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Uuno
- Member since Apr 22, 2015
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Lahti , Finland - 3 Followers
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Uuno edspratt's article
Oct 17, 2026 at 4:09
Oct 17, 2026
30.5" Wheels to Be Raced at the 2026 Enduro World Championships
@giustino: so basically we would have 27", 29", 31".
And 26" and smaller for DJ/kids bikes.
And we could nip 32" in the bud, which would benefit probably everyone in the long run. The +3,94% (even less if we calculate rollover benefit of 32 vs 31) probably isn't worth the headache.
Uuno seb-stott's article
Oct 14, 2026 at 14:44
Oct 14, 2026
Review: Schwalbe's Redesigned Tacky Chan Pro Radial Tire
@wolftwenty1: it's possible it's mostly ebikes who will use the heaviest casing and stickiesr rubber, but not only.
When climbing steep pitches, it's around 90% or our power that goes fighting gravity. The rest is the sum of air resistance, tyre rolling resistance, friction in the drive train and bobbing suspension.
Considering grippy tyres help to winch up steep climbs without having to focus so much on balance... If you ride where it s steep up and down, then ultra soft rear can be the right choice
Currently Assegai Maxxgrip DH / Michelin DH22 combo, for example
Uuno Mandownmedia's article
Oct 13, 2026 at 15:39
Oct 13, 2026
How Much Do 2026 World Cup Cross-Country Bikes Really Weigh?
... and 11 speed cassettes like the 260g XX1.
Do the racers actually use all the range of those 10-52 cassettes??
Uuno seb-stott's article
Oct 12, 2026 at 14:59
Oct 12, 2026
Review: The Cannondale Bad Habit Is Actually Pretty Good
@warpdoc: if bikes came with a 28 instead of 32t, people would realize the 52 cog isn't necessary... And demand more 11 speed 10-42, 11-46 or 9-44 cassettes.
Missing some top range cog is rare.
Uuno mattwragg's article
Oct 12, 2026 at 14:50
Oct 12, 2026
First Look: Van Rysel RCR-XC 32" Prototype
@connorjuliusjohnson: haha did that part on a tandem
Uuno seb-stott's article
Oct 12, 2026 at 10:57
Oct 12, 2026
Review: The Cannondale Bad Habit Is Actually Pretty Good
I'm 190cm riding 480-505mm reach bikes. 425-455 CS.
Never felt the 455 is too long (Scott Gambler 29"). Speed helps long bikes feel fun, and with bikes having 63-64° HA you better go fast at least sometimes, otherwise what's the point? My Spire has 446CS and feels fun even at low speed, easy to lift the front or back.
Uuno mattbeer's article
Oct 6, 2026 at 14:04
Oct 6, 2026
Review: Teewing Flux One Pro - A Self-Shuttling Freeride Sled
From its profile yeah. Orbea Rise started this shape like 6 years ago.
I would have liked a few pics where you can see how wide the down tube actually is, but I guess they wouldn't look good.
Uuno mattbeer's article
Oct 6, 2026 at 13:57
Oct 6, 2026
Review: Teewing Flux One Pro - A Self-Shuttling Freeride Sled
@mikekazimer: i think it's about the assist ratio. If ebikes could just double our power output (I put in 200W, the motor gives 200W), then yes it is just "assisted".
When you can get 250W (that's a big number already, getting you up at 500-1000m elevation per hour depending on terrain and system weight) with only a symbolic 50w input... Yeah. Might as well have a hand operated throttle.
Uuno Dario-DiGiulio's article
Oct 6, 2026 at 13:44
Oct 6, 2026
The Marginal Gain Orient: A 2x Drivetrain that Shifts Itself
@sdurant12: yes and longer CS means smaller angle. Considering the cassette used, I suppose the testing was done on a road bike with 410mm CS?
Uuno Dario-DiGiulio's article
Oct 6, 2026 at 13:37
Oct 6, 2026
The Marginal Gain Orient: A 2x Drivetrain that Shifts Itself
There's a trick, used by ACC I think : use 2x cranks, with the outer one being a nice NW chainring that doesn't drop chains, works as intended with suspension etc.
Then for long climbs, switch manually to a smaller inner ring, which doesn't have to be NW.
No need for front mech, about zero weight penalty if paired with a smaller cassette
