FuTAnT
- Member since Jun 16, 2012
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Brisbane , Australia - 2 Followers
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FuTAnT ethirteen's article
Mar 30, 2023 at 2:32
Mar 30, 2023
E*Thirteen Release Helix Race Aluminum Cranks
The website shows the backside. There's some careful language here about almost every 'visible' surface being machines. So, the backside isn't machined (not does it need to be). These are forged aluminium cranks, with CNC finishing on the front face. That in itself isn't a bad thing (forged will be better than billet or cast). They would want to add some sort of advantage in stiffness over SLX to bother though, and it's not like too many people are complaining of flexxy SLX cranks.
FuTAnT mikekazimer's article
Mar 27, 2023 at 14:38
Mar 27, 2023
Review: 2023 Commencal Tempo LTD
@lkubica: Perhaps. The only reason I can see it as a plus for a bike company is that is simplifies manufacturing and removes some tooling processes. I.e. there's a hole on either side of the downtube that's no longer required, along with the associated port or bung system. I don't like the idea, but I can see why from a manufacturing standpoint it could make sense.
FuTAnT edspratt's article
Mar 25, 2023 at 23:06
Mar 25, 2023
[Updated with Overall Standings] Final Results from the Maydena Enduro World Cup 2023
@hayden19: Would have got 6th place overall in elite. Solid!
FuTAnT edspratt's article
Mar 25, 2023 at 22:51
Mar 25, 2023
[Updated with Overall Standings] Final Results from the Maydena Enduro World Cup 2023
Stage 6 GoPro footage will be pretty epic. 10 mins of race pace. Times still coming down. Pretty amazing stage to finish on, definately energy sapping.
FuTAnT edspratt's article
Mar 25, 2023 at 19:26
Mar 25, 2023
[Updated with Overall Standings] Final Results from the Maydena Enduro World Cup 2023
@pargolf8: not unlimited, but I do imagine the UCI is taking a hefty cut to organise / host such events. Fair it fair. If they want to take over / host these events, they need the technology back end to support it as well, otherwise what is the point? Furthermore, if you are advertising right now, what value are you getting then the live timing and / or live video stream is down?
FuTAnT mikekazimer's article
Mar 21, 2023 at 16:29
Mar 21, 2023
Review: 1,000 Miles on SRAM's New Eagle Transmission
@OCSunDevil: Absolutely. The Shimano drivetrain value for money is exceptional and reliable. Given I imagine only this new system starts to get back up or beat what Shimano already had in the shifting department. Innovation is great, and it's good their pushing the boundaries, but I can't see it hitting the mark for too many people when their are such good alternatives out there. Because, you know, I adjust my limit screws, b tension and barrel adjuster so much ....
FuTAnT seb-stott's article
Feb 19, 2023 at 1:49
Feb 19, 2023
Funn Releases New FastAir Hi-Flow Tubeless Valves
I've had no trouble using the Reserve valves with sealant top up. Best thing I ever did. Way better than standard valves. Seemed expensive at the time, but now I no longer curse the standard valves. They are a pleasure to use. These perhaps one step up, as the valve base sits in a pocket as such, so would play better with inserts by the looks ot it.
FuTAnT GALFER's article
Feb 18, 2023 at 15:35
Feb 18, 2023
Galfer Launches New 160mm Disc Shark Rotor for XC & Downcountry
2 grams lighter than XTR. That's a lot of work to just match your competitor. Don't really know if it would be better in reality though!
FuTAnT edspratt's article
Jan 15, 2023 at 1:34
Jan 15, 2023
Antoine Vidal Breaks his Collarbone During Training
@enduroNZ: Try and scapula and come back to me.
FuTAnT edspratt's article
Jan 15, 2023 at 1:32
Jan 15, 2023
Antoine Vidal Breaks his Collarbone During Training
@coriordan: It's a personal thing, but if it's broken in two places like this one, letting it "just heal" is a recipe for disaster. The problem is some people heal really well, others don't and goes all over the place. By the time you know it's going wrong, sometimes it's too late and they won't operate. Hands down if I broke mine again, I would get it plated for sure. Mine is 12 - 14 mm short and therefore the bio mechanics of that shoulder will never be the same again. Think suspension strut on an F1 car.
