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Someoldfart
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Someoldfart edspratt's article
Oct 16, 2026 at 8:06
Oct 16, 2026
30.5" Wheels to Be Raced at the 2026 Enduro World Championships
@Grandma: yeah. It’s more playfulish.
Someoldfart sarahmoore's article
Sep 28, 2026 at 16:04
Sep 28, 2026
'I'm All Good' - Henri Kiefer Shares Update After His Crash on the Finish Line Drop
What triggers the air bag to inflate? Goldstone didn’t have one it seems or if he did it didn’t inflate.
Someoldfart NOBLwheels's article
Sep 24, 2026 at 10:14
Sep 24, 2026
NOBL Launches 1386g $1,499 XC Wheelset with New Core Hub
Super compelling for my next wheelset. I’m running a Nobl TR32 set at the moment on DTSwiss 240 EXP hub. Hub had a warranty which was dealt with promptly by DTSwiss. Only took a week. Other than that the wheels have been stellar. That’s riding Whistler trails too. Not in the park but still on some black valley trails. The spokes on the rear are starting to creak a bit now even after I tightened them a ¼ turn. I want a wider internal rim though so maybe I’ll sell these for the subject wheels.
Someoldfart ergonbike's article
Sep 23, 2026 at 18:39
Sep 23, 2026
Ergon Launches New GMA and GMS Grips
I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome yesterday. I have the braces for both hands for sleeping. Physio on Friday. I may consider these mini wing grips too. ARS. Age related shit.
Someoldfart sarahmoore's article
Sep 19, 2026 at 9:46
Sep 19, 2026
'It's Another Way of Riding' - Filippo Colombo's First Impressions of the Scott Spark 32" Prototype
@Mac1987: I’m not sure but I believe the UCI require the same size wheels for xc. They do for road. Obviously not DH. I’ve never seen a World Cup xc rider on a mullet. Sina Frei is only 4’11" and rides 29. She and others with short legs might benefit from a smaller rear wheel.
Someoldfart sarahmoore's article
Sep 18, 2026 at 19:29
Sep 18, 2026
'It's Another Way of Riding' - Filippo Colombo's First Impressions of the Scott Spark 32" Prototype
@fatfalcon: you may be right. I’d love to try one out on my local Whistler trails. I’m not very tall at 5’4" so I suspect I’d have contact issues with the rear tire at times. I do now with my 29er bikes. But a person has to try it to know eh.
Someoldfart sarahmoore's article
Sep 18, 2026 at 16:01
Sep 18, 2026
'It's Another Way of Riding' - Filippo Colombo's First Impressions of the Scott Spark 32" Prototype
After watching the Liv riders video or the course, it’s probably an ideal bigger wheel race. Not a lot of particularly challenging trail.
Someoldfart jessie-mmorgan's article
Sep 18, 2026 at 9:35
Sep 18, 2026
Scott Unveil a 32" Spark Prototype - 2026 XCO World Cup Soldier Hollow
The biggest problem with 32 wheels is for riders with shorter legs landing jumps and drops and hitting the tire with their butts. I see tire tracks on DH riders butts now which is the main benefit of mullet bikes. Modern xc has short travel suspension and droppers but still. I have a 31 inch inseam, 5’4" and I do scuff my butt from time to time with dual 29 wheels on all my bikes.
If the bigger wheels turn out to be a real advantage but only for taller riders, I could see the UCI banning them.
Someoldfart edspratt's article
Sep 12, 2026 at 18:26
Sep 12, 2026
32" Wheels Claim First Title at the 2026 XC Marathon World Championships
I think Nino Schurter won a lot of races on 27.5 tubular wheels when many others had switched to 29. The engine is the most important component along with handling skills.
Someoldfart TEBP's article
Sep 12, 2026 at 18:15
Sep 12, 2026
Day 1 Randoms - Bespoked Show Dresden 2026
@Fix-the-Spade: sweeeeee FRAP.
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