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jptrialsin orangebikes's article
Jun 15, 2023 at 11:22
Jun 15, 2023
jptrialsin mikekazimer's article
Apr 25, 2023 at 12:04
Apr 25, 2023
First Ride: The New GT Sensor Loses Weight, Gains Travel
I like it. There's motion (looks like an arrow) in the "G" that makes me want to carve berms.
jptrialsin mikelevy's article
Feb 6, 2023 at 14:12
Feb 6, 2023
jptrialsin mikekazimer's article
Sep 9, 2022 at 11:10
Sep 9, 2022
Video: The World's Tiniest 5010 Dream Build
That front wheel could be a little smaller.
jptrialsin henryquinney's article
Apr 18, 2022 at 19:52
Apr 18, 2022
Unno Release Their First eMTB - The Sleek & Expensive Boös
Agreed. Way over-designed. The gold painted phallus is a bit much.
jptrialsin jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 15, 2021 at 10:23
Dec 15, 2021
Industry Digest: Ellsworth's New Owners, Shimano Shuts Down Fake Website & 2022 Predictions
Ellsworth, if you read this, go back to simple aluminum tubing, make your rear triangles look like triangles, give us modern geometry and good customer service. Oh, and modernize your logo. Keep it simple.
jptrialsin brianpark's article
Feb 1, 2021 at 12:47
Feb 1, 2021
Not a Review: The Moots Womble is More than Just a Boomer Bike
My boomer dentist and my boomer family doctor have switched to e-bikes. Road and mountain.
jptrialsin GAMUXBIKES's article
Nov 14, 2019 at 8:54
Nov 14, 2019
Gamux Announces a New Range of 3D-Printed Components
Sorry, I will add one more thing: 5. Try finding machinist that knows what they are doing or even one that doesn't know what they are doing. It is almost impossible these days. It is a dying art form (sadly). Most vocational schools stopped teaching it and younger generations going into the workforce have no desire to learn. The 70 yr old garage machinist has been a saving grace for small businesses that need parts. With additive manufacturing you only need a guy that can push buttons.
jptrialsin GAMUXBIKES's article
Nov 14, 2019 at 8:43
Nov 14, 2019
Gamux Announces a New Range of 3D-Printed Components
I have to disagree with some of your points. Yes, 3d printing does allow us to create forms that are harder to manufacture via traditional manufacturing methods. Freedom to design and innovate is a big one. However, this isn't the only benefit to additive manufacturing: 1. Less waste vs CNC cutting, forging, injection molding etc. During manufacturing of aerospace parts it isn't uncommon for the ratio of raw material to final part to be 30:1. Sure waste can be recycled but it is one more thing you have to deal with. 2. Speaking to your point about irregularities - Raw materials used in subtractive manufacturing, the condition of molds/ casts and even the process to heat materials for casting can easily be flawed. More processes to make something = more opportunity to screw up. 3D printing is one process that allows the step-by-step assembly of the object, which guarantees enhanced designs and eventually better quality objects. 3. Much lower tooling cost to the manufacturer. This will make it much easier for smaller companies to bring a product to market. This will give us, the consumer, more options to chose from and hopefully more competitive pricing. 4. The workflow timeline for a traditional manufactured part vs a 3d printed part is vastly different. From design through production ready parts on a machined part (includes fixture design, CNC programming, material procurement, QA of fixtures, machine set-up, test runs, optimization of cutting, production runs etc.) can take 1 to 3 months. Additive manufacturing can cut that time down to 2 weeks to a month. It's just easier to get production rolling. I could go on. Look, I love traditional manufacturing. I have a mill in my garage and get great joy out of buzzing away at things. But it's like driving a Model T Ford when you could be driving a Tesla. You just can't ignore the fact that additive manufacturing is where it is all headed. Traditional manufacturing methods seem archaic compared to the technology that is available now. All of us craftsmen are doomed!!!
jptrialsin mikelevy's article
Mar 31, 2017 at 14:39
Mar 31, 2017
Pinkbike Poll - A Hardtail As Your Only Bike?
For me it boils down to simplicity and the experience I like out on the trail. Maybe it is because I have a BMX and trials background but I just adore riding hardtails. Full suspension bikes have come and gone through my garage, my Chromag... that is forever.
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