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hardtailpunter edspratt's article

Jul 22, 2024 at 5:17

Jul 22, 2024

Video: Chris Akrigg Combines Power & Precision in 'Hard Enduro Raw'

Chris Akrigg's videos are the only e-bike content I immediately watch, every time, all the time

hardtailpunter dariodigiulio's article

Jul 19, 2024 at 0:56

Jul 19, 2024

Forget E-Bikes, the Dnsys Exoskelton Motorizes Your Body

well, we are finding ways to ask more of people's wallets, so that's something

hardtailpunter EskerCycles's article

Jul 19, 2024 at 0:41

Jul 19, 2024

Esker Releases Smokey Steel Hardtail Designed for a 160mm Fork

you don't ride a hardtail for performance benefits. Most people I know had a lot of fun when trying out an aggressive hardtail, but I appreciate it's not for everyone

hardtailpunter dariodigiulio's article

Jul 19, 2024 at 0:36

Jul 19, 2024

Review: Forge+Bond Shift EM - A US-Made Carbon Wheelset for $1250

I applaud everyone who is able to build their own wheels, but for me, acquiring the tools and skills is not worth it, given how long a set of wheels usually lasts for me

hardtailpunter dariodigiulio's article

Jul 19, 2024 at 0:33

Jul 19, 2024

Review: Forge+Bond Shift EM - A US-Made Carbon Wheelset for $1250

my thoughts exactly. How much is a set of xm1700s going for in the US? Here in Germany, they are about 650-700 usd. So that's nearly half the price for a reliable, light-ish wheelset with great hubs.

hardtailpunter edspratt's article

Jul 18, 2024 at 6:57

Jul 18, 2024

Video: Jack Moir's Winning Stage 4 POV from the Aletsch Arena Enduro World Cup 2024

That marshal shouting "moi moi tv is the best, push push" around 06:40 is the kind of people the world needs more of

hardtailpunter EskerCycles's article

Jul 18, 2024 at 2:50

Jul 18, 2024

Esker Releases Smokey Steel Hardtail Designed for a 160mm Fork

horses for courses. My hardtail rides usually include 1-2 hours of steady climbing. I would never get a bike with less than 76 degrees STA. If you ride on flatter terrain, I believe you don't need such an aggressive hardtail anyway, and they usually come with slacker seat angles anyhow

hardtailpunter EskerCycles's article

Jul 18, 2024 at 2:05

Jul 18, 2024

Esker Releases Smokey Steel Hardtail Designed for a 160mm Fork

amen to that. This year, I bought a full sus for the first time, and sure it's great on janky trails. But guess what, I still pick my hardtail for the majority of my rides, it's just so damn fun plus it pedals like a dream on long climbs

hardtailpunter Fairdale's article

Jul 18, 2024 at 2:02

Jul 18, 2024

Fairdale Announces New Elevator Hardtail

honestly, I do wonder how this is feasible with a 29er rear wheel. I used to have a Stif Squatch with 425 cs length, and I thought it was only possible due to the very steep seat tube angle to get enough clearance for a meaty rear tire. I'm not too convinced about that approach for a trail hardtail though - without any rear suspension, you need a bit of wheelbase to keep things stable in steep terrain, as you get bounced around enough already.

hardtailpunter mikekazimer's article

Jul 16, 2024 at 14:28

Jul 16, 2024

First Ride: Ibis Ripmo - Now With Downtube Storage & Mixed Wheel Compatibility

I fully understand your sentiment, but to me this is just a much better looking bike than the previous version. In fact I think it's one of the nicest looking all mountain bikes available these days.

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