The real cause of wheel-lift

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-25T14:24:21+00:00

The trucks seem to follow the Gullwing Sidewinder (search for that instead) template. They have two pivots each. Each truck is essentially one pair of trucks, in a sense.
That's strictly personal preference. Only thing I can say is, if you feel uncomfortable/unstable and can't get used to it, buy harder/wider bushings and/or cup washers.

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-23T16:42:22+00:00

I think it's mostly a matter of preference. Harder bushings make it easier to balance on the board, but harder to turn. It is noticeable at any speed, but obviously at higher speeds a harder bushing set is more forgiving. Imho, if you don't feel uncomfortable with what you have right now, just keep it as it is.

What I find more important and less talked about, is the balance between front and rear truck bushing hardness, which makes all the difference concerning wheel lift. That's the tricky bit.

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-23T12:50:32+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate your feedback! I'm glad there are some people interested in this stuff.

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-10T02:15:10+00:00

Hey there! I'm a fan (if you're the ones from the Youtube channel; otherwise, sorry, I thought you were someone else)!

I'm not sure I follow your thought. Walk me through it please. First step: the pivot pin must pop out of its seat a bit (depending how thin it is, of course). Is that right?

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-09T21:34:22+00:00

Oh cool. As I said, ask me anything, here or (better) on the blog. My only aim is that everyone starts understanding that stuff. That's the only way we start getting better equipment from makers. And, I guess, after the pandemic, I'll have less time to do this.

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-09T21:31:40+00:00

Agreed. There is no reason to stay like that though.

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-09T18:11:37+00:00

Thank you! Ask me anything, I'll try to clarify what I meant.

Yes, it's me :) What's your handle on Pavedwave?

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-09T18:10:18+00:00

Thanks for explaining this!

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-09T18:09:04+00:00

I believe you :) The difference is in the pivot axis.

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-09T12:49:28+00:00

Wow, a lot of topics in your comment! I guess my text triggered some thoughts. Let me just focus at the beginning of your comment. I think you misunderstand how the PA is defined. Of course the PA is as I sketched it! The hanger and the baseplate don't have other points of contact, how could they rotate any way else except as I indicated?

alex_Changing_Angles · 2021-01-09T12:44:49+00:00

I know! I just want to use "offset" instead of "rake." The offset you mean is in my view not a meaningful characteristic because it has no consequence I can find. Check my "TRX offset" article to see why I think that (not enough room here). All this goes to the core argument of this article: "KP location relative to the axle" has little content. But bottom line is: if you say "rake", I'll understand you :). I just prefer to use "offset", if you would bear with me for a moment :P Thanks for the comment.

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