Following on from: 2023 XC Bike & Equipment Thread

[image] alexstenerson: What rigid post is .95lbs lighter After swapping between the dropper and a ridged post I ended up saving 0.61 pounds once all parts weighed. The cable housing for the dropper remaining on the bike. I misspoke with the 0.95 lbs, I think I forgot to add back in the weight…

Is the twin lock system as advertised? How does it feel on the trail? Is it nimble and fast? Can it be set up as a smooth plush ride?

[image] dubrose40: Is the twin lock system as advertised? I don’t know what you mean by that. I’ve been on a Spark for 6 years so the TwinLoc is natural to me. However, if you aren’t using a 3 way lockout now, there is definitely a learning curve. Also, depending on where you live and/or if y…

That would have been a crazy weight savings lol

[image] wintermute: best/cheapest These are typically at the opposite ends of the spectrum. If you want cheap, it’s definitely not going to be the best. If you want the best, you’ll have to pay for quality.

I had a fox where the internal casting for the pivot/machine screw thread broke. At least my system is set to default open instead of default lockout, so it was manageable. Still crappy design or sourcing. if the machine screw went all the way through the casting it would reinforce the casting. as i…

[image] wintermute: Super helpful, thanks @MI-XC . Have you considered doing a TED talk? You’re asking for something that doesn’t exist, so refrain your question that has an actual possible answer . Do you want cheap or best?

Check out Orbeas Squidlock? I have it on my Epic Evo for PTL but the Oiz that’s it’s designed for is PTU so it works well for that. It’s all metal, no plastic and spare parts available.

Anyone have a 100mm Rockshox Reba (or similar 32mm stanchion fork)? What is your set up like and what’s your weight etc.? I haven’t been able to get good small bump compliance out of it. Right now I have it at 110 psi with no spacers and I am 180 lb. Rebound 8 clicks from closed. Has a surprising a…

2024 XC Bike & Equipment Thread

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SpeedyChix June 30, 2024, 12:08pm 1016

Not cheapest but a WolfTooth Remote Centric plus the small Fox remote lockout. Nothing large to get caught.

https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/remote-lockout-with-dropper-setup/63857/6?u=speedychix

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