patches Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 and they're gadgety! who doesn't like gadgets! Brian Fantana 1
deanbean Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) I'm looking for one now, but it will have to wait, I need new front wheel first.I thought the main idea was to get the seat out of the way so you could move the bike around more on tech sections, also to drop your centre of gravity.I think this xc/roadie mentality of SA MTB riders has a lot to blame for the "get your ass over the back wheel" idea, I seldom ride down steep enough pitches to have to do that, you want to keep more weight over your front wheel, so it doesn't wash out? Rather "heavy feet, light hands" keep your weight over your BB. Edit; and of course it's gadgetry, and I'm Mr Gadget Man, according to the wife. Edited June 6, 2012 by deanbean
RockCoach Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 I think this xc/roadie mentality of SA MTB riders has a lot to blame for the "get your ass over the back wheel" idea, I seldom ride down steep enough pitches to have to do that, you want to keep more weight over your front wheel, so it doesn't wash out? Rather "heavy feet, light hands" keep your weight over your BB. It is not a case of throwing your weight behind the saddle every time the trail descends. The trick is to stay balanced. As you say it must be "heavy feet, light hands" with your centre of mass driving through your feet/pedals into the BB. Your body 'rotates' back over the rear of the bike the steeper the descent gets. Try to imagIne your lower abdomen (CofG) over the BB at all times. If you rotate too far back you will feel like you are pulling the bars back towards the saddle. This will cause loss of front grip and is to be avoided. If you are too far forward you will feel like you are leaning on the bars holding your body up. With the front heavy like this any root, rock or bump can send you over or bars. Rather keep the hands neutral with a light grip. You sometimes briefly put your weight forward to help the front dig in for cornering grip. This neutral position over the bike is sometimes called 'The Attack Position'. Even on flat ground at speed... your back is flat to keep your weight close to the bike, bum slightly back, knees slightly bent, shoulders back, elbows out at 90 degress on your wide bars . BTW, braking follows the same principle where you rotate backwards from the attack position and drive your feet through the pedals - the harder you brake, the further back you go. These are more reasons why the dropper post assists in keeping your CofG low when the gradient or braking becomes more extreme (neat the limit).
PYGA1 Posted June 7, 2012 Author Posted June 7, 2012 My LBS says that the dropper posts devlop play/movement over time, has anyone experienced this ?
kosmonooit Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 What has developed over time is the technology used. Its the same tech as forks now that why Roxshox and X-Fusion are in the game. But you will get what you pay for ....
Guest Omega Man Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) My LBS says that the dropper posts devlop play/movement over time, has anyone experienced this ? My Joplin came with play and an oil leak as a free optional extra from the manufacturer. Aparently Burry and Sauser used them at the prologue for the Epic at Tokai last year so it's not only AM riders that use them. While the Joplin is faaaar from good i'm certainly glad I have it. It's awesome on my mbuzi and will be going with me when I go to Morzine in 2 weeks time. I wish Rockshox made a reverb with an under seat lever. I'd be on that like white on rice. Edited June 7, 2012 by Omega Man
Grebel Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 My Joplin came with play and an oil leak as a free optional extra from the manufacturer. Aparently Burry and Sauser used them at the prologue for the Epic at Tokai last year. While the Joplin is faaaar from good i'm certainly glad I have it. It's awesome on my mbuzi and will be going with me when I go to Morzine in 2 weeks time. I wish Rockshox made a reverb with an under seat lever. I'd be on that like white on rice. That wasn't an option. It was standard..... @ OP I initially was sceptical about spending the money, but after I did I haven't been dissapointed.
Guest Omega Man Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 That wasn't an option. It was standard..... @ OP I initially was sceptical about spending the money, but after I did I haven't been dissapointed. Hahaha. ja. It sucks but I'm still stoked I have one. I actually can't feel the flop/play and the benefit of the oil leak is a nicely lubed bb. haha. I agree with your second comment too. They are the knees of the bee. KS and Reverb tho. No to any CB product ever again. I won't even put a Crank Bro's sticker on my helmet for fear of the glue eating it away.
Grebel Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 Hahaha. ja. It sucks but I'm still stoked I have one. I actually can't feel the flop/play and the benefit of the oil leak is a nicely lubed bb. haha. I agree with your second comment too. They are the knees of the bee. KS and Reverb tho. No to any CB product ever again. I won't even put a Crank Bro's sticker on my helmet for fear of the glue eating it away. Hahaha! I sold my Joplin and bought a KS. My Joplin was 3" (Not enough for me) My KS is 5" which seems to be good enough. Ditched the CB Candy C's as well.... Went back to Shimano. Should have learnt my lesson with the Joplin.....
banna Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 Have a Reverb on my AM and XC bike. And once i build up my hard tail again I'll put a Reverb on there as well. They really work extremely well. Can't imagine riding any bike without it. TheV and RockCoach 2
Thug Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 I love my Reverb. Had to re-bleed it to get it to work properly but have never had a problem since. TheV 1
JP Marais Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Reverb-v2 - only way to go!!! If you ready to buy one, drop me a PM -- let you into a little secret to get them for less than R2kHey pls ley me in on the secret as I'm desperate for one ...
Iwan Kemp Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Hey pls ley me in on the secret as I'm desperate for one ... Hi and welcome to Bike Hub. Your post was in reply to a thread from 2012 so i'm guessing that ship has sailed. There are a couple of places to look and ask Classifieds HERE General discussion thread over HERE Ferro 1
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