Posts tagged with 'min-maxing'

How do you min-max a 2015 Kona Process 111 with nice parts and high-end suspension?

A 2014 Cane Creek Inline Air shock that's been upgraded to the current CCDB IL Air specs

Adam has a very clean Nomad V3, which is an opportunity to talk about Santa Cruz's 10-year-plus commitment to support every frame they sell...

"Steampunk" aesthetics and familiar fit: How a used $300 2011 Turner 5 Spot frame went from a niche air-travel rig to regular trail riding.

Buying a used, or take-off, dropper post to upgrade your budget mountain bike...

"Whatever micro-category you'd prefer to assign to them, these bikes are probably the most worthy of the original all-encompassing mantle of... mountain bike."

Andrew discusses expectations for first time mountain bike buyers who don't want break the bank to start riding...

Rob's slackened Stache is a bittersweet reminder of how awesomely fun these bikes are and how deserving the platform is of a re-imaging...

What's the point including shitty plastic pedals on budget mountain bikes when spec. dollars are so tight?

This time around involves a physical min-maxing and Norma's 2014 RMB Altitude gets a new lease on life...

Taking a born in 2014 Cane Creek Inline Air shock and updating it to the current 2022 DB Air IL spec.

This 2010 Tracer is "a hodgepodge of clutter and imagination" is a sweet ride for a ten-year-old son.

Bean's Salsa Timberjack is loaded down with interesting tales while satisfying a selectively-sourced, budget-forward build...

The Devinci Hendrix 27+ was a strong value in 2016 and Greg has done a thoughtful job of upgrading his and keeping it running...

MDE Bikes has been making frames in Italy since 2001 and Daniele is passionate about their last 26" bike; the 2013 Carve

Claire's 13-year-old Kona Stinky 6 gets the min-max treatment with a focus on smiles per dollar...

Is it "XTR or bust" or could you happily pedal a complete that costs less than some of your friends' wheelsets?

Degunking a Chris King RingDrive rear hub after two years of use.

Riding with miserable kids isn't fun for anyone and warm hands are an essential component to cold weather bliss...

I understand why SRAM's AXS Eagle is the only current drivetrain option that folks are truly lusting after, but let's have a look at the economics of wireless shifting before you push the button...

Min-maxed on a tight budget and lined up on the World Cup XC circuit, SR Suntour's inline Edge rear shock is a high-quality, simple, and effective option.

Most dropper posts are durable and damn good, so the post with the most drop, with the smallest stack height and shortest insertion depth wins the crown.

Going from testing Shimano's 12-spd HG+ to a custom 14-spd drivetrain assembled from a min-maxed mix of old parts on hand...

The TriAir air shock comes in at just North of four bills USD and promises poppy and planted pro-EWS race performance...