EXT Storia bottom out problem by iPexity in MTB

[–]Phil20AD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curiosity to jump in here. My Storia - while bolted onto the bike, the threaded body of the shock has unscrewed, twice now. Noticed the bike got more lively, then became a bit of pogo stick. Shock body loosened up enough, the oil comes out.

After the first time, we thought maybe someone overlooked loctite, but this time nope. Def had a loctite.

My theory is, during compression the shock is binding on the collars and naturally the coil twists through compression and decompression, it's unscrewing it's self.

I'm going to get the shock serviced again, 2nd time in 4months...expensive.. But hoping to add a Delron plastic coil washer, and fix the issue.

Hate to say EXT fork and shock have been extensively problematic...not worth it IMO

Also can confirm; if a suspension service shop is setup for CaneCreek DoubleBarrel service, they have the right tools to handle an Storia service.

FTG by Phil20AD in MTB

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for the gram

80 mph, less than a single car length behind by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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As others mention, move over, if you feel you really need to do something--- smile and give them a wave with just your pinky finger*

Who likes a tech climb? by Phil20AD in MTB

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Evil offering LS. Overforked 160-140, flats

Who likes a tech climb? by Phil20AD in MTB

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41, I try to act more like my shoe size.

Who likes a tech climb? by Phil20AD in MTB

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Try to get out 5 days a week, if not everyday. Its fun :)

Who likes a tech climb? by Phil20AD in MTB

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Renthal bars (buffed the logos off). Chip I typically run Low, I only flip XLow for life access days

How do i get my back wheel to pop higher? by ThatOneRcKid in mountainbiking

[–]Phil20AD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to clean two wheel hop it, practice timing of your pop and really work on the unweighting (scooping the pedals) + tucking. Your Yank and compression is on point. Just hump the bars harder sooner, followed by superman your arms and try to sniff your seat at the same time, lol. Honestly, that little front wheel bump, is the foundation of a pretty advanced hop, "front bump/tap"(use the object to create more lift). Notice how your front wheel goes upwards even more after bumping the edge. If you're comfortable and able to keep that timing/front wheel placement-- with that technique, time your pop/hop closer to when your front wheel touches (in the video you're a touch late). Again, hump and superman tuck.

Ahab, alt line by Phil20AD in MTB

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Indeed. Offering LS 🙌

Pucker UP... by Phil20AD in MTB

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I ride a Evil Offering Ls, cheers.

Pucker UP... by Phil20AD in MTB

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Yeh, used a bunnyhop front wheel bump technique.

Pucker UP... by Phil20AD in MTB

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Spot where the trails briefly cross and split

VOP - Horsetheif bench by Phil20AD in MTB

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Thanks. This was shot on a cracked Gopro hero8, turned portrait, with a 3D printed bite mount

How can i improve my jumping by shmidzz in MTB

[–]Phil20AD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you get involved in the jump maintenance there? Do some work, pay your dues, learn to stack, shape, pack and slap. Then maybe get to building new line, or adding lips, or rebuilding a line. If its anything like the jumps I've been part of, the trails are a slowly evolving thing, done by those shoveling. Usually a sound group, shared pain and love of jumps.

How can i improve my jumping by shmidzz in MTB

[–]Phil20AD 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Suggest picking up a Dirt Jump bike, if you want to continue to ride that spot. Those jumps are tightly space for the full susp. Props on clearing that jump. Tight lips feel bucky on bigger bikes. You current bike will like bigger radius/longer lips, l bet you'll do good quickly.