UtahBrent
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Marquette , Michigan - 2 Followers
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UtahBrent andy9's article
May 19, 2019 at 20:27
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Photo Epic: When it Rains it Pours - Albstadt World Cup XC 2019
Chloe Woodruff. Freaking fantastic race to finish 6th! But no pic!
UtahBrent mattwragg's article
May 2, 2019 at 12:12
May 2, 2019
Counterpoint: We Need Suspension Lockout Levers
You make against your own point here. You site high pivots with idlers...which have inherent antisquat (not due to chain tension) and low chain growth, which allows the suspension to move freely.
There you go, no lockout needed for efficiency, and a suspension that allowed to operate free from the effects of chain growth. No lockout needed, just solid suspension design and well though out kinematics
Oh, and some people travel quickly on flat terrain...where good suspension action AND efficiency are needed at the same time.
UtahBrent RichardCunningham's article
Apr 12, 2019 at 18:32
Apr 12, 2019
Bike Check: Kate Courtney's Scott Scale - Sea Otter 2019
@JCHILLTOPPERS:
Randy.
It's Randy.
UtahBrent mikelevy's article
Apr 10, 2019 at 18:36
Apr 10, 2019
First Ride: Norco's 2020 Revolver Cross-Country Bike
I want one of these. I had an old version, built with an F34 120mm and Reverb that came in at 24.0 flat, with real tires, I simply loved that bike. This one looks even better...wish it fit 2.6" rubber though. Even so, I will likely pull the trigger on one of these.
UtahBrent mikelevy's article
Apr 10, 2019 at 18:33
Apr 10, 2019
First Ride: Norco's 2020 Revolver Cross-Country Bike
Agree entirely. I remember the day I saw my first $5k GX bike...it was crazy.
UtahBrent mikelevy's article
Apr 10, 2019 at 18:29
Apr 10, 2019
First Ride: Norco's 2020 Revolver Cross-Country Bike
@JohanG: Yep. But people just because it's a 34mm stanchion...
UtahBrent mikelevy's article
Apr 10, 2019 at 18:25
Apr 10, 2019
First Ride: Norco's 2020 Revolver Cross-Country Bike
@js11: And probably much pricier builds...I'd guess the AXS version is sub 25 with dropper.
UtahBrent danielsapp's article
Mar 5, 2019 at 12:35
Mar 5, 2019
First Ride: Salsa's New Spearfish and Horsethief
Well done Salsa. I had a previous generation Horsethief that was a very good bike. Used it from everything from Enduro to XC and Stage racing with some great result across the board. It just needed some refinement in the execution. I think that these are a great next step and have my interest.
UtahBrent danielsapp's article
Feb 3, 2019 at 11:28
Feb 3, 2019
Good Month / Bad Month: Racing, Affordable Carbon, XTR, Illness & Injuries - January 2019
I like my eagle setups. But they are highly sensitive to flexible and/or fragile derailleur hangers.
UtahBrent leelikesbikes's article
Dec 28, 2018 at 12:11
Dec 28, 2018
Lee McCormack's Guide to Bike Set-Up
For years, I've recorded the stack and reach of each of my bikes, along with notes on my perception of fit. I found that there was a "pocket" of space where the bike felt just right. This assumes that the seat tube angle and length allows positioning of the saddle in the correct position...the only time this was an issue was an extra slack ST angle created by over-forking a bike.
If the bars were Forward or Below the pocket, it felt too big.
Behind or Above, and it felt cramped.
Also noted the measured wheel weight distribution front to rear of each.
60/40 seemed the best for XC. 65/35 the best for descending....
