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Commented on Dreaming Of Crate Suspension - 2 weeks ago

Agreed I think cotic probably have it nailed ...
Commented on Dreaming Of Crate Suspension - 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Veering wildly off topic but I have a ...
Commented on Have New Standards Made Bikes Better? - 2 weeks, 2 days ago

It wasn’t much of an argument to ...
Commented on Canyon Counter-Review - 2 weeks, 4 days ago

I agree about bottles being the proper way ...
Commented on Canyon Counter-Review - 2 weeks, 4 days ago

On a semi sort of related note, what ...

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Dreaming Of Crate Suspension - Sept. 3, 2021, 12:49 p.m.

Agreed I think cotic probably have it nailed at this point

Dreaming Of Crate Suspension - Sept. 2, 2021, 12:39 p.m.

Veering wildly off topic but I have a dekerf welded chromag and it’s stunning in both lightness and weld quality, I would absolutely ride a full boing if Chris started making them with those sweet hands of his haha

Have New Standards Made Bikes Better? - Sept. 1, 2021, 12:10 a.m.

It wasn’t much of an argument to be fair, I was just pointing out how even within standards you can end up with 15 types of standard, let alone if bike companies just start doing whatever is cheaper/easier for them. It’ll be own brand hubs and saddles forever which would be a shame.

Canyon Counter-Review - Aug. 30, 2021, 5:44 a.m.

I agree about bottles being the proper way to drink water. Those fidlocks look interesting but crikey, one more expensive piece of bicycle exotica to molly coddle. Probably better than galloping gutrot from flicked up trail side dog poo though.

Canyon Counter-Review - Aug. 29, 2021, 11:39 p.m.

On a semi sort of related note, what is the most popular method of keeping your nipples clean? I always have to swipe mud and dust before a swig

Have New Standards Made Bikes Better? - Aug. 28, 2021, 12:31 a.m.

I think some of the pushback is coming from people that don’t want mtb to be more moto, I’m sure specialized would live you to stroll into their shop and buy a new bike every couple of years with the main decision being what colour. Bikes are good enough now that you can do that but it’s a shame to move away from bikes that can have one bit changed at a time and have multiple options, including frames. for example my bike which I have owned for over 30 years, the Ship of Theseus, is still going strong after having every single component replaced at least 10 times and I think that’s a good thing

Have New Standards Made Bikes Better? - Aug. 26, 2021, 2:45 a.m.

Maybe I’m wrong but I feel like 10 speed is the sweet spot for reliability and long term shift precision, with a short cage mech and small chainring it works like a dream on rocky terrain too. I will concede I have had to walk up one or two inclines but it’s a small price to pay

Have New Standards Made Bikes Better? - Aug. 26, 2021, 12:10 a.m.

I still use a Saint 10 speed shifter and mech, it’s short cage so less gear range but it’s workable. Less impacts less rattle and less pernickety

Have New Standards Made Bikes Better? - Aug. 24, 2021, 11:27 p.m.

I like to change my frame regularly in the search for the perfect steel hardtail but it’s killing me having to budget for different headsets bottom brackets and seat posts each time. My problem with standards is that they never become standard which sort of misses the point. Reminds me of this old xkcd strip: https://xkcd.com/927/

BikeYoke Revive 2.0 213mm Dropper Post Long-Term Review - Aug. 12, 2021, 1:34 a.m.

I have matching his and hers revives on our family hardtails, can’t fault them nor the help and advice from sacki. Very easy to rebuild and service too. Only good things to say from me

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