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    Dangerous Activities - DH vs Partying/Alcohol/Drugs

    True but that's unavoidable and probably still substantially less dangerous. haha good point
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    Dangerous Activities - DH vs Partying/Alcohol/Drugs

    This has some context to it, can't be bothered explaining though. I'm interested in what people think about the dangers of DH riding/racing vs the usual young male dangerous activities of alcohol/drugs/driving too fast, etc. I think there's definitely a case for serious injury being a...
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    Dt fr600

    Jimmy did it for me, so I thought it should be a real quality build. It's dinged real bad but it buckled terribly too, so maybe he was having an off day?
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    Dt fr600

    How are these holding up for people? I killed the apparently bombproof 823s in 2 rides and I'm looking ofr something else.
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    lowest non DM stem

    Nah I'm over twisting lowers. New boxxers are pretty butter so I want a standard stem. Sunline isn't that low...
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    Clipless shoes

    Does anyone know if there are any SPD shoes that have the cleat holes further back than normal, so your foot position gets more like it is on flat pedals? I can corner so much more balanced on flats because I'm further forward on the pedals, but I prefer clips for the pedalling and control...
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    lowest non DM stem

    Pretty self explanatory, what's the lowest non direct mount stem you can get? Needs to fit oversized bars, so no Funn SMX, what else is there? cheers:thumb:
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    stiffer suspension for going faster?

    I reckon it's not necessarily better but sometimes you need to run harder suspension when you get faster. I used to run a 300lb shock spring and soft boxxer spring, but now I can't nearly get away with springs that soft, they just bottom everywhere. I'm a massive hack but I feel like my bike...
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    Where to get Rebuild parts for Boxxer?

    dropnzone.com! Go on BTI, find the part number for the part you want, and email info@dropnzone.com and they will get it for you.
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    Rebound Speed - Slow Recommendation from Push

    Other way round... more LSR less HSR. Read Sockets post again. Too much HSR and it will pack up over repeated hits.
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    Saint brakes - Formula rotors?

    No. You could bleed them badly and get some air in there? :think: Probably not a very good idea though... why do you want squishy brakes?
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    Code brakes - any changes?

    Those mag codes were hands down the ****test brakes I have ever owned. I had to bleed mine EVERY ride. Even then the lever throw would just randomly change halfway through a run.
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    Why can't e13...

    $300? The bearings in SPD pedals seem to be pretty much indestructible and they sure as hell don't cost $300. I came off a pretty big log ride and fell into a creek (along with my bike) and the peal bearings were pretty much the only ones still working and they are still going strong to this...
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    Saint brakes - Formula rotors?

    Formula rotors are a bit thicker so you'll have less pad clearance. On the upside if everything is aligned properly you should still be able to get it rub free and you will have less lever throw.
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    Needle bearing shock bushings! Very smooth

    Haha I'm glad someone caught that. Seriously though... I can't tell much difference on the trail between the needle bearings and greased bushings.
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    Needle bearing shock bushings! Very smooth

    BOS has had this for ever. :thumb: Definitely makes a noticeable difference on the BOS, especially in the parking lot. Durability should be good if they are similar to the BOS ones. The tools probably make it easier but I've put them in with a vice and sockets... worked fine.
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    Rebound Speed - Slow Recommendation from Push

    This speed/position sensitive thing with rebound damping has always confused me. Say you squash over the lip of a jump, your shock will rebound very fast because there is nothing for the spring to actually push up, then if you compress your shock to the same amount, into a g-out or something...
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    Suspension setup and spring rate survey

    I've got the ST01 I think, which is one under the ST04 compression wise (as you would guess... 1 is just before 4:think:). My frame is ~2.73:1 and it's definitely too light. I can feel the LSC if I crank it fully, but only just. HSC is the same deal. The problem is the Izimu is in between the 01...
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    Suspension setup and spring rate survey

    This is going a bit off topic, but anyway... Going on what your magical calculation says my bike has a very stiff rear relative to the front. I can run a medium fork spring but it feels pretty firm, and the soft doesn't feel too soft either. With the 350 spring my bike feels kind of balanced...
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    Suspension setup and spring rate survey

    Is it something to do with a bike being balanced front and rear stiffness wise? I'd be interested to see how mine comes out.