kiksy
- Member since Mar 19, 2014
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- Blandford , United Kingdom
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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?
kiksy pinkbikeoriginals's article
Dec 15, 2023 at 15:51
Dec 15, 2023
Video: The Final Chapter - Pinkbike Racing S2E5
The best series, and an emotional ending. Raw and heartfelt, thanks for sharing.
kiksy edspratt's article
Dec 15, 2023 at 7:30
Dec 15, 2023
World Cup Racing Coming to Max as $9.99 Add-On in 2024
@nismo325: true!
kiksy edspratt's article
Dec 14, 2023 at 22:52
Dec 14, 2023
World Cup Racing Coming to Max as $9.99 Add-On in 2024
@gally-nh: reeeeeeeplllaaaaaaysss
kiksy edspratt's article
Dec 14, 2023 at 22:50
Dec 14, 2023
World Cup Racing Coming to Max as $9.99 Add-On in 2024
Warner Bros contract is for 8 years.
kiksy edspratt's article
Dec 14, 2023 at 22:48
Dec 14, 2023
World Cup Racing Coming to Max as $9.99 Add-On in 2024
Yeh.
I'd love to be proven wrong but hard to see how US DH viewship isn't just about to drop through the floor in 2024.
With the current bike industry woes not looking like they are going to subside any time soon, any company looking at budgets for the next few years has another excuse to simply not bother racing DH.