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MadMaxFlexin Liked a comment about Feature Vital MTB Weekly Photo Comp - Presented by Source
10/21/2015 2:19pm
The shot of Dylan by James is what puts the icing on the cake. The technicality of the drop puts butterflies in your stomach literally. The capture of the mountain range in the background is breathtaking with it being out of focus and sharp up close. Makes anyone want to ride right now.
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LTrumpore Liked a product review Tested: Praxis 11-40 Wide Range 10-Speed Cassette
6/25/2015 6:32am
by Lee Trumpore A few years ago, quietly and without much warning, SRAM re-wrote the book on MTB drivetrains and more or less caught everyone else with their pants down with the release of XX1. A slow response from the competition combined with a considerably steep price tag opened the door to several clever manufacturers seeking to fill what amounted to a gaping hole in the drivetrain market. While some offered larger add-on cogs or aftermarket derailleur links, Praxis Works has opted to skip what some saw as a bandaid approach and instead developed an entire wide range 11-40 tooth...
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PHRANQUY Added a comment about photo Trek Gets Girthy - 2016 Stache 29+
4/29/2015 2:44pm
What size rim was that with though? Rim width plays a huge factor, as I'm much more confident on my 2.4's on a 35mm rim than I am on a 21mm rim. I'll be -rebuilding one of my wheelsets for this reason soon too.
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PHRANQUY Added a comment about feature First Look: The Biggest Dinner Plate Yet - OneUp Introduces 45 Tooth Sprocket for Shimano Cassettes
4/28/2015 9:29am
I've been using a 1x10 setup with SRAM x9 type 2 derailleur and a Woolftooth chainring for 3 years now without a chain drop. Don't like it, don't buy it, they are still making 2x drivetrains. Maybe I'm just a freak, but I haven't found a hill yet I could climb with my old 2x9 drivetrain that I can't climb with my 1x. I even had a Leonardi General Lee Cassette Adapter for a while (until I wore it out) but the only time I got into the 40t previously was long sustained climbs. I don't see myself personally needing...
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lev Liked a comment about Feature First Look: The Biggest Dinner Plate Yet - OneUp Introduces 45 Tooth Sprocket for Shimano Cassettes
4/28/2015 9:22am
Your weight whinge doesn't add up. One of the only issues with 1x11 is top speed. I think this is more about be able to run a bigger ring up front, rather than an easier climbing gear. There are a load of advantages to using 1x11 (or 1x10) over 2x whatever. I use a guide up front too, as no system is 100% reliable. At the end of the day, you don't have to buy it. No one does.
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Mr. P Liked a comment about Feature First Look: The Biggest Dinner Plate Yet - OneUp Introduces 45 Tooth Sprocket for Shimano Cassettes
4/28/2015 9:22am
Have you picked up an XX1 or XTR cassette? They are freaky light. You will lose, what, 25g by going to a more compact cassette? Sounds like a win. I think I have lost 1 chain in a year... But I opted for not just the narrow-wide but the tall tooth ring (BlackSpire), no chainguide for me, so YMMV. I love my 1x (with cheater ring for the big mountain days). And if you can't spin a 30t up to 30-40mph on a downhill, you don't know how to pedal at a high cadence. It just takes a quick burst...
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bicycle.addict Liked a comment about video When Your Whip Off Goes Wrong
3/27/2015 10:17am
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2/24/2015 10:11am ree, there is only one universal metric when it comes to shoe sizing between brands and that is the physical CM length on the shoe. Look up what DC shoes CM length is and then find the closest thing to it in 5.10's sizing. it is usually the last sizing scheme alongside Euro, Mondo and whatever else. That should do the trick.
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PHRANQUY Added a comment about feature First Look: Bouwmeester Composites Carbon Wheels
12/31/2014 10:19am
If it's anything like going from a 2.25 to a 2.4 Ardent I wouldn't be surprised. The wider tread responds much differently, and you can use lower pressures due to the higher volume. Besides, why wouldn't you run a 2.4 if it fits? Weight? Worth the price to me.
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PHRANQUY Added a comment about feature First Look: Bouwmeester Composites Carbon Wheels
12/31/2014 10:15am
Having run Maxxis Ardent's in a 29x2.4 on a Stan's Arch (not newer EX, but old Arch) as well as a Velocity Blunt 35 I can vouch for existing wider tire designs benefiting from the wider rim. I'll be unlacing my old wheels to take advantage of those benefits on both my mountain bikes this winter.
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ThePriceSeliger Liked a comment about video CHRISCROSS - Chris Akrigg Does Cyclocross
3/24/2014 7:44pm
Akrigg is about one video away from being the most sought after cyclist for any brand. He could sell anything. I had a quick moment of thinking CX would be fun.
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PHRANQUY Added a comment about bike check Banshee Legend GT40
3/5/2014 10:34am
Gulf Oil Racing, not GT40... beautiful bike either way.
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Big Bird Liked a comment about Feature First Look: 2014 Canfield Brothers AM/DH Cranks
2/13/2014 3:36pm
I've never ridden cranks shorter then 175 mm.
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PHRANQUY Added a comment about press release SRAM To Officially License Its Popular X-SYNC™ Technology
1/8/2014 12:12pm
Have they been granted any patents for the "technology" yet though?
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duc Liked a comment about Press Release SRAM To Officially License Its Popular X-SYNC™ Technology
1/8/2014 12:11pm
Clearly RaceFace rings use a different shock leverage ratio, so the patents are not infringed...
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jimithng23 Liked a bike check Lenz Sport LunchBox PunkAss6
12/23/2013 6:38am
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PHRANQUY Added a comment about feature Can't Afford XX1? Massive 42 Tooth OneUp Components Sprocket Could Be Your Solution
12/4/2013 11:06am
That's what I've been using the last season. Better/more usable ratios too.
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big bear Liked a comment about Feature Can't Afford XX1? Massive 42 Tooth OneUp Components Sprocket Could Be Your Solution
12/4/2013 11:05am
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PHRANQUY Added a reply to Do You Really Need Gloves?
11/26/2013 9:14am I need my hands for work so I wear gloves in case of a crash. I can't tell you how many times I've clipped trees and still ended up with battered/bruised hands. On the road is different however, depends on the weather.