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The Diesel was awesome looking for the time, I remember a guy showing up to the Cumberland DH (2006ish?) and the thing looked like an absolute BEAST. I recall hearing that it gumby-levels of flexy though.

Happy f*ckin Birthday Mike! A couple of killer quotes in there, that apply to my life pretty deeply right now. I hope the universe balances your last few months with some high points very soon.

Ported Pistons for increased rebound circulation flow, and roughed up the piston surface. A couple of mods my buddy developed when supporting Eddy Masters/Bergamont Team. If you want his contact you can shoot me a PM, he still services Manitou stuff as a side gig.

Suspension Werx

Lack of lubrication can cause issues for sure, and the two issues can be confused, for sure. But they are in fact, two different issues. As mentioned in the article, you can often tell when fork bushings could use burnishing just by removing the lowers and feeling how the stanchions slide within the bushings (with everything lubed well). It can be a night and day difference.

The two brands you mentioned are interesting. The first Mezzers had a big issue with bushing slop from the factory, so that was the opposite issue. They dialed that in after the first production run of the lower casting, but it's possible they still run a looser fit than some brands.  I know for a fact that Ohlins runs a looser fit than most brands, just by design. Apparently the burnishing tools for Ohlins are slightly oversized compared to those for other brands with the same diameter stanchions.

I've had two forks burnished over the last couple of years, both with amazing results. 

1) I bought a barely used DVO Onyx, knowing that the brand had a high percentage of forks with tight bushings. After one chat with the seller, I knew that was likely the issue, and got it for a total steal. Took just the lowers and axle down to SuspensionWerks where my buddy could do his burnish thing, and $20 later, it was buttery smooth. Unparalleled value.

2) I had my Dorado burnished at the same place, different buddy of mine performing the service. In fact, it sounded like it was so much work, they had to take turns back and forth until it was done. I also had a small damper mod done at the same time, so the bushing improvement isn't in isolation, but that fork moves like nothing else I've experienced. Simply amazing through rough stuff.

One note about the now-looser fit after burnishing - lubrication fluid takes up some of that space between stanchion and bushing when the fork is properly lubricated. If you have your bushings burnished, make sure to keep your lowers well lubed. Using thicker oil also tends to help keep the noticeable slop to a minimum (I use Fox Gold in my DVO Onyx).

I was going to say the same.

1) It's terrible to leave precision steel unoiled in a damp environment like that. 

2) Removing the oxidization with crude methods negates the precision of the tool.

I rode a 2003 SC Heckler for 9 continuous, hard-ass years. It never batted an eyelash.

That's correct, and redbubble isn't the only online store that's selling T-shirts with that same ripped off logo. Nobody that's a part of the Stevie Legacy org is going to litigate, but they're definitely not legit, and I'd never buy something like that to commemorate the Legend.

Do it justice Andrew! It's beckoning.

WRT changing out a dropper cartridge vs buying a new one, if you disassemble the old one before binning it, most of it can go into the aluminum recycling. You're mostly left with a cartridge and a collar/seal to chuck out, so the difference in landfill garbage between the two options are closer than you might think.

Posted by: tashi

Good homie of mine would drop the baggies on hot days, leaving him in (eventually splitting) denim print bike shorts, pads and full face. 

Got some hilarious comments, but always from folks that didn’t stand a chance of keeping up!

I was going to say that's HAS TO BE Sam, but not sure the "keeping up" comment still fits.

Posted by: tashi

I’m all over Blue Sky clothing for my merino and bamboo socks now — $8/pair!

Whaaaat? Checking that out now... Oooo, there's a store 5min away from my house. 60% Marino for $8, 75% Bamboo for $6. That's unbelieveable.

Posted by: tashi

Pulled the trigger on a large Raw-dogg, thanks my dudes.  Very excited.

Looks like the hardtail price went up overnight, gunna have to source something else there I guess.

Congrats man! Enjoy your NBD when it arrives, and don't forget to wear your best socks (a ridiculous New Bike Day tradition that my buddies started).

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I also have a Deore derailleur ready to replace the tired GX Eagle one. The internet says it should work as drop in replacement, we'll see.

Should be fine, I replaced an NX with SLX. With all other Sram bits still in place, it worked well.

Posted by: Endurimil

Thought to share this. Not mine. Local rider on Disability and CPP's bike. Old Devinci Frantik he over the last few months updated with more modern parts.

I like it!

Posted by: pedalhound

[LB rims] They were great...

Thank you (and others) for the feedback!

Posted by: Endurimil

Posted by: DangerousDave

Sorry to hear this. I take it that he was one of the Gs who built GMG? Would love to hear the stories behind those kind of trails.

If one can find a copy anywhere, The Emergence has lots on Gabe and Team Herberber.

It would seem that at least Part 1 is available on the Youtubes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q9m8GCFkHk

Posted by: pedalhound

I don't have any photo's yet....but I just laced up some new We Are One rims to my Chris King hubs, replacing the 9 year old Light Bicycle rims....very stoked. My Banshee Prime got new suspension front and rear this year too....I will add a photo when I remember to take one...lol.

How are the LB rims fairing after that 9 year slog? I only ask because I've got one of their older "Enduro" models as a Rear on my DH bike (swapped from my hard tail). It's been in service for a couple years now, and puts up with a lot of abuse, so I'm basically just gather data points. I've heard others talk about LB rims being good work horses.

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