What did you buy your ebike this week?

[irie]

After listening to the latest Downtime Goes Downhill podcast, I thought i'd give one of these a go.

TruTune

Don't switch suspension. Switch the physics. Mountain bike suspension upgrades powered by Activated Carbon.

trutune.co.uk

Obviously there will be a video about it

Have earlier version (for eBike) in my MY23 Lyric Ultimate forks, definitely works.

 

[Stihldog]

I’m fortunate enough to have the best suspension in the world of MTB riding …my legs, arms and body. The mechanical suspension on my bike helps, but it doesn’t adapt to the changing terrain 10m infront of me. Somewhere between a pogo-stick and a rock is probably my happy place.

When I purchased my Fuel EXE earlier this year a young experienced rep, at the LBS, setup my suspension for me based on some information that he knew about me and some info that I provided. (sag, rebound, compression). In 6+ months I haven’t touched those settings.

What I really noticed was the micro vibrations. I quickly changed the bar, the grips, the saddle and the peddles. I made adjustments to suit my geometry and match my other bike.

Different riders are sensitive to different feedback while riding …or where you’re riding. If someone changed my suspension settings in the middle of the night, while I was sleeping, I probably wouldn’t notice. But the things that I touch …I would notice instantly.

I have a neighbour who is constantly making small suspensions adjustments depending on where he plans on riding …pavement, Burke Mountian, Cypress, North Shore, Squamish, Whistler, Eagle Mountain, etc.

I don’t. I set-it and forget-it. If it’s not broke …well everyone is different.

 

[AlumiPro]

After listening to the latest Downtime Goes Downhill podcast, I thought i'd give one of these a go.

TruTune

Don't switch suspension. Switch the physics. Mountain bike suspension upgrades powered by Activated Carbon.

trutune.co.uk

Obviously there will be a video about it

I’ve got one fork with the Secus and Runt installed. And another fork with the Secus and MRP Ramp Control installed.
I may have to try this Trutune Flow, but I’m guessing it’s essentially doing the same thing as the MRP and Runt, but non-adjustable as the Runt and MRP are?

 

[VWsurfbum]

I’ve got one fork with the Secus and Runt installed. And another fork with the Secus and MRP Ramp Control installed.
I may have to try this Trutune Flow, but I’m guessing it’s essentially doing the same thing as the MRP and Runt, but non-adjustable as the Runt and MRP are?

I await the testing, I looked at the MRP one a few years ago and it makes sense if you know what the trail is going to do before dropping in. I "assume" this kind of the same but without the need for manual input. But like the downtime guys, I think there maybe more to it, and I cant quite understand it until I get my hands on it.

 

[VWsurfbum]

I’m fortunate enough to have the best suspension in the world of MTB riding …my legs, arms and body. The mechanical suspension on my bike helps, but it doesn’t adapt to the changing terrain 10m infront of me. Somewhere between a pogo-stick and a rock is probably my happy place.

When I purchased my Fuel EXE earlier this year a young experienced rep, at the LBS, setup my suspension for me based on some information that he knew about me and some info that I provided. (sag, rebound, compression). In 6+ months I haven’t touched those settings.

What I really noticed was the micro vibrations. I quickly changed the bar, the grips, the saddle and the peddles. I made adjustments to suit my geometry and match my other bike.

Different riders are sensitive to different feedback while riding …or where you’re riding. If someone changed my suspension settings in the middle of the night, while I was sleeping, I probably wouldn’t notice. But the things that I touch …I would notice instantly.

I have a neighbour who is constantly making small suspensions adjustments depending on where he plans on riding …pavement, Burke Mountian, Cypress, North Shore, Squamish, Whistler, Eagle Mountain, etc.

I don’t. I set-it and forget-it. If it’s not broke …well everyone is different.

Definitely need a good base setting. I dont touch it much unless I'm doing something completely different, like bike park definitely needs more compression support than my local woods.
For example this weekend I'll be over in the Welsh mountains, on day 1, its very rocky but larger rocks and day 2 is very fast and smaller rocks but with bigger jumps and drops, so the set up will need to be different from day to day.

I'm much more sensitive to small bump compliance since my latest shoulder injury and losing so much upper body strength, hence this purchase.

I'll let you all know how I get on.

 

[Plummet]

Nothing, absolutely nothing.

 

[AlumiPro]

Nothing, absolutely nothing.

A placebo bike part!?

 

[jackamo]

I did buy a new chain as the old one has done 1200 miles .
Haven't changed it yet though as I might wait and get a new cassette and chain ring just for the fun of it .

 

[Stihldog]

Maybe Flight Attendant by Rock Shox is my answer. When I eventually identify as a multi millionaire I’ll upgrade to that system.

There’s so many trails on our little mountain with a wide variety of terrain. I primarily ride Burke Mountain and after many hours of riding I’m still discovering new or hidden trails.

I enjoy climbing. The challenge of climbing. I probably, subconsciously, realize that a fall during climbing isn’t as painful as a fall during descending. But I’ve done both.

I’ve tried to setup my suspension for the variety of terrain on this mountain. For my daily 2-3 hour ride I’m not stopping to make slight changes or adjustments to my suspension. If I did, my ride would become a 5+ hour marathon. I’m exhausted after 2-3 hours of riding, or the adventure ends when I’m hungry .(that rules imo).

 

[irie]

Shimano XTR BL-M9100 levers were on special offer so bought left and right as upgrades for my M6100 levers.

Took a look at them and figured they probably wouldn't survive a minor crash so returned them for a refund.

 

[Stihldog]

Shimano XTR BL-M9100 levers were on special offer so bought left and right as upgrades for my M6100 levers.

Took a look at them and figured they probably wouldn't survive a minor crash so returned them for a refund.

I upgraded to that brake system shortly after I bought my Rail. I also added the Ice Rotors for some better heat dissipation.

Anyways, had a very minor crash into a pile of rocks (the only thing I hurt was my fragile feelings) and snapped the master cylinder body of my rear brake. The ride down was exciting .

I believe the lever took the force of the hit but caused the body of the master cylinder to split into two pieces. Since then I’ve changed to MT7’s. I tighten the top screw of the clamp tight but only tighten the bottom screw slightly , so the brake levers can spin with slight force.

In the event of a crash those levers and master cylinder may survive. I’ve been doing that for the past 4+ years …so far so good .

 

[irie]

I upgraded to that brake system shortly after I bought my Rail. I also added the Ice Rotors for some better heat dissipation.

Anyways, had a very minor crash into a pile of rocks (the only thing I hurt was my fragile feelings) and snapped the master cylinder body of my rear brake. The ride down was exciting ...

Wow, I'll bet that ride down was almost a brown trouser event!

Seems that I've dodged that bullet

 

[irie]

Have SQlab 12 degree backsweep bars and noticed during several rides that the way I was holding the bars looked like I'd be better off with less backsweep. So bought some PNW 31.8 38mm rise 10 degree backsweep carbon bars. Cut them down from 800mm to 780mm* and after fitting went out on one of our well trodden 12 mile routes. Couldn't believe the improvement that such a change made to control/handling/comfort, really surprised. Just bought same bars for wife's bike but not going to tell her until a few rides in, y'know what gurls are like if you change stuff on their bikes.

* Have a very silly wingspan (gorilla) and would actually prefer 800+ bars but would catch on trees

 

[Stihldog]

Wow, I'll bet that ride down was almost a brown trouser event!

Seems that I've dodged that bullet

No biological spills but the speed through the rock gardens were slow and terrifying..
Sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have …until we don’t have it.

 

[irie]

No biological spills but the speed through the rock gardens were slow and terrifying..
Sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have …until we don’t have it.

Was at Bike Park Wales last weekend and half way down a tasty burmed run my left ACL said "no more". The rest of the run was plain survival and I had to sit out the rest of the day while my son did 6 more silly runs. Being old is not fun when the mind is willing but the body won't co-operate

Edit: should add that the ACL was already damaged from kite surfing and skiing ...

 

[Zed.]

first purchase for a while - time to get started then

Magped Enduro2 pedals with the Fatboy sized 200n magnets

Why? Last ride I lost the pedal down a rock staircase & broke my heel so I'm hoping these will help when I get back on the bike

now to find some suitable spd shoes

Rich.

 

[irie]

Last ride I lost the pedal down a rock staircase & broke my heel

Feck!

 

[Zed.]

Feck!

actually, re. your ride lastweek...

I did said oopse in BPW (Pandoras Rocks staircase & I've ridden that probably 100 times this year )

familiarity breeds stupidity?

Rich (in cast for another 4 weeks)

 

[Stihldog]

now to find some suitable spd shoes

I use magnetic peddles. Can’t ride without them.

One thing I found was that a spd shoe with BOA laces is best. They cost a few $$ more but they are easy to tighten up Traditional laces get in the way.

 

[Plummet]

A placebo bike part!?

Well I guess I charged it up... so technically I bought it some electricity.....

 

[AlumiPro]

Well I guess I charged it up... so technically I bought it some electricity.....

If I owned a Voima I wouldn’t spend any money on it either.
R.I.P. Pole

 

[Plummet]

If I owned a Voima I wouldn’t spend any money on it either.
R.I.P. Pole

True that, unless that money/parts could be put towards the new bike or is a wear item.

With thar said im about to install a new assoay up the front. But I've had that in a box for a while so technically I didn't buy it this week.

 

[RustyIron]

Shiny new bling.

 

[Stihldog]

Shiny new bling.
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The camera work was amazing . Lots of motion …I even threw up in my mouth.
Are you gonna get them dirty?

 

[RustyIron]

The camera work was amazing . Lots of motion …I even threw up in my mouth.
Are you gonna get them dirty?

STFU!!!! This has not been an easy journey for me. Moderator? Moderator? This man is harassing me!

So here's the problem... I've beat the bejeebers out of my eight-month-old Atlas pedals. I'm waiting to see if Race Face will offer me a crash replacement or something. If they don't, I'll fix them up, but I can't do that if they want them back. So the Atlas pedals are off the table for now.

I need some good pedals, so I ordered the TMAC's. A buck twenty-nine! That's a deal I couldn't pass up. In the meantime, I stuck a pair of HT's on the bike. Since there's a trip to Moab coming up soon, which will likely involve plenty of rock-to-pedal opportunities, I figured I'd leave the HT's on the bike until I get back. I could beat up the HT's and save the Deity's for when I get home. However... yesterday's ride reminded me of why the HT's were stuck in a cabinet. They suck 🫏. I can't be riding treacherous trails on sketchy pedals. So the Deity's are now on the bike, and if they get beat up... well... that's just part of riding a mountain bike.

 

[Weeksy]

Feck!

IMG_20240914_115309 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

this happened on Sat...

 

[irie]

IMG_20240914_115309 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

this happened on Sat...

Blimey, that's not pretty

 

[irie]

... So the Deity's are now on the bike, and if they get beat up... well... that's just part of riding a mountain bike.

My Deity TMACs have taken all manner of abuse and still work fine. Problems with them were the very blunt leading edge (unchamfered) which made pedal strikes worse than they need be, and the grip makes it difficult to reposition feet.

Now have Wolftooth Waveform pedals which were on offer but still silly money. After removing the stock pins (which I thought were shit) and fitting standard grub screws of different lengths to get the grip profile I wanted, the pedals now have almost as much grip as the TMACs, am able to reposition feet far easier, with a far more pedal strike friendly profile.

 

[Weeksy]

Blimey, that's not pretty

Wasn't the best. This was in morning practice for the boy just before seeding run. We ran round the paddock and managed to buy a set of Shimano Saint cranks and BB and get it all fitted in time for seeding. It was the DH National at Rhyd-y-Felin. He stuck it in 14th in seeding and the next day finished 9th in the race
the Saints will be staying on, but we have sent the X01 cranks off to see if SRAM will warranty them.

 

[Stihldog]

After years of gathering scientific data and many hours of research, I finally installed these new peddle pins.

Avery RemTech Magnetic Peddle graciously provided me with an assortment of pins. Off with the old and on with the new.

Because I use an aggressive tread pattern on my winter spd water resistant boots , I decided to use longer pins at the toe location. Since my Calf/Shin modelling career is almost over I can afford to spring a leak from a peddle strike to the shin. (That weird sound you occasionally hear is probably from me when this happens).

I digress.

Engagement on these peddles is great, and necessary for me, so leaving a few pins off may not be as critical since the magnet alignment is fairly good and slightly adjustable on the fly.