Fox Suspension Special | #AskGMBNTech 196

Published on June 27th 2022

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Welcome back to another episode of Ask GMBN Tech, where we try to answer all of your complex, scary, niche, and technical questions about mountain bikes! On this week's show, Doddy talks about tyre pressure and tubeless tyres, plus a whole load more! Use the hashtag #AskGMBNTech for a chance to be featured on the show. โฑ Timestamps โฑ 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - How much bushing play is acceptable on a Fox 38? 01:45 - Would there be an advantage in upgrading from a Fox 34 to a Fox 36? 03:53 - What's the difference between a 1.5" and 1.8" steerer tube? 05:37 - My damping dials feel spongy 06:51 - Why is oil coming out from my air valve when releasing pressure from the fork and shock? 08:49 - Are suspension seat posts worth it as opposed to droppers? 10:08 - I'm interested in the Nukeproof Reactor ST mod, do I need anything else or just a new shock to take it to 125mm? Useful Links: Submit your Photo and Video to us ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://upload.gmbn.com/tech Check out GMBN Tech T's in the GMBN Shop ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/Tshirt Get your Rockshox, Shimano and SRAM questions in for the next #AskGMBNTech special! - Use the #AskGMBNTech hashtag and be sure to add the name of the brand as it helps us select them. Watch more on GMBN Tech... ๐Ÿ“น XC Wheels on a Trail Bike? ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/DoItAllBike ๐Ÿ“น Watch our Editorโ€™s Choice Playlist ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/editorschoice ๐Ÿ“น Watch our weekly show ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://gmbn.tech/TechShowPlaylist121 #gmbntech #gmbn #mtb #mountainbiking The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the worldโ€™s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community โ€“ and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Every day of every month, our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Nukeproof Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/nukeproof Orbea Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool POC helmets and eyewear: http://gmbn.eu/POCsports Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Dainese Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Dainese Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa e*thirteen: https://gmbn.eu/EThirteen Spank: https://gmbn.eu/Spank Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin Muc-Off - https://gmbn.eu/Muc-Off Wahoo: https://gmbn.eu/WahooTraining Komoot: https://gmbn.eu/Komoot Worx Power Tools: https://gmbn.eu/Worx CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Watch our sister channels: Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/gmbn Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/embn Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/gcn GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/gcnitalia GCN en Espanol - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Francais - https://www.youtube.com/gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - https://www.youtube.com/gcnjapan GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/gcntrainin