dcaf
- Member since Jul 26, 2016 O+
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Peacham , Vermont - 0 Followers
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dcaf dariodigiulio's article
Apr 23, 2024 at 14:15
Apr 23, 2024
Dario's Final Sea Otter Randoms
Love the Seeming-Good Vehicles banner. Adventures in language translation!
dcaf dariodigiulio's article
Apr 23, 2024 at 14:10
Apr 23, 2024
Dario's Final Sea Otter Randoms
If pads aren't bedded in when first installed, will they bed themselves in through regular use, but braking performance is reduced until that happens? Or will they not bed in naturally, and braking performance will be reduced as long as those pads are on the bike? Asking for a friend.......
dcaf edspratt's article
Apr 22, 2024 at 17:52
Apr 22, 2024
[UPDATED] Final Elite XC Results & Overall Standings from the Araxá XC World Cup 2024
@handynzl: yup, I got those two reversed.
dcaf edspratt's article
Apr 22, 2024 at 9:34
Apr 22, 2024
[UPDATED] Final Elite XC Results & Overall Standings from the Araxá XC World Cup 2024
I think 80 is for XCO (short track), 250 is for XCC (the longer race), and 330 is total weekend points. XCO is worth less points as it is a shorter race but finishing higher gives you a better starting position on XCC Sunday.
dcaf edspratt's article
Apr 22, 2024 at 6:35
Apr 22, 2024
[UPDATED] Final Elite XC Results & Overall Standings from the Araxá XC World Cup 2024
@nozes: I agree, a mistake in decision making, not a mistake in technical bike handling skills. XC racing requires both for the best results. Make bold moves and sometimes you get burned; play it safe and miss opportunities......
dcaf edspratt's article
Apr 21, 2024 at 17:52
Apr 21, 2024
[UPDATED] Final Elite XC Results & Overall Standings from the Araxá XC World Cup 2024
This was supposed to be in response to a post below
dcaf edspratt's article
Apr 21, 2024 at 17:44
Apr 21, 2024
[UPDATED] Final Elite XC Results & Overall Standings from the Araxá XC World Cup 2024
Lifetime Series and World Cup/ World Tour are different disciplines with different athletes. Not much crossover between the two, although a few Lifetime athletes have started in WC/WT and switched over. Lots of Lifetime athletes have not been a part of WC/WT beyond some early career dabbling.
dcaf mikekazimer's article
Apr 18, 2024 at 20:24
Apr 18, 2024
Vittoria Releases New Peyote & Mezcal XC Race Tires
The Mezcals are a really commonly used tire for bikepacking races, where durability and rolling resistance are more important than outright grip.
dcaf mikekazimer's article
Apr 18, 2024 at 20:07
Apr 18, 2024
First Ride: Maxxis Team Spec Aspen ST Tire
@freebikeur: I noticed that as well, hard to understand why that is. I think BRR does a good job with their drum tests, but that is not exactly like real world conditions. I think the superlight XC tires do better in chunky gravel conditions due to volume, but I am not sure they actually roll faster on smooth gravel.
dcaf mikekazimer's article
Apr 18, 2024 at 6:38
Apr 18, 2024
First Ride: Maxxis Team Spec Aspen ST Tire
I was using Schwalbe Thunder Burts and Conti Race Kings on my gravel bike, and these look comparable. The extra volume (if you can fit it) really helps when it gets chunky, and I was surprised how long the Burts lasted. Still using the Race Kings now.
