Bike-Bros
- Member since Nov 27, 2009
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Cochrane , Alberta - 15 Followers
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Bike Bros is a bike shop based in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. Our main brands are Giant, Rocky Mountain, Knolly, GT and Marin. Damn, bikes are awesome.
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Bike-Bros RideWrap's article
Jan 31, 2022 at 7:29
Jan 31, 2022
RideWrap Releases Dealer Software for On-Site, On Demand Protection Kits
Serious question: are people doing Ride Wrap for resale value or because the scratches matter to them that much?
Bike-Bros alicialeggett's article
Jan 6, 2022 at 10:40
Jan 6, 2022
Bike Index Uncovers International Bike Theft & Sale Operation
Yup. I just skimmed the article and didn't notice mention that BikeIndex takes donations. If any group is deserving of rider's support, this is it!
Bike-Bros jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 14, 2020 at 17:44
Dec 14, 2020
Must Watch: Matt MacDuff's Title Edit is Mind Blowing
2020s best banger edit.
Bike-Bros edspratt's article
Dec 12, 2020 at 11:13
Dec 12, 2020
Yoann Barelli Says Farewell to Commencal after 4 Years
Interesting that this happens the same day PB had the poll about what kind of athlete you'd sponsor. On my list of athletes that put a brand in front of the consumer most, inspire the consumer to consider the brand are Yoann, Remi M, Brendan Fairclough and Matt Jones - sorta sums up what matters most: be an absolute shredder, show some personality / or insight into how they approach riding.
I imagine wherever Yoann ends up will pay a bunch to get him on their program and that it will be money well spent.
Bike-Bros jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 10, 2020 at 21:54
Dec 10, 2020
Video: Marin's Alpine Trail Enduro Bike is Now Available in Carbon
@leftypumpkin: The one I spent the last week beating up will get personalized a bit but I'll lend it out to people. Supply may become an issue (no surprise there). When we initially placed orders I was under the impression we'd have 6 or 7 of these in by October... and we just got this one... the bicycle supply chain is pretty broken right now. I'm hoping we see more by early 2021.
Did you find the Optic to little suspension? That is a bike I really appreciate, largely because it is so similar to the Rift Zone which I thoroughly enjoyed (my RZ Carbon 2 is getting put back into stock mode soon to sell)
Bike-Bros jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 10, 2020 at 15:16
Dec 10, 2020
Video: Marin's Alpine Trail Enduro Bike is Now Available in Carbon
@psicoizaguirre: I'm 6'1" and rode a size large. I'm right on the cusp between L and XL and questioned my decision until I got onto the trail then was quite happy with the fit of a large (480 reach). I was glad that Marin didn't do size specific chainstays as I really like the feel of a short rear end (a key highlight the first time I glanced at the geo chart when this was first presented to bike shop owners months ago). I can imagine that someone a fair bit taller may experience some things about the short rear end & 515 Reach on an XL that I can't anticipate. The 78 seat angle helps make the short rear end a non-concern on climbs.
Bike-Bros jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 10, 2020 at 12:41
Dec 10, 2020
Video: Marin's Alpine Trail Enduro Bike is Now Available in Carbon
@husstler: haha! it was indeed... while it was in transit I got a call basically saying it was on the way and to keep it off any social media or public mention until today.
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Bike-Bros jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 10, 2020 at 11:49
Dec 10, 2020
Video: Marin's Alpine Trail Enduro Bike is Now Available in Carbon
I've been lucky enough to get 5 rides in already on the Alpine Trail Carbon 2 (shop owner: got super lucky with an early shipment). Geometry is so good. I never imagined 63.5 degrees could still work so well for tight stuff or climbs - the magic of 78 degree seat tubes. Spec for price is nuts. Suspension worked really nicely - great small bump, mid support, ramp up for no harsh bottom outs. The details are where the massive value is on this bike: Assegai DD rear/exo+ front - it is as if Marin knows how people spec custom builds. Grip 2 damped 38 is beautiful. The DPX2 might have been the nicest feeling rear shock I've played with yet - and I just came off a bunch of time on an X2. Dropper needs to be longer - but at least the frame will allow almost all sized riders to run pretty long droppers.
Bike-Bros dan-roberts's article
Jun 20, 2019 at 20:56
Jun 20, 2019
Behind the Numbers: GT Force Suspension Analysis
Does it actually make any sense to discuss negative antisquat in the highest gear when you're 2/3 into your travel on an enduro bike? The negative antisquat won't matter at all when you strike your pedal doing 40 km/hr and find yourself launched into space.
I would think antisquat matters most up to about 40% into the stroke in low gears to give efficient climbing in crud and keeping momentum in mid gear quicker rooty climbs. In high gears, if a company is going to offer antisquat further into the travel they better offer a higher bb and/or short cranks because that kind of pedalling is frightening (high speed, using more than 1/2 the shock stroke). Just some thoughts...
