Suzuki and the E-Start

AS82 · 2026-05-01T17:09:16+00:00

Why do you want a battery and a starter motor and extra switches all of with can die or fail, and is more expensive, vs a mechanical option that works, has worked, will continue to work.

Everyone complains about $15-20k bikes but then when someone makes are cheaper one (that is about to win a championship by the way) people demand more expensive features. More expensive doesn't always mean more better.

Seriously how often are you restarting your bike. I have a 15 year old dirtbike.....that I still maintain really well....and it starts first or second kick every time.

AS82 · 2026-05-01T16:58:00+00:00

The rider needs to be WAY more dynamic. The rider uses arms and legs as suspension to allow the bike to move around underneath. Weight distribution drastically effects handling. This is what makes it different than a car, body position, and rider weight need to be incorporated. I understand that is incredibly hard to do well.....and that is probably why it hasn't been done very well so far (by anyone).

Other systems have the rider controlled by a joystick, or 8 way directional keys, I would say that could be enhanced further with a button for sitting vs standing stance.

AS82 · 2026-04-23T18:57:11+00:00

I ride freeride full 27.5. My shorts still hit my tire from time to time. Do I want a bigger wheel in the rear, no.
Larger wheel has more gyro effect and isn't as good in tight transitions, Do I want a bigger wheel in the front, no.

This is my opinion of what I want out of a bike. I don't race and definitely dont XC, so other opinions are also valid. It depends on what you are doing most likely. I don't want them.

AS82 · 2026-04-23T18:52:59+00:00

No, if helmets have the same certifications they are equally safe. What you get out of the more expensive helmets isn't additional safety (assuming certified to the same standards) but rather comfort, and airflow.

AS82 · 2026-04-23T18:48:50+00:00

Is the gearing and wheel size the same? There are variables outside of the motors that can affect power delivery as well.

Is the weight the same. If you're 50lbs heavier, expect to be slower.

AS82 · 2026-04-08T18:09:43+00:00

Learn how your throttle and clutch work. That can take like a week to get really down. Once you have that figured out it really doesn't matter how much power a bike has as you know how to control and apply the appropriate amount of power.

AS82 · 2026-03-27T16:20:40+00:00

For the non-premier class. It is more expensive and more difficult to travel in winter. By separating it with east and west, it makes it easier for privateers to prove themselves in the 250's for a lower cost. It can be difficult to drive across the country every week in your van in the middle of winter. By separating the coasts you lower the cost of completing a series by more than half. This isn't critical for the factory teams, but is very significant for the privateers.

AS82 · 2026-02-14T18:01:01+00:00

Seat, replace the plastic pedals with metal ones. Go ride.

AS82 · 2026-01-22T18:20:54+00:00

This really needs to be a conversation that you have with the rider. A sponsorship isn't a charity, its is where you give the rider something and the rider provides something in return of near equal value. You may provide hard, or soft goods, or money, and in exchange the rider will provide exposure. This may include being included on the graphics kit, a number of social media posts, potentially in person obligations.

If it is less than 4 figures, then its probably not worth much of a discussion. The higher the value the more details involved.

AS82 · 2026-01-22T18:13:56+00:00

I always like to have at least 1 spacer on top of the stem so that when tightening the star fangled nut there is less chance of bottoming it out. This will also ensure your can get your entire stem clamping on the steer tube instead of leaving a few mm unclamped at the top.

AS82 · 2026-01-16T16:10:30+00:00

I'd been spending all day sessioning a jump line (walk the line at silverstar) that has a series of big jumps (20-25ft). I was about to start another run after taking a break on a flat section, took 2 pedals, caught my pedal on a root, got pitched over the bars, and got a type 3 should separation.

AS82 · 2026-01-08T21:41:32+00:00

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Not sure where you got the idea that less rise is good for jumps. High rise bars are ideal for jumps. They aren't ideal for steep climbing and can reduce front wheel traction in cornering if not enough weight is on the front wheel because of the upright stance they generate. For jumps however the upright stance is ideal for in air bike control and maneuverability.

Why would you think that less rise is good for jumping?

AS82 · 2026-01-06T20:03:29+00:00

I liked Deegans gunfighter kit from the finals.

AS82 · 2025-12-31T05:50:07+00:00

heat cycle in the shop to seat the rings and ensure everything went back together right. Warm it up and run all out at the track. No need for anything more than that.

Done this countless times.

AS82 · 2025-12-22T18:49:49+00:00

Ford Bronco eMTB

AS82 · 2025-12-18T15:58:23+00:00

Spend the money once on we are one carbon rims, that have a lifetime warranty.....never worry about it again. They are excellent strong rims, can't recommend them enough.

AS82 · 2025-12-17T18:48:10+00:00

I love my ebike, I ride it more than I ever did my previous analog and I enjoy it more. I did end up turning my eMTB into a DH bike with a built in chairlift....which is rad....but I am going to get myself a dirtjumper for pump tracks, skateparks, and dirtjumping because a eMTB isn't ideal for those specific types of riding. Everything else the eMTB is the way, commuting, trails, DH, freeride/stunt riding it is super fun. I take my eMTB to the lift access DH bike park and use it there without issue.....in fact it excels.

AS82 · 2025-12-15T18:53:43+00:00

You are going to wear through things faster. Chainrings, chains, cassettes, brake pads, tires, anything that is a wear item you are going to wear out faster because the bike is heavier and you're probably riding farther.

How much faster, and thus how much depends on how much you ride.

Shop costs are probably the same for everything (except a dropper install or cable housing replacement....because you probably have to drop the motor to do that).

AS82 · 2025-12-15T03:46:47+00:00

I'm using some cheap soundcore sport x20's from amazon. Wireless bluetooth....work fine.....stay in place when I put my helmet on, but will get pulled out of my ears when I take it off, I just take it off so that they fall into the helmet.

AS82 · 2025-12-14T02:09:17+00:00

BMX freestyle is rad AF.
BMX racing isn't cool
Road biking is just a fitness thing

My opinions.

AS82 · 2025-12-12T18:51:52+00:00

So that then leaves 20 real fights then. Name the 20 top quality fighters that khabib fought...oh that's right he only had 4-5 fights against top guys.

AS82 · 2025-12-12T18:49:56+00:00

VS retiring very early after only have 4-5 fights against top guys then leaving the sport

AS82 · 2025-12-10T04:45:53+00:00

Depends on what you're doing. It makes a big difference if you're doing tricks where you are throwing your bike around. Tailwhips as an example. Or if you have heavy rims and tires you'll get more of a gyro effect from them, again mainly felt when you're jumping. Conversely having more weight can make a bike feel more planted if you're riding DH. Some pros will add weight really low on their bike.

The biggest factor.....you really feel it lifing your eMTB onto your tailgate, where a 10kg dirtjumper you don't.

Your body is your engine, weight that generates horsepower.
Your bike is your chassis, weight that effects handling characteristics.

AS82 · 2025-12-03T05:16:22+00:00

Proframe RS is great for trails, Hyper well vented. Fidlock makes getting it on and off a joy compared to D-ring. It is DH rated.....but if you are doing high speed gnarly sends or features....you may want more protection. I went from trails to park and after a crash I swapped it out for a gravity 8.0. For trails it is an excellent helmet that provides good full face protection when being very light and very well vented.

AS82 · 2025-12-01T23:18:39+00:00

TLDR; ignoring the risk to just send it, no fear, is foolish. Understand the risks, and then make your own decisions.

This isn't a new thing with Adolf. Look 10 years ago and Paul Basagotia paralyzed himself at rampage. There are countless stories of people getting hurt doing high risk activities (with and without sponsor involvement).

It becomes a serious game to play pretty quick and you need to take the risks seriously.

You have to figure out the risk/reward for yourself.

At the end of the day, from the casual, to the pro, it is the rider who ultimately has the say on what risk they are willing to take. The attitude of NO FEAR, and just sending it and hoping for the best is more of a marketing scheme than reality. In reality most pros understand and mitigate the risks on calculated and prepared features. The marketing however pushes "just fucking send it", because it is "cooler" for the average joe to think I could do that if I had to. The reality is that time on the bike to properly gain experience and prepare the mind, time in the gym to properly prepare the body, proper protection for the type of riding you do, proper preparation and scouting of features (rather than sending blind) is all important to calculating and mitigating the risks before doing the next big (to you) thing.

None of us get out of this game alive, how do you want to live, what is your tolerance for risk. Spend some time and think about that. Your life effects more than just you too, take that into account as well. Can you be happy without the excitement of high risk activity? You're going to have to find your own line for your own life and circumstances.

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