Comments on: New Build Project: XC Race and Epic Machine

By: RL

RL — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:38:28 +0000

Ha! That’s pretty good DT. Moe is picking up the frame today. We’ll have photos up soon.

By: Dial Tone

Dial Tone — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:59:03 +0000

I got it! I know what frame it is! There is no “I” in it!

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:34:28 +0000

I’d go with the ST(Short Travel) Thudbuster. Its just enough cushion without the drastic dip(as the LongTravel model tends to). I ran the ST and loved it. The LT seems to have too much up and down travel from what I hear.

By: Dial Tone

Dial Tone — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:31:25 +0000

Thanks guys!

RL, I get what you mean–with a seat suspension, everytime the rider hits a bump, the distance between the seat and bottom bracket changes and thus changing the leg extension. I can see how that could ‘waste’ pedalling efficiency. I was toying with the idea of the Thudbuster for Mrs DT’s bike.

I’ll try to swing over in the morning and see you guys at the Dress Ride and shoot some pics. I dont think I can ride, its my kaarawan/compleanos and the family unit might have something planned for me…

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:42:22 +0000

DT, I’d say it makes a difference in any type of riding: XC, trail, all mountain. The Thudbuster is nice for hardtail bikes because it gives and extra couple inches of cushion. I had one on my Mountain Cycle Rumble(hardtail) and it helped ease a lot of the low back stress I’d feel over extended rides.

I doubt it’ll make you faster but if you like the ride of a hardtail but want a little forgiveness in the back it’s definitely worth it. They also come with three elastomers so you can change them out, depending on your weight.

By: RL

RL — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:55:55 +0000

DT,

The Thudbuster is a great addition to any bike. But it doesn’t substitute a full suspension. One of the problems with that is when it compresses it shortens your leg extension distance…make sense? So when the rear wheel hits a bump, the whole bike moves. But if you had a full suspension bike, then the rider essentially stays at rest while the front and rear wheels are absorbing the terrain.

By the way, are you going to make it to the Dress Ride?

By: Dial Tone

Dial Tone — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:15:35 +0000

I ‘memmer an article you guys posted on the Thudbuster. Would that make a difference for XC races?

By: Flynryn

Flynryn — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:20:35 +0000

2008 Cannondale Scalpel 2. This is a proven podium machine! Thanks Incycle San Dimas!

By: Jeff Banks

Jeff Banks — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:04:55 +0000

This is sort of what my Cannondale Rush is…I race it every so often but its still pretty comfortable to trail ride.