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brianpark danielsapp's article

Dec 15, 2018 at 17:14

57 mins

Field Test: Yeti SB130

We tried not to go too deep into price judgements because value is subjective, but the Giant has carbon wheels and a less expensive frame only price.

brianpark danielsapp's article

Dec 15, 2018 at 15:05

3 hours

Field Test: Yeti SB130

@ReformedRoadie: yeah we considered using "control" tires and may do that next year. The trouble is that we were riding these bikes pretty squarely in their intended use/terrain, and at $4K+ it's CRAZY if bikes don't come with appropriate tires.

brianpark danielsapp's article

Dec 15, 2018 at 15:02

3 hours

Field Test: Yeti SB130

@bridgermurray: Regarding the Sensor, our findings were validated when GT confirmed that they did a running change on their shock tunes to address the issues we described. The question is: were other media outlets on the same shock tune as us? :) As for the Trance feeling "squishy," our review touches on that, saying "the suspension stays very active" during climbing," and "there was a little bit of motion when we were climbing on this bike." It's got some bob under pedaling, but being short travel and light weight keeps it an excellent climber—especially in Levy's favourite (lol) climb mode. It's also worth remembering that in our test it was compared to trail bikes, while other media may have been comparing it to other 110mm-115mm "marathon" style bikes.

brianpark danielsapp's article

Dec 15, 2018 at 11:00

7 hours

Field Test: Yeti SB130

Yeah that's something we should look at doing more of—comparing some bikes within their own product families. Stumpjumper ST vs normal vs EVO. SB130 vs 150. etc.

brianpark RichardCunningham's article

Dec 14, 2018 at 11:58

1 days

Supreme & Santa Cruz Collaborate on Limited Edition Chameleon Hardtail

@endlessblockades: I get all squirrelly when I see "Pink Bike" or "PinkBike.Com".

brianpark RichardCunningham's article

Dec 14, 2018 at 11:13

1 days

Supreme & Santa Cruz Collaborate on Limited Edition Chameleon Hardtail

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brianpark RichardCunningham's article

Dec 14, 2018 at 11:13

1 days

Supreme & Santa Cruz Collaborate on Limited Edition Chameleon Hardtail

Tabs are life.

brianpark RichardCunningham's article

Dec 14, 2018 at 11:12

1 days

Supreme & Santa Cruz Collaborate on Limited Edition Chameleon Hardtail

Next year's hot lap will feature a shark pit.

brianpark RichardCunningham's article

Dec 14, 2018 at 11:11

1 days

Supreme & Santa Cruz Collaborate on Limited Edition Chameleon Hardtail

[BRAND] x [OTHER BRAND] COLLAB HYPE ...

brianpark RichardCunningham's article

Dec 13, 2018 at 16:41

2 days

Field Test: GT Sensor Carbon Expert

UPDATE: GT just reached out to say they've adjusted the shock tune on the Sensor since production of the one we rode in the Field Test. We'll have to see if the new tune fixes the issues we had with the bike—but it could explain why all our reviewers felt one way about the bike and some other riders didn't have the same issues.

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