flattire
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flattire seb-stott's article
May 9, 2024 at 12:38
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Now THAT Was a Bike: 2016 Pole Evolink
The slow evolution of geometry by the big frame makers was painful to watch. An embarrassment to be so off the mark for years. Took a FINN (and a few others) to innovate and challenge the status quo
flattire dariodigiulio's article
May 8, 2024 at 12:14
May 8, 2024
Review: Starling MegaMurmur - The Big Bird
@joni0001984: Yup.... some bikes are flexy noodles if they are designed shitty. You should try that on a knolly and get back to me.
flattire dariodigiulio's article
May 7, 2024 at 12:13
May 7, 2024
Review: Starling MegaMurmur - The Big Bird
@baronKanon: There is no way a side load be applied at the axle is only seen by the main pivot. Think about it rather than trusting the dude trying to sell you stuff.
flattire dariodigiulio's article
May 6, 2024 at 14:12
May 6, 2024
Review: Starling MegaMurmur - The Big Bird
@joni0001984: spherical bushings still transfer side loads to the shock. And a single pivot swingarm is flexy compared to a muti link.
Here's a tidbit for you all: years ago I had a single pivot (I've owned a few). Knew the bike very well. Installed a floating brake kit and was surprised how much better the bike performed. So we have a MOUNTAIN BIKE design that performs POORLY under BRAKING?! Brilliant.
flattire dariodigiulio's article
May 6, 2024 at 11:50
May 6, 2024
Review: Starling MegaMurmur - The Big Bird
@bitterbiker: there is a reason 95% of mountain bikes are some form of 4 bar. Keep telling yourself single pivots are the shiz!
flattire dariodigiulio's article
May 6, 2024 at 10:28
May 6, 2024
Review: Starling MegaMurmur - The Big Bird
@joni0001984: Not at all - I don't care about how a frame looks, I care about how the rear suspension performs and if its stiff and confidence inspiring. Single pivot is inferior design, only relevant for homemade bikes made in someones garage. Sorry!
flattire dariodigiulio's article
May 6, 2024 at 9:52
May 6, 2024
Review: Starling MegaMurmur - The Big Bird
When your a garage based frame builder, single pivot is the way. Problem is the entire swingarm has only one pivot to support it, and otherwise transmitting a lot of side loads to the shock. It's a rubbish design from the 90s. Multi pivot bikes are superior.
flattire jessiemaymorgan's article
Apr 25, 2024 at 17:18
Apr 25, 2024
First Ride: Canyon Neuron:ONfly - a Lighter 140mm eMTB
Can we all take a moment and tip our hat to the geometry pioneers of POLE, GEOMOTRON, CANYON, etc.
Entire industry has been shown the way.
flattire edspratt's article
Apr 15, 2024 at 9:56
Apr 15, 2024
Industry Digest: Crowd Funding 36" eBikes, Canfield Bikes' Relocation, Recalls & More
@gerhards: Kobe is 6FT even now
flattire seb-stott's article
Mar 15, 2024 at 17:00
Mar 15, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Use Your Climb Switch?
Climb switches add 30g of metal and the great responsibility of remembering to turn them off. Such a burden.
I'm baffled why people are against them. My 140mm29er perks up on the climb when I use it.
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