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KJP1230 henryquinney's article
Mar 14, 2024 at 12:53
Mar 14, 2024
Henry's Waffle House: All-Mountain Bikes Are Back, and They're More Pointless Than Ever
@totaltoads: Sure....but extra suspension travel and big/burly tires allow me to sometimes focus on bike handling, sometimes smash, and sometimes make up for my mistakes. Not to mention, if I carry greater speed I can handle my bike with more focus on agility. I would say I, on average, have about 5-6 "holy s%&t!" moments per season where, for whatever reason, something doesn't go according to plan. By and large, being over-biked with burly tires means that nearly 90% of these moments do not result in a crash, mechanical failure, or both. Too me, avoiding injuries is one of the primary reasons I'd choose a big bike over something less capable. I'll happily pay for years' of extra weight and rolling resistance if it means one less broken bone, sprain, or any other injury every few seasons. Being laid up for 6-8 weeks sucks.
KJP1230 seb-stott's article
Mar 9, 2024 at 11:48
Mar 9, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Need Downtube Storage?
100% agree. I also have the current Enduro, and the in frame storage is a huge plus. It houses my trailside repair items + extra tube and CO2 canister. That allows me to ride with a minimal hip pack (I prefer a bladder/hose to water bottles so I can easily drink while spinning up technical climbs) which just streamlines the whole experience. I'd be curious to know from an actual frame designer if adding in-frame storage actually impacts total frame weight. Even if it does, it's easily worth 1-2 lbs. for me. I am rather fit and very lean and weigh almost 200 lbs. Doesn't make much different to me if the bike weights 37 vs. 38 lbs. That is a 0.4% difference in system weight, and allows me to do away with a pack or frame bag of any kind.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Mar 1, 2024 at 14:32
Mar 1, 2024
Push Industries Releases Nine.One Inverted Fork
@guygantero: I absolutely love that this is happening. I feel as if we're running out of opportunity - but if we could somehow crest $30k.... *chef's kiss*.
KJP1230 mikekazimer's article
Feb 29, 2024 at 15:06
Feb 29, 2024
Review: 2024 Norco Sight - For All the Mountains
@wburnes: I agree. I was making a swipe at someones assertion that I wouldn't want in-frame storage (the equivalent of a car's trunk in our metaphor) when I could have a frame pack (equivalent to a Thule roof rack).
KJP1230 mikekazimer's article
Feb 29, 2024 at 15:05
Feb 29, 2024
Review: 2024 Norco Sight - For All the Mountains
@emptybe-er: No. Adding mass lower in the system (rather than higher in the system) will lower the center of mass and make the system more stable in dynamic application. The physics checks out.
KJP1230 mikekazimer's article
Feb 29, 2024 at 9:24
Feb 29, 2024
Review: 2024 Norco Sight - For All the Mountains
@JasperTS: Why would you want a trunk on your car, when you could have a Thule roof rack box? Firstly, I don't need in-frame storage to be any larger. Frankly, my bike (2019 model, bought in 2020) has in-frame storage to fit everything I need from a trailside repair standpoing with room to add snacks and other things for bigger days or bike park visits. My in-frame stuff is wrapped in a cloth sleeve and is completely silent. It's as easy to access as open any lid found in your kitchen. It's completely hidden and does not degrade the aesthetics of my bike/build. I'm sorry, but my entire point is that in-frame storage is very useful and should be a standard feature. It adds nominally to manufacturing complexity - but these frames are coming in fairly expensive anyway. Norco didn't neglect to include in-frame storage because they couldn't/shouldn't - they did it to drive down some of their manufacturing costs. Personally, as a consumer, I'd rather pay a few extra bucks for my bike to come with this very cool feature.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Feb 29, 2024 at 9:17
Feb 29, 2024
Push Industries Releases Nine.One Inverted Fork
I would love to see a full build up of the most expensive enduro bike possible. Literally pick the most expensive frame, and ensure that every part on it is as expensive as possible.
KJP1230 dariodigiulio's article
Feb 29, 2024 at 9:15
Feb 29, 2024
Push Industries Releases Nine.One Inverted Fork
Much less expensive than cannabis "Made in Colorado"! Frankly, a bargain.
KJP1230 mikekazimer's article
Feb 29, 2024 at 5:45
Feb 29, 2024
Review: 2024 Norco Sight - For All the Mountains
@emptybe-er: If I am adding weight, I would way rather add it to the downtube (water bottle mounts, in-frame storage) because of physics.
KJP1230 mikekazimer's article
Feb 28, 2024 at 14:34
Feb 28, 2024
Review: 2024 Norco Sight - For All the Mountains
@woofer2609: I really think that is a wholly false equivalence. I've yet to hear anyone complain that their frame has even a shred of noticeable flex or extra weight because it came with in-frame storage. I've never seen a reviewer point this out across any bike review from any periodical, ever. Let's assume that you need to marginally reinforce the area around the downtube in a carbon frame to compensate for the storage opening. What are you talking about doing - adding a few ounces in the form of added carbon layup in that specific area of the downtube? No one, including professional riders, are going to notice the difference. Companies that don't include it probably do so to reduce the added manufacturing complexity and cost. I'm arguing that its a silly thing to skip considering it comes standard on so many frames in today's world.
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