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Simcik Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

1/12/2024 11:23am

Whoops, my bad. Sorry for double post. But yes, super sad. Jeff is a great guy in the times I have talked to him. Sucks to see this happen.

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BHowell Liked a comment about product review Vital First Look - Spinergy MXX 30 Carbon Wheels

11/18/2021 9:04am

Lockrings are an interesting topic/product. We've had test wheels come through that do include lockrings, so that was where the expectation was set. When a customer buys SRAM rotors they do not come with lockrings, as experienced by our tester here and in other test scenarios. At an average cost of $15 per wheel, it was an item our tester felt was worth noting.

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ArmyB Liked a product review Vital First Look - Spinergy MXX 30 Carbon Wheels

11/18/2021 8:47am

When it comes to carbon wheels, manufacturers are all faced with the same conundrum. Carbon fiber rims can be lighter and stronger than their aluminum counterparts, but that strength comes at a cost; ultra stiffness. Spinergy offers a unique design solution to help take the harshness out of carbon hoops. Their patented spoke technology, PBO for short, is not new. Their intended purpose is two-fold: to reduce weight and damp vibration. Spinergy has long applied this Zylon fiber technology to their lineup of road bike wheels and more recently to gravel and XC options. Vital got a first look at...

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jplsn Added a comment about bike check 2020 Eminent Onset MT

9/12/2020 8:39pm

Thanks! It’s no different than the shock extension on a Spesh, Ibis, Yeti, of Pole in it’s function and is a lot thicker (I-beam shape) looking when viewed in real life.

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Ellipsis Liked a comment about bike check 2020 Eminent Onset MT

9/12/2020 1:17pm

Those Eminent frames are growing on me... still a little weird but maybe they ride well. I don't know if I'll ever trust that lower shock link though.

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jplsn Added bike check 2020 Eminent Onset MT 9/12/2020 12:29am

sspomer Liked a product review The New Eminent Onset 29er - Does the Bite Match the Bark?

2/18/2020 1:50pm

Small builders have a tough time breaking into today’s modern carbon frame market. Bike creation requires engineering know-how, manufacturing expertise, and typically an interest in fabricating in Asia, where nearly all carbon frames are made. The next challenge is selling your newest creation in an increasingly competitive US market and doing battle with some really big, established brands. One such company that is proving itself as a small boutique bike builder is Eminent. In its second year of production, Eminent has just released its second model—a 29-inch-wheeled all-mountain machine dubbed the Onset. -By Alan Davis Lots of bikes roll through...

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