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TheKaiser Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/9/2025 2:52pm ...and his trusty partner in crime, General Disarray.
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Filledwithfire Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
5/9/2025 1:25pm
Still not buying any Bri*ish car ever. I worked in the auto industry years ago for a short while, and the consensus I came to (also shared by many famous Youtubers) is that the only thing British cars are good for is paying mechanics.
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I'm not a fan of IP theft and blatant ripoffs, but one thing that I really like with some of these Chinese products is that they're actually delivering some of the features that people have been asking SRAM and Shimano for for many years (while being ignored). In this case, I'm talking about LTWOO allowing their electronic shifter/derailleur sets to be configured for essentially any number of gears. If trade opens back up, the big guys would do well to roll out some of these features, or consumers may just go for the company that seems to be listening to...
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TheKaiser Added a comment about photo Wissco Enduro E8
5/8/2025 4:21pm
I was wondering the same thing and, no, I can't think of any.
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TheKaiser Added a comment about photo Lewis Pedals
5/8/2025 4:13pm
Is it just me, or do these Ti models (unlike the aluminum ones in the next pic) look like they are spindle-less? Kinda like they are heavily "inspired" by the Void and Pendulum pedals that recently dropped, but with a filled in middle.
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TheKaiser Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/8/2025 1:49pm Looks pretty sweet...Like if a Sight VLT had a DJI equipped baby. From what I can tell, Velduro is based in NZ, but they don't even have this (or any) MTBs on the website yet. They only have an e-gravel bike listed. I'd like to see the specs on this baby to see how they compare, as the Sight VLT...
yzedf Liked a reply to forum topic Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/5/2025 8:54am
I’m a Grayville local, I was riding there yesterday. I also hit up Case and Blackledge fairly often too.
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TheKaiser Added a reply to Drivetrain Talk
5/5/2025 8:52am Micro-spline was supposed to be Shimano's solution to the aluminum versions their older HG drivers getting eaten by cassettes. What's failing on Micro-spline?
TheKaiser Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/5/2025 12:04am For what it's worth, from what I have read, SRAM suggests that if your rotors are showing a purple or rainbow discoloration, they are running too hot, and you should size up. If the rotors are browned or bronzed, they are at the optimal size. If there's no distinct discoloration, they may not be getting hot enough, and you should...
TheKaiser Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/4/2025 11:57pm This may seem pedantic but, while it is accurate to say bumping up the rotor size from 200 to 220ish provides " an extra 10% braking surface per wheel revolution", isn't the relevant concern the 10% larger radius of the rotor? That is what gives the extra stopping power. I could see the braking surface area being valuable if we...
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5/4/2025 11:39pm Regarding narrow wide cassettes, when I first started seeing those I wondered how the hell they could keep the clocking right, after lots of high load and ill timed shifts. We see narrow wide derailleur pulleys that get out of sync with the chain, and those are in constant contact, unlike the cassette which is reliant on the chain always...
TheKaiser Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/3/2025 10:43am Shimano may well have changed their production around, but its also good to keep in mind that there are a lot of counterfeit Shimano and Sram rotors floating around on the interwebs. I've only seen them using all steel construction though, so not sure if there are knockoff alu-spidered freeza rotors out there. I'm actually using some of the counterfeit...
grinch Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
5/3/2025 10:25am
Youve ridden an ebike for 2 yrs and still dont know that no matter how many watts and nm's there are the cut off is still 20mph/32kph on any class 1 emtb? That being said i suspect we've reached the limit. The extra nm and watts will enable you to climb a bit faster or climb more technical trail but i think we're at the end of the traction/power ratio. What the exact number is i'll reserve judgement until i try it. Im still on a 70nm e8000 and having fun and that allows me to see that an 85nm/600w...
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rupert@rupertbarker.com Liked a comment about Press Release 100Nm Torque, 750W Power - Bosch Line CX Upgradeable in July, Plus New CX-R Motor and More
5/1/2025 4:19pm
I like the display, but we all knew there would be one eventually to fill the spacer hole everyone has designed into their frames, not that bothered by the power numbers, rarely ride in Turbo. But I guess those numbers sell bikes, but perhaps not until the summer? Strange choice to give the consumer another reason to hold off on a new bike purchase when so many manufacturers are reporting slow sales!
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TheKaiser Added a reply to Nerding out on Brakes shall we? Not another tech deraliment
5/1/2025 3:53pm That is a good question, and I am curious to see what answers you get, as I have the same brakes on a bike (albeit one that isn't seeing any really challenging conditions). My understanding is all the Shimano brakes from those Deore up to XT and the non-xc XTR have the same piston sizes, so the hydraulic power should...
TheKaiser Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/23/2025 9:32pm I had recently seen an article about companies using that excess space at the port that you mentioned to set up sort of tariff free waiting stations, where you can basically rent a spot to park your container before it goes through customs, in hopes of the tariffs being reduced significantly in the near future. The downside is obviously that...
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4/23/2025 9:24pm Don't forget the NOS systems. On the subject of the Ari theft, I saw an article on BikeRumor that offered more detail than the other articles I'd seen. I'd assumed the trucker stopped for lunch and someone snatched the trailer, or emptied it out, but it was actually a more sophisticated operation where the thieves impersonated a real trucking company...
TheKaiser Added a comment about feature Sea Otter Classic Day 2 Part 2
4/13/2025 12:38pm
Third vote for this format rather than the slideshow! These are actually the only Sea Otter galleries I've looked at on Vital, as the others are just too cumbersome.
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about product review 720 Watts, 111 Nm - Specialized’s Levo 4 Delivers New Levels o
4/13/2025 12:23pm
I get the pushback but I promise every single person who frequents vital has hit 28mph on a public trail at some point. In fact, most hit something north of 20 everytime they ride. I know, we are moving the "n" higher here which will increase the likelihood of a problem, but we're also being really really arbitrary about all of this. 20MPH is fast. 28MPH is also fast. Specialized knows what will sell, and having a bike that lets you go faster than your buddies, and honestly have more fun, will in fact sell. No dog in this fight...
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TheKaiser Added a comment about product review Turbo Levo
4/13/2025 12:21pm
I think you are correct on the 25kph/15.5mph limit but it was recently explained to me that there is more to that 250 watts figure than meets the eye. I was puzzled how Bosch, a German company, is offering 600 watts on their top models, and it was explained to me that the motors have to be able to produce 250 watts for a set period of time, without overheating, at which point they get a "nominal" 250 watt rating. That does not mean they can't produce more than 250 watts. It's weird, but that is how it was explained...
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