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No but its hard to hear that with what sounds like filing cabinet coming down the stairs in the background.
No but its hard to hear that with what sounds like filing cabinet coming down the stairs in the background.
Like a skeleton having a wank in a biscuit tinNo but its hard to hear that with what sounds like filing cabinet coming down the stairs in the background.
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I’ve heard cars engine running with no oil make less noise than an orangeLike a skeleton having a wank in a biscuit tin
You know this how?Like a skeleton having a wank in a biscuit tin
You need an industrial sized juicer.I’ve heard cars engine running with no oil make less noise than an orange
Whilst an increase in pedal strikes can be partly attributed to the long/low/slack geometry trend, the rider is also part of the equation too IMO. That's not to say your abilities are the issue - swapping between a HT and FS with a 'variable' BB height just needs to be part of the thought process when riding, and adjust your technique to suit. Think on how the pedal strikes are occurring, is it due to the inside foot being down on a corner, or when traversing obstacles when you could pause at horizontal / pedal again when clear, etc.?I currently have a 2016 Transition Smuggler (29er) that I was happy enough with. I then bought a Norco Torrent hardtail. The hardtail hardly ever has pedal strikes and I have noticed that if I have been riding the hardatil for a while I get tonnes of pedal strikes on the Smuggler again. Other things I love is the 2.8 (can go 3.0) wide tyres that still have tonnes of clearance around the frame and chainstays. Something the Smuggler lacks is tyre clearance. If i run through any sticky form of mud it quickly starts to wedge up between the tyre and the frame.
On the Smuggler I hardly ever get flat tyres or sidewall tears but have gone through 2 tyres already on the Torrent and just fucked a third today. now obviously I am writing this with a bit of a hatred on both bikes but whilst loving them too.
Currently I am not in a position to just get a new bike however I started thinking on the way home from the trails. If I sell the Smuggler and buy a frame that has threaded bottom bracket / 140 mm travel front and boost spacing wheels I could take everything off the Torrent and put it on the new frame. then eventually just rebuild up the Torrent with new stuff.
The discussion I need is really around boost / plus sized wheels dual suspension and pedal strikes. Is the nature of dual suspension going to mean more pedal strikes or will boost wheels and more travel give me a higher bb and more clearance?
Plus tyres are always going to be weaker than normal sized jobbies, all in the name of weight. Keep the tranny for hard rides? Less pedalling more pumping and be wary of what your pedals are doin.I have to double check this again I think I have 2 now I had 3 before I dropped all the weight. I don't seem to be bottoming out but I certainly could be in the lower half of the travel a lot more than I should be. I like the way it rides I have just lost a lot of confidence in it due to the last crash (pedal strike). I also know fucking tyres is part of the deal in MTB'ing but I went so long with out this happening and I really feel confident on the Forekaster's but $100 a tyre is getting tedious.
You are all right I should just get an E-Bike......
TL;DR sharp curves bad for shiftingTime stamped for great relevance.
TL;DR version.
I can relate to this a bit. I have built up a banshee prime about 6 months ago and find I’m smashing my pedals heaps. The low bb that is so nice and stable has a definite downside. I know I could help stop this by putting the rear end in the high position or adding travel to the fork but I just love the way everything else works so I’m super reluctant. I am trying to focus on better timing and technique for a while before changing the bike around.
I have just rebuilt my old 429 (robbed it for the banshee build) which is far more old fashioned in its geometry. Riding it again yesterday showed the higher bb removed any chance of belting my pedals.
The old girl still climbs so well but my banshee is a lot more fun on the way down. I’m happy comprising to have that extra stability but I can totally understand your issue. Keen to see how you get on.
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