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Lots of bad hikers and dog walkers as well.  Hiking/walking groups that leave no room on the trail for other users.  Dog walkers that can't control their dog off leash or even on leash. 

As far as bikers, don't climb up Corkscrew on a busy Sunday with a group of 12.  Don't ride loamy trails in the pouring rain or in the slush.  Pick up a shovel instead.  And turn off f*cking Strava.

Just needs hydraulic bottom out....  almost there.

would be fairly easy to test out in a lab... same bb, add weights and see how deflection there actually is between models and/or brands.

I don't know...  if you put a 50lb force on your pedals the crank will flex x mm's on 1 crank.  The difference between cranks has to be very little.  The BB is going to flex way more imo.  Kind of like the myth of feeling radial flex on wheels.

Great article as always Andrew...  but there is no way you can feel any kind of stiffness difference between cranks.  There isn't much force on the actual crank when your cranking.

when the humidity outside is 100% (raining), ventilation is a myth.

How does the hub compare to others in regards to rolling resistance.  To me, this is far more important than degrees of engagement or noise. Roll faster = better.

you seem to have experience in this?

happened to me using different inserts.  With Cushcore it's just easiest to ride it out as is.  Taking a CC out on the trail is not fun.  Another one, I just left it trailside and picked it up later or run it around your neck.

Lots of non paid builders are grateful for donations as well....

My BB is 335mm on a 155mm travel bike and with 165mm cranks I have no issues with pedal strikes.

I have the Dewalt 16" e-saw and a Stihl WoodBoss 028 with an 18" bar.  The Stihl doesn't get much use unless I have a lot of cutting.  I have a spare battery for the e-saw which is a pretty much have.

disagree....  I have both and the e-saw feels way lighter even with battery on the back of my pack.  I can carry it and work on trail....  not so with a normal saw.  Way more plastic with an e-saw.

big fan of e-saws for trail work...  lighter, quieter and less maintenance.  Unfortunately the cost is higher.

I run 20 psi with DD Assguy and it has plenty of stiffness.  No insert.

Cushcore or inserts won't help with sidewall tears.  DD or DH tires for the rear.  Too bad Maxxis doesn't have them in Maxx Terra compound.

what do you guys think of a high pivot (idler) bike for a 160-170mm single crown bike?

super scary riding up Mt. Seymour Rd.... never know if the cars are paying attention behind you.  A bike lane would be ideal but won't happen.

NDP fixing anything?  Didn't think so.

I ordered this combo for around $160 CDN shipped....  Good reviews and recommended from another sight.

http://kaidomain.com/S022462-B26-2-x-Cree-XM-L2-White-6500K-1200-Lumens-4-Mode-LED-Bike-Light-Black?search=bike%20lights

http://kaidomain.com/bike-lights-and-bike-accessories/Bike-Lights/KDLITKER-BL70s-Cree-XHP70_2-3000-Lumens-4-Mode-LED-Bike-Light?sort=p.price&order=DESC&limit=100

http://kaidomain.com/bike-lights-and-bike-accessories/battery-packs

Apparently 4000k is the sweet spot for color.