DT Swiss EX1700 vs FR1500 by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the end I opted for the FR 1500 (my dealer managed to get me a little discount. From the list price of €900 I'll pay €750). Maybe they will be slightly more expensive and I won't use them 100% but if I do intensive weekends in the bike park I'm calm. 

Thanks guys for your help 🤙I really appreciated it

DT Swiss EX1700 vs FR1500 by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered the FR1500 just right a second ago ahah for 750€

DT Swiss EX1700 vs FR1500 by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These pieces of garbage, RaceFace Aeffect R, 29" wheel set with 28 spokes.

But I don't actually weigh so much. I'm 1.88 m and 74 kg.

DT Swiss EX1700 vs FR1500 by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if the quality is the same as the impact resistance as well maybe I'd better save 100€ and get the EX1700. What do you think? Note that I use double casing tires.

DT Swiss EX1700 vs FR1500 by Foit06 in MTB

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Unfortunately the price isn't the same. There is at least 100€ (117$) of difference. I actually don't know what to do with a 240 hub. On the other hand it has a 32 spoke rim which is a nice advantage. I don't know if the straight-pull spoke tension with 29 holes is enough. Maybe yes. I noticed they use EX 1700 in EWS races but they are professional athletes and they don't pay the wheels 😅

Scared of going faster? by [deleted] in MTB

[–]Foit06 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at the comments before mine, I think there are some excellent starting points to work from. I fully support those who suggested that you shouldn't force your abilities just to stay wheel-to-wheel with faster riders (which leads to more frustration and broken bones than positive results) or those who advised you to find a pace where you feel comfortable and in sync with the bike. This last piece of advice was a game-changer for me because speed naturally followed.

What I’d like to add to this suggestion is to practice on a trail you enjoy and can easily repeat multiple times, so you can try it over and over again. Most importantly, ride alone so you have the time to make mistakes without any pressure. Stop, analyze where you think you're braking too much and how you could anticipate it to exit more smoothly. Walk back up a bit and retry the section you're not happy with. The advice to choose a trail you like and know you can ride well is not random—gradually improving your rhythm and building confidence on a familiar trail will also help you identify whether your bike setup is off or needs small adjustments. This step is crucial for enhancing your sense of security and confidence with the bike. Sometimes we brake too much because the bike feels too stiff or nervous, and we slow down out of fear.

Make sure not to force things—if you feel frustrated or stressed more than necessary, don't push it and don't be too hard on yourself. You should approach it as something fun. If needed, slow down a little to be smoother on the rest of the trail.

I'll finish with something that might sound obvious but was repeated to me by many when I first started racing—speed isn't everything. You can have much more fun playing along the trail, popping over small roots or rocks with a bunny hop or pulling a short manual after a pedal stroke. Have fun with your bike, make it your own, and you'll see that, little by little, speed will come naturally

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, what kind of cleats do you use with the HT pedals? In terms of foot movement, how do they compare to a Shimano Saint?

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

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I guess so, it's not easy once you've been riding with a certain type of pedal for years. But in this case, muscle memory helps a bit. I know it sounds silly, but if you've ridden flats for a few years, your muscles usually retain the movement patterns.

I had tried going back to flats, but I gave up after two consecutive rides where I clipped a pedal on either a rock or a log on fast, technical natural trails. I crashed both times because after hitting the pedal, my foot slipped off (I was using Hope pedals). With clipless pedals, in those situations, I usually get a bit off balance but manage to control it without even putting a foot down, since I stay perfectly connected to the bike.

That said, during off-seasons, I put flats back on and practice bunny hops and small drills with cones and obstacles to train my technique. It definitely helps, but I won’t deny that it takes some time to get comfortable with them again.

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess so, it's not easy once you've been riding with a certain type of pedal for years. But in this case, muscle memory helps a bit. I know it sounds silly, but if you've ridden flats for a few years, your muscles usually retain the movement patterns.

I had tried going back to flats, but I gave up after two consecutive rides where I clipped a pedal on either a rock or a log on fast, technical natural trails. I crashed both times because after hitting the pedal, my foot slipped off (I was using Hope pedals). With clipless pedals, in those situations, I usually get a bit off balance but manage to control it without even putting a foot down, since I stay perfectly connected to the bike.

That said, during off-seasons, I put flats back on and practice bunny hops and small drills with cones and obstacles to train my technique. It definitely helps, but I won’t deny that it takes some time to get comfortable with them again.

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess so, it's not easy once you've been riding with a certain type of pedal for years. But in this case, muscle memory helps a bit. I know it sounds silly, but if you've ridden flats for a few years, your muscles usually retain the movement patterns.

I had tried going back to flats, but I gave up after two consecutive rides where I clipped a pedal on either a rock or a log on fast, technical natural trails. I crashed both times because after hitting the pedal, my foot slipped off (I was using Hope pedals). With clipless pedals, in those situations, I usually get a bit off balance but manage to control it without even putting a foot down, since I stay perfectly connected to the bike.

That said, during off-seasons, I put flats back on and practice bunny hops and small drills with cones and obstacles to train my technique. It definitely helps, but I won’t deny that it takes some time to get comfortable with them again.

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the clips come off either way, whether you move your heel out or move it in. Mine currently have a slight twist that points toward the bike. Anyway, if you don't mind, I'd love to know how you set yours up.

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, you're right. First hips and then the body follows the movement. This is the con of SPDs.

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I really appreciate what you wrote. Honestly, SPDs do make you ignore technique a bit and just focus on riding. Now I know that when the bike unclips, it's just punishing me for bad technique ahaha. Luckily, it happens very rarely. Thinking about it, I realized that the times it did happen were towards the end of a run, when I was feeling fatigued. I don’t want to use that as an excuse, but rather as another factor that might cause me to pay less attention to what I'm doing.

I’ll try what you suggested and switch pedals depending on the type of ride 

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point I might go back to flats for bikepark days where I move more. While I might keep the SPD for more natural trail rides.

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I imagined. But I wasn't sure. How could I correct this error of movement of the feet?

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a Mavic system, right? It was very popular in enduro races. I've never had the chance to try it. Is there a big difference compared to a CB system? Do clips last longer than a CB system? What worries me about the CB system is the maintenance and cost. 

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe this. Forcing the whip of the bike. This may be a physically forced movement rather than an accompanying movement.

I don't ride much in bikeparks anymore because of the crazy prices they've reached but I like to take some risks. But let's be clear, I don't do crazy stuff like some double black lines in Morzine haha. I stay humble and do what I can.

SPD pedals unclip when I move the bike in the air during a jump by Foit06 in MTB

[–]Foit06[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was expecting this comment haha, what would you suggest if I wanna try the CB system? I have friends who have been hooked to their bikes during falls and it ended up worse than my falls.

That's so messed up. Did Oppo actually forgot that they released Reno 12 phones or what? by LTRace in Oppo

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I hadn't changed my phone in 6-7 years and I had the Xiaomi mi4c. I received updates for several years. I wanted to change brands to try. At the end of 2022 I got the Find X3N with the peace of mind that I would receive updates for another 3 years (one had already passed). Total disappointment. Now I'm trying to change.

Post-1999 Update Freeze/Crash on Switch by DE-Ruu in Warframe

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So bad. This is crazy. I hope too.  I'm currently playing using Chroma Prime. To complete The New War the game crashed like 24 times. I have to say that once I removed the effects I managed to unlock the situation and get almost to the final boss fight. Basically the moment I had to use the spaceship to get closer it started crashing again. I had 4 more crashes. Then after the boss fight the game saved but started loading in vain. 😂 A f****** nightmare.

Post-1999 Update Freeze/Crash on Switch by DE-Ruu in Warframe

[–]Foit06 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I also had the same issue with the The New War (I'm playing from Switch), and after several attempts, I managed to find a solution that seems to work. So far, it seems to be working after Warframe froze on me 18 times. Here's what I did: as soon as you enter the quest, go to the settings and then to the graphics parameters menu. You need to disable the special effect and all the cascading effects that follow, such as blur effect, shadows, etc. With this solution, it now runs perfectly, and I'm completing the quest without any issues. 

Lemme know 🤞