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ProfDad Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jun 23, 2023 at 10:11

Jun 23, 2023

First Look & Ride: WTB's New Saddle Lineup

Since when is a 23 lb mtb (even among XC) considered "portly?"

ProfDad seb-stott's article

Oct 21, 2021 at 14:48

Oct 21, 2021

Nerding Out: Why You Shouldn't Worry Too Much About Weight

Yes, and no... I just picked up an Ibis Ripley AF, which Jenson weighed at ~32.5 lbs, and I love it! Would I pay a couple grand more for the lighter carbon version? No, I would not. But would I have chosen a 34+ lb trail bike to save a few hundred bucks more? Also no. I think one has to draw the line somewhere, and weight does matter (to me) --along with many other factors...

ProfDad sarahmoore's article

May 13, 2021 at 11:37

May 13, 2021

Field Trip: Ibis's $2,999 Ripley AF is a Precision Weapon

@nogirlsatgt: Thanks for the clarification; but I agree that's too bad, as I hadn't even yet been able to convince myself to drop $4199 on any bike. I see they also now offer a $4099 Ripley AF SLX, so I suppose they figured they needed to distance the carbon and aluminum offerings...

ProfDad sarahmoore's article

May 11, 2021 at 9:27

May 11, 2021

Field Trip: Ibis's $2,999 Ripley AF is a Precision Weapon

Ibis raised the price --but they also altered the brakes (now 4-pot), tires (2.4" Maxxis), and maybe more... I'm happy to pay an extra $200 for 4-pot vs 2-pot brakes, myself. Now I just hope my back-ordered pre-order comes in some day!

ProfDad sarahmoore's article

May 11, 2021 at 9:06

May 11, 2021

Field Trip: Ibis's $2,999 Ripley AF is a Precision Weapon

About DOUBLE now, as I just noticed that the carbon Ripley recently skyrocketed in price! Deore used to start at $4199, as I recall, but today it's listed at $5099 --and add at least another $849 for carbon rims, if you're really looking to get light. I'll take the slightly heavier AF model any day, myself.

ProfDad sarahmoore's article

May 10, 2021 at 14:49

May 10, 2021

Field Trip: Giant's $2,500 Trance X Loves Slow Speed Technical Trails

Love that PB is evaluating value trail bikes! Would've preferred a review of the $3300 model up of the Giant Trance X 29 2, with better components; but based on this review it does seem that it would not have fared particularly differently, as the "active" rear suspension would be the same.

ProfDad sarahmoore's article

May 10, 2021 at 14:37

May 10, 2021

Field Trip: Rocky Mountain's $1,669 Growler Doesn't Hold Back on the Descents

Love that PB is evaluating value trail bikes! Only wish some of the picks would've been a little more comparable, and slightly higher up the food chain, closer to the sweet spot. Next let's see ~$2K USD hardtails (in the $1700-2300 range): $1849 Devinci Kobain SLX 12S hardtail w/Marzocchi Z2 fork & Shimano 12s drivetrain; $1999 Canyon Stoic 4; $2099 Rocky Mountain Growler 50 hardtail; $2239 Marin San Quentin 3 hardtail.

ProfDad sarahmoore's article

May 10, 2021 at 14:34

May 10, 2021

Field Trip: Stoic vs Sentier vs Twostroke vs Fluid vs Growler - Value Hardtail Roundtable

Love that PB is evaluating value trail bikes! Only wish some of the picks would've been a little more comparable, and slightly higher up the food chain, closer to the sweet spot. Next let's see ~$2K USD hardtails (in the $1700-2300 range): $1849 Devinci Kobain SLX 12S hardtail w/Marzocchi Z2 fork & Shimano 12s drivetrain; $1999 Canyon Stoic 4; $2099 Rocky Mountain Growler 50 hardtail; $2239 Marin San Quentin 3 hardtail.

ProfDad sarahmoore's article

May 10, 2021 at 13:30

May 10, 2021

Field Trip: Devinci's $2,299 Marshall is a Capable All-Rounder

Love that PB is evaluating value trail bikes! Only wish some of the picks would've been a little more comparable, and slightly higher up the food chain, closer to the sweet spot: $2799 Devinci Django Deore 12S w/Rockshox Revelation fork weighs 32.9 lbs; $1849 Devinci Kobain SLX 12S hardtail w/Marzocchi Z2 fork & Shimano 12s drivetrain; $1999 Canyon Stoic 4; $3300 (formerly $3K) Giant Trance X 29 2 w/150mm Fox 36 Float Rhythm fork & Shimano 4-pot brakes & SLX drivetrain; $3299 (formerly cheaper) Vitus Escarpe CRS; $3099 (formerly $3K) Norco Fluid FS 1; $2099 Rocky Mountain Growler 50 hardtail; $2239 Marin San Quentin 3 hardtail...

ProfDad sarahmoore's article

Apr 22, 2021 at 18:28

Apr 22, 2021

Field Trip: Vitus' $1,449 Sentier Hits That Middle Ground

@diegosk: Yeah, part of my point might have been unclear; but I think the Sentier 27 is the better Sentier, so I wish it --or maybe the full sus Escarpe-- was representing Vitus here. For a budget 29er in the same family, I would definitely choose the Nukeproof Scout 290 Scout (or Ragley Big Al) over the Sentier 29. But admittedly that's partly because personally I find 2.35"W tires (like those on the Sentier 29) too narrow for my taste.

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