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Motivated sarahmoore's article

May 16, 2024 at 3:49

May 16, 2024

5 Things We Learned from EDR World Cup Finale Ligure 2024

thinking further ... Enduro should time the climbs and selectively give bonuses to the fastest climbers ... like subtract 10, 8, 5 seconds from the subsequent lap time (maybe just special stages). Or some other idea. There should be some small aspect of climbing fitness and bike setup reflected in the weekend results. Why? Because development of Enduro bikes should include climbing performance because most rides are self propelled to the top.

Motivated sarahmoore's article

May 15, 2024 at 2:35

May 15, 2024

5 Things We Learned from EDR World Cup Finale Ligure 2024

In my mind, the first 3 paragraphs are exactly what ENDURO should be. It's not DH, It's not XC.

Motivated edspratt's article

May 10, 2024 at 3:59

May 10, 2024

Video: Bike Checks from the Finale Ligure EDR World Cup 2024

yeah, it's difficult to surreptitiously watch an MTB video at work.

Motivated echoscommunications's article

May 8, 2024 at 7:08

May 8, 2024

Chris King Introduces Generation 4 Hub System

my thoughts on selected 'specific improvements' ... - Better XDR user experience with threaded Driveshell end cap ... nice ... I think currently it's just pressed on, meaning the cassette/Driveshell can literally fall off when handling the wheel. - Simpler preload adjustment (no spacer spring to compress) ... nice. - Backward compatibility with previous generations of King hubs ... that is quite impressive - if you need to change your axle, now it's cheaper and has these other benefits. - Gen 4 R45D hubs utilize an updated adjusting clamp that allows for disc removal without the need to remove the adjusting clamp ... nice - this extra step of removing the axle clamp before removing the disc lockring is small irritation.

Motivated henryquinney's article

Apr 24, 2024 at 13:22

Apr 24, 2024

The Pinkbike Podcast: Is World Cup XC Actually Worth Watching?

Is DH worth watching? Is Enduro worth watching? Up to you ... I can say that the first 2 rounds of XC racing were definitely worthwhile watching from my perspective. I enjoyed how the races developed in the first laps and the intense last lap battles. Especially the women's races. I will be watching the next races.

Motivated mattbeer's article

Apr 2, 2024 at 6:09

Apr 2, 2024

Review: Yoshimura's New Chilao SS Flat Pedals

Subtle, but definitely an April Fools joke. The spring pushes on the outer race ... this won't compensate any play. A spring pushing on the axle would not compensate play anyway because the forces from riding are way too high - and if the spring force was high enough, it would cause wear in the radial bearing which is not designed for that.

Motivated mikekazimer's article

Mar 19, 2024 at 3:41

Mar 19, 2024

Why Did Bernard Kerr's Prototype Frame Break at Crankworx Rotorua?

Adhesive failure means the load bearing capability is very low - it's a binary situation - either very strong or very weak. Basically there is just friction holding the tube in place - this could have failed just riding trails. I have designs (and most importantly the process control developed and defined) in space applications and commercial planes that rely on surface preparation of aluminum for adhesion. We normally use plasma etching, a primer and a curing oven before bonding). The loads and the lifetime requirements are pretty challenging. I guess that on a MTB those challenges are even more difficult ... plus the consequences.

Motivated edspratt's article

Feb 26, 2024 at 5:56

Feb 26, 2024

Slack Randoms: SNAIX NeuroBike, Swampfest Carnage, Cannonball Whip Off & More

@vinay: I don't think anyone is riding it with no hands. After a second look ... I think it's a medical device for training mobility of the lumbar, not a serious bike.

Motivated pinkbikeoriginals's article

Feb 22, 2024 at 7:17

Feb 22, 2024

Video: How Long Should a Wheel Last? | Pinkbike Weekly Show Ep. 15

I bought my 29" x 35mm wide Derby Rims in November 2013. I ride them as hard as I can. They have many scratches, some are more than surface deep, but they look pretty fine. I did rebuild them due to moving to a new bike with new hub standards. They've outlived every other component on my bike. I don't see any reason why they won't last another 10 years.

Motivated alicialeggett's article

Feb 11, 2024 at 0:24

Feb 11, 2024

Checking In On San Util's Whirlpool Hip Pack & The Process Behind Development

@Arierep: interesting point regarding balance. A combination of riding mostly narrow hiking trails, riding more technical trails, riding with better riders, and getting older (+50) ... I find that micro balance and precision to hit and stay on the right line is getting harder. I always wear a backpack and have no issue with the comfort, but the high CG might be a the best reason to try a fanny pack instead.

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