One thing that is often over looked in when talking about rip off frames, is quality control. Some no name company, does not care as much as one that spends thousands or more every year on marketing their name. The quality control, is much higher on the rip off frames, or in a lot of cases, they are the cast aways from the name brands, that did not meet their quality control standards.
I've been pondering going that route with a carbon frame but have concerns about weight limit. Weighing in at 265 and a height of 6'7" I wonder if the carbons can support my body... Anyone have any ideas?
I've been pondering going that route with a carbon frame but have concerns about weight limit. Weighing in at 265 and a height of 6'7" I wonder if the carbons can support my body... Anyone have any ideas?
Carbon is no different then any other material, choose the right bike for you and discuss with the mfr if there are any weight limits. Carbon DH bikes are built for the stiffness, not the lightness, for example. There are custom steel hardtails that would fold under you. It's all relative...
So this happened, any recommendations on large platform pedals that are a bit more reliable? Second time i've had major issues with the mallets, fed up to say the least. Bearing play now in the left pedal as well seems only a matter of time before a second over haul.
Shimano pedals are by the far the lowest maintenance and durable pedals on the market, Time pedals are more reliable than the crank brothers if mud performance is an issue.
If you buy shimano get the XTR level, cheapest investment you can make. I have one pair of XTR pedals with more than 12 years on them, I took them apart once, just to see what they looked like inside, not because they needed it.
i change my Gary Fisher hifi 2010 frame for a pivot Mach 429 frame and fork. I don't know why but i climb 95% of the technical climb that i regurlaly mist with the hifi, the pivot climb like a mountain goat. This bike is awesome!
Couldn't sleep so I built up my new Raijin Frame, 24lbs with an AM Single Speed build. Should be a fun trail bike, heck might even use it for the Salty Dog race.
Shimano pedals are by the far the lowest maintenance and durable pedals on the market, Time pedals are more reliable than the crank brothers if mud performance is an issue.
These are the best pedals I've ever owned hands down. I recommend them to anyone. great trail pedal...
I've beat the crap out of my TIME pedals for years... they keep turning like they were new... Great mud clearing and a bit of a platform if you want to ride unclipped so you can dab.
Best pedals I've ever had and my first pair are still on my commuter bike long after my friends have replaced their shimanos and egg beaters.
To each their own though... my experience may not reflect yours but I'm so sold on TIMES that I put them on all my bikes.
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