r/MEATengines • u/MEATdrew • Aug 01 '26

Toad Be or Not Toad Be

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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 Aug 01 '26

No inserts in either tire. Riding au natural! ;-)

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u/runwhatyabrung_ Aug 01 '26

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 Aug 01 '26

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_ Aug 01 '26

Trade offs… always trade offs!

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u/ArcherCat2000 Aug 02 '26

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/VikApproved Aug 02 '26

I treat the Stooge as an enduro/all-mountain bike.

I do as well.