MTB (mountain bike riders) anyone?

[n2knee_2]

I ride. I currently have a Fuel EX 8.

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Photo taken at the "View Deck", Patiis Downhill Track, San Mateo, Rizal. Those who want to try downhill MTB are welcome to join.

Don't knock it 'til you try it! Don't fear it 'til you ride it! Get your riding to another level! [emoji1]

Full-face helmet and knee pads are highly recommended. Please pm if interested.






Btw, you can cruise the track without having to ride the jumps as there are option lines available. [emoji6]

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[safeorigin]

hi guys, I've been investigating the geometry of the bike I'm building

looks like the GT Sensor is incredibly balanced even with a 130(147)mm rear suspension that is paired with a 150mm



this is simulation through varied terrain



this is at its max travel



this is at its min travel

analysis of the suspension sheds light why forks with stanchions above 34 work better(much to the insistence of Hans Rey)

the rear swing arm is super stiff and the shock is super progressive

these traits has the tendency to overpower fork stanchions that are less than 35 making them feel "noodley"

so yeah, now we know exactly why they fit rockshox pike and fox 36

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^^ The question there is, can you set it up right and ride it hard enough to get to the point for it to feel "noodley"? With the tracks you've photographed and videotaped, maybe not. For instance, what use would progressive suspension (or suspension for that matter) be if you're not even hucking past 3 feet, or running under 30kph in the gnar?

Don't fret, only a small percentage of the riders that I see in PH actually get to make the most out of their bike. I guess they're ok with paying a little bit more $$$ and hauling the extra weight, only to ride them on green-level tracks.

I guess in their mind they're convinced that they need all the bling-y burly parts. Truth is, pragmatism will not only save them weight and money, but will also make them better riders.

To each his own, I guess.

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There are 4 more trails I haven't ridden yet in the area that I won't dare ride with my 80mm travel CX bike

I'm also interested in more gravity oriented trails in Nueva Vizcaya and Kalinga.

regarding the bike, only the shock is super progressive, but the leverage ratio per se is regressive. thus you end up with a linear suspension with 130 mm of travel which is plenty enough



and besides, what's not to love about a 65.6 degree head angle?

it begs to be set up like that

[safeorigin]

I'll be the first to admit though that there's just this psychological effect to trust your equipment.

For the same reason that people who have tried 27.5 plus tires just perform better knowing that they have confidence with the amount of grip they have.

I've had enough crashes and over the bar experience to know the limits of what I use and what I can do. that's why I descend very cautiously instead of letting off the brakes (hence why my footage doesn't seem like I'm going through a steep descent)

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Anyways, those of you who are free tomorrow afternoon may want to visit Vermosa (Daang Hari) and see international riders in action. There'll also be a lot of booths from the likes of Fox Head (up to 70% off), Commençal and Hope Technology.

Get to learn awesome riding techniques as well at the bike clinic! See you there!

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[ozcity]

uphilltech - YouTube
not so technical uphill..

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1stand2ndtrack - YouTube
little bit of downhill nothing special..
1st track is an uphill technical .2nd is mixed of downhill and uphill

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it's rainy season and soil erosion is only gonna get worse...



perfect training condition for cyclocross >.>

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pushing the limits of my tire's grip



I'm considering using bigger knobs with better mud clearance at the moment. While Geax Mezcal II is a fine all around XC tire, it kinda suffers from mud clearance and wet rocks. I sometimes deliberately go through puddles to wash away stuck mud. it's almost like riding a pinball machine on rocks, but it's not bad compared to other fast rolling XC tires. I somehow survived >.>

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Get Maxxis Shortys (super tacky compound) or Schwalbe Magic Marys (vert or trailstar), both are race-proven. If you have just pure mud to ride into, the get Wet Screams or Dirty Dans.


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JR Barba is very fast! [emoji46]

YT PHILIPPINES - YouTube



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just had a bike ride at Quirino last saturday...

Good thing I'm used to monster/cyclocross conditions

but rainy season just made it insanely ridiculous



I took the pic after shedding soft loam/mud that got stuck in my XC tires

Heavy thick mud and 38 degrees celcius just don't go together well

already considering getting Continental Barons or Minion DHF just for a little bit more flexibility in conditions




increased pace starts at 25 and 30 minute mark

[safeorigin]

Hmmm... I might go for a Fox 34 after all.

2015 Fox 36

Einbaulänge(Crown to axle height) 550 mm
Verdrehsteifigkeit(Torsional stiffness) 24,3 Nm/°
Bremssteifigkeit(Brake stiffness) 237,9 Nm/°

2015 Fox 34

Einbaulänge 560 mm
Verdrehsteifigkeit 23,8 Nm/°
Bremssteifigkeit 240,1 Nm/°

2015 Fox 32

Einbaulänge 505 mm
Verdrehsteifigkeit 17,7 Nm/°
Bremssteifigkeit 175,8 Nm/°

2015 RS Pike

Einbaulänge 550 mm
Verdrehsteifigkeit 31,2 Nm/°
Bremssteifigkeit 224,7 Nm/°

The metric that's important to me is brake stiffness since I have to compensate for a 138% anti-squat(tendency of a suspension to dive under power and braking; this is also a trade off for high efficiency pedaling: think of a hard tail with only the front suspension moving).

And yes, roadies like me are obsessed with stiffness

[safeorigin]

getting insomnia over this thing. Finally arrived. only waiting for the fork, tires, and groupset.

will be using shimano zee for simplicity and tank like build quality.

[ozcity]

my mates 2014 carbon sensor cost only around P85k

and it came with 130mm fork..

can you go 160mm on that frame?.


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my mates 2014 carbon sensor cost only around P85k

and it came with 130mm fork..

can you go 160mm on that frame?.


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yes you can fit in 160 though it voids the warranty for weird reasons. even GT's own sponsored rider Hans Rey rides his sensor with a 160 front to balance it. I got mine heavily discounted. the reason I'm going for Fox because it turns out that the pike is much much more expensive compared to the deal I have. besides, the axle to crown height of a 150 pike isn't that far off from a 160 fox(around 4-6mm difference depending on year model) which brings it to around 65.6 degrees head angle(about the same as XS frame fitted with a pike).

having a stiff front will come in handy wrestling the 2.8 nobby nic(from what I gather, the added weight increases the gyroscopic effect making turning a bit harder). oddly enough, the sensor can actually run 2.25 29er wheels with the about same clearance as a giant frame <.<

[ozcity]

new tyres 26x2.35 hans dampf

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