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ashas henryquinney's article
Jul 14, 2021 at 22:27
Jul 14, 2021
Tested: 9 of the Best Tire Inserts vs an Impact Rig
running Rimpact mix inserts (pro on the rear) for a year and a half now. I don't huck to flat much, so I didn't destroy them, although they show signs of wear, only thing is that the front unglued, but just used normal glue for that and it holds perfectly. Rimpact's are of substantial size, so thought they would give me a lot of trouble putting them on - but they didn't. just helped myself with some zip ties, and it was not that big of a deal. used DD dual tire in the rear and EXO+ MaxxTerra front for a season and liked it. few months ago put DD MaxxGrip front, and DD MaxxTerra rear and love it with Rimpact's. 95kg geared, so thought that inserts would help me run lower pressure more safely, as everybody else thought. and everybody else is right - it does help. a lot. usually running 1.3 bar front (sometimes going as low as 1.1), and between 1.6-1.8 bars in the rear. the bike behaves like it's on rails - no wonder, right? I just love the fact I can plow through gnar confidently. muting the trails with inserts is what I love the most about Rimpacts. I know DD's plus inserts might be overkill, but just love the ride quality they both provide. can't even imagine not running inserts anymore. next to dropper, inserts became my favourite bike invention in the last decade.
ashas mikekazimer's article
Oct 7, 2020 at 11:12
Oct 7, 2020
The Complete 2021 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Lineup Compared & An Amazing Launch Video
'laughs in Jeffsy ProRace for 4500€'s' (from outlet - big S can't match that in the wettest of dreams). on the more serious note - I like the frame. if under 2.6K€'s for that RS coiled one (not mullet), or 3K, with DHX2 - I'd seriously consider it.
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Aug 5, 2019 at 5:56
Aug 5, 2019
Selling
Aug 5, 2019 at 5:53
Aug 5, 2019
Selling
Feb 26, 2018 at 5:26
Feb 26, 2018

YT Capra Pro Race LE, size L

$2000 EUR
selling YT Capra Pro Race LE enduro bike, 2016 MY, size L components: frame: 2016 carbon, 165mm travel, RockShox Monarch RC3 222x66 fork: 2016 RockShox Lyrik 170mm brakes: 2014 Formula RO + 203 Formula rotors dropper: 2016 KS LEV Integra 150mm crankset: 2016 SRAM X01 carbon 170mm + 32t chainring/spider rear der: 2016 SRAM X01 11spd + X01 shifter wheel-set: 2016 Mavic Enduro Crossmax pedals: HT AE03 (265g pair) cassette: SRAM X1 10-42t handlebar: Renthal FatBar carbon 780mm/30mm rise stem: Renthal Apex 50mm new pair of Maxxis tires come with the bike - Shorty 3C 2.5WT, and High Roller II dual comp 2.3 - tubeless bike is in perfect shape - tech 100/100, visual 98/100 just serviced 10/2019. I do twice a year general all-round service, disassemble the bike, check the bearings, re-grease everything, and about 3 times a year suspension maintenance. chain gets changed the second it touches 0.5 stretch mark. cassette is in perfect working order because of that. I can do crash replacement thingy for the new buyer, if ever such unwanted event occurs. I'm bit over 6" and Capra feels great. bike has marks of usage, of course. down-tube tape has about 10cm long stretch mark on one side, but needs no change. fork has three smalls marks, chain-stays show smaller and bigger rock encounters, KS LEV controller has marks, from getting the bike upside down for various reasons. front chain-ring misses a tooth with no problems in performance whatsoever - just noticed that when prepping the bike for sale. pedals show millions of pedal strikes, have lots of scratched points, and miss 4 of the pins (can't replace them, but feet don't slip) as Capra is SUPER LOW, as it sits at proper sag travel like full on DH bike even though HT pedals are thinnest in the World at 6mm on sides and 11mm at spindle, you WILL hit a lot of rocks and trail chatter with them. don't let that fairly high 350mm BB height fool you - even with 170mm cranks you really need to watch your pedalling technique. non-drive X01 carbon crank arm sports a scar from a huge rock encounter - just a paint chip though, SRAM says. saddle is also slightly damaged. none of these aberrations have any effect on performance - it's only aesthetics. in the photos there is Maxxis 2.5WT Shorty 3C MaxxTerra TR tire. that tire goes with the bike as a winter/rain/mud option(cca 90% worth of tire), and same goes for Mavic 2.2 Crossmax Roam XL (removed form the bike wjen I got it. not a single ride on it. looks as a great summer tire, but I prefer Maxxis so I removed it). on the whells now there are Maxxis 2.5WT Minion DHF 3C MaxxTerra TR (~80%) and on the rear there is brand new Maxxis 2.3 High Roller II 3C DD TR. hi res photos https://mega.nz/#F!m81URCRb!iWe_piIf8cI8mhT0bIJ4hg

Added 20 photos to 2016-YT-Capra-Pro-Race-LE
Feb 26, 2018 at 5:19
Feb 26, 2018
Selling
Feb 26, 2018 at 5:15
Feb 26, 2018
ashas meagerdude's article
Nov 26, 2017 at 3:28
Nov 26, 2017
2017 Fall/Winter Gear Guide - 7 Men's Kits Tested
I've got this Endura jacket and it is by far the best mtb jacket I have ever worn. unbelievable piece of kit, really has to be tried to fully appreciate it. also, I got couple of jackets I got in Lidl for next to nothing, especially compared to Endura and others here, and they do more than decent job - actually I was surprised how well they perform, especially when you take care of them and, as I, use Nixwax TechWash and TX.Direct or similar stuff 2, 3 times a year. has to be said, stuff you can get in Lidl for cycling, is more than decent to say the least. I also use Endura's MT500 3/4 pants for rain/snow riding. I find that size to be the best for winter riding. much better than full pants as there is no flap around the cranks area, plus, no chain lube on pants - hate that... with that, high, up to knee socks and you're good to go. have regular skiing/snowboard socks and similar, but am about to stop rationalising and get myself a pair of SealSkinz waterproof socks. I also made myself ghetto gaiters out of soccer socks to keep the stuff out of my 5.10's - have to work more on that to get it to stay in place and not to lift from time to time. work in progress...
ashas astonmtb's article
Oct 20, 2016 at 5:45
Oct 20, 2016
POC Resistance Strong DH Pant - Review
thing is, whenever I bought stuff in Europe, the price was always way lower than 'suggested retail price' of manufacturer. these pants go on for 130-170€'s on portals I usually check prices for, and/or buy. don't know why they do that, but they do. and when you buy in store, there's always at least 10% percent discount for, I don't know - cash not card, tuesday's special, effing sunny day for all I care...
ashas nathanhughes's photo
Jul 23, 2016 at 7:38
Jul 23, 2016
what's the model name of these Adidas goggles?

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