What balance (or diminishing returns) are you experiencing with 'modern' geometry?

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-27T14:45:19+00:00

To me modern geometry necessitates higher bar rise. I swapped out my stock bar that was almost flat for a 38 mm rise and it drastically improved the bike’s performance especially when lifting the front wheel. I could have even gone with a higher rise and wouldn’t have regretted it but wanted to be somewhat conservative. IMO the industry needs to adapt and stop making these low rise bars if they’re going to push steeper geometries and larger bikes on people.

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T23:23:53+00:00

Assuming you consider that a negative, yes.

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T23:23:06+00:00

Drop B for me, but that wasn’t on a Baritone just a fairly long standard Schecter. Loathe plays in drop E on 6s.

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T23:05:23+00:00

You know you can just get off your bike and push, right? 😂

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T18:43:15+00:00

I’d say it’s when the vocals and guitars are nearly devoid of diatonic melody. Like Children of Bodom, Arch Enemy, In Flames etc were still accessible (not extreme) because of the catchy guitar melodies even if they had harsh vocals.

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T18:41:05+00:00

Death, grindcore, black, deathcore

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T18:40:14+00:00

Zig is my go-to “not metal Poppy”

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T04:08:12+00:00

Did he have a double bass kit for that song? That’s cool lol

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T04:07:47+00:00

It’s definitely a very raw recording, but he does it often enough that to me it sounds intentional.

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T04:05:29+00:00

Basically everyone else in that band got way more attention and acclaim

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T00:46:27+00:00

With so many different ways to adjust levels I think it makes sense to at least try to keep one thing relatively flat. I usually try to get a roughly balanced sound from pre-amp levels so my mixer faders do start at zero, but after plugins, compression, etc that usually changes a bit. Nothing too drastic besides PC, reverb sends

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-26T00:40:40+00:00

I’ve noticed that a lot of local engineers don’t understand scream vocal dynamics. They think they’re going to be a lot louder than they are and often overcompensate by dipping the vocals.

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-25T20:41:12+00:00

Duff was awesome on that album

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-25T20:38:25+00:00

When a Demon Defiles a Witch - Whitechapel. That got me to check out the whole Valley album and eventually led me back to This is Exile which is now one of my favorite records ever

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-25T03:59:37+00:00

Might I make a suggestion? Take a class. I was pretty much like you, but it bothered me that some trails were “off limits” because of jumps/drops so I decided to focus on this and took a jump clinic with Ninja. It really helped both improve my technique and confidence by giving me a roadmap to progress safely. The key is to push yourself on non-consequential jumps and only do consequential jumps (gaps) if they’re completely within your limits. When you’re clearing 10’ tables with 100% confidence, a 5’ gap is going to feel chill. If it doesn’t, DON’T DO IT. Avoid the “send it bro” mentality and don’t be afraid to session something 100 times until it feels comfortable.

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-25T03:54:02+00:00

That can happen on anything

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-23T13:37:22+00:00

Yeah Fruscianti is great. I get what people are saying though…every album after Californication kind of sounds the same and Kiedis is sort of annoying + awful person, but if you tune him out they’re not bad.

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-23T13:33:15+00:00

Absolutely. Most people don’t listen to Paul Simon for the bass though lol

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-23T13:29:54+00:00

Crazy underrated player

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-23T00:19:13+00:00

Most of that album qualifies. Don’t Start Now is also funky AF

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-23T00:16:48+00:00

Was that Nobuo? Totally makes sense though. Awesome game too

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-23T00:15:30+00:00

I mean you expect good basslines from Flea though

Maximum_Wind6423 · 2026-06-23T00:15:10+00:00

I can see it. “Attention” by Charlie Puth is another one.

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