Franziskaner
- Member since Nov 20, 2012
- Male / 43
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London , United Kingdom - 4 Followers
- 14 Trailforks Points
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Franziskaner mattbeer's article
May 3, 2023 at 12:12
May 3, 2023
Review: Akta's Trail Apparel & Protection Line
Specialized Demo Pro pants fit me well in a size L. I'm 6'4" with a 35" inseam. Try a pair on if you get the chance
Franziskaner travisengel's article
Nov 22, 2022 at 9:26
Nov 22, 2022
Tech Tuesday: How & Why to Upgrade Your Pads and Rotors
No need for business cards. I always start out the same way, with loose-but-not-rattling bolts, but then rock the bike forwards using my weight, and with the brake lever pulled. The caliper settles into the position it 'wants' to be in. Then carefully ease off the forward push, and tighten bolts. Bongo.
Franziskaner seb-stott's article
Jul 28, 2022 at 6:50
Jul 28, 2022
Track Walk & Tech Randoms: Snowshoe DH World Cup 2022
@WestwardHo: Agreed. I have a T9 Butcher on the front of my Stumpy Evo. One of the best front tyres I've ever had
Franziskaner jamessmurthwaite's article
Jun 18, 2021 at 8:39
Jun 18, 2021
Spotted: SRAM is Testing Something (But It's Probably Not a Dual Caliper Brake)
@conoat: Nope. Neither sintered or organic pads 'lose power' unless a) you fail to bed them in properly and they glaze, or b) you burn through the pad material down to the backing plate. Most of the time, if your brakes feel like they are fading, it will be the brakes themselves, not the pads.
Franziskaner jamessmurthwaite's article
Jun 18, 2021 at 6:14
Jun 18, 2021
Spotted: SRAM is Testing Something (But It's Probably Not a Dual Caliper Brake)
@thenotoriousmic: I don't know where people get this stuff about organic pads heating up faster. Metallic compound pads against metal rotors generate so much more heat. And I've got a full week's Alpine riding out of a single set of good quality organic pads before - because the weather stayed dry.
And organic pads are at least as good as sintered when it comes to power. In fact organic ones usually feel like they have a better initial bite to them.
Wet weather grit & mud is the only reason to ever run sintered pads. Admittedly here in the UK it is a solid reason.
Franziskaner mikelevy's article
May 28, 2021 at 6:36
May 28, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 64 - Who's On Your MTB Mount Rushmore?
Agree 100% with Ashton. Legend. Got me excited about mucking about on bikes back in 1997.
Also Peaty is a titan, esp. here in the UK
Franziskaner mikekazimer's article
May 17, 2021 at 8:08
May 17, 2021
Review: 2021 Nukeproof Giga Factory
Lop 25-30mm off the ST in each size, and you have a winner.
Nobody needs a 500mm ST on a bike like this when there are 200mm droppers readily available
Franziskaner sarahmoore's article
Apr 29, 2021 at 7:17
Apr 29, 2021
Field Trip: Rocky Mountain's $1,669 Growler Doesn't Hold Back on the Descents
@Three6ty: It means something quite different in certain parts of the Yoo Kay...
Franziskaner henryquinney's article
Feb 18, 2021 at 3:05
Feb 18, 2021
First Look: 2021 RAAW Jibb
Wow. This just went straight to the top of my most-wanted list
Franziskaner edspratt's article
Jan 29, 2021 at 10:49
Jan 29, 2021
Jackson Goldstone Joins the Miranda Factory Racing Team
I remember the viral video of him riding his balance bike to kindergarten as a toddler, pulling unreal moves for such a tiny lad. Good to see him progressing, even though I now feel so old that I am going to go and weep quietly in the corner
