strangemeadowlark
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strangemeadowlark jessiemaymorgan's article
Jan 8, 2024 at 17:14
Jan 8, 2024
18 Bikes That Could Be Updated in 2024
Stumpy EVO, Sentinel, Sight... lots of goldilocks bikes that just work in this list. But yeah, if you squint at the numbers they are (almost) four years old!
strangemeadowlark Starlingcycles's article
Dec 11, 2023 at 11:48
Dec 11, 2023
Starling Cycles Adds UDH & Shows Off a Downcountry Build of the Murmur
Ridden a murmur for the last four years--yes it has some flex designed in, but it never feels flexy to me at 160 lbs unless maybe slapping bike park berms. I've seen plenty of truly flexy bikes that you can deflect the BB a bunch, this isn't it. It rides fairly normal, but also seems to have just a bit more to give on off-camber, wet, and weird sections. Works for me
strangemeadowlark dariodigiulio's article
Oct 19, 2023 at 15:44
Oct 19, 2023
Field Test Review: 2024 Chromag Lowdown - The Speed Couch
@KickFlipABike:
Agree that 490 is very long for a M/L, but a longer reach means less weight on the front all else equal, because the front center grows compared to the rear center.
Yes a longer reach naturally might lead you to put more weight through your hands (and lets you move around more), but I would prefer to be on a shorter, more balanced bike where I dont have to put my weight through my bars to turn.
strangemeadowlark seb-stott's article
Sep 6, 2023 at 6:21
Sep 6, 2023
Tested: Do Short Cranks Work For Tall Riders?
If you are talking about a standing position, probably not, as most movements would be from level (ish) pedals.
Selling
Aug 20, 2023 at 11:23
Aug 20, 2023
Inserts-- 2x Cushcore Pro, 1x Tannus tubeless
$75 USDSave on some lightly-ridden inserts. Cush have about 10-15 rides on both of them and are in great shape. $75 obo for the pair or $40 each
Tannus insert has more use, but still plenty of life--$15.
Local pickup in Waterbury (or downtown Burlington most workdays).
Selling
Aug 20, 2023 at 11:17
Aug 20, 2023
Shimano SLX boost 165mm cranks
$50 USDUsed one season, swapped out for a non-boost set which fit my bike/chainline better. Heel rub/general wear but good condition. Shipping in the US included or you can pick up in VT for less.
Selling
Aug 20, 2023 at 11:15
Aug 20, 2023
Renthal Apex 35 stem, 40mm
$70 USDUsed less than a season, had a 32mm I preferred. Shipping in the US included or local pickup in VT (-$5).
Selling
Jul 29, 2023 at 17:46
Jul 29, 2023
NF DP4 Tobacco Medium Long
$90 USDUnridden, extra length inseam (+3"). Local pickup in central VT (-$10) or shipped in the US.
strangemeadowlark edspratt's article
Jun 4, 2023 at 17:34
Jun 4, 2023
Video: Testing the Difference Between Steel & Aluminum Frames
The alloy certainly could be lighter, but for the strength and durability requirements of downhill and enduro frames, a steel frame is probably close enough in weight to the aluminum, especially if its 853 steel.
For an xc frame no doubt the aluminum will be much lighter, but the advantage decreases as the frame bulks up.
