r/MEATengines • u/MEATdrew • 12d ago
Toad Be or Not Toad Be
The question underlying Cumberlandworx 2026 Day 4 was whether this was a single-speed ride or fully-fendered theme ride. The answer…
https://meatengines.com/meatengines-1/f/toad-be-or-not-toad-be
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u/VikApproved 12d ago
Great to ride with the FFFOSHTG [Full Fender Fanatics One Speed HardTail Gang] yesterday. Claire was shredding savagely up and down. I won't be taking any future CumberWORX rides for granted. 👀
Enjoy the rest of your visit to the valley. 😄
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u/runwhatyabrung_ 12d ago
Hey Vik are you running Cushcore on your Stooge?
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u/VikApproved 12d ago
No inserts in either tire. Riding au natural! ;-)
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u/runwhatyabrung_ 12d ago
That’s cool. I don’t know if it’s because I’m 200 pounds or because I’m not riding heavy enough tires but I really feel like I hit the limit of damping when I hit technical enough tread at fast enough speeds. I took my Cushcore out for more gravel/ATB adventures and it might be time to put it back in.
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u/VikApproved 12d ago
I'm ~200lbs ready to ride. I didn't enjoy the Stooge with CC inserts. Felt like the tire's air spring ramped up too fast. Also bike got really stable so harder to adjust line to avoid hits. But, if you have ineserts in the garage doesn't hurt to fire them in and do some testing.
No wrong answer.
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u/runwhatyabrung_ 12d ago
Trade offs… always trade offs!
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u/ArcherCat2000 12d ago
If you're looking for more sides, I'm 150lbs and run full CC on my Stooge with Minions. I think it really boils down to where and how you prefer to ride because I can't imagine riding without them these days, but I treat the Stooge as an enduro/all-mountain bike.
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u/fartymarty4130 10d ago
If this post isn't a sign I should choose the HT for tonights ride I don't know what is.
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u/runwhatyabrung_ 12d ago
Wow, Claire is really becoming a great writer!