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UtahBrent
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UtahBrent jessie-mmorgan's article
Jan 10, 2026 at 11:44
Jan 10, 2026
11 Bikes of the 2026 Strathpuffer 24 Hour XC Race
Looks like a good time.
I must question though, why so many technical solutions from the fat bike/winter bike racing scene are not being used?
UtahBrent mikekazimer's article
Sep 9, 2025 at 18:52
Sep 9, 2025
2025 XC Marathon World Championships Results
@DPGriffin: I've buckled MJ 100 & out and back and live locally. I'd love to see either compete. I'd guess that Keegan comfortably be be the first sub 10 hr on the modern course and Kate may be the first sub 12 W (buckle). Would be rad. This assumes they do their homework to prep for the course and random variables it presents.
UtahBrent jessie-mmorgan's article
Aug 4, 2025 at 13:56
Aug 4, 2025
Discussion: The UCI Hasn't Banned 32" Wheels Yet, Should They?
It's worth considering that they may merely offset the handling disadvantages of being a taller rider, and level the playing field.
UtahBrent jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 11, 2025 at 9:22
Jul 11, 2025
Spotted: A 32" BMC XC Prototype - 2025 Andorra XC World Cup
@hllclmbr: We don't yet know if either will be required, or even if those changes would be a disadvantage in XC racing (especially for tall riders w/ high Center of Gravity). We can speculate all day, but as noted above by zanda23, the same things were said about 29" bikes.
It's at least worth a try. If they aren't an advantage, the market will likely not adopt long term.
UtahBrent jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 11, 2025 at 8:25
Jul 11, 2025
Spotted: A 32" BMC XC Prototype - 2025 Andorra XC World Cup
@jackfunk: Ah, but that isn't a disadvantage for longer-legged racers who have more available clearance than 29" needs. Or shorter legged racers who run very short drop posts already.
UtahBrent jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 11, 2025 at 7:48
Jul 11, 2025
Spotted: A 32" BMC XC Prototype - 2025 Andorra XC World Cup
@hllclmbr: Why is that?
UtahBrent mattbeer's article
Jun 12, 2025 at 11:32
Jun 12, 2025
Review: WRP Zero Drag Hub Internal Kit
They may not be looking to make money off selling volume, but instead sell or license the product/IP to a hub manufacturer(s) for a healthy sum. Based on what I see in this review, the demand will likely be there, and they might be successful.
UtahBrent mattbeer's article
May 2, 2025 at 5:02
May 2, 2025
Spotted: Loic Bruni on Unidentified Prototype Brakes
@fabwizard: As you brake, with the spokes in compression, they push outward, putting the remainder/outer portion of the disc in tension. This is the part that gets directly and repeatedly heated, and won't buckle in tension, where it could in compression.
UtahBrent Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 20, 2025 at 14:15
Mar 20, 2025
First Ride: Fox's New 34 SL - More Fork, Light Weight
I’d guess the old 34 will soon be gone and the 36 will be the sole option at 140mm.
It will eliminate redundancy in their lineup.
