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SprSonik
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SprSonik seb-stott's article
Aug 15, 2025 at 10:56
Aug 15, 2025
First Look: Unno Mith Factory Feather Edition - The Lightest Full-Power eMTB?
FWIW, I LOVE my 2023 Rise M10, and wouldn't spend this much money for a full power bike with possibly less capability than my Rise. Where they went down to save weight (36x160), I went up for more front end control...38x170 Perfromance Elite with a DSD Runt cartridge.
SprSonik seb-stott's article
Aug 15, 2025 at 10:52
Aug 15, 2025
First Look: Unno Mith Factory Feather Edition - The Lightest Full-Power eMTB?
Because a Rise is NOT a full power bike.
SprSonik Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jul 16, 2025 at 12:00
Jul 16, 2025
First Look: The Rraven Zerro is an Aftermarket Dual-Direction Dropper Post
@xy9ine: switchblades use tension to go in/out quite easily. My money says this is a modified version of switchblade internals (assuming it is mechanical).
SprSonik pinkbikeoriginals's article
Apr 24, 2025 at 7:57
Apr 24, 2025
Video: Does Wrapping Your Mountain Bike Frame Actually Make a Difference?
I wrap my bike for cosmetic reasons...covering up the sometimes obnoxious colors/designs on the frames. Most recently, my Orbea Rise M10 had ORBEA down the side in big shiny silver lettering...it is now covered and doesn't scream "look at me" to everyone I pass. My Yeti SB 5.5 has all the bright paint covered and looks like a "non descript mtn bike". I also pull my wheel/fork decals or wrap what can't be removed.
SprSonik pinkbikeoriginals's article
Apr 24, 2025 at 7:48
Apr 24, 2025
Video: Does Wrapping Your Mountain Bike Frame Actually Make a Difference?
@RideWrap: I would love to see data on how much force the wrap dissipates. I use thick wraps or even Gorilla tape on the downtube because that is the one place that gets constantly hit by trail debris. Always a legitmate concern on the downtube. Would also be curious about the real world return on investment when someone goes to sell the bike down the road...
SprSonik pinkbikeoriginals's article
Apr 24, 2025 at 7:45
Apr 24, 2025
Video: Does Wrapping Your Mountain Bike Frame Actually Make a Difference?
@deaf-shredder: why? Carbon is tough as hell and has paint/clear coat to protect from scratches. My 2018 Yeti SB 5.5 has been thoroughly abused and the frame has ZERO damage...just some cool "scars" from crashes. These wraps are very good at protecting bikes from minor cosmetic damage or (for those who don't pay attention) friction/rubbing damage. But if it is hitting hard enough to actualy damage your frame, a thin multilayer film will not do much to protect. Also, the only carbon I've ever ruined was the top tube of my XC bike in an OTB right onto a rock...NO WAY any wrap would have prevented that.
SprSonik pinkbikeoriginals's article
Apr 24, 2025 at 7:42
Apr 24, 2025
Video: Does Wrapping Your Mountain Bike Frame Actually Make a Difference?
@ismellfish: studies on the matter have shown wrapped or raw, the ride is about the same duration.
SprSonik Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 27, 2025 at 7:44
Mar 27, 2025
First Ride: The New Fox 36 SL - Bigger Stanchions for Shorter Travel Bikes
@surfco: adding physics to the example...how much do those local XC pros weigh? Because at 210lbs, 34s are quite flexy compared to 36s and 38s. Travel and stiffness should not be tied together, since use cases vary tremendously. I read this and actually am considering the 130 option for my hardtail that is currently rocking a 36x150 factory from another bike.
SprSonik Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 27, 2025 at 7:42
Mar 27, 2025
First Ride: The New Fox 36 SL - Bigger Stanchions for Shorter Travel Bikes
I used to say the same thing about my 36x160. Then I had a bad landing on a big jump and the flex scared the crap out of me. With a 38x170 I feel so much better on big stuff. This new fork appeals to larger riders on short travel bikes. I can see visible fork flex just braking hard with a 34 or SC34. I am a pretty aggressive 210lb rider. I bet the really big boys must be thrilled to have options like this! No reason a large rider should be stuck on an Enduro bike all the time.
SprSonik Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 27, 2025 at 7:38
Mar 27, 2025
First Ride: The New Fox 36 SL - Bigger Stanchions for Shorter Travel Bikes
@trillot: because I ride my bike hard and weigh 210lbs. Seems a good reason for a burly fork even when I don't want big travel. It is not like I get lighter or slower just because I pick a quicker/more agile bike.
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