork , in one of your videos you gave a link to a rebound calculator based on your weight however that only works for RockShox forks is there an equivalent for fox forks ? Thanks #askgmbntech
#askgmbntech Hi there, i like to do trialy stuff on my entry level hardtail (trek 3900 hyd disc brakes xrt suntour + shimano acera..dh wheels and tubeless setup) the thing is i loosen my cranks once, since then i've broken 5 pairs includind new drivetrains so i just stop buying more cranks and my beloved bike is now back on the yard with no use, how could i fix this should i upgrade a $600 bike with a better drive train ($300) or is there something cheaper i could fix to avoid breaking every crank set i buy (normal square one like the 3x9)
Would you recommend using something like the Velosolo hub spacer kit to run a boost fork with a non boost frame/wheel? #askgmbntech #askgmbn
Also if you are looking at an alloy Stumpy vs Carbon stumpy the same price won't come with the same rear travel, and you can't upgrade that.
#askgmbntech Last Christmas I was given the promise of a new bike of my choosing. I live in the northern parts of Sweden and temperatures regularly drop beneath -20°C, and I love to be able to ride in the snow. I'm currently borrowing a 2015 Fuji Wendigo (on 26x4.7 Vee Bulldozers) fatbike for the first time and I must say that I'm loving it even though it's a 17.5 frame and I need a 21.5er. Either way, no matter where I look I always seem to come back to the 2019 Trek Farley 5, a 27.5x4.5 fatbike. The thing is, I doubt I want to run a fully rigid fatbike in the summer. I've seen a lot of people talk about changing to 29+ wheels, both with and without adding a suspension fork, during the summer. Not only do they fit, but it won't "compromise the geometry". Now, finally to my question. Do you think that changing to 29+ tires on a fatbike is a good idea, and what does the aforementioned quote mean?
Also, from what I've read, it's not worth bothering with a suspension fork when it gets this cold, would you agree with that?
A little sidenote, I currently own a Merida Maroon Matts. I mostly do urban mountainbiking and commuting, but I'm getting into trail riding more and more. I should note that rolling resistance is not my biggest concern. The way I see it, it's just more calories being burnt and I really need to loose a few extra kilos, gone from 99 to 86kg last year, I still have ways to go.
Also, excuse the mile long question. It's my first time doing this.
#askgmbntech How much lighter are carbon frames vs aluminum? Can you please make comparison of a few selected models of identical carbon frames vs aluminum? Thanks!
Im planning go buy a bike since it's a lockdown, there's no transpo. I need to go to the pharmacy at least. Im fat, not fit...should i go for alloy? Also, can i put a basket? Ive put that before in my old bike, lost the suspension đđ€Ł since the basket is on the way
Holy!!! Doddy has a new GARMIN on his wrist! Wooop! welcome bro!
Garmin are a new sponsor...they got given a load free...neil did a vid
#askgmbntech Hi Doddy, i got a small problem with my 2008 RS Pike , its a 454 Dual Air, and what ever i do i feel like the fork its not stiff enough for me. I'm a big rider, 115kg , but i don't know if that should be such a big problem to make my fork a lil bit more stiffer.
Awesome
I have seen in person and on videos carbon bikes taking fairly light hits and that cracks the frame, I think carbon frames are very over rated, and no weâre near as strong when you crash.
Whats the weight limit ?
#askgmbntech hi doddy, i want to buy a new bike for longer trips (50-80km) and for a little shredding... I like the canyon neuron al 7.0 in large and would like to hear your thoughts on this bike.
Thanks and keep your awesome work!
#askgmbntech My SRAM NX derailleur since day 1 of having my bike doesnât go tight. The bolt tightens up but the derailleur still has a large amount a side to side movement. Iâve checked and everything is tight but the derailleur still moves.
You mean a mounting bolt?
I had the same problem with my GX derailleur. On the main pivot bolt where the derailleur bolts onto the frame, there is a spring behind the b-tension collar which needs to be held back with a circlip that sits in a groove on the bolt. On mine, the circlip had popped out meaning that the bolt bottomed out before it was tight. It can be a bit fiddly to get the circlip back in, but if you use a flat bladed screwdriver and a bit of patience you should get it!
Shoul I spend 200 euro more for Carbon Frame?
Scott 960 Aluminium vs Scott 940 Carbon. Both have similar components.
Tha ks
The aluminum vs. carbon debate is still interesting. I have an aluminum version of a model that has a carbon twin for the same amount that was stated in the vid. Same price. Both bikes the same weight. The cheaper components add the extra couple of pounds and even the manufacturer admits to expecting riders to upgrade down the line on the carbon.
I am looking at purchasing a $3,000-$3,500 mountain bike i am somewhat new to this ive ridden bikes my whole life and have test rode full suspension bikes and am ver comfortable on them i need an XL frame and 29â tires due to my height and weight and preference i ride trails that are Rocky with alot of downhill but also alot of long up and down type trails short uphills longer downhills do you think the new 2020 Jeffsy comp or Jeffsy Pro is over kill? I was also looking at the Izzo but i dont know if the izzo would be enough for the type of riding i do would like a bike that can ride jus about anything NEED HELP too many options lol
I live in Colorado jus so you get a better idea of the trails im on lots of roots and rocks up and down hill
#askgmbntech hi Doddy I have a Merida 120 7.700 2016 it comes stock with a fix float 120mm Shock I was wondering if I could put a larger one in like say a 140-150mm one. Love the show
Hey Doddy, some feedback...please can u cover more questions, by having way shorter answers...almost 1/3 of this show was on one question which u answered in the first min of the 4 min answer...just means others miss out on getting their q's in. Your clearly a detail guy like me, but often the answer gets burnt in the toaster imo....maybe a yes/no/dont know Segment also... like the ask gmbn quick fire round
#askgmbntech I am a mtb starter and it has been 3 months since i bought a cube aim pro xc starter level hardtail , i also shoved a rockshox recon rl 100 mm last month . Should i keep upgrading it with better wheels , bars and drivetrain , or should i buy another bike ? I ride lots of roots and rock gardens btw. Thanks in advance
Save up get a Santa Cruz or something
#askgmbntech great show! very informative does carbon wheels become weak over time? How long can you use it for?
Thanks! Providing you look after them correctly wheels with carbon rims should last for a really long time. With any wheel it's important to keep good spoke tension and check for dents, cracks. With carbon rims you want to keep an eye out for deep scratches also.
@@gmbntech thanks GMBN! I didnt really expect you to notice my question.Thanks for answering. Now im looking forward to buying carbons
#askgmbntech Hey Doddy! How would a * softtail* bike like Trek Procaliber or BMC Teamelite 01 rear Isospeed/Micro Travel Technology elements act, if i was to add an extra 20mm to the front travel? Keep up the good work! Been a fan since day one!
Adding an extra 20mm to the front will slacken out the head angle a little bit and slightly raise the BB. We suggest you check with the bike manufacturer to see what the maximum axle to crown measurement is that they recommend.
#askgmbntech Floating brake I first thought of floating brake calipers. Had one on my first MTB which was actually my dads. No idea what it was. But why aren't there any floating brake calipers in the mtb industry while its the most common brake type in the automobile industry?
#askgmbntech Hey Doddy. Which fork is better? And which fork would you choose? The Fox 40 Fit or the Rockshox Boxxer WC DebonAir. Of course it is also about the personal preference, but I would like to see a comparison of the stats like breakaway, friction etc. Thank you
They are both great forks! Yea we'd love to see those stats đ€
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#askgmbntech Hi. I have a Scott Spark 920. It's a carbon framed bike. I bought it used. I noticed that the components are a mixture of SRAM and Shimano. Shifter and Crank are GX SRAM, whilst the brakes are SLX and the rear cassette is a Shimano. Upgrading to a new bike is very expensive and I was wondering what your advise would be for a good reliable upgrade for long marathon XC Sunday rides. We do 60/70kms on average . Many thanks. Tahir.
Hi Tahir, depending on your current tyre choice and the type of terrain you are riding on these longer rides maybe faster rolling tyres could be a great upgrade.