How Does Belt Drive Work On A Full Suspension Bike? | Ask GMBN Tech 282

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:30 - Intro
00:38 - I recently discovered RockShox Torque caps and regular end caps while assembling a bike from spare parts, are they worth it?

01:38 - There was a time when braided hoses were once considered a significant bike upgrade, why less so now?

04:29 - Bushings or Bearings for jockey wheels. Is it worth upgrading to bearings?

06:32 - How do Pinion bikes rear suspension bikes handle chain growth?

08:27 - What difference would it make swapping a spider/chainring and changing the chain line from 53 to 52mm?

10:56 - The snow is melting where I live and riding is soon to begin. When checking my tires, do I just check to see if the sealant is still liquid? Or should I completely refresh the sealant? How can I dispose of the old sealant?

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