Downamics - Racing Performance (@downamics)

We have brake data and a trigger... #datadrivendescents #dataacquisition #telemetry #mountainbike #bike #mtb #dh #downhill

Outlier have done an outstanding job with these beauties! #pedals #outlier #flat #mtb #mountain #bike #bicycle #cycle #pedal

Bushing resizing, lower leg alignment, 3 stage stanchion polish and improved greases and oils make a huge difference, along with the usual servicing. Get in touch to get your suspension on point! Normally the wiper seals would be removed for this but in this case it was a quick pit stop before…

The @manitoumtb Dorado is a very impressive fork out of the box. I'm a big believer in the USD/inverted chassis which is the perfect platform to build from. Simple things such as having the oil constantly at the foam rings and seals, through to reducing the unsprung mass by moving the more…

Back in June I had a chat with Jessie at PinkBike. We chatted about the work I've done in world cup racing, working with @steam_punkdharmy , the Factory Race Programme and my book, Data Driven Descents. With the book now complete and release date to be announced, I thought I'd share it again…

The work on the FRP01 suspension has started. Our Friction Reduction Treatment had been applied to this spring leg which is also being converted to coil. At this point the bushing work has been completed and stanchion surfaces have been prepared, resulting in significantly less sliding friction…

We pushed today, and we found 0.5 seconds. Locking in for the off-season! #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed #downhill #mtb #bikelife

Can't thank @swift_racewear enough for this insane kit. The quality is incredible and the fit is perfect. Keen to get my dancing shoes on now. Massive thanks to all the partners supporting and working with Downamics. If you need custom race kits then reach out to Swift. This stuff is 🤌…

I've often found that the linkage on the Supreme V5 seemed to have a lot of inherent parasitic friction, even with brand new, high quality bearings such as NTN or SKF. This isn't a negative criticism of the linkage (more of an observation), it's just a complicated system with a lot of moving…

The final proof copies have arrived! They'll go through a page by page review, but at this point it's just to check consistency, quality and presentation. These have a red ribbon bookmark added which is a nice touch, the matte cover and heavier weight, coated layer, and they look and feel…

Some rare clips of me riding! Great day on the rig, no testing or data, just riding my bike and trying to push a bit. It's not uncommon for people to tell me that I need to do this more and just ride for fun, and I do agree, but a big part of the fun for me is data runs, testing and timing…

This is a milestone...the editing of the book is complete. This final push means that the proof copies have been ordered and if everything is as it should be with them, then it'll be time to set a date and release the book. Again, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone that has pre-ordered a…

DATA DRIVEN DESCENTS UPDATE I've had some very patient people ask where the book is and is there an update on it, so here it is. I have the 2nd proof copy which has been printed on higher quality paper and a gloss hardback cover. The original proof copy has a matte cover and different weight and…

How I tighten axles and punch bolts on my @manitoumtb Dorado. It might seem like an obvious process but there steps you can do which allows the fork to be better aligned and as a result, perform better. The important step of tightening the floating side pinch bolts while the fork is compressed…

decisions decisions 🤔 #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed #factoryraceprogramme

FRP01 Phase 2 Time for a shakedown before France #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed #factoryraceprogramme

Forget your drop tests! Using data to get race bikes performing like race bikes is my idea of fun! #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed

@radarlaboratories are a new partner, but I've been a big fan of their products for a while now. A fresh care package landed which allows me to have a mobile set of the same LoobToobs that I use everyday in the workshop. There are also a range of attachments from different size brushes, needles…

The data doesn't collect itself - Data acquisition unlocked some incredible insights when it's used to it's full potential. The Syn.bike system is at the heart of everything Downamics does. High sample rate, a comprehensive sensor array, and the ability to work across both time and frequency…

First time using the @racecraftlabs app and it's a brilliant way to analyse runs. I found 0.99 seconds on a 50 second track by analysing line choice and braking points, thanks in part to the super quiet @gamuxbikes, which means I can hear when I'm dragging brakes. Adding custom split locations…

Best of luck if (for some reason), you see me pulling on a latex glove before an inspection 😳🧤 Frame condition isn't always obvious from the outside, it is however, usually more obvious than the condition internally. FRP01 is getting a full endoscopy as part of the benchmarking process 📹…

Prototype parts for testing. #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed

Today we tested....a lot! #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed

stick or drop tests are a waste of time and this shows why! Get a mass on top of the bike and put it on track to really understand what good suspension performance looks like. or keep dropping your bike if you want 🤦‍♂️ #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed

Testing! #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed

The rig got a refresh... -Vorsprung Telum shock -Leatt pedals -Leatt grips -New front triangle -New Hel rotors #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed

Your suspension isn't just moving up and down. Every compression event, every rebound, every impact — it's all measurable. This is the kind of analysis that's been in motorsport for decades 🚙🏍️ Chapter 22 of the book breaks down exactly how to read it on your own bike. Part 6 (chapters 24, 25 &…

Time for a service and inspection #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed

@leatt_mtb not only look after my head, eyes and limbs, but now I'm testing some of their parts too. We've got flat pedals, clip pedals, grips and stems to plan into the testing programme now. I really enjoy product testing, feedback and development. it's just as rewarding as working on setup…

When one isn't enough. #datadrivendescents #engineeringspeed