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IslandForLife Added a comment about feature A Tough Bike for Tough Trails: Knolly Warden Long-Term Review
1/29/2025 8:41am
I own a Chilcotin, which is Knolly’s version of an enduro bike. Little smaller and less aggressive than the Warden all around. The reaches have grown on these models as well which is why they’ve moved to a S2, S3, etc sizing system. As someone who normally rides Large sizes, I went with an S3 which some might call a “Medium” but has the geo of a traditional “Large”. I think you would have been much happier with the 482 reach and the 1277 wheelbase. My bike, while it’s not as aggressive as the Warden is still very much as...
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Added bike check 2024 Knolly Chilcotin 155 - The Blue Bomber
6/27/2024 5:00pm
IslandForLife Added a reply to BIKE MAG IS BACK - And it looks to be AI-driven
3/14/2023 2:57pm Oh man, that's... just sad. Looks like they also own, POWDER, SURFER, and... no... no... Transworld Skateboarding?!?! Wtf is happening to this world! At least they haven't published Transworld yet... but https://www.surfer.com/ and https://www.powder.com/
IslandForLife Added a reply to Will lighter riders benefit from an RS Zeb or Fox 38?
7/22/2021 9:59am Even based on your graph... going from the '19-20 180mm Fox 36 to a Zeb is only a 9mm difference. Most people have that much or more in spacers under their stems. And it's more likely people will go from a '19-20 180mm Fox 36 to a 38 which is only a 6mm difference... or go from a Lyik to...
IslandForLife Added a comment about feature MTB ADVICE!! with Team Robot - ANSWERS #1
1/11/2021 9:16am
Good points... if I'm honest with myself, I'd say it took me a good full year of riding clips to fully regain the same confidence I had in cornering and slow tech gnar. But I know I am a faster racer on clips so I stuck with it. One of the keys for me is using Crank Brothers easy release cleats. I don't seem to have any issues with accidental releases but I can get out really quick when I need to... and I think mentally knowing I'm able to get out quick helps.
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Rob_Stevens Liked a comment about video AMAURY PIERRON - Vital RAW
4/22/2020 8:23pm
As a picky bastard, I’ll say to have a look at that again. In unsupported corners, or where the turn is longer, he drops the outside foot. That’s about the only time it looks like his hips are outside too. He’s otherwise really lined up feet to head, level pedals like you say. All edging, no hedging. F’in amazing riding.
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rybrentd Liked a comment about Feature Maxxis Dissector Tire Reviewed by Top Member Reviewer and Jenson USA Award Winner
4/14/2020 2:11pm
The rear tire I ran previously was a 2.3 DHR2 DD in maxxterra but the increase in rolling speed of the dissector was extremely noticeable. I just put a 2.5 HR2 DD maxxterra back on the rear and rode the same trails in the same conditions the next day and my immediate thought was the HR2 is slower but has more bite and better cornering. The dissector is extremely close to HR2 I would agree and I'm running the HR2 at 26 psi and the dissector was 28 psi. I disagree about the aggressor rolling speed but only because I...
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rybrentd Liked a comment about Feature Maxxis Dissector Tire Reviewed by Top Member Reviewer and Jenson USA Award Winner
4/14/2020 2:11pm
I've ridden a both a 2.4 HR2 and 2.4 DHR2 in EXO maxxterra already AND I always run 28 psi rear with exo casing so that would be an apples to apples comparison (same rim ID as well). My comment simply built on the review it wasn't a complete summary. Anyways, thanks Vital and Jenson!
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IslandForLife Added a comment about press release Yakima Acquires Road Shower, the Rooftop Water Tank System
12/10/2019 2:05pm
Now just integrate it with a roof box... maybe the lower two inches of the whole box... now you got a stew going!
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Losifer Liked a comment about Press Release Knolly Bikes Is Giving Back Through Its Expanded Builder Program
12/10/2019 2:02pm
So rad! Thank you, Knolly, for recognizing the hard work that trail organizations put in!
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Tim_O'Rourke Liked a comment about Press Release Knolly Bikes Is Giving Back Through Its Expanded Builder Program
12/10/2019 2:02pm
Awesome looking bike, nice work Knolly, thanks to all who dig!
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IslandForLife Added a comment about feature Vital Gear Show - Maxxis Tires Rolling Experiment, New Bikes, Tech & More
12/10/2019 2:01pm
Would love to see how a a classic DHF/DHR II compares with an Assegai/Dissector combo. All in EXO+ and MaxxTerra please. Also, how you didn't test a DHF up front against the Assegai is crazy... probably the two most popular front tires right now.
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Teebird Liked a comment about Feature Vital Gear Show - Maxxis Tires Rolling Experiment, New Bikes, Tech & More
12/10/2019 1:58pm
Great test I thought! Curious how a Dissector in the back with an Assegai on the front would do.
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IslandForLife Added a comment about feature Vital Gear Show - Maxxis Tires Rolling Experiment, New Bikes, Tech & More
12/10/2019 1:58pm
Yes! That's my plan for this year EXO+ Assegai up front and EXO+ (if they make them) Dissector out back. If no EXO+ then DHR II.
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MTBeerz Liked a comment about Press Release Transition Patrol Goes Coil
9/27/2019 1:13pm
How do you know the guaranteed fairy isn't some crazy glue sniffer... He sneaks into your house once and that's all it takes. Next thing you know, there is money missing off your dresser and your daughter is knocked up! I've seen it a hundred times.
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IslandForLife Added a comment about press release Propain's 2020 Kid's Mountain Bikes for Young Shredders
8/13/2019 8:40am
Spawn, Rocky Mountain, Norco, Kona, Transition and Commencal all make awesome hardtail and FS kids bikes available in Canada.
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IslandForLife Added a comment about photo Bolt Specifics
8/1/2019 2:10pm
It's very much intentional... these are are titanium bolts from Pro-Bolts.
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IslandForLife Added a comment about photo original_VDS19_H1D9650.JPG
8/1/2019 1:29pm
Placebos win races. Whatever you need to get your head in the game, man.
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IslandForLife Added a comment about photo Quiet Commencal
8/1/2019 1:28pm
Isn't that stuff used to keep mud from building up in areas vs sound dampening?
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