They’re like the first time you see a 3L coca cola bottle after your country has been reducing the sizes to 1.25L for the last few years. Can imagine how 9 inchers would compare to that as well.
Now, my gripes with the hubs: the bearings are pretty damn loose in their seats. I don’t think this is normal and i don’t know too sure what type of gap filler is safe to use on plastic also, what size spacers do these take? They sure didn’t come with any.
Lastly, is this normal?
3 out of 4 have the middle parts slightly split apart even with everything seated and bolted. It will probably join together when tightened on an axle but i’m not too sure that kind of lateral force should be pressing on a bearing.
I’m once again calling out for people who have been riding both matrix 2 and trampa trucks for a while, or even just one type really well to share their experience with them. I want to make a purchase decision soon, but short of trying them out i don’t really know what to even look for.
I know trampa trucks pretty much need barrels to work properly within my use. I also know matrix 2 trucks have bushings by default and they sell different hardnesses, but i’m not sure they are adjustable once they fit in there
There’s two set screws on the bottom of the hangar, which allow you to adjust precompression on both bushings. This way you can set heelside and toeside hardness independently.
But also assuming nothing’s come off course in the last 6 months I think Matrix III is still due to be released this summer. Might be interesting if you’re not building anytime soon.
To be fair the jumps i’ve seen trampa guys do with those trucks are mind blowing. I bend 8mm axles by looking at them wrong and there aren’t really that many videos showcasing the durability of matrix 2’s.
But then again, ~£400+ vs ~£300
Just stainless kingpin and barrel upgrade. Different thickness barrel retainers are £15 a set and i expect i’ll want tighter on the back at least.
I could go there in person and just ask the guys to try stuff out. Basically trade the price of buying the wrong stuff with a day train ticket and a nice trip
They bounce you too far back in a turn instead of providing a smooth resistance like urethane wedges do.
The second I tried matrix 2s, I was in love and bought them the next day. Same for the f5 bindings. The amount of turn control I have is phenomenal.
As far as the bearings being loose, try wrapping them in butyl tape or something else thin. As long as they don’t jiggle, you likely won’t notice. Obviously if they’re crazy wonky, no go.
On the mtb side so far i tried 3 different hypertrucks, 1 trampa mini and one normal trampa on the haero bro deck with f5 bindings. I really want to find someone with matrix to try out
The bearings are loose enough that they click from one edge to the other just by shaking the hub. I think i have some thread seal tape to try out first. Butyl tape i got loads at work but it’s all black and slimy, i’ll try as a last resort
I had a look at them and it’s basically all skatepark stuff, which is understandable really on analog boards, but i was hoping to see them pull this kind of stuff
And see the trucks survive.
Thanks for showing me what people do with these things unpowered!
also, what size spacers do these take? They sure didn’t come with any.
