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kelownamike
- Member since Mar 21, 2006
- FL
- Male / 47
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Kelowna , British Columbia - 17 Followers
- 395 Trailforks Points
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kelownamike sarahmoore's article
Aug 25, 2026 at 13:06
Aug 25, 2026
8 Pro Racers React to 2027 Enduro World Cup Cancellation
I hope wherever Enduro lands it continues to get the media coverage, and the athlete contracts that follow. For most of us, this is the type of riding we do and the bikes we do it on. I was thinking of how to cover it and for me choosing some key sections for the day and showing clips of the top riders is great. Story of the race articles and even those line graphs showing how positions changed over the stages. Star power will emerge like with Jesse M, Ritchie R. Posting their own content drives this even more. Thanks to athletes for showing what's possible on these bikes and all the content that motivates us to push ourselves and the sport. Cheers.
kelownamike mattbeer's article
Jun 15, 2026 at 9:27
Jun 15, 2026
Review: Shimano XT 8220 Brakes - More Consistency, Same Value
Specifically 50mm+ Riser bars with SRAM Maven brakes are the issue. Even a small chop from 780s to 770 unless you run brakes flat or bar rolled fwd. Bar example is Raceface Era.
Mavens are the absolute king of brakes. I don't feel like they outpower Shimanos in a useful way, but their superpower is they don't fade.
kelownamike mattbeer's article
Jun 9, 2026 at 8:12
Jun 9, 2026
Review: Shimano XT 8220 Brakes - More Consistency, Same Value
SRAM and Shimano designers,
These bar hugging designs look great but make cutting bars down a problem with the bar bulges hitting the brakes. While I'm at it, shimano shifters with SRAM brakes mounting really sucks. Can't we all get along?
Selling
Jun 8, 2026 at 7:36
Jun 8, 2026
Selling
Apr 24, 2026 at 9:53
Apr 24, 2026
Rocky Mountain Slayer C90
$4200 CADSize Large, 2024 Rocky Mountain Slayer Carbon Enduro all mountain bike MTB.
170mm rear travel, 180mm front travel. 29er.
Fork is a Fox 38 Grip2
Shock is a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Build Details:
Shimano 12 speed drivetrain (all new, unridden)
Shimano 4 piston brakes (new, unridden)
WTB wheels, 29 inch, tubeless (new, unridden)
Fox Transfer dropper post 200mm
WTB Volt saddle
Bike is in immaculate condition. Thanks for looking. Located in Mission area, Kelowna.
kelownamike seb-stott's article
Apr 9, 2026 at 6:26
Apr 9, 2026
Avinox's New M2S & M2 Motors: All the Details and Initial Impressions
Someone please draw a line. Love ebikes but at some point its too much power to be on shared trails.
kelownamike HansReyNoWay's article
Mar 2, 2026 at 12:41
Mar 2, 2026
Industry Veteran Hans Rey Calls for Clearer E-Bike Definitions in Open Letter to the Bicycle Industry
I agree with this. A number like 750w is a reasonable line and most motors are at/under that anyway (for now). Truly hope we see more innovation towards weight savings and system refinement than power. I hope the TQ bikes sell well -- the TQ60 is a very stealthy motor and at 350w continuous will still nearly triple your climbing speed.
kelownamike Dario-DiGiulio's article
Feb 27, 2026 at 9:17
Feb 27, 2026
Sub-31lb Enduro: Haro Debuts Lightweight Carbon Greer and Daley Models
Well done Haro. Looks great.
Selling
Feb 16, 2026 at 10:29
Feb 16, 2026
Fox 34 GRIP 120mm travel
$350 CADBrand new Fox 34 GRIP fork, 120mm travel.
Steerer tube 183mm.
Never ridden.
