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06-15-2020, 05:06 AM #901Registered User
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I spent a good amount of time yesterday searching for a Microspline freehub body for a Hope hub. Nothing. All I could find were these cheap, Chinese versions which I don't trust.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MAVIC-HOPE-...MAAOSw4oFdoX4C
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06-15-2020, 05:16 AM #902Registered User
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Which foot forward through turns? I am trying to improve and have always ridden with the dominant foot forward. The other crank arm & pedal has a lot of damage from rock strikes. Should I have my inside foot forward through the turn since the rear wheel tracks on a tighter line.
It feels weird when taking drops & turns with the other foot forward and hard to get use to. Really hard to drop the heel.
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06-15-2020, 06:09 AM #903
My guess is, you subconsciously let your rear foot (non dominant) drop when you settle into a turn or land a drop. My wife does that and I’m alway catching it on videos of her doing drops. And she destroys pedals.
I’d say focus on staying more balanced between the two feet.
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06-15-2020, 07:02 AM #904
You generally want your outside foot down around 5:30-6 in turns without berms.
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06-15-2020, 07:15 AM #905
Watch a World Cup DH race. It’s rider preference. Whatever keeps you planted.
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06-15-2020, 07:26 AM #906
Thanks for the tip! Rider preference..check. That’s very empowering.
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06-15-2020, 08:49 AM #907
I have asked over on the Shimano Tech Forum about converting a "older" XTR 9020 wheel to Micro Spline. They are very quick to answer.
When searching for a new wheel set here is a list of almost all options for Micro Spline. This was updated by the Shimano guys 2 months ago:
Hub/Wheel Manufacturers
Aivee
Chris King
DT Swiss
E-13
Factor
Fulcrum
Hadley
Halo
Hope
Hunt
Ibis
Identiti
Industry Nine
Mavic
Newman
Novatec
Onyx
Pacenti
Project321
Reynolds
RideFast Racing
Spank
Stan's No Tubes
Sun Ringle
Tune
White Industries
Manufacturers using DT internals with Microspline options
Bontrager
Roval
Syncros
Notable wheel brands using third party Microspline hubs
Atomik
Crank Bros.
Enve
Santa Cruz Reserve
NOBL
Nox Composites
Revel
Revin
We Are One
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06-15-2020, 09:19 AM #908
DH pros mostly corner with their preferred foot forward, regardless of which direction they're turning.
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06-15-2020, 09:56 AM #909
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06-15-2020, 10:09 AM #910
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These are all brands that have an official license for Micro Spline.
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06-15-2020, 10:31 AM #911
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06-15-2020, 11:33 AM #912
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06-15-2020, 12:08 PM #915
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06-15-2020, 12:28 PM #916
As far as which foot forward, I ride goofy on my longboard and prefer my right foot forward. That being said, I often switch it up depending on the trail. Sometimes there might be a lot of rocks, shrubs, or other obstacles on the right side of my bike when going downhill. I often prefer my right foot back in that situation to lessen the chance of slamming into something with my pedal. Also, I sometimes have my outside foot straight down if I'm trying to rail a hard corner.
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06-15-2020, 12:51 PM #917User
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I've been running a 2.3 Minion DHR2 for a few years and am happy, no real reason to change, but what would the corresponding Specialized tire be? I may be able to get a deal on some if they offer something that works as well.
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06-15-2020, 01:31 PM #918
What works well and what’s gimmicky in the “on-bike tool carry” game?
- Steerer tube systems - Oneup, Specialized
- Bar End Systems - Wolftooth
- Bottom Bracket systems - All In Multitool
- thru axle system - I9
- bottle cage integrated stuff - Too many options to list...
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06-15-2020, 01:41 PM #919
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06-15-2020, 01:43 PM #920
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06-15-2020, 02:04 PM #921
I've been liking my OneUp EDC tool in my steerer. The downside is that you have to thread your steerer, but it's not a huge deal.
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06-15-2020, 02:12 PM #922
The dentist option is to buy the Oneup stem and then the EDC tool will fit inside with no threading/alteration of your fork needed.
I recognize how ridiculous this sounds as I say it but I bet I can get my multitool out of the EDC tool faster than someone can get it out of their pocket. Anyone wanna have a shootout in the street?
(Not that speed is of the essence when needing a multitool- only pointing out that it is ridiculously easy to access it on the EDC - as easy as it would be were it in your pocket)
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06-15-2020, 02:27 PM #923Registered User
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I’m a long time SWAT bib wearer/storer with one G3 strap holding items on the frame.
Been nerding out lately on changing this and the more I look at the OneUp pumps the more attractive they become. I normally carry 2 CO2s which is equivalent in weight to the pump ( yes I’m a little weight weenie). I figure with some mods I can store most things in a 100cc pump:
- tool
- Stan’s Dart (trimmed down)
- patches and boots
Then I’m just left with a tube and lever.
Other than a bum bag, the Specialized SWATs are still the best designed carrying bib, pockets are of the right material and in the right spot. In there I’m left to carry small jacket, extra bottle if needed, food, and phone.
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06-15-2020, 02:35 PM #924Registered User
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Was it here I read about Timberbells? I just bought one and it never stops ringing going down on the lowest setting. Did Bag or someone have an issue with it ringing too much in the lower setting because it was defective? There is a dramatic difference bewteen low and high setting but it annoys the hell out of me.
Do people squeeze some glue way up there or tape to reduce the noise just for the lower setting?
I was using it going uphill in Park City, first ride with it. Guy going down is going too fast and skids past me, as in could not stop until he was by me level of control. First thing he said was 'Hey, I heard your bell." And then said sorry. Sooooo...this bell is pointless and loud to me, why do people like this thing? I should mount it on my seatpost so it's not in my face, ha.
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06-15-2020, 02:43 PM #925
The stem EDC has a multitool, one tire lever, quick link - to that you can add quick link pliers and tire plug/strips.
Attached to my bottle cage is the 70cc pump with a CO2 canister inside.
Strapped to the frame is a tube and a second tire lever.
Works great as a “grab your bike and go” system
The bibs with pockets idea is interesting add on - good to hear review of what ones are well designed.
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