luke-miller
- Member since Nov 12, 2001
- Male / 35
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Calgary , Alberta - 12 Followers
- 21 Trailforks Points
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May 13, 2022 at 20:27
May 13, 2022
Kona Unit X
$1300 CAD2018 Kona Unit X, size small, female ridden since new. This is a do-it-all bike: singletrack shredding, bikepacking, touring, city commuting, cargo hauling and a big kid BMX. Specs are below, also comes with a set of Maxxis Refuse 2.0" slick tires that it rolls really fast on for commuting or cycle touring.
I've tuned it up, it has a new chain and is ready to roll - other than a few small paint chips, it's in very nice condition. Only selling as have moved up to another new Unit X!
Frame: Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Wheel Size: 27.5+
Wheels: WTB Scraper i40 Pinned TCS
Fork: Kona Plus Fork
Crankset: SRAM NX
Drivetrain: SRAM NX 11spd
Cockpit: Kona XC/BC Riser bar, Kona XC/BC stem, Race Face lock-on grips
Brakes: SRAM Level T
Front Tire: WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"
Rear Tire: WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"
Saddle: WTB Volt Comp 250
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Feb 6, 2021 at 13:08
Feb 6, 2021
Pinkbike Poll: What Would You Change About Your Current Bike?
@pakleni: Yep, same Formula hub with the E13 TRS rims. So far so good, I haven't had any problems.
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Feb 5, 2021 at 16:36
Feb 5, 2021
Pinkbike Poll: What Would You Change About Your Current Bike?
It's a 2018 Commencal Meta AM V4.2 (160/170mm F/R, 27.5) - stock besides a new seat and pulling the tubes out. It's aluminum and for my needs the parts spec is smart (Fox 36/DPX2 performance, GX, house brand cockpit). The only thing I have in mind is to play with progression in the shock. I might again notice a shade of improvement with a brand new bike of the genre, but I'm stoked on mine anyways :)
luke-miller mikelevy's article
Feb 5, 2021 at 12:07
Feb 5, 2021
Pinkbike Poll: What Would You Change About Your Current Bike?
Luckily for the first time I'm completely satisfied with my bike as-is. Maybe some wear parts like brake pads and tires, beyond that it's cherry :)
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Jul 30, 2020 at 9:25
Jul 30, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 16 - Who's Your Mountain Biking Hero?
Agreed. Locally we also nickname them logging roads, although they are technically FSR's as others have noted.
luke-miller mikelevy's article
Jul 30, 2020 at 9:20
Jul 30, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 16 - Who's Your Mountain Biking Hero?
Steve Smith for me. Watching his progression and desire earlier on to taking the World Cup overall in 2013, particularly with the unbelievable win in the wet at Mont Sainte-Anne over Gee. Inspirational.
Selling
Jul 6, 2020 at 12:00
Jul 6, 2020
Selling
Jul 6, 2020 at 11:34
Jul 6, 2020
Giant Trance 2 - size small
$2000 CADUpgraded with: Dropper Post, Maxxis Minion tires (DHF, DHR II), Renthal Fatbars and a shorter 48mm Stem
2014 model year, Trance 2
27.5" wheels
140/140mm rear/front travel
Fox 32 Float fork, Fox Float CTD shock - air springs are adjustable to match rider weight
Shimano SLX drivetrain
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
* clipless pedals shown not included, I can include flat pedals if desired
* I can include a set of Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires if desired
* brakes are currently set-up moto style (left back - right front)
Well cared for bike ridden by a female since new. Paint looks great and suspension is smooth. Bike is tuned up and ready to ride.
luke-miller mikelevy's article
Feb 13, 2020 at 12:38
Feb 13, 2020
Opinion: Does Mountain Biking Need a Race of Champions?
I think the resulting debate about the course design would be endless.... 'the course is too XC focused, the course has too much DH, not enough roots, too many rocks, the time lost on uphills does not match potential time lost on downhills, etc.'. A more fair format would be perhaps multiple dedicated events (XC, DH, freestyle). A single bike could be used for all events to keep it interesting.
Or everyone could just arm wrestle and winner takes the trophy.
