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Letter of the Month
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Dear MBT:
I have been reading from the beginning, and just wanted to tell you that you have one of the best online magazines in the business. Each month they get better and better, I look forward each month to read the new reviews and ride reports. It is nice to at least read about riding when I’m not riding. Keep up the great work.
P.S. When are we gonna get that review on the new Maverick Durance??
Curt Hall
Curt,
Curt has been a loyal reader since Mountain Bike Tales was in its infancy and its editors fumbled around with Microsoft Frontpage like a bunch of apes with typewriters. Fortunately, we’ve ironed out many of our rough spots since those days and are beyond grateful for readers like Curt who’ve been brave enough to stick with us for the ride. In answer to your question, not only did we fire off a query to the boys at Maverick, but we attached your message as further proof of popular demand. For your patronage, we’re going to set you up with $20 from Evomo with the following gripe: We’re still hoping somebody will take the time to email us a pic of them sporting their Evomo garb to be run in a future issue- Curt perhaps you’ll be the first! Thanks for the kind words and stick with us buddy, we’re just getting warm.
For making us think, we’re going to send you a $20 gift certificate to spend at Evomo. Go get yourself a kick ass shirt, and send us a snapshot of you rocking it out: www.evomo.com/
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Dear MBT:
I recently got a used Kona Coiler for heavy all mountain riding and some jumping. The suspension feels pretty stiff and unforgiving. The guy I bought it from says it’s because I’m running the suspension too soft. What sense does this make?
Ryan Scype
Ryan,
Actually it does make sense if you take a moment to remember the nature of progressive/ rising rate suspension. Since your suspension becomes progressively stiffer as it dips into its travel, running your settings too soft can result in blowing through your small-bump sensitivity and catching the meaty part of the curve (where it feels stiff as a board). Our best advice on this one is to dig into the suspension’s owners manuals and to use the manufacturer recommended settings as a starting point for your weight/ riding style. If you do not have your manuals handy, allow the power of the internet to point you in the right direction.
Dear MBT:
Is it true that the guy who started Moots is now involved with Maverick?
Jeremy Kendia
Jeremy,
Close but you’re a bit off. The guy who formed Moots is none other than Kent Eriksen who went on to form Eriksen, not Maverick, after selling Moots. The confusion probably stems from the fact that the Eriksen full squish titanium uses the same rear suspension (strut) that graces the Mavericks.
Dear MBT:
When are you guys going to test the Cane Creek Double Barrel?
Steve Thompson
Steve,
Probably when it comes stock on a production bike. Seriously, we have queried Cane Creek several times requesting a Double Barrel but have yet to press the right buttons to make it a reality. From what we hear though, CC is pretty darn uptight with their samples of the Double, requesting that the units be shipped for immediate return after testing. We suspect that the shock’s high MSRP may have something to do with this.
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