Enduro/gravity bike suspension and geo

[thebob]

The oil migrates up to the bushings via splash lubrication action, bottoming has nothing to do with it.

[Rock Guy]

23 hours ago, Thermophage said:

Currently the Big Betty 275x2.4 in Addix Soft (kinda like MaxxTerra). I have another brand new one for sale (shameless plug) if you are on 275 - not available in RSA because nobody talks about casing with any regularity here, so importers don't (generally) either . My current go to rear tyre is actually the Spez Butcher in Grid Gravity for both grip, rolling resistance (yes, it rolls better than the DHR2 and the Big Betty in my experience) and sidewall protection.

The Grid Gravity is stronger than a DoubleDown and an lighter than Maxass DH. The SuperGravity is stronger than the DH from Maxxis and similar weights...I have a spreadsheet if anyone is interested.

I'm tempted to take you up on the offer, but the Specialized Butcher was actually going to be what I put on next. Sounds like you just confirmed this would be the best option anyway. I had the previous gen Grid Butcher on before I swapped to Maxxis, Even those were pretty good. Rolled MUCH better than the Assegai and had just the right amount of drift. Couldn't fault the casing too much, but then I was using Cushcore anyways. I believe the Grid Gravity is a bit stiffer than the old Grid?

This is the one right?

https://www.specialized.com/za/en/butcher-grid-gravity-2bliss-ready-t9/p/187348?color=300426-187348&searchText=00121-0041

And here I thought I was the only person left in SA running 275 wheels.

[Thermophage]

42 minutes ago, Rock Guy said:

I'm tempted to take you up on the offer, but the Specialized Butcher was actually going to be what I put on next. Sounds like you just confirmed this would be the best option anyway. I had the previous gen Grid Butcher on before I swapped to Maxxis, Even those were pretty good. Rolled MUCH better than the Assegai and had just the right amount of drift. Couldn't fault the casing too much, but then I was using Cushcore anyways. I believe the Grid Gravity is a bit stiffer than the old Grid?

This is the one right?

https://www.specialized.com/za/en/butcher-grid-gravity-2bliss-ready-t9/p/187348?color=300426-187348&searchText=00121-0041

And here I thought I was the only person left in SA running 275 wheels.

Legend. Thats the one, T9 and T7 is the compound, Grid Gravity the casing you want for the rear for sure IMO and Grid Trail if you putting it on the front. I run 2.6 at present, but only cos thats all that was available. 2.3 will fit more rear triangles.

Edited December 8, 2021 by Thermophage

[Headshot]

19 hours ago, RiverInTheRoad said:

You need to bottom front and back at least once a ride. Thats why the travel is there. If you don't you are overbiked for that trail or your suspension setup is too stiff for your riding style.

Unfortunately most of us run Gwin pressures with kook skills. 

Its getting ludicrous - all this bottoming out that you guys feel you need. Now its a mark of your riding skills, bravery or lack thereof or your addiction to excess travel. Sorry manne, I'll try bottom out some more next ride 😉 

[RiverInTheRoad]

43 minutes ago, Headshot said:

Its getting ludicrous - all this bottoming out that you guys feel you need. Now its a mark of your riding skills, bravery or lack thereof or your addiction to excess travel. Sorry manne, I'll try bottom out some more next ride 😉 

Please do, I personally don not feel fullfilled unless I have that reverberating steel-on-steel sensation through the handlebars at least once a ride.

[Headshot]

8 minutes ago, RiverInTheRoad said:

Please do, I personally don not feel fullfilled unless I have that reverberating steel-on-steel sensation through the handlebars at least once a ride.

Steel on steel - what are you riding - a Makro Cannondale? 

[Old and Slow]

Just confused why anyone would buy a bike with X amount of travel, if they don't intend on using it?

Do you also drive a fortuner that never sees a dirt road?

[RiverInTheRoad]

29 minutes ago, Headshot said:

Steel on steel - what are you riding - a Makro Cannondale? 

Don't tell me you have never properly bottommed a fork....

[Headshot]

1 minute ago, RiverInTheRoad said:

Don't tell me you have never properly bottommed a fork....

I think I have, but it was aluminium on magnesium. And remember, my fork is bigger than yours so it doesn't bottom so easily. 

[Headshot]

25 minutes ago, Trashy said:

Just confused why anyone would buy a bike with X amount of travel, if they don't intend on using it?

Do you also drive a fortuner that never sees a dirt road?

No, I drive an SUV that tows Fortuners out of trouble on slushy mountain passes. True story. 

[RiverInTheRoad]

32 minutes ago, Trashy said:

Just confused why anyone would buy a bike with X amount of travel, if they don't intend on using it?

Do you also drive a fortuner that never sees a dirt road?

You won't believe it, I own a Fortuner (4x4).

[Rigardt@Scott]

Myne is ook lank (3cm). 

Come on gents… I’m sure we all use our 180mm enduro sleds and SUVs to their full capacity all the time.

Edited December 8, 2021 by Grease_Monkey

[Headshot]

Last post around 6 months ago... On the same subject, I have had a numb right hand issue that presents itself after 5 or so k's of riding, more so on long descents. A friend of mine was told by a physio to shake the hand periodically quite vigorously. Since doing this my hand has been a lot better.

I've also adjusted my fork by adding 1x volume spacer and reducing the air pressure to around 40psi. That has made for a lot of sag but a far more comfy ride and the hand pain I sometimes got riding a 2km  downhill is vastly reduced. 

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, Headshot said:

Last post around 6 months ago... On the same subject, I have had a numb right hand issue that presents itself after 5 or so k's of riding, more so on long descents. A friend of mine was told by a physio to shake the hand periodically quite vigorously. Since doing this my hand has been a lot better.

I've also adjusted my fork by adding 1x volume spacer and reducing the air pressure to around 40psi. That has made for a lot of sag but a far more comfy ride and the hand pain I sometimes got riding a 2km  downhill is vastly reduced. 

you sound like you may benefit from a coil fork?

[MajG]

Need some advice from the smart hubbers

How do I know what travel is this airspring

It's rockshox.

My Google search skills ran out

 

 

Edited June 21, 2022 by MajG
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[Headshot]

45 minutes ago, Hairy said:

you sound like you may benefit from a coil fork?

Yeah, or maybe a fancier air spring and damper...