Hayes Stroker Ryde Disc Brake
The Good
Inexpensive
The Bad
Low quality, no power, cheap alloy construction, wiggly handles
Overall Review
Came as OEM and were one of the first items to go. These brakes have no modulation and the only way to get any feelings is to pull them to the bars. And since the handles have a really wobbly, wiggly feel I felt like I was always going to break them. Since they were OEM I thought that maybe there was a bit of air in the lines and that was causing the modulation/power issues so I bleed them. Bleeding did little to nothing at all. Another problem I ran into was the cheap alloy handlebar clamp bolt
Hayes Stroker Ryde Disc Brake
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RockShox Domain 302 Fork - 2009
The Good
Thru-axle, rebound adjustment, travel adjustment, 35mm sanctions, smooth travel down
The Bad
bouncy, no compression adjustment, bottoms out in lowest height setting
Overall Review
This came as the OEM on bike and I haven't the money to purchase a new fork. I don't hate this work, but I definitely don't love it or would buy it as an aftermarket choice. The overall looks and feel are good, minus the very bland chrome sanctions. Fork travel is smooth when compressing, but bouncy on the rebound. I made adjustments to both the travel and rebound, great to have those available, but haven't found a sweet spot that really works well for me. This fork is also very bouncy while
RockShox Domain 302 Fork - 2009
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ODI Rogue V2.1 Lock-On Grip
Too BIG a Grip!
The Good
Grippy, wear well
The Bad
Too thick and very hard compound, very little feeling, cause hand, arm fatigue, scary small lock-on bolts, spinning on bar
Overall Review
Rode with the Rouges for two years and was always happy until I switched. Found after switching that these grips were too much. The grip compound is hard and thick which translates to very little feeling while riding. The thickness and hardness, I found after changing, actually made me grip the bars harder which caused more hand and arm fatigue while riding. Also found that, that extra grip caused these to loosen up the lock rings and start to spin overtime. I always tightened down to suggested
ODI Rogue V2.1 Lock-On Grip
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Club Ride Wheel Cute Jersey
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Review by Courtney Steen // Photos by Brandon Turman Yay bikes! Yay post-ride food and drinks! Now a third cheer, wait for it, clothes that go straight from the trail to the pub! Some obvious things I love about mountain biking include the fresh air, the adventure, the self-satisfaction of climbing to some great views, and the rush of shredding downhill. Another thing I love about this sport is the culture that seems to go with it. When I started mountain biking, I made some great friends. We’ve
Club Ride Wheel Cute Jersey
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Club Ride Joy Ride Capri
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Review by Courtney Steen // Photos by Brandon Turman Yay bikes! Yay post-ride food and drinks! Now a third cheer, wait for it, clothes that go straight from the trail to the pub! Some obvious things I love about mountain biking include the fresh air, the adventure, the self-satisfaction of climbing to some great views, and the rush of shredding downhill. Another thing I love about this sport is the culture that seems to go with it. When I started mountain biking, I made some great friends. We’ve
Club Ride Joy Ride Capri
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2014 Trek Fuel EX 9 29 Bike
The Good
Everything
The Bad
Nothing really
Overall Review
I used to ride downhill and bmx and moved over to xc and road cycling a few years ago. For me this really is the perfect bike, although I did change the cockpit, seat and post to make it suit my endurance riding style. I have used it for everything from road racing(yes I did a 200k race in just over six hours on this thing) to long distance xc and bike park riding. Putting a 50mm stem when playing around at bike parks and it jumps and shreds down technical downhill sections like it was nothing
2014 Trek Fuel EX 9 29 Bike
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OneUp Components 42T Sprocket Cassette Add-On
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by Evan Turpen Over the last couple of years there have been major advancements in the drivetrains of our bikes (clutch derailleurs, mega-wide gear ranges, and almost derail-able chain retention techniques). Everything is simpler, lighter, smoother, and in most cases...more expensive. The OneUp 42-tooth cassette sprocket is a simple and affordable alternative to spending the coin on one of these complete drivetrain systems (in reality there's only one at the moment). It effectively gives you
OneUp Components 42T Sprocket Cassette Add-On
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