talaiporos
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Athens , Greece - 3 Followers
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Jun 21, 2019 at 2:15
Jun 21, 2019
talaiporos RichardCunningham's photo
Oct 1, 2018 at 1:50
Oct 1, 2018
Thank you for sharing
talaiporos pinkbikeaudience's article
Jun 26, 2018 at 23:12
Jun 26, 2018
Ask Pinkbike: Coil Shocks on Trail Bikes, Changing Fork Travel, and Drivetrain Upgrades
How is climbing with 160mm?
When I upped the travel on my T130 to 140mm, I noticed the front end tended to lift more, and the bike is not the best climber anyway... I'm happy with the descending part though, so that makes me a little 150mm-curious!
talaiporos RichardCunningham's article
Feb 5, 2014 at 0:53
Feb 5, 2014
To the Point - Kirk Pacenti on 27.5-inch Wheels
Maybe we should all go out and try a few 650b's and see what it's all about.
I have, and I think that 650b is a terrible idea. Clearly the worst combination of the other two sizes (26 & 29).
Compared to a 26, it is slower to initiate a turn, maaaaybe offers better bump absorption (who cares with modern forks, anyway), duller feeling overall, less manageable in the air.
Compared to a 29, no comparison there really, the 29er leaves it behind all the time.
Although, it seems every other person is very eager to buy a new 650b bike, as they feel convinced that they will have an advantage over others. So, I can't really blame the bike industry, it seems they have won this one!
