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Mar 10, 2023 at 11:52

Mar 10, 2023

The 2023 Focus Raven Carbon Hardtail Has In-Frame Storage

Also check out the Liteville H3 mk3. It is aluminum but pretty light and specifically designed for 27.5 wheels. Nice geometry for its intended purpose.

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Feb 16, 2023 at 10:06

Feb 16, 2023

First Look: The Vasttech Veli is Even Stranger Than It Seems

Approximately half a six-pack

Slate edspratt's article

Jan 19, 2023 at 12:16

Jan 19, 2023

Throwback Thursday: 9 Bikes Turning 10 in 2023

An old Dutch saying goes: 'One should learn on an old bike'. So much fun to be had here!

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Jan 12, 2023 at 9:00

Jan 12, 2023

Orbea Launches New Factory XC Team

They look cold. Please give them a jacket!

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Jan 3, 2023 at 8:56

Jan 3, 2023

Review: Shimano BR-MT420 4-Piston Brakes

For some reason I never got along with the servo wave feeling. Now running Magura MT5s, but was actually quite impressed with the MT200s that came stock on one of my bikes during the first rides before I swapped them over.

Slate seb-stott's article

Oct 26, 2022 at 0:41

Oct 26, 2022

First Ride: Canyon & Liteville Debut 'KIS' Self-Centering Steering Technoloy - Tech Week 2023

@vinay: Yeah indeed. I was referring to the situation when you have the bike on the dual kickstand with the front wheel lifted off the ground. Our family bike had one of these springs but then it broke. Never bothered to fix it and I didn't really notice a difference riding the bike. But when trying to load a kid into the front seat, it is quite nice that the wheel remains somewhat centered.

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Oct 25, 2022 at 2:28

Oct 25, 2022

First Ride: Canyon & Liteville Debut 'KIS' Self-Centering Steering Technoloy - Tech Week 2023

Proper geometry should stabilize a bike at its intended speed and corner radius. If wheel flop is an issue, perhaps revisit overly slack head angles and short offset forks in bikes not ridden at high speeds by experienced riders. I do see a use for such springs in family bikes with child seats in the front as it may help the wheel from flopping when parking the bike. But this is (I think?) not the market segment these bikes are aimed at.

Slate pinkbikeoriginals's article

Jun 24, 2022 at 11:28

Jun 24, 2022

Video: Pro Rider VS Pro Mechanic - Jack Moir's Canyon Strive Bike Check

Is this the industry mentally preparing us for shorter, higher and steeper in the next model year?

Slate seb-stott's article

Jun 16, 2022 at 9:55

Jun 16, 2022

First Look: Actofive's CNC-Machined Signature Cranks Are a Work Of German Art

Such an innovative idea to make the cavity hollow!

Slate microshift's article

Apr 6, 2022 at 6:48

Apr 6, 2022

MicroShift Launches 1x Drivetrain For 20" Wheel Bikes (And Up)

I'd consider this for my hardtail if its 1x10 Zee+Saint ever wears out and stock is limited. My local trails are pretty flat, so it feels useless to run a current wide range 1x12 drive train with long derailleur.

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