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oneloosecrank
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oneloosecrank dariodigiulio's article
Apr 18, 2024 at 12:39
Apr 18, 2024
First Ride: Michelin's Aggressive New Wild Enduro Tires
Is no one else going to be the pendant? Oh fine... I'll do it. I think that's a 3-2-2...
oneloosecrank konaworld's article
Jul 20, 2023 at 4:39
Jul 20, 2023
Video: Shiggy Mac Hits Handbuilt Shore Lines on Kona’s Process X
I picked up a 153 29er in the classifieds and found the wheels utter cheese - they'd preload through berms and 'boing' out the backside. Strangest damn wheelset I've ever ridden... Upgraded to carbon, problem solved. Overstroked the shock to get about 160mm out back too. It's now one of the best bikes I've ever owned - never thought I'd say that about a Kona when I was growing up in the era of Stinkys...
oneloosecrank mattbeer's article
Jul 15, 2023 at 13:58
Jul 15, 2023
Deviate Cycles' High Pivot Titanium Prototypes
@sherbet: your comment looks like a session...
oneloosecrank dariodigiulio's article
Apr 27, 2023 at 8:19
Apr 27, 2023
The Final Randoms - Sea Otter 2023
@wyorider: sorta feeling like eBiking is equivalent to fishing with dynamite... yeah they catch more but... I'm not sure that's the point.
oneloosecrank henryquinney's article
Dec 25, 2021 at 9:37
Dec 25, 2021
Field Test: 12 Bikes & the New Grim Donut Get Hucked to Flat in Super Slow Motion
I'm going to hazzard a interneer guess here and say that the forces directed into the forks are pushing the lowers along the stanchions and also flexing the unit. This is because the impact isn't directed into the fork but vertically upwards - the forks are not verticle which would be the ideal angle to absorb this impact. The point at which the fork sticks is probably the point at which the amount of flex overcomes the ability of the bushes to direct the stanchions into the lowers. As the force dissipates, the bushes can cope with the flex again and continue allowing the stanchions and lowers to glide.
Longer bushes could help, larger diameter tubes, or maybe even shape the tubes to have a dorsal fin travelling the length of the lower at the rear...
oneloosecrank jamessmurthwaite's article
Aug 17, 2021 at 14:07
Aug 17, 2021
Must Watch: Gee Atherton Shares What Might Have Been in 'The Knife Edge'
Lots of posts mistaking his rescue as being paid for by NHS. The coastguard and Mountain Rescue are charitable organisations and need regular contributions from people who are at risk of needing their aid. I've not considered it until this video but will set up a debit for a regular contribution given the risks taken and the likelihood of needing them.
oneloosecrank jamessmurthwaite's article
Aug 17, 2021 at 14:04
Aug 17, 2021
Must Watch: Gee Atherton Shares What Might Have Been in 'The Knife Edge'
I was thinking this too. The coast guard or mountain rescue are not part of the NHS and are volunteers, paid for by charitable contribution. I doubt the amount he earns from clicks will cover the costs of the operation to rescue him. So, will he cover the costs out of his own pocket? You know, so people who are just out for a hike and get caught out in fast changing weather have an MRT to help them in future? This goes for everyone, if you ride risky lines, subscribe to the cost of your rescue. I've needed it before; been stretchered out with a suspected broken back, broken bones and damaged ligaments. And I think I watched this and realised that I need to set up a debit to the charities that I might need again one day.
oneloosecrank GTBicycles's article
Aug 13, 2021 at 22:56
Aug 13, 2021
Video: GT's All-Star Lineup Rides the Force
They've had a lot of shifts between different suspension designs over the years... I think this is the first desirable GT since the Lobo!
