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mikelee
- Member since Mar 21, 2012
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Devon , United Kingdom - 6 Followers
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mikelee jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 24, 2026 at 11:47
Jul 24, 2026
Patent Round Up: Gates Mid-Drive Motor, Specialized eMTB With Modular Battery, And A Big Shimano Brake
@phops: it’s not as simple as just increasing rotor size. Brakes need heat and by increasing rotor size it takes longer to create the heat required. I’ve just reduced my brakes to 200mm all round because I wasn’t getting enough heat into the bigger rotor so the brake(maven) felt weak! If you drag the brakes then it’s not an issue,but I brake hard and short so i really struggled to maintain heat into the system.
mikelee Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jul 15, 2026 at 11:27
Jul 15, 2026
Oak Components Levers Claim Increased Power for Hope Tech 4 V4 Brakes
@tgr9: do the gr4 squeal like every other hope?
mikelee Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jul 15, 2026 at 11:22
Jul 15, 2026
Oak Components Levers Claim Increased Power for Hope Tech 4 V4 Brakes
@nicoenduro: when you say calliper was loud,do you mean the high pitch squeal all hopes have?
mikelee jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 27, 2026 at 0:29
Jun 27, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Care What Your Bike Looks Like?
Buying an ebike was a massive step for me. Having ridden and raced bikes for 30 years,I was looking for a small amount of assistance as at 48 I was tired of every ride being a workout. The bike had to look good and perform well at a light weight. No compromise either. I had the opportunity to demo a levo sl gen2 as it ticked all the boxes. Coming from a DH and xc racing background I’m already very fit so only needed a small motor. The 50nm was too much on full power and felt pointless but the 35% eco is perfect. Still get a good workout and actually enjoy long days out again. The weight feels like a DH bike and the slack head angle really does help on the downs! Still have a normal bike for cardio days.
Selling
May 5, 2026 at 9:23
May 5, 2026
SRAM code rsc
$80 GBPSelling a pair on code rsc brakes. Both brakes will need bleeding as they’ve been removed from internally routed frame. The front brake has the a new olive and barb but the rear will need a new olive and bard. One lever has the contact adjuster stuck. Very common issue. It’s stuck in the shortest lever throw as that’s how I and everyone I know run their brakes! Other than that the brakes work as they should. Will come with part worn pads and all the mounts etc. front brake is 86cm long,rear in 143cm long.
Selling
May 4, 2026 at 23:07
May 4, 2026
Specialized roval mullet wheels
$200 GBPSelling my roval wheel set. 29 front 27.5 rear. Both wheels are true with no dents or flat spots. Internal width of both rims is 30mm and both are tubeless but the rear will need new rim tape. Wheels use dt swiss ratchet and currently have the 18t installed. This can be changed to 36 or 72 with a kit. 5 min easy job. SRAM free hub body. Front wheel weighs 940g rear is 980g so very light for a mullet set up. Any questions please ask.
mikelee seb-stott's article
Mar 17, 2026 at 12:12
Mar 17, 2026
First Look: Fox Updates Float X & DHX Shocks
@JohSch: I’ve got one on my levo sl and I’m normally the guy who changes rear shock straight away for something more exotic but honestly the tune on that bike has really impressed me. They nailed it. Feels firm when doing the car park test but on the track,in all conditions it provides grip,control and trust. Can’t fault it.
