WaterBear
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WaterBear seb-stott's article
Mar 22, 2023 at 7:06
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Bosch Expands ABS For E-bikes With TRP & Tektro
I'm waiting for ebikes to start coming with 50mm cranks and ultra-wide floorboa...I mean pedals. The pedaling can become an after thought and we can just use our feet as a trigger. Honestly I don't think the MTB community is ready.
WaterBear seb-stott's article
Mar 22, 2023 at 7:03
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Bosch Expands ABS For E-bikes With TRP & Tektro
@Lejalapeno: On street, yes. Dirt bikes don't have ABS.
WaterBear seb-stott's article
Mar 22, 2023 at 7:02
1 day
Bosch Expands ABS For E-bikes With TRP & Tektro
Correct me if I'm wrong but dirt bikes don't have ABS, right? And ADV bikes or dual sports typically have ABS that can be disabled. Why would a mountain bike want this?
WaterBear CaneCreekCyclingComponents's article
Mar 21, 2023 at 7:04
2 days
Cane Creek Announces 3D-Printed Titanium eMTB Cranks
Anyone else catch the "stiffness to weight ratio"? I thought Ti was infamously flexible (elastically). Claiming that Ti anything is stiff caught my eye. Wonder how the stiffness (not S/W ratio) compares to other cranks, especially a nice, wide Alu design.
WaterBear seb-stott's article
Mar 17, 2023 at 12:26
Mar 17, 2023
Pinkbike Poll: Are Tire Inserts Leaving You Deflated?
I'm curious about the weight difference of heavier duty tires vs. lighter tires + inserts.
Personally I run an insert on the back tire only on both my bikes - one DH one trail. You really have to be tip-toeing around to *never* get a flat. We just tested a new jump at the local trail and I came down on a rock which caused a slow-leak pinch flat on the rear tire even with Cushcore. That'd be a rim-dinger without it, I reckon.
WaterBear mikelevy's article
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:41
Mar 17, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Jason Chamberlain on Developing Demo DH Bikes, Testing with Sam Hill, and 6-Bar Suspension
The most recent episode I see on Google Podcasts is 172, if that's what you're asking.
WaterBear mikekazimer's article
Mar 16, 2023 at 15:53
Mar 16, 2023
Yeti Teases Carbon Dirt Jumper
@BikeTrials: I have so many questions. Who uses these components and why? Is it racers, pros...? Who's the broad market for DJs and what do they want? Do they want carbon? Are they willing to pay? What is the measurable benefit to them?
All the usual arguments for carbon don't seem to obviously apply here, like I said. It's not like DJ frames aren't strong enough or stiff enough as far as I can tell, and no one cares about weight (except maybe pros). And the locals I know who ride DJ really aren't interested in throwing down big cash on a DJ frame just to do it.
WaterBear mikekazimer's article
Mar 16, 2023 at 13:08
Mar 16, 2023
Yeti Teases Carbon Dirt Jumper
How do you know someone didn't? Maybe it's just not a great choice for economic or engineering reasons. Steel is especially popular for DJ frames, as is low cost. The material needs of those bikes is not like your average trail bike.
WaterBear mikekazimer's article
Mar 16, 2023 at 13:04
Mar 16, 2023
Yeti Teases Carbon Dirt Jumper
What would be the advantage? I've never heard one of our local DJ riders complain about strength, weight, or stiffness. They mostly want the bike to survive all the crazy stunts they attempt and that's about it.
WaterBear dariodigiulio's article
Mar 1, 2023 at 14:45
Mar 1, 2023
Buying a Bike From a Shop Versus Buying Online
I've had good experiences with Canfield on the customer service side. They are DTC and happily replaced broken frame bits without charging a dime. You've got to be comfortable taking on / off a rear triangle, and a new rider probably wouldn't be, but then you can always take the mess to your LBS.
