kiksy
- Member since Mar 19, 2014 FL
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Blandford , United Kingdom - 7 Followers
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kiksy jennaalpkit's article
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:54
Apr 16, 2024
Sonder Launches New Evol All-Mountain Bike
@riftzonexc8: Totally.
The bike industry isn't in the best place right now, and if you are launching a new bike, you REALLY need to be nailing the basics. This press release is the worst I think I've ever (attempted) to read.
It's just nonsense.
Please proof read your AI stuff before posting. If you're not going to at least do that how can anyone have faith that the actual bike is going to be any good?
kiksy mikekazimer's article
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:15
Apr 16, 2024
Hutchinson Releases New Python 3 & Python Race XC Tires
the transition from 2 to 3 should only take 10 or so years, as long as your rims are compatible and you've followed best practices;
kiksy mattbeer's article
Apr 12, 2024 at 11:33
Apr 12, 2024
Staff Ride: Matt Beer's NZ MTB Rally-Spec Ibis HD6
I was going to ask what the reason was for the sticker!
kiksy jessiemaymorgan's article
Apr 8, 2024 at 2:00
Apr 8, 2024
First Look: Fair Bicycle's Drop Best Offset Saddle Clamp is Universally Compatible
Nice. As someone who always has to have his seat all the way forward on the rails (on every bike I've owned) this is an interesting solution.
kiksy edspratt's article
Feb 19, 2024 at 1:35
Feb 19, 2024
Video: "Highlights" from the Snow Bike World Championships 2024
longer studs on tyres than what was in the rules apparently.
kiksy henryquinney's article
Dec 21, 2023 at 14:41
Dec 21, 2023
10 Products I Loved in 2023: Henry Quinney
totally this. I agree with Henry on a lot of things, disagree with a few too. But it's only bikes, not life and death. I want opinion, something to think about even if I disagree, not mindless copy paste press releases.
kiksy mikekazimer's article
Dec 19, 2023 at 11:10
Dec 19, 2023
Mike Kazimer's 2024 Predictions
@metsrangers35: 100% not trolling. Up until recently I was riding a 130mm trail bike (ali), carbon wheels , true it was coil but it had normal tyres etc. There's just not way I could get it to 29lbs (13kg). It was 15Kg ish.
I think the example of your bike is probably epic to ride! I'm 100% not against light bikes, and agree that lighter bikes ride better!
But a S-Works XT/XTR build I would class as 'fancy' components personally.
That's high end stuff.
How much would a aluminum m Deore style build weigh? This is what most people are after.
kiksy mikekazimer's article
Dec 19, 2023 at 8:43
Dec 19, 2023
Mike Kazimer's 2024 Predictions
@Hayek: "Firstly, there is a wide world of riding out there, and most people should ride an all-purpose trail bike. Not everywhere is enduro-bike terrain"
I totally agree! However what I still can't see is where people are making a 120-130mm bike KG's lighter than a 160-170mm bike, without spending mega money on exotic light parts. A 120mm trail bike still needs a good gear range, a dropper, tyres that aren't made of paper etc. same as a 170mm bike. Apart from beefing up the frame a little and the extra travel they are basically the same bike. Sure they can be lighter, but the OP is comparing 31lbs (14KG) to 38lb (17KG). where is that 3KG to be saved?
kiksy mikekazimer's article
Dec 18, 2023 at 13:06
Dec 18, 2023
Mike Kazimer's 2024 Predictions
I'd be interested in knowing how and where you'd save weight to get modern bike down though? I understand that you haven't had issues with things breaking, so maybe 500g on the frame? Lighter (so flexier) longer travel forks? Like a 160mm Fox 32?
