grizzlyatom
- Member since Mar 4, 2008
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- North Ogden , Utah
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grizzlyatom edspratt's article
Jul 9, 2023 at 9:02
Jul 9, 2023
Video: Actual Weights of World Cup DH Bikes with Ed Masters
@TEAM-ROBOT: System weight in nascar is not equal to bike weight in this scenario. System weight in DH is likely closer to 200-220lb, which puts bike weight variation closer to 3%. Suspension dynamics and weight distribution are also accentuated attributes in dh vs. auto racing due to the extremely varied terrain and lack of aerodynamic down force - meaning where and how you carry the weight matters more. I always enjoy your comments, just friendly conversation.
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Jun 11, 2023 at 13:11
Jun 11, 2023Commencal Meta TR 29 with Carbon Upgrades
$2500 USDI built this bike to be the ultimate burly do-it-all trail pony. Every component was chosen with a purpose, and it all came together to make a seriously fun rip machine. With 140mm rear / 160mm front travel of amazingly balanced suspension, it hits the sweet spot of being comfortable to pedal while still being able to handle anything on the descents. It is smooth, quiet, and easy to ride going up or down. It only has a few hundred miles on it, it's always been stored inside, it's wrapped in protective tape with only a few paint chips from normal riding.
Build:
Hayes Dominion A4 203mm brakes
Shimano 12spd XT/XTR mixed drivetrain with 10-51 tooth cassette / 32 tooth chainring
PNW Rainier 200mm dropper with Loam Lever
Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Shock w/climb switch - MegNeg air can also included for additional tuning
Fox 38 performance 160mm fork with Grip damper
Shimano Pro Tharsis carbon 800mm bars with Enve alloy stem and Deity Lockjaw grips
Schwalbe Eddy Current Super Trail soft tires Fr/R
SDG Duster Mtn saddle
Enve M630 wheels with I9 1/1 hubs (I have several wheelsets available, so if you prefer alloy, I'll swap the wheels and drop the price by $300)
I have a few accessories I can throw in to sweeten the deal if interested as well - like a micro trail pump, a Dakine enduro tool pouch, Hayes brake bleed kit with extra pads. Everything functions perfectly. Just reach out to me if you're interested and we'll make it happen. Buyer pays shipping.
grizzlyatom mikekazimer's article
Sep 8, 2021 at 14:23
Sep 8, 2021
Review: 2020 Norco Sight C1 - Bigger, Burlier & Better
@gkawamura: The coil has been great. He runs one spring rate HIGHER than recommended to offset the high starting leverage ratio and the progressivity of the frame. He runs compression at 12 clicks from closed, and rebound at 9 clicks from closed.
grizzlyatom alicialeggett's article
Aug 31, 2021 at 18:51
Aug 31, 2021
British Columbia Duo Starts Farside Components, Introduces Gorgeous Cyclic Stem
Good luck with the "tight tolerance" ethos. Dimensional precision must be implemented at the system level, not the component level. Steerers and handlebars are all over the spectrum. If you iterate a stem to perfectly fit a particular handlebar or steerer, it won't fit the same on the next one.
grizzlyatom IndustryNineOfficial's article
Jun 24, 2021 at 12:48
Jun 24, 2021
Video: Yoann Barelli & Reece Wallace Ride the Coast Gravity Park
CGP looks like the perfect mix of scary fast and insanely fun. Reece looks like the perfect mix between Demetri Martin and Andy Samberg. I long for all of these things.
grizzlyatom alicialeggett's article
Jun 18, 2021 at 12:40
Jun 18, 2021
5 Bikes from the North American Enduro Cup
Some sweet rides! I love seeing tires other than maxxis in these photos. There are so many great tires available nowadays and people are figuring it out!
grizzlyatom dan-roberts's article
May 24, 2021 at 13:24
May 24, 2021
Review: The Privateer Bikes 141 Is A Little Bike with Big Intentions
@Vindiu : Whether you pay the carbon "premium" in your frame or in your components, it ends up being roughly the same cost to the user (usually around $1000 usd). However, you get different performance returns depending on where the carbon is on your bike. Carbon fiber is most effectively employed within continuous, laminar shapes such as handlebars and rims (also fuselages, wings, wind turbines, rocket casings, pressure vessels, etc.) that can take advantage of its high fatigue limits and its tensile strength bias. Mountain bike frames, with press-fit bearing bores, threaded interfaces, sharp angles, diverse load scenarios, etc. are not the most effective application for anisotropic materials. In frame manufacturing, bulk materials are simply added in certain areas to essentially make a pseudo-isotropic mass. By doing so, manufacturers defeat the purpose of using carbon at all. In the most robust mtb disciplines where durability and isotropic properties are valuable, you can see that the weight of carbon and aluminum bikes is converging. As such, the value of full carbon frames in those disciplines is diminished. This is why many engineers as companies such as Pole, Nicolai, Raaw, and Commencal (among others) have long espoused this view. As you see with Commencal's downhill team, they seem to be doing some things right with the alloy frame/carbon component combo.
grizzlyatom mikekazimer's article
May 19, 2021 at 9:08
May 19, 2021
Review: Schwalbe's Big Betty Tire is Dependable & Durable
I recently went to an Eddy Current ST front / Mary SG rear setup, and I can't believe how supportive the Schwalbe casings are. The tires roll much better than expected, they hold air/sealant perfectly, and they grip/corner like mad. I would say wear is on par or slightly better than any other tire in the category. I'm a larger rider and the feel of these tires is unlike anything I've tried, which includes comparable tires from Maxxis, Kenda, Michelin, and even Tioga. The weight is much less of an issue than I thought it would be. I'm interested in trying different Schwalbe combos, and I always like to try new tires, but with my current experience I don't know if I want to go back to any other brand.
grizzlyatom sarahmoore's article
May 12, 2021 at 10:19
May 12, 2021
Field Trip: Ripley vs Trance X vs Siskiu vs Marshall vs Rift Zone - Value Full-Suspension Roundtable
If I'm buying a 33+lb, value-oriented bike, it's going to be for it's descending/all-around performance on technical terrain. If I want a bike that feels like a "rocket ship" on the uphill and gets nervous on the downs, I'll buy a 24lb hardtail for the same price. No 33 lb bike feels like a rocket while climbing steep trails (which is perfectly acceptable in this category), so why are these superlatives being used in value bike reviews? Especially when that particular bike is $700 more than the best descending bike in this group.
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