Mhilberts
- Member since Sep 17, 2016
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Mercer Island , Washington - 1 Followers
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Mhilberts alicialeggett's article
Jun 29, 2021 at 14:44
Jun 29, 2021
Update: Amaury Pierron Airlifted from French Cup DH Race
It's a painful time to be on a bike it seems. Get well soon Amaury!.
I am no expert but if reducing serious injury on DH course was a primary objective of the UCI the solution seems simple: make courses slower. Kinetic energy = 1/2*mass*velocity^2.....do the math.
Assuming all athletes are really fit the only other variable to play with to prevent injury is protection.
We all know helmets and knee pads work, the arguments for less protection probably don't hold up in a true test.
Halo's in F1 look like shit but Grosjean was pretty happy having one.
Reducing the speed would make the sport less exhilarating to watch; Amaury DOES fly!
Mhilberts mikekazimer's article
Dec 9, 2020 at 14:34
Dec 9, 2020
Evil Launches New 2021 Offering - 29" Wheels, 140mm Travel
@bk31: Is it worth it? curious to hear feedback on the link; been thinking about getting this but not sure it would work well with the Push shock.
Mhilberts mikekazimer's article
Sep 18, 2020 at 13:04
Sep 18, 2020
Pinkbike Poll: Does Mixing Wheel Sizes Make Sense?
I think Liteville were the first to introduce this concept commercially. They explain nicely why it makes sense (in theory). https://www.liteville.com/application/filebrowser/master/PDF/Scaled_Sizing_ENG_Flyer_210x210_8seitig_ver-05.pdf.
The problem is that it only works (well) if your bike is designed for it, otherwise you run the risk of the variation in geometry having more impact than the smaller wheel in the rear.
Remember the time when we stuck 27.5 wheels in our 26” bikes? I do. Felt great but not sure if it really was ;)
And much like the grim donut works on a certain course we will see 32” wheels. Its basic physics imho.
Mhilberts CKLites's article
Aug 17, 2020 at 17:59
Aug 17, 2020
Video: Luke Strobel Shreds Through a Burnt Out Forest
If you ride up the Forest Road with Pedal assist on the Levo SL and switch it off on the DH, would that still be “illegal”?
Mhilberts mikelevy's article
Aug 15, 2020 at 10:39
Aug 15, 2020
Pinkbike Poll: Which Alternative Suspension Manufacturer Has the Best Chance of Challenging RockShox and Fox's OE Dominance?
True disruption hardly ever comes from the established players, so why isn’t Trust on this list?
Mhilberts danielsapp's article
Jul 17, 2019 at 19:22
Jul 17, 2019
Delta Airlines Eliminates Fee for Sporting Equipment Including Bikes
Excellent. Just came back from a Trip to les Gets and had to pay $300 for a bike....flying again next week and keeping that $300 in my pocket! THX DELTA!
Mhilberts edspratt's article
Jul 15, 2019 at 21:05
Jul 15, 2019
Overall Standings: Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
@handynzl: THX. "it is a bit stupid" is an understatement. It just shows what an outdated and inward looking bunch the UCI is.....
Mhilberts edspratt's article
Jul 15, 2019 at 8:07
Jul 15, 2019
Overall Standings: Les Gets World Cup XC 2019
Does anybody know where these standings can be found on the UCI website? The UCI website shows Gerhard Kerschbaumer leading the series???
Mhilberts lukehumphrey's article
Sep 4, 2018 at 20:04
Sep 4, 2018
Video: Washington's Tiger Mountain Just Got Loamier
Great video and great trail.
Kudos Evergreen/DNR!
Raging River (with No service and Invictus) , Ollalie and NOTG all in one year. Whats next? A DH line on Snoq Pass?
