Km303
- Member since Oct 28, 2017 FL
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Km303 edspratt's article
Mar 31, 2024 at 4:32
Mar 31, 2024
Scott Sports Replaces its CEO in "Refresh"
Should be interesting as the company is an investment firm in The textile industry…not bikes. Granted it seems like there is an outdoor lean to their textiles, and bikes are also about supply chains and cost management, so hopefully this guy gets Scott in better financial footing.
But make no mistake, he’s there to guarantee that loan payment gets made in 9 months. Given the current state of the outdoor market, expect some serious cuts to be announced soon.
Km303 jessiemaymorgan's article
Mar 7, 2024 at 8:49
Mar 7, 2024
First Look: Lee Cougan Crossfire Trail XC Bike
This. i actually like that they are thinking about bikes a bit differently with their softtail, but explicitly not listening to mechanics, and any riders who do their own maintenance seems a bit dumb.
Km303 SCOR's article
Feb 17, 2024 at 6:41
Feb 17, 2024
Video: Winter Escape to the Italian Island of Elba
Just make sure you are able to return to the French mainland.
Km303 sarahmoore's article
Jan 2, 2024 at 16:15
Jan 2, 2024
The End of Intense Factory Racing Officially Announced
@mior: honestly, I’d buy them. Hell I’d put Kirkland tires on my car if they sold them.
Km303 sarahmoore's article
Jan 2, 2024 at 9:41
Jan 2, 2024
The End of Intense Factory Racing Officially Announced
Its rebirth is forthcoming: Costco has announced it will now sponsor the newly defunct intense racing team. The team name will now be changed to Kirkland racing team. You can stop by their booth for rotisserie chicken, hot dogs and a dcisounted membership offer. Make sure you check out the warehouse for a six pack of the new Intense 951 bikes and a 90” (230cm) tv.
Km303 edspratt's article
Dec 24, 2023 at 8:46
Dec 24, 2023
Morgane Jonnier Bids Farewell to Rossignol Bikes
They are popular as rental bikes at ski mountains that double as bike mountains in the summer. I’m guessing because of some existing relationship with rossignol. Rode one at Breckenridge two summers ago, honesty not bad bikes, sort of meh, but solid performers where the bikes don’t really hold you back. I enjoyed it.
Km303 edspratt's article
Dec 24, 2023 at 5:32
Dec 24, 2023
Nerding Out: The Fastest World Cup Race Bikes of 2023
@mtnjamscott: I think it probably would, help. Draftkings could probably run it better than the uci.
Km303 edspratt's article
Dec 23, 2023 at 4:53
Dec 23, 2023
Nerding Out: The Fastest World Cup Race Bikes of 2023
I feel like pinkbike (and by extension manufacturers) played a small role in the edr demise by killing the fantasy contest. There were thousands (millions?) of participants and I know for me, it generated some real interest in looking for results/watching races when it was around.
For the price of a new bike/random gear, manufacturers could have grown their audience by more than so many other marketing strategies. Taking out ads in print magazines? Paying to have pinkbike run a banner ad? To tell you the truth, I’m not sure I remember the last time I really saw a decent marketing campaign from a mountain bike company.
Km303 CassLabs's article
Nov 19, 2023 at 5:56
Nov 19, 2023
Reader Story: How Much Traction Does a New Tire Buy You?
Slightly different statistical approach he could take: he could square the difference quarter second in momentum of front and rear wheels over all the runs and then take that number and test it against 0. Statistically they should be almost equal, so any difference, or change in difference could represent the effect.
Km303 mikekazimer's article
Nov 9, 2023 at 6:19
Nov 9, 2023
Rapha Releases New Trail Gore-Tex Pants
I've been avoiding Gore tex for years. It just never worked that well, it was like the worst of both worlds, once it got dirty, it was no longer water proof, and the breathability never really worked. Every outdoor retailer has their version of it these days, usually with some version of DWR surface, I prefer big vents in strategic places, and to spend my extra money on bike parts (that surely live up to their hype ;-)