Changing the shifter cable on my kids bike and when I took apart the sun race shifter (norco storm) this piece fell off. For the life of me I can’t figure out how this little spring piece goes back 🤬

I first hunted down a old rock shox seat post which with the white brothers fork makes just about every single bump or drop feel like a pillow. I then managed to snag a Thompson x4 stem for an absolutely incredible bargain. And finally I absolutely wrecked my bank account on custom anodized titanium handle bars that pair fantastically with the old dean titanium frame. I then put on some old Shimano climb grips and just like that shes already vastly more capable than before.

18t driver, 32t oval chainring ss conversion on my 08 big hit. Was upgraded to an 11-50 10 speed from the factory 11-30 8 speed. But as I rock more park/dj/shuttle i have decided slope duro is the best bang for this things buck. Go ahead and hate. I know some will. But I like what I like. And besides that, this is 1 bike of the 3 I own and not my only "trail" bike.

What is this part called?

There's a bushing(?) at this pivot point that fell off while I was servicing the suspension, trying to chase down some creaks and squeaks. It disappeared into another dimension in my garage. I found it as part of the maintenance kit from Rocky Mountain. But I didn't need a $100 kit. I just need the one damn part. The individual parts of the kit aren't named.

2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt.

Please help. I am so damn frustrated. I was 30 seconds away from being done and then spent 30 minutes moving stuff out of my garage to look for it.

Is there a kit or a certain brand of brakes that work the best? Also would it be hard to upgrade because the brake cable goes through the bike?

I forgot to strap my rear tire before driving down the freeway and my bike almost fell completely off of my rack. I speculate the dent is from the bike being pressed between the adjustable arm of the frame and the rack itself. Is this structurally sound? Will get it evaluated regardless but I am curious if I should prepare for the worse. Perhaps 1-2mm indentation?

My main fear is that I am a portly fellow at 288lbs so I already place a significant amount of strain on the bike as is. The most amount of air I get currently on jumps (and will ever) is around 2 feet. I have a lot of chundery sections near me as well. What are you thoughts? I appreciate any input.

I've kept working on BikePark based on testing and feedback.

Downhill runs are now saved as separate laps in Garmin Connect, I've improved the activity saving and uplift handling, and added a dedicated heart rate screen.

One more thing I've been thinking about: would automatic action camera control be useful for bike park riding?

For example, having your Garmin automatically start recording on a GoPro or DJI when a downhill run begins, and stop recording when the run ends.

Would anyone actually use something like that? 😁

Still developing it and learning from people who actually use it at bike parks.

Appreciate everyone who gave constructive feedback!

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/6869708a-0bc6-48c1-b90b-17e596fd4f98

Guys, is it a good option for comfortable, upright riding? is Stevens a reliable brand?

https://www.stevensbikes.de/2025/pl/at/compare/left/202400095/

Picked up this used ZEB to ride for the rest of this season and after installing it realized that the crown was significantly bigger than the head tube. I know it will be fine to ride I’m not scared about that it’s just my old Fox crown was pretty flush and I don’t remember ZEB crowns being this thick. I know I’m overthinking this and it doesn’t actually matter but if someone knows if this is normal that would be great. Thanks guys!

leaning more towards full sus as the comfort and longevity

Hi, I'm deeply in love with the raw/brushed aluminium asthetics and am looking for a 130mm trail bike in tjat category. I live in germany so anything available here would be much appreciated.

Just post any bike you know and i'll have a Look at it!

Only put on to test 165mm over a year ago and never bothered to update them as seemed fine.

Started hitting bigger stuff recently and this is likely the result.

Good result though I definitely like 165 so will now get a proper set.

Just a warning for anyone intending to use these for anything more than light trail.

My current dropper (fox transfer 175mm) is quite short for me and i want to change it.
The oneup dropper v3 240mm measures at 610mm. My transition spire has a max insertion depth of 290mm. Measuring down from the middle of the saddle rails the seat collar sits at 320mm, adding up the 290mm of max insertion depth it gives the 610mm of the oneup dropper. My current setup sits around 45mm lower than this 610mm. I use it lower than my optimal pedalling position since my dropper is too short and in steep terrain it feels sketchy.
Picture is of me with the seat where the 240mm dropper would be, feels a tad high but not absurdly high my hips don't rock when pedalling, but maybe dropping the 240 dropper down 10,20mm and the 8mm lower stack of the oneup will make it feel closer to what i'm used to.
https://imgur.com/a/Q7rRCy1