Adaptrac - a mountain biking breakthrough?
04-18-12, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian
Adaptrac. Inflate/deflate on the go. What do you think?
04-18-12, 10:07 AM
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A fascinating piece of engineering; but if I was going to carry an air cannister around, I'd rather it do something more critical for me like shift (a'la Shimano AirLines - - only that actually worked)
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04-18-12, 11:52 AM
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You need a co-pilot to operate that system. I have enough trouble just locking and unlocking the suspension. Cool gadget, and I do love gadgets. Must have borrowed the technology from an H-1 Hummer.
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04-18-12, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dminor
A fascinating piece of engineering; but if I was going to carry an air cannister around, I'd rather it do something more critical for me like shift (a'la Shimano AirLines - - only that actually worked)
Despite some of the negative comments, I don't think this company would have gone through the expense of R&D if there was not a market for it. It's pretty clever, regardless of whether or not it's something any of us would use.
04-18-12, 06:22 PM
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An intriguing idea whose time has not yet come. I wonder if the frame tubes could be used for co2 storage.
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04-18-12, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kenhill3
An intriguing idea whose time has not yet come. I wonder if the frame tubes could be used for co2 storage.
04-19-12, 05:31 AM
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Clever. Might make more sense for downhillers at first, and also those who do extended climbs followed by extended descents. I can't see the unit making any real sense where I live. Hills here are often just 20-50 feet high. No one's going to want to flip a switch at the bottom, then at the top, then at the bottom, and then keep doing that the whole ride.
04-23-12, 12:44 AM
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It's pretty clear that it will be a while before this catches on, but I think it's pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing some permutation of the design in years to come
04-23-12, 11:07 PM
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Seems like MTB technology was a bit stagnant for a while, outside of suspension. I'm looking forward to seeing how the ACROS hydraulic shifting system does as well.
04-24-12, 10:42 PM
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It had it's moment in the sun for 2 minutes. The future with shifting is electronic sadly.
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04-24-12, 11:58 PM
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I really don't see the Adaptrac system catching on with regular riders. It weighs an extra 1 1/2lbs to inflate/deflate approximately 10 times(that's not a whole lot), costs money to recharge the tank, you'll have to go to the trouble of getting it recharged every ride. Is a few PSI change in traction/efficiency worth that to many riders? Downhillers ride lower pressure, all mountain guys go up and down more than 10 times/ride and aren't generally don't care about lap times anyway, and XC guys are the ones willing to spend stupid amounts of money to theoretically save a 1/2 second on their lap time, but they're REALLY sure the way to do that isn't training, but to spend thousands on losing 1lb from their bike, not gaining 1 1/2lbs on a tire pressure system.
But hey, what do I know. For some reason, like I said, people are willing to spend Thousands more for a bike due to maybe having 1 degree in frame geometry change and 1lb less weight. Road guys will spend thousands more on the exact same geometry bike and 1/2lb less weight. They'll be like Lance Armstrong, right? People do dumb s*** and there's definitely no shortage of people in our country with more money than sense, so maybe the Adaptrac system will be a big hit.
But hey, what do I know. For some reason, like I said, people are willing to spend Thousands more for a bike due to maybe having 1 degree in frame geometry change and 1lb less weight. Road guys will spend thousands more on the exact same geometry bike and 1/2lb less weight. They'll be like Lance Armstrong, right? People do dumb s*** and there's definitely no shortage of people in our country with more money than sense, so maybe the Adaptrac system will be a big hit.
04-25-12, 02:40 PM
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Adaptrac plus a couple of turbo spokes and you would be set! lol
04-29-12, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian
Turbo spokes?
https://www.turbospoke.com/
04-29-12, 05:14 PM
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Despite some of the negative comments, I don't think this company would have gone through the expense of R&D if there was not a market for it.
Originally Posted by Brian
It's pretty clever, regardless of whether or not it's something any of us would use.
Originally Posted by Brian
What do you think?
Out of curiosity, what is your affiliation, if any, with this company?
04-29-12, 06:43 PM
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20 pressure cycles? Great on race day, but what happens When you let the air out the third ride into a canister and are stuck riding wet noodles? You sell the thing on eBay, that's what.
So Brian, are you the inventor or the financier?
So Brian, are you the inventor or the financier?
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Originally Posted by dminor
A fascinating piece of engineering; but if I was going to carry an air cannister around, I'd rather it do something more critical for me like shift (a'la Shimano AirLines - - only that actually worked)
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04-30-12, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cryptid01
That makes no sense. There are plenty of companies who have spent a ton on R&D for products that have failed miserably.
Clever isn't the same as necessary or useful. This product is none of these.
Clever isn't the same as necessary or useful. This product is none of these.
Originally Posted by cryptid01
It's a problem looking for a solution. And it won't work with my stem.
Out of curiosity, what is your affiliation, if any, with this company?
Out of curiosity, what is your affiliation, if any, with this company?
My affiliation is pretty clear, had you clicked the link and read the article.
04-30-12, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by IthaDan
20 pressure cycles? Great on race day, but what happens When you let the air out the third ride into a canister and are stuck riding wet noodles? You sell the thing on eBay, that's what.
So Brian, are you the inventor or the financier?
So Brian, are you the inventor or the financier?
As far as comments on the product, I've been riding mountain bikes since before Rock Shox came out with their ground-breaking 1" travel fork, when a CamelBak was wrapped in a sock, and disc brakes, rear shocks, carbon fiber, and even lock-on grips were unheard of technology for mountain bikes. I've seen plenty of ideas come and go. It will be interesting to see how this company fares.
04-30-12, 06:31 PM
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only the most innovative invention to grace mountain biking since the wheel.
https://www.turbospoke.com/
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04-30-12, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
Want.
