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Dusty-B rachellefrazer's article
Jul 28, 2015 at 11:05
Jul 28, 2015
Where are all the Ladies? A Technical University Just for Women
As a male rider and representative of my local mtb community, I have participated in women's focused events, notably a day-long cycling conference where I hosted a workshop on the place of women in mountain biking. Let me share with you some of the results of my research: - Mountain biking has always been in an awkward place between progressive and full-on sexist. Since the first UCI competitions, female athletes won equal prize money, yet their image was used in a whole different way. For instance, they were absent from most media and advertisement except when they wore bikinis - anybody remember Marzocchi's Bomber Girls? I do, and so do the women in the industry as well as current marketing professionals. - The problem women often feel when riding with men is that they feel the skills gap between riders of any gender is adressed in a very wrong way: instead of taking the time to explain, scout lines, encourage and be supportive, higher-skilled riders often act as very poor trainers: « just grip the bars tight and let go of the brakes » « just go fast and it'll be smoother » « stop thinking so much and just ride » . Not to mention how little mechanical knowledge is usually passed from male to female riders. - The male population here on pinkbike seems very eager to bash women-focused or women-specific events with simplistic remarks such as the first upvoted post in this comment section. However, deep hipocrisy resides in this attitude, as we simply do not see men organize women-friendly events where the social environment is built around solidarity and learning. From this vacuum, women have simply went ahead and done their own shit since men didn't seem to give a damn. So in essence, you can feel those events and clubs are just logical responses to problems we have failed, as riders, to adress correctly. And we have to own up to our mistakes and realize that women are doing it correctly, and for all the marketing appeal those events have, at least it's money going in the right place: bringing more women into the sport, and lowering the skills gap. Funny how sometimes the male riders' reaction is a word-by-word copy of anti-feminist one-liners from Reddit. Women didn't even need to bring up feminism to claim their rightfully-deserved place in our sport, and in doing so have not prevented a single man from riding. But oh, hey, pinkbike commenters have something to say about feminism, however unrelated, so we should listen to them first. Notice anything wrong?
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Selling
Mar 9, 2015 at 9:24
Mar 9, 2015

*Near-perfect condition* Spec Enduro EVO size Large black

$1800 CAD
Hi, I'm selling my mountain bike to go upgrade a burly DH bike into a killer electric motorcycle. Original price is 3100$, I'm asking for 1900. It comes as a stock build, the wheels have been ridden twice and the whole bike about 12 times. Checked and serviced constantly (I had access to a workbench), the bike works flawlessly. Tires are at about 30% use and the suspensions have been checked, oil replaced (seals, bushings and everything else was still perfect) The only damage is some tiny paint chips on the fork and very light scratches on the top tube (the usual). Of course, you will receive the bike fully cleaned, rebuilt, adjusted. For $500 more I can include the best 26'' wheelset you've ever ridden, handbuilt by specialist mechanics in Montreal. (Stan's Flow EX rims, Hope ProII Evo hubs, but the pièce de résistance are the SAPIM spokes.). I can also slap back the original stem if you prefer. Please let me know if it interests you and I will check the shipping costs for where you want to get it delivered. Enjoy! PS: Here is the Spec list from the manufacturer's website: FRAME M5 aluminum, EVO geometry, fully manipulated frame w/ ORE TT/ DT, tapered HT, PF30 BB, ISCG 05 mount, 142+ dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 180mm travel REAR SHOCK FOX VAN R, coil spring, rebound adj., 8.75x2.5", S: 450, M: 500, L: 550 FORK X-Fusion Vengeance R, coil spring, tapered alloy steerer, reb adj., 20mm thru-axle, 170mm travel HEADSET 1-1/8 and 1-1/2" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings STEM Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 40mm length, 31.8mm HANDLEBARS Specialized DH low-rise bar, 6061 alloy, 750mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm GRIPS Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: Regular, Others: XL thickness FRONT BRAKE Custom Avid Elixir 3 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, HS-1 rotor, 200mm REAR BRAKE Custom Avid Elixir 3 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed organic pads, HS-1 rotor, 180mm BRAKE LEVERS Avid Elixir 3, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj. FRONT DERAILLEUR SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage SHIFT LEVERS SRAM X7, 10-speed, trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp CASSETTE SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36 CHAIN KMC X10, nickel plate, reusable Missing Link CRANKSET Custom SRAM S-1250, 10-speed AM double, PF30 spindle w/ shift guard, S: 170mm, Others: 175mm CHAINRINGS 36/24 BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearing, sealed cartridge RIMS P-Disc, 32mm wide, 36h FRONT HUB Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 15mm thru-axle, 36h REAR HUB Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4x-sealed cartridge bearing, 12mm thru-axle, 36h SPOKES Stainless, 14g FRONT TIRE Specialized Butcher SX, 2Bliss Ready, 60TPI, aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.3" REAR TIRE Specialized Butcher SX, 2Bliss Ready, 60TPI, aramid bead, dual-compound, 26x2.3" INNER TUBE SUltralight presta SADDLE Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm SEATPOST Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, S/M: 350mm, Others: 400mm SEAT BINDER 34.9mm clamp, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar w/ QR, black

Dusty-B arturofransolet's article
Oct 28, 2014 at 20:30
Oct 28, 2014
Video: Sentiers Royal - A Ride in Mount Royal
We have a thoroughly planned approach to meet first with individuals working in various relevant departments at the City, before holding official meetings and depositing a final project at townhall. Right now, we are very close to completing the first step. Official meetings between the community's representatives, the City, and other bike advocate groups should happen during the winter, and the last phase should be close to the spring, where we will tie everything together. One thing that gets us very optimistic about this process is that we are received with more open-minded attitudes from the authorities than before. Even Les Amis de la Montagne, a City organism tasked with environmental conservation on the mountain, is open to our ecological vision. Regarding, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, the whole point of wanting to develop mtb in Montreal was so that people would not need to use their cars and get out of the city to enjoy mountain biking. We want to keep it on the island, and the Mt-Royal has been the best spot in this region since the birth of our sport ;)
Dusty-B arturofransolet's article
Oct 28, 2014 at 17:24
Oct 28, 2014
Video: Sentiers Royal - A Ride in Mount Royal
Hi everyone! I'm Gabriel Michaud, founder and current spokesperson of Sentiers Royal. If you have any questions about our current efforts, the situation with the City and other important institutions, or just your personal opinion, please share them with us here! I will be answering any questions in the comments section, like an informal AMA for any of your inquiries. Thanks again, and have a lot of fun riding!
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