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Skidsy Mandownmedia's article

Jun 13, 2023 at 14:15

Jun 13, 2023

Tech Randoms: Lenzerheide XC World Cup 2023

I'd really like to know. It looks too far away from the ring to be a chainguide and the inboard bolt head almost looks like a suspension adjuster.

Skidsy mikekazimer's article

Mar 21, 2023 at 8:26

Mar 21, 2023

Review: 1,000 Miles on SRAM's New Eagle Transmission

@Compositepro: If not now, they will have them in the market soon. No one wants to make a bike that can't take SRAM' or Shimano's top-tier groupset

Skidsy henryquinney's article

Jan 10, 2023 at 14:12

Jan 10, 2023

SRAM's New Unreleased Drivetrain Leaked on Craigslist

Some Specialized or Santa Cruz employee is getting hauled into the principal's office right now.

Skidsy jamessmurthwaite's article

Mar 16, 2021 at 13:10

Mar 16, 2021

Canyon Begins Distribution in Canada

Americans know E-Bikes go faster with freedom holes in them.

Skidsy edspratt's article

Feb 14, 2020 at 9:04

Feb 14, 2020

Wolf Tooth Components Announces New Mega Fat Paw Foam Grips

@dthomp325: Hairspray totally breaks free when you use an air compressor to get the old grips off. Golf club grip tape can be easily removed once you cut the old grips off. I've never used clear coat, but that does sound a good deal sticker than hairspray.

Skidsy edspratt's article

Feb 14, 2020 at 8:01

Feb 14, 2020

Wolf Tooth Components Announces New Mega Fat Paw Foam Grips

@dthomp325: Clean the bar of any oils using isopropyl alcohol. Then use cheap hairspray to lube them up to get in place. When it dries it acts as an adhesive. If that doesn't work you can use golf club grip tape, liek what is included in the Lizard Skins grips. But the only way to remove the grips after you use this is to cut them off.

Skidsy RichardCunningham's article

Jan 6, 2020 at 7:47

Jan 6, 2020

Field Test: Affordable Trail Bikes - Canyon Spectral AL vs Ibis Ripmo AF

There's no Federal Sales Tax or VAT in the US, but each state and city can set their own sales taxes (VAT is not used in the US). So some places will have a 0% tax, others will be as high as 9.5%. My local sales tax is 7.875%, so the fnal price of this bike would be $3,236

Skidsy RichardCunningham's article

Jun 11, 2018 at 9:33

Jun 11, 2018

The One Tool That World Cup Mechanics Can't Live Without?

@lightsgetdimmer: "Soft-Jaws" are just a slang term for Axle/Shaft Clamps. Here's Park Tool's https://www.parktool.com/product/axle-and-spindle-vise-inserts-av-5?category=Hub%20%26%20Axle Barnett's https://www.bbinstitute.com/store/tools/bbi-universal-shaft-clamp-set-detail They're called "soft" because the alloy is softer than the steel of the vice and hopefully the material you're clamping to.

Skidsy mikekazimer's article

Jan 17, 2018 at 7:59

Jan 17, 2018

SRAM's New DUB Cranks and Bottom Brackets - First Look

@Bustacrimes: I was merely making fun of the ire in the comments that riders now need to buy a new semi-consumable part (BB) with these cranks. There will be 3rd party options soon enough. Funny you bring up Praxis, their products are great, but their 30/28mm M30 stepped axle is just as unique as this one, without the likelihood of as much 3rd party support. Pinkbike commenters just savage any company whose revenue eclipses a threshold, even though the folks working at them are just as committed as the smaller brands.

Skidsy mikekazimer's article

Jan 16, 2018 at 7:59

Jan 16, 2018

SRAM's New DUB Cranks and Bottom Brackets - First Look

PInkBike Comment: My press fit BB and 30mm spindle combo are garbage, I'm having to replace a bottom bracket 3 times a season. Why won't someone make a better bottom bracket? SRAM: We downsized the 30mm spindle to make a more durable bottom bracket in your press fit frame Aslo a PinkBike Comment: Why didn't SRAM use a 30mm Spindle so I could re-use the 3 clapped-out bottom brackets I already own?!?

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