mikekazimer
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mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
Nov 16, 2023 at 12:48
Nov 16, 2023
Opinion: Save the Turns, Stop the Straightlines
Nope.

mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
Nov 16, 2023 at 12:24
Nov 16, 2023
Opinion: Save the Turns, Stop the Straightlines
@sb666, rock balancing stacks. Kick 'em all down.

mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
Nov 15, 2023 at 11:20
Nov 15, 2023
Review: 2024 Fox Float Factory Shock
Yes, in that case I'd go with the X - it's nice having the extra compression clicks, and I think the climb switch will end up being easier to reach on that shock as well.

mikekazimer echoscommunications's article
Nov 14, 2023 at 17:16
Nov 14, 2023
Dynaplug Air Releases Updated Air Tool
@Yibh6009, that's very unlikely. The brass tip is attached to the plug, so it's quite flexible once it's installed. You'd need to hit your tire in the exact spot where the plug is located, and then it would be like trying to poke a hole in a rim strip with a pipe cleaner.

mikekazimer jessiemaymorgan's article
Nov 13, 2023 at 10:54
Nov 13, 2023
SRAM Patent Shows Smarter Built-In ShockWiz on Forks & Shocks
It's the 3D view - if you're on the desktop version there's a button on the bottom right of the map that you can click to toggle between 2D and 3D. And then holding down CTRL and clicking the mouse lets you adjust the angle,

mikekazimer mattbeer's article
Nov 13, 2023 at 10:37
Nov 13, 2023
Review: We Are One Arrival 170 - An Enduro Race Bike That Can Climb
@kingch24, Matt runs his fork quite stiff, but keep in mind that his riding abilities / speed are at a very, very high level - his needs and preferences are different than most riders.

mikekazimer jacks0n0's article
Nov 10, 2023 at 13:15
Nov 10, 2023
Reader Story: Making a Custom Bike By Recycling Old Frames
This article from a few years ago is worth a read too: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/building-a-custom-bike-frame-at-home.html

mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
Nov 10, 2023 at 13:00
Nov 10, 2023
First Ride: Raaw Madonna V3 - Better Than Ever
You got it - Raaw sent me a mullet shock mount as well, so I'll be testing both setups.

mikekazimer mattbeer's article
Nov 10, 2023 at 9:19
Nov 10, 2023
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Pinkbike Editors' Favorite Clipless Shoes
@valrock, have you tried clipping in yet? It can definitely be strange / scary / awkward at first, but after some practice in a grassy field or even on a stationary trainer it doesn't take too long to become second nature. With Shimano pedals you can reduce the spring tension to make it easier to get in and out, and then increase it as you become more comfortable.
There's also nothing wrong with sticking with flats either - they're a totally valid option, and with good sticky shoes the difference between flats and clips isn't as dramatic.

mikekazimer mattbeer's article
Nov 10, 2023 at 8:59
Nov 10, 2023
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Pinkbike Editors' Favorite Clipless Shoes
@eddieclarkmedia, I run clips and flats, but I prefer clipping in on faster, rougher trails - I don't need to worry as much about my feet getting knocked out of place. Flats are still my preference when it's super wet and greasy, though.
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