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nichobro mikelevy's article

Apr 12, 2014 at 7:47

Apr 12, 2014

ENVE, Ibis, Specialized - Sea Otter 2014

Its a bit unusual that they would choose aluminum for their molds. I can see that route for low volume stuff because it is easier to manufacture in the first place, but I find it strange that they wouldn't just jump to working with steel molds. Maybe they can do Al in house, but not steel? They might count on the generally higher thermal expansion of aluminum for extra compaction of the material, allowing easier processing too. Yall also have to realize that Enve uses exclusive resins that have better toughness properties than what is on the market right now. This gives higher reliability rims that are less likely to suffer matrix failure from big hits.

nichobro mattwragg's article

Sep 15, 2013 at 16:25

Sep 15, 2013

Pedalling, Pain and Victory - XCO World Cup 6, Norway

Lycra helps a lot with allowing you to move the bike around beneath you. When you are racing with the seat up high and no dropper, the Lycra stays out of the way and doesn't get caught on your seat like the crotch of most shorts. Also, it really helps you keep cool. At the levels of power output these guys are doing, it allows for efficient heat transfer away from your body. You don't have to like the style to recognize the real benefits of that type of uniform. I, for one, have never been into it. I though people looked ridiculous. But, when you are racing, every little advantage it worth considering.

nichobro mikekazimer's article

Jul 31, 2013 at 7:49

Jul 31, 2013

Video: DirtTV - Enduro World Series Round 4 Winter Park

I still can't tell if they are complaining or just commenting about the pedally-ness of the stages. Personally, I think having to pedal in a stage is what really makes enduro unique. It means that you really have to have all around fitness with your descending skills in order to really do well. It helps make the downhill stages a little longer than what a plain downhill race might offer and it helps reinforce the need of a really well built all around bike that can truly do it all - penalizing those who are set up purely for either downhill or cross-country

nichobro yeticycles's article

Jul 9, 2013 at 9:53

Jul 9, 2013

Jared Graves - Rider Journal - EWS 3

this is a top notch journal. I really enjoyed reading about your experience put there Jared - very well written.

nichobro mikekazimer's article

Jul 9, 2013 at 9:39

Jul 9, 2013

First Look: Prototype 2014 Kona Process 153

I too would like to know about the writer's impression on climbing performance. How did the suspension behave when sitting pedaling with/without platform damping activated? How about when standing and mashing? How does it compare to another linkage system like VPP or horst link?

nichobro mattwragg's article

Jul 29, 2012 at 9:00

Jul 29, 2012

Enduro of Nations, Sauze D'Oulx - Saturday Racing

Or maybe just a new trance29 on loan?

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