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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/11/2017 9:41pm
Update: 36lbs or 16.86kgs Bear in mind I weight between 215-218lbs or ~98kgs, so to me, this doesn't matter. Inertia is your friend when riding, and I've got alllll of it! hahaha
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sideshow Added a comment about video Pre-season Testing Ohlins Suspension on an Enduro 29 with Curtis Keene
2/11/2017 11:53am
Whoever says, "Yeah, but air is lighter..." doesn't get it. Coil just works better (more consistently as Curtis said) and is more reliable. This is wicked. How about a 27.5 non-plus guys?
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sideshow Added a comment about video DarkFEST - Week 3: Shaping Up
2/9/2017 7:03am
It's interesting to see/hear the difference in riding styles at these events. Aggy's, Sorge's, Vink's, and Makken's were all unpresidently huge, but then they come out to Dark Fest which is like a super-sized DJ set (versus the more "traditional" freeride monster gaps which look more like backcountry ski/snowboard booters) and they are totally blown away with it. I think it's so cool that there is even such strong variance among this group of riders.
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sideshow Added a comment about video Return To The Glory Days
2/8/2017 11:18am
This did not disappoint!
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If Mad Max had a DH bike - rad!
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onenerdykid* Liked a comment about Feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/7/2017 6:18pm
Truth (edited: I had a little heart icon planned, but it didn't make it)
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sideshow Added a comment about video 10 Year Old Erice Shredding Her MTB
2/7/2017 12:06pm
This is so impressive on so many levels.
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sideshow Added a comment about bike check Nicolai Argon AM Pinion
2/6/2017 6:51pm
Spot on. I'll have to look for that. If it comes to mind and you have the time, it'd be really cool/helpful to see a close up photo of the set up. I'm going to do the same thing, I'm just trying to figure out how it all goes together. *Edit: found the article with the photos. Helps a bit!
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dan.wojo Liked a comment about Feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/6/2017 9:08am
For me, right after its built I choose to 'forget' the cost as well. Every build is different, there are so many variables that the total cost of this is not important. As you rightly said, a ballpark figure can be easily worked out for someone eager to replicate or build something similar for themselves. Sweet build. I'm planning one too as soon as the XL is released. I'm also coming of a 26er.
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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/6/2017 9:07am
Encouraging to hear that! I was hoping this was the case. Being snowed in here in the North East hasn't been conducive for actually getting to experience this bike properly. I was only writing about initial impressions, and I am thrill to hear from someone with time on the bike that what I describe was of little to no concern out on the trail. Hope you're shredding a few extra corners for us still surrounded by snow!
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F1234K Liked a comment about Feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/6/2017 9:04am
I think it is important to try it in real world conditions. I honestly don't notice the drag on the trail and the engagement, I agree is terrible, doesn't come into play either (I do have an i9 hub which I think is important - having a low engagement hub would probably result in a poorer experience). I obviously came from a normal drive train before this (XX1) so its not like I don't know what that felt like, and I have swapped bikes with friends on the trails since I've gotten the Taniwha. They agree the way it pedals...
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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/6/2017 9:04am
Bear with me, I'm no engineer, but this is my best understanding of it and I added in links to youtube explanations from that rad engineering guy: The single chain line (no cassette) means that the suspension is never affected by the gear selection (the "My bike feels better chainless effect I alluded to in my write up). This addresses the "anti squat" principle of suspension design. Coupled with a lighter rear end [no cassette or derailleur], the unsprung mass is reduced, meaning the force it takes to move the wheel out of the way/engage the shock is less, thus...
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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/6/2017 8:46am
There is a plan to do just that actually - stay tuned!
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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/2/2017 9:16pm
I have no idea. If I weigh it, I'll let you know. My best guess is 34-35lbs. I weight a lot though and have no issue with pushing a bigger bike, and it helps that the 12spd gearbox has a ridiculously easy high gear...you could climb a wall with it. Stay tuned!
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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/2/2017 9:13pm
I mulled this over one day. Having zero engineering background or anything remotely akin to design prowess, I'll say this: I think it can be done, but because of how much wire is spooled in the grip shift (and thus the distance the wire needs to travel per shift), the problem may have more to do with the size of theoretical shifter. Just a guess. If Pinion makes one, I'll be one of the first in line for it. With that said, I don't mind the grift shift, and I'm curious to see how it all shakes down on the...
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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/2/2017 8:07pm
Perhaps so, I'll be hard to miss!
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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/2/2017 8:07pm
I think candor is important around this subject, as the gearbox isn't a "cure-all", but rather as you pointed out a different approach to a drivetrain to meet a different set of rider requirements.
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mbikes1 Liked a comment about Feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/2/2017 8:04pm
"NZ, France, Austria, and here at home" sounds like he has been living the dream and following the seasons for the last 3 years.
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sideshow Added a comment about feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/2/2017 8:03pm
Good eye. Somehow, among many boxes of parts, I didn't have the right ones (I thought I did). So, those are avids as stand-in because I was getting impatient and wanted to take the bike for a spin. I now have the correct shimano mounts, and all is well!
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ianjenn Liked a comment about Feature Bike of the Month: Sideshow's Zerode Taniwha
2/2/2017 4:30pm
Here is the link to the USA distributor. https://www.zerodeusa.com/zerode-taniwha-frame/
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