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Jeremy_Keyes Liked a bike check Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana / Pistola
11/8/2021 8:00pm
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yzedf Added a comment about feature Reinventing the Valve Stem - Reserve's New Fillmore Tubeless Valves
11/8/2021 9:01am
Checking and cleaning/replacing valve core is part of tubeless maintenance.
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yzedf Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
11/8/2021 8:23am Smaller hole in the rim means a stronger wheel. You lose air from the tire when you disconnect the pump unless it’s screw on head like we use for suspension. Have to use valve cover so the void doesn’t fill with mud/sand or whatever. As for the inner core you are talking 5V1 and 5V2 threads, same diameter just different...
yzedf Added a comment about feature Reinventing the Valve Stem - Reserve's New Fillmore Tubeless Valves
11/5/2021 7:07am
Topping off sealant with the little 2oz bottle (I saved a couple of the Stan’s bottles to use as a measuring cup) that has the perfect tip size to fill through a presta valve with the core removed, doesn’t seem quick and easy with this. Plus it’s a good time to check that the valve itself is clean and fully functional. Spending $50 to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. Sounds like PON is figuring out the mtb market.
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La Pata Liked a product review Review - 2022 YT Decoy MX E-Bike
11/1/2021 8:38am
At first glance the YT Decoy MX Core 4 looks like a dream machine. A downhill bike that can be pedaled uphill? Could it be that our dreams have finally come true? As we dug further into YT's mixed-wheel e-bike, we found there was more nuance to be explored. We've spent months exploring the west with this consumer-direct eMTB and are ready to share the full rundown on how the YT held up. Highlights Carbon frame 29-inch front wheel // 27.5-inch rear 165mm (6.50-inches) rear-wheel travel // 170mm (6.69-inches) fork travel Virtual Four Link suspension design Internal cable routing Powerswitch...
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Snfoilhat Liked a comment about video Aaron Gwin Discusses Proper Bar Width, Roll, and the Ideal Cockpit Setup
10/22/2021 1:48pm
I found this strangely relatable for mountain bike content. More than anything it comes across like a genuine attempt to help less experienced riders make a few simple decisions and arrive at a better outcome for themselves. So it came across to me a lot like the 5-10 minute demonstrations I do to introduce students to new lab equipment, or to ask them to think about more familiar equipment in a new way. I don't know if it gets engagement or changes people's behavior or moves product better or worse than all the other mtb marketing using tropes from beer...
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You state immaterial change yet Norco sells bikes with size specific chain stays that vary in length by that amount, 5mm per size for the Sight as an example. As the owner of a aggressive steel hardtail with sliding dropouts, I can tell you that yes 4-5mm makes a noticable difference in handling whether its jumping, manuals, flat turns, berms or even climbing. You did say longer was better. What else does "These qualities are some of the reasons rear centers have grown, especially on bikes aimed at going as fast as possible down a mountain." mean to you? I...
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Jeff thanks for the reply. I should’ve said first half and we could talk where in travel we usually ride (98% time under 70% of travel sounds boring as fuck) eventually ending up on the idea that pressing the bike down into corners is as much about increasing pressure on the tires for traction as it is about shortening the wheelbase to increase the bikes agility. Vital archives of anything recent includes walls of text, bullet points, stock photos and a geo chart, action photos usually of fairly high quality and that’s about it. Honestly I feel like they are...
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Zero Cool Liked a comment about product review Kona Honzo ESD Review
10/19/2021 2:13pm
I’m the same, I’m loving the low and slack part for where I ride, but having tried a few longer hard tails I think that an average reach makes for a good balance between stability and playfulness.
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bulletbass man Liked a comment about product review Kona Honzo ESD Review
10/19/2021 9:49am
I would definitely be interested to try one sized down and see if a shorter reach but still an extremely slack ht angle could possibly work better for me. But having tried a few hardcore hardtails in the past I haven’t been a huge fan of the longer slacker movement on hardtails. (Love a low bb though). I feel there is an increase to imbalance of front and rear traction, the front end becomes slow and steals some of that hardtail snappiness especially in flatter sections (our trails are mostly super steep or flat with little in between), and it...
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I bought a RSD Middlechild and at almost 6’4” I went with the large and that bike has been awesome! Clipless pedals and go for a long grind, flats and go have some fun, it’s really a multi-tool on two wheels.
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inked_cyclist Liked a product review Kona Honzo ESD Review
10/19/2021 8:28am
Is steel real? Kona's Honzo ESD stares you dead in the face with a deadpan expression to reply, "yes." With an intimidating head badge and geometry inspired by the Process X, this bruiser of a bike was able to handle everything we were able to throw at it. After all, why wouldn't it, the Honzo ESD is Extra Slack, Dude. We've had the Honzo ESD in our hands for quite a long time to see how this bike, and our molars, would hold up. Strengths A riot on the trails Confident, capable descender More agile than numbers suggest Weaknesses Portly...
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sspomer Liked a product review Canyon Stoic 4 Hardtail Long-Term Review
10/18/2021 4:54am
When Canyon announced the aluminum Stoic hardtail on December 8, 2020, we immediately hit them up to see if we could get one to test. The price, the spec and the geometry looked fantastic, and we’re always stoked to see what an *affordable* mountain bike can do. Strengths Price Looks great Fork spec External rear brake line routing - no bleeding Decent hub engagement 170mm dropper on our medium Solid trail geometry Versatility Weaknesses Wheel / tire / rotational weight Tires too aggressive for many conditions Cable and hose lengths out of box were long Stem is unnecessarily complicated Highlights...
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BHowell Liked a product review Tested - New Specialized Tactic Helmet
10/12/2021 10:40am
Today is a good day for mountain bikers that want greater performance at a more attainable price. Specialized seems to have made a one-two punch with its new Stumpjumper EVO alloy and the all-new Tactic helmet. We sent the Stumpjumper EVO alloy to Arizona for a proper flogging and a new RAW edit, whilst the Tactic stayed in-house. Big waves are often made with the launch of high-end equipment. However, it seems in these past few seasons, the lower, to mid-priced gear is cause for greater celebration. Specialized's new Tactic is just such an example. $110 for a mountain bike...
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Jonathon Simonetti Liked a product review Tested - 2022 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy Elite
10/12/2021 10:36am
Specialized's new Stumpjumper EVO Alloy is an exciting mountain bike. The combination of a well-put-together parts spec, with all of the adjustability and capability of the carbon model, at a more competitive price point, is something riders have been asking for. The new alloy version of the Stumpjumper EVO Elite offers arguably the most bang for your buck out of the lineup. With the focus being primarily on performance rather than weight savings, this bike may be the way to go. While previous generations of alloy bikes meant sacrificing some features found only on carbon frames, Specialized has upped the...
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krabo83 Liked a comment about News Story Results: Jack Moir Wins EWS Pro Stage, Richie Rude Disqualified for Course Cutting
10/3/2021 2:33pm
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yzedf Added a comment about feature Vital MTB Test Sessions - Enduro Bikes
10/2/2021 5:45pm
I went through that sequence with my 2021 Enduro, it came with a gnardog plus one spacer and it was harsh. Pulling the dog out was too little, 2 spacers was a little soft still and just the dog was starting to get harsh again. Trying out a Jade X now which seems to have promise but it’s still early days.
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