alex-smith
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alex-smith edspratt's article
Oct 11, 2021 at 20:19
Oct 11, 2021
Trek Finds Carbon Frames Produce Nearly 3 Times the CO2 of Alloy in its First Sustainability Report
I agree, this is a start but it avoid so many key variables, like the shipping as you mentioned.
In addition to that, I'd like to see more work done here that takes into account other environmental variables, like the usage of water in raw mat'l manufacturing. For instance, Lithium mines use up to 500k gallons of water per ton mined thru the salt evap process, and has a substantial potential to create a massive environmental disaster.
The second option for repair/replace parts or individual frames is a vastly better option in my opinion. This is better regardless of frame material. Logistics, extending product useful lifecycles, cutting down on raw material demand, et cetera..
alex-smith alicialeggett's article
Jan 27, 2021 at 9:21
Jan 27, 2021
Ceetec Introduces 137-Gram Phenum XC Bar and Lightweight Alloy Thru-Axles
@joshfrandsen: would wood, wood would. wood.
alex-smith jamessmurthwaite's article
Jul 7, 2020 at 7:43
Jul 7, 2020
The Frace F160 is Milled From a 70kg Slab of Aluminum
@fielonator: You've missed the point.
It's not innovative at all. Innovation is what the world needs, not people making crazy stuff for the hell of it. innovation is driven by doing a same/similar thing better. Efficiency, cost, materials, weight, strength all are at play - and while cool and interesting, this is an incredibly wasteful product that delivers little or no gains on the classic design.
alex-smith edspratt's article
Feb 21, 2020 at 9:49
Feb 21, 2020
Spengle Launch One Off 24ct Gold Wheelset for $13,000
@samdeatley: asking for a friend - What exactly is a "Rowdy gym scene"?
alex-smith mikekazimer's article
Feb 7, 2020 at 18:34
Feb 7, 2020
Check Out: Enduro Goggles, Flat Pedals, Oil Slick Gloves, & More
Nah, leave the tear downs to AvE. PB can't explain what does the choochin like he can
alex-smith FSA-MTB's article
Jul 17, 2019 at 10:50
Jul 17, 2019
FSA Announces Details for PowerBox Power Meter Crankset
FSA - I'm really disappointed in you. I once thought of you as plucky, smart, cleverly priced, and a great addition to my bikes. I convinced myself that it was me, for all these years.... The changes you've been through lately though, have really proven to me that it really is you, and I don't know how to deal with that. I cannot accept the new you and I don't feel that things can go back to the way they were.
I'm sorry, but this is goodbye.
alex-smith Tajlucas's article
Jul 14, 2019 at 9:20
Jul 14, 2019
10 Things You Probably Shouldn't Do In The Peloton - Sunday Comics with Taj Mihelich
hittin the sauce hard today eh
alex-smith knowmaddevelopment's article
Jun 5, 2019 at 10:11
Jun 5, 2019
Video: Behind the Scenes of Aaron Gwin's "Challenging" Week in Fort William
This has bothered me a lot. The internet offers no insights into this peculiar statement.
alex-smith knowmaddevelopment's article
Jun 5, 2019 at 9:50
Jun 5, 2019
Video: Behind the Scenes of Aaron Gwin's "Challenging" Week in Fort William
What is a "rain troth"?
alex-smith RichardCunningham's article
May 20, 2019 at 10:17
May 20, 2019
First Look: Mondraker's F-Podium Brings Forward Geometry to XC Racing
RC - I understood your point to mean that a FS bike is outright better than a hardtail XCO style races. if that is the case, shouldn't gender comparisons be irrelevant?
Elite level riders have a choice from their sponsors and depending on the course will excise that option. I saw a lot of usual FS riders in the Elite men and women on HT's this weekend at Albstadt. I doubt that we will see the same trend at Nove Mesto, or MSA.
