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OTBSteve grazrcomponents's article
Aug 19, 2026 at 14:21
Aug 19, 2026
GRAZR Components Launch the Zone Pro, a High-End Singlespeed Tensioner
While the product in the article is very expensive and looks similar to the Amazon link, I think they are doing different things. The one from amazon is a chain tensioner to convert a ridged bike to SS that doesn't have another way to tension the chain. I don't think it's for consuming chain growth from a full suspension bike converted to SS. I could be wrong as I have not used the product from Amazon. The Amazon product looks to have a stiff spring and not a clutch system like the product in the article.
OTBSteve raceface's article
Apr 2, 2026 at 9:27
Apr 2, 2026
The Same But Different: Race Face Releases New Turbine Stem
When you say strip I assume you mean the hex rounds out? The new Turbine has updated bolts and bolt coating to greatly improve the wear and corrosion resistance. (same coating used on the Turbine SL stem bolts but bolts are slightly different lengths).
OTBSteve Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 24, 2025 at 9:58
Jun 24, 2025
Review: Fox Podium Fork - Heavy, Expensive, Upside-Down, & Excellent
@frorider2: Does not change the steerer tube it's still 1.5 taper, but the part of the crown where its next to the head tube of the frame is a larger diameter. Still the same headset, it just blends better. You could run a 58mm crown on an eMTB with a large head tube, it will just look better with a 68mm as it blends better. Like wise you could run a 68mm on a standard enduro bike, but it will look really strange as the crown flange will be wider than the bottom of the head tube. I would say if you have a full torque eMTB with a large downtube battery you want the 68mm, otherwise you want a 58mm.
OTBSteve Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 24, 2025 at 9:36
Jun 24, 2025
Review: Fox Podium Fork - Heavy, Expensive, Upside-Down, & Excellent
58mm and 68mm are in reference to crown diameter to better blend with large head tube eMTB. Does not change "height" or axle to crown. It's more for aesthetics than anything else.
OTBSteve Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 24, 2025 at 9:19
Jun 24, 2025
Review: Fox Podium Fork - Heavy, Expensive, Upside-Down, & Excellent
20x110 Boost just to be clear, the rotor placement (and spoke flanges) is different than 20x110 of old days. but could be made to work with the correct rotor adapter.
OTBSteve Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:30
Mar 11, 2025
Race Face Releases New Turbine SL Stem
Cat 6 is for Road use. https://www.focus-bikes.com/int/bike-classification
OTBSteve MondrakerUK's article
Jan 22, 2025 at 11:46
Jan 22, 2025
Video: Dream Build & Mondraker Create the World’s Lightest Hardtail MTB
Cool build, and nice shots in the video. I believe the headset will come loose without the topcap though.
OTBSteve mikekazimer's article
Sep 17, 2024 at 7:57
Sep 17, 2024
First Ride: 2025 Santa Cruz Hightower - The Big Wheeled Bronson
The GX crank is still ugly.
OTBSteve mikekazimer's article
Jul 16, 2024 at 12:42
Jul 16, 2024
First Ride: Ibis Ripmo - Now With Downtube Storage & Mixed Wheel Compatibility
That GX crank is still ugly and make good looking bike look bad.
OTBSteve mikekazimer's article
Jul 11, 2024 at 9:58
Jul 11, 2024
First Ride: The Trek Top Fuel Gets Lightly Revised for 2025
Am I the only one who thinks the GX crank is ugly?
