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NorcalJones edspratt's article
Sep 11, 2023 at 15:41
Sep 11, 2023
Photo Epic: Les Gets XC World Cup 2023
new relevance to "snot rocket"
NorcalJones mikekazimer's article
May 26, 2023 at 13:57
May 26, 2023
Pinkbike Poll: Clipless vs Flat - What's Your Pedal Preference?
Bear trap pedals, Christophe clips bent with a pair of channel locks, Alfredo binda straps with screw on plastic buttons. Charlie Kelly custom little kick plates to drag the big ol' pedals back toward your nike trail shoes with the big rubber toe counter. That's clips. Everything else is clipless.
NorcalJones henryquinney's article
Feb 23, 2023 at 22:47
Feb 23, 2023
Opinion: Why Weight Doesn't Matter
First off, do we call him "the Beeeeard"? and can we get him to do a similar test with a Simpson Bandit helmet vs an old leather roadie hairnet?? (Yes, I'm that old. the term "roadie" didn't even exist when those "helmets" were what we wore. It's all Joe Breeze's fault) On topic though - I fully agree that a heavy casing makes a huge difference, and that most of those differences are for the best. BUT I still have to get my ass up the hill and don't want to put up with the other (younger and lighter) guys ribbing any more than I have to. So, what's the happy medium? Carbon rims, big brakes, and light-ish DH casing tires? Cushcore in a trail tire?? Heavier drivetrain stuff shouldn't matter much, and a coil shock has real upside, but more rubber out there at the edge of that big rotating circle is going to make for a lot more work . . . All I can say for sure is, what I thought would be a good trade off (wide carbon rim, 800g tires on a 160/170 Orbea Rallon) is just not doing it . . . If you think you've found a happy medium, would you share?
NorcalJones mattwragg's article
Jun 29, 2022 at 13:00
Jun 29, 2022
Opinion: The Opposite of Learning to Fly
Yet, there's really only one way to find them. I'm 53, healing takes forever, and the worst part is not riding while healing happens - but in those moments, I for one tend to forget I'm more fragile than I was. Those moments are also why I ride. We all make choices...
NorcalJones alicialeggett's article
Apr 1, 2022 at 15:11
Apr 1, 2022
Round Up: April Fools Jokes From Around the Cycling Industry
Unior for the win. Hopefully next year they'll add 4 and 5 mm bits for the torque wrench!
NorcalJones seb-stott's article
Apr 9, 2021 at 17:03
Apr 9, 2021
Carbon Air Aims to Make Air Suspension More Like Coil - Pond Beaver 2021
There's no way the chunk of carbon could be isolated from the oil, and since they're both non-polar, the oil will get pushed in (with the air) over time. I guess the pore size could be small enough to prevent big ol oil molecules from getting in, but the outer surface will still be coated with oil, preventing the air from getting past. . .Not trying to hate, but my chemistry teacher brain asks what others have said earlier - "How does the thing work with oil on the surface?". Maybe it simply does, but . . .I'm skeptical
NorcalJones Nukeproofinternational's article
Apr 1, 2021 at 14:39
Apr 1, 2021
[April Fools] Nukeproof Launches its First-Ever Pedal Assisted Bike
That left sprocket - can I get one in oil slick Ti? Bolts, nuts, and washers too!?!
NorcalJones KaliProtectives's article
Feb 26, 2021 at 9:42
Feb 26, 2021
Kali Protectives Releases Updated Invader 2.0 Helmet
A) Totally cool company - stand behind the product, real people answer the phone, etc. B) Of all the bike stuff we buy - who cares what the helmet looks like? It's the one thing you really NEVER see on yourself . . .Everyone's head is different. We care that it fits well and is light enough while protecting our noggin when we get off unexpectedly . . . C) Looks good to me, but I also care way more about how little I notice it . . .we're all a little vain, but WTF? Go buy a sticker - if your helmet isn't silver and blue with a little red boy cow on it no one cares, man.
NorcalJones konaworld's article
Nov 20, 2020 at 16:41
Nov 20, 2020
NorcalJones jamessmurthwaite's article
Sep 16, 2020 at 8:41
Sep 16, 2020
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