Scrape & Plintus
I've been mapping out a drivetrain tweak to shave milliseconds off acceleration curves. Care to take a look and see if your mechanic instincts agree?
Show me the plan, and I'll tell you if it’ll lift the bike or just send it spinning out of control.
First, secure the crankset with a torque wrench set to 120 Nm, then shift the chainring to a 42‑twin and lower the rear sprocket to a 16‑twin. Next, re‑align the derailleur hanger to the manufacturer’s spec using the dial gauge. Finally, install a lightweight, carbon‑fiber seatpost angled at 3 degrees rearward to shift weight to the rear axle. Run a dynamic test; if the G-forces stay under 1.8 g, you’ll have a lift, not a spin.
Looks solid—just double‑check the crank bolts, keep an eye on chain tension, and watch that seatpost angle doesn’t push too much weight back. If the G‑forces stay under 1.8, you’ll get a lift, not a spin.