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b0bg Added a reply to Share Your Local Trail Advocacy Group
11/22/2020 8:37am Two excellent groups I've had the pleasure of volunteering with up in California's Mendocino County are: Interior Mendocino County, CA Ukiah Valley Trail Group: https://mendotrails.org/ Mendocino Coast, CA Mendocino Coast Cyclists: https://mendocc.org/ and last but not least, San Francisco has some fun and very accessible trails to satisfy your daily fix brought to you by the SF Urban Riders: San...
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Masjo Liked a reply to forum topic All (North) American Bike
9/20/2020 1:32pm
Thanks for the comments, everyone! Glad to see such interest in a project like this. For me, the important thing would be having the product manufactured in North America. It seems like that would be an impossible build since some parts are just not made here. I don't want to start a debate over it, but I would assume if something is made in Canada/USA/Mexico, there would be more stringent environmental and social restrictions for manufacturing and it would reduce overall shipping if the item is made close to home. That's not to say that manufacturing in another country is...
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VersusTires Liked a reply to forum topic All (North) American Bike
9/20/2020 1:31pm
True but Continental is a HUGE corporation that's been making tires in Germany forever. We're a small brand run by a group of riders only making only bike tires (continental, maxxis, michelin, etc make tires for everything). The cost to setup a factory in the US would be astronomical (like $25,000,000 or more) and tires would have to be 100x what they are now to even begin to regain the costs.
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b0bg Added a reply to All (North) American Bike
9/19/2020 7:24am Lots of non-ethical mfg's here in the NAFTA block too, along side many great and innovative companies. Just like anywhere I suppose. This is a cool project and I think it'd be awesome if such a bike could be built. Here's an older list with USA focused products that might help you complete the build: https://www.oldglorymtb.com/mountain-bike-parts-made-in-america/ Like others have pointed...
b0bg Added a comment about feature DSD RUNT Reviewed by Top Member Reviewer and Jenson USA Award Winner
10/14/2019 3:21pm
I'm speculating, but I'd say almost certainly not. On my Fox 36 with the Luftkappe there's a reduction of the max # of tokens by 2 due to the height of the "kappe" on top of the air spring shaft. This looks like it takes up the better part of _all_ of the expected "token air space" volume to serve as the secondary air spring. As such, I'd suspect the 2 components would interfere at full compression. That said, I'm not why sure you'd want to run both at the same time. Both products seem to be different approaches to...
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This is cool, it looks a lot like the SD Components "Dynamic Volume Chamber" product I read about a couple years ago. Sadly it looks like they're out of business, but clearly great minds think alike. Nice that this idea is continuing to see development/improvement.
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Whyte's T-130 has specifications that are very similar, and competitively priced. It also has the benefit of availability at LBS's for those who are so inclined. That said I agree, if you're looking for a solid build on a fun sounding bike, this price is just about as good as it gets. Sure is a good time to be a mountain biker.
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b0bg Added a reply to UCI Press Release Concerning E-Bikes
4/5/2019 2:59pm I hear they're quite experienced in the pharmaceutical space. Maybe there's an opportunity for them to "pivot".
b0bg Added a reply to UCI Press Release Concerning E-Bikes
4/5/2019 9:18am Typical UCI. Acting like they own anyone who would suffer to race in one of their blessed...errr..sanctioned events. They can go whistle. Don't they have enough work to do ruining road cycling?
b0bg Added a reply to Single chainring conversion
6/20/2018 4:52pm Make sure you get the right crank arm length...I noticed the SRSuntour site is out of stock on the 175mm model which is probably what's on your bike (linked description doesn't specify). Measure center-to-center spindle to pedal axle.
b0bg Added a reply to Single chainring conversion
6/19/2018 12:02pm The relevant measurement's aren't listed there, and many shocks are made in a variety of eye-to-eye and stroke configurations. Best bet is to make these measurements yourself with the shock on your bike.
b0bg Added a reply to Single chainring conversion
6/19/2018 11:30am The important measurements to determine whether it will fit or not are: Eye-to-Eye measurement with the shock fully extended (center-to-center) Stroke Travel (protip: take the spring off to measure) the extended=>compressed travel distance of the shock stroke Bushing/Mounting Hardware Measurements: width (note: may be different at each eyelet), I.D. (bolt hole size), O.D. (bushing eyelet insertion size) A useful diagram...
b0bg Added a reply to Single chainring conversion
6/19/2018 9:43am You may find that a crank upgrade will be less than you think (a quick amazon/jenson/etc) search finds SRAM NX or GX level cranks with a 32 n/w ring for $75-$90, and a $20 bb you'll probably be happier with the results. The stiffer crank/bb and n/w retention benefits being the most noticeable. Especially since you're gonna need $30-50 for...
b0bg Added a comment about feature Budget Bike Comparison - Four $3,000 Direct-to-Consumer Enduro Bikes
12/13/2017 10:08am
Like the format of this article, would love to see a similar trailbike version of this "entry level" comparison.
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b0bg Added a comment about product review Fall Line Dropper
8/17/2017 7:06am
Yikes indeed. I have that exact line on the stanchion of my 125mm post which developed over the initial couple of months using the post. I didn't have the other issues you report, but I did disassemble the post and check for issues and found I was missing the "foam ring" under the topnut seal. Thankfully when I reported the issue to 9point8 support they were much more responsive than you experienced. They shipped me the missing foam ring and some consumables to do an overhaul. At the same time they discounted the upgrade for my older topnut seal design...
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@mattyswenson Liked a product review Do Cheap Chinese Carbon Wheels Last? Two Years of Abuse on Light
7/27/2017 11:21pm
As the banter increases around 29-inch wheels in downhill, we've decided to throw it back to 26-inch days and offer up a very long-term review of Light Bicycle's Heavy Duty Carbon rims designed for downhill and enduro use. With key players like ENVE, Industry Nine, e*thirteen, SRAM, Reynolds and others holding the majority of the carbon wheel market, Light Bicycle has been building steam over the years by creating a price point rim they claim performs like the big names at the fraction of the price. At just $181 per rim, we decided to purchase and abuse a set of...
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b0bg Added a comment about product review Heavy Duty Carbon
7/27/2017 11:20pm
I've been riding the 27.5 variant of these rims for nearly 2 years as well in Oregon, and Northern California. Aside from some scuffs and love marks these wheels have been stiff and precise with no failure or issues of any kind. I'm thrilled with Light Bicycle's quality product and if I ever do need a replacement LB's at the top of the list. Yes they're more expensive than very capable alloy competition, but for light and durable carbon wheels they're an absolute bargain.
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tcmtnbikr Liked a comment about Feature Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Dropper Seatposts
5/9/2017 1:01pm
You left out 9point8, which is a shame as it is by far the most reliable and has 175 and 200mm options to boot
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b0bg Added a comment about product review ROAM 60 Wheelset
2/3/2017 10:15pm
I agree that SRAM's handling of your issues was top shelf, and one day when my LB Chinese Carbon rims give out I'll likely get worse service than you experienced with these wheels. But I'm more than a year in on my substantially less expensive wheels, riding every bit as technical rocky stuff as what you've shown here and not had any twisted spokes, cracks or lamination failures. I'm glad SRAM's committed to great service, but I think a quality product has to be expected as well. Sounds like this one needs to go back to the drawing board.
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zoso Liked a comment about video Rock of Death Hecking, Cleans and Crashes
8/10/2016 3:37pm
MORE OF THIS! Classic.
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