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This episode delivers an expert comparison of leading electronic suspension systems, featuring Mountain Cog host and suspension specialist Dane Higgins' detailed analysis of SRAM Rockshox Flight Attendant, Fox Live Valve, and Fox Live Valve Neo. The discussion examines how each system approaches terrain detection and suspension adjustment, with Flight Attendant's cross-country focus contrasting with Neo's gravity-oriented design. Installation requirements, compatibility considerations, and real-world performance characteristics are thoroughly explored.

Pricing and value propositions also take center stage, with systems ranging from $1,400 to $3,500 depending on configuration. The hosts provide valuable insights into how these systems benefit different riding styles and skill levels, from competitive racing to casual trail riding. Key technological features are explained, including wireless versus wired configurations, battery life expectations, and integration capabilities with other bike components. The episode concludes with practical recommendations for various rider profiles, helping listeners make informed decisions about electronic suspension upgrades

SRAM Rockshox Flight Attendant https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/collections/flight-attendant

Fox Live Valve Neo
https://ridefox.com/pages/neo-technology

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Mountain Cog dives deep into the evolution and future of SRAM's mountain bike components with industry veteran and SRAM Field Guide Jimmy Nordloh.

Discover the fascinating history behind SRAM's acquisitions, including: Zipp Wheels and Time Pedals, while exploring breakthroughs like the Buttercups suspension technology (surprisingly inspired by chainsaw grips). Learn why properly bedding your brakes is crucial for optimal performance and the true story behind SRAM's approach to component serviceability. Jimmy shares insider knowledge about SRAM's future, manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, and their commitment to bike shop partnerships, making this episode essential for anyone interested in mountain bikes.

SRAM MTB Products
SRAM MTB: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/mountain
Rockshox: https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox
Truvativ: https://www.sram.com/en/truvativ
Zipp: https://www.sram.com/en/zipp
Quarq: https://www.sram.com/en/quarq
Time: https://www.sram.com/en/time-sport
Hammerhead: https://www.hammerhead.io/
Velocio: https://velocio.cc/?__woopraid=gtJLkWVFnj0g

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In this episode the boys are joined by Tim March who ghostwrote Steve Peat’s new autobiography “Forged By Speed – The Making of a Mountain Bike World Champion”.

Steve Peat needs no introduction, he had a prolific downhill race career with 17 World Cup wins, 2 World Cup Overall titles, and a World Championship title. He is currently the head coach and team manager of the Santa Cruz Syndicate race team. He is hands down one of the fastest and most successful downhill mountain bike athletes in history.

He’s well known, not only for being wicked fast on a bike, but for his rock star persona. There’s no other athlete that we can think of that embodied the “work hard – play hard” philosophy more than Peaty. His party animal shenanigans are as well documented in the media as is his downhill supremacy.

The book, which was underpinned by ~20,000 journal entries that Steve religiously kept throughout his career, tells the deeper story of Steve’s upbringing, thought process, training methodology, challenges, and a healthy amount of his infamous shenanigans.

Ghostwriter Tim March (who himself, is a Professional BMX racing legend and long-established bike journalist), worked for several years with Peaty to document and give fans a true inside look into Steve’s back story and the trials and tribulations that lead to his success.

Forged By Speed – The Making of a Mountain Bike World Champion

• Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/forged-by-speed/id6717572064
• Amazon (U.S.): https://www.amazon.com/Forged-Speed-making-mountain-champion/dp/1839810963
• Amazon (U.K.): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forged-Speed-making-mountain-champion/dp/1839810963
• Web: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/forged-by-speed

Peaty’s (Steve Peat’s mountain bike product company)

• https://peatys.com/

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