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    Heckler Mx pedal strikes

    Sag and compression set right?
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    The HBO handles the last 20% of the travel, the ABO maybe the last <5%. HBO is going to be way more effective at handling end of travel and it's way more tunable through oil movement in the HBO circuit. ABO is a piece of rubber the piston hits, more or less that can be moved up and down. The...
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    Far from an expert so I'll stay away from the technical stuff. From the hoarse's mouth. https://www.schwalbetires.com/mtb-families#:~:text=and%20personal%20bests-,GRAVITY%20PRO,-Developed%20since%202021 Long story short, they made the Gravity sidewalls more supportive. They also updated the...
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    Are you referring to an Albert with the updated Gravity casing available as of about a month ago?
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    For sure other components, especially those adding compliance, can hurt handling. Try the updated Gravity casings, they're a substantial improvement.
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    I experienced that a little more with my 181 than previous frames but it's nothing new. I would usually chalk that up to the end of travel progressive nature of air shocks and HBO, but without knowing all of your suspension variables it's a general statement. Try removing any tokens, mine had 1...
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    It's not unlike any other UDH frame.
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    You're not, dumb is the other guys starting internet fights, ha. You have to mount (buy, I don't think they're supplied) the UDH first, the axle will thread into that OR if you're using SRAM Transmission derailleur it'll thread into that.
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    All due respect, you're trolling too with no evidence of the things you demand from others. You started it now be a grown up and give it a rest so we can get back on topic.
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    To each their own but that's bad advice. The correct way is a compression retune on any type of shock when changing leverage ratios. Your example for a quick fix for air is the same as a spring weight change on a coil shock. It's using additional support, creating a harsh ride to make up for...
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    For me, the weight difference is negligible and it's in an acceptable place, low and central on the bike, if you notice a difference at all. I ran an air for about 8 months and a coil for the last 2, it comes down to the type of bike feel you like and how you ride. Coil still has some good pop...
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    Stone the heretic. Unpopular opinions

    Something we're all good at on either side of the pond, f-ing up threads.
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    Magic Mary or Albert Gravity radial for rear of 25kg Kenevo?

    Neither. Tacky Chan is the right answer.
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    Stone the heretic. Unpopular opinions

    You do not have to pick a color and match everything on your bike... specifically looking at you Fox orange people.
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    Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info

    Enter the serial numbers into the TrailHead app to confirm. My Vivid had 1, B1 Zebs usually have none bc of the ABO.
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