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pelopidas
- Member since Jun 5, 2017
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pelopidas seb-stott's article
Oct 28, 2026 at 8:09
Oct 28, 2026
Eco vs Turbo Mode: How Much More Range Do You Get?
It does get easier. Look at the max heartbeat number. Also, look at the rider's energy expenditure (more than double the calories burned [kj would have been better]). I despise these stupid claims that eBikes aren't easier, or that eBikes in Turbo are not easier than Eco. Think, man!
Anyhow, thanks for solving the "mystery" that everyone with a functional brain pretty much knew already.
pelopidas vesselbikes's article
Oct 27, 2026 at 18:42
Oct 27, 2026
Vessel Bikes' New Frames Get Stiffer & Can Swap Between a Bottom Bracket, Gearbox, or Motor
Very cool. Hopefully others follow suit.
pelopidas edspratt's article
Oct 16, 2026 at 10:51
Oct 16, 2026
30.5" Wheels to Be Raced at the 2026 Enduro World Championships
The notoriously rule oriented UCI could put a stop to this madness by simply imposing a rule limiting wheel size to 29" bikes. I know that this stifles "progress", but racing should be more about athleticism than marginal gains that create compatibility havoc for retailers and consumers and everyone else.
pelopidas edspratt's article
Oct 12, 2026 at 7:18
Oct 12, 2026
Firefighters Called to Tackle Fire at Atherton Bikes Headquarters
@MikeGruhler, and @d-man: Actually, actually Lithium-ion batteries can and do catch fire even when not charging. Manufacturing defects, material aging, or a degraded internal separator can allow ions to flow uncontrollably, creating heat inside the cell.
Then there's the so-called "Thermal Runaway". Once a failing cell overheats past a critical threshold, it can trigger a self-sustaining chemical reaction that vents toxic, flammable gases and bursts into flames
Batteries can also catch fire with no prior warning due to hidden damage from drops, even minor crushing, or punctures, all of which can result in spontaneous fire, too. Then there are also extreme temperatures.
But bad chargers are an issue.
pelopidas edspratt's article
Oct 1, 2026 at 8:39
Oct 1, 2026
Who Will Win the 2026 DH World Cup Overall Titles at Lake Placid?
The article is about who can still win the overall. VH has already won, which is in a sense a different article.
pelopidas jessie-mmorgan's article
Aug 20, 2026 at 12:19
Aug 20, 2026
Check Out: Flexible Flats, Alt Grips, a Geo-Adjust Saddle, & More
Apparently they do not ship to the USA. I was trying to purchase two of these seats, and it turned out to be just a waste of my time.
pelopidas mattbeer's article
Aug 20, 2026 at 7:16
Aug 20, 2026
Nicolai & Gamux Release a Gearbox Equipped Downhill eMTB
@travisrexmiller: €14,999, not £. But yes, according to today's exchange rate, something like $17k, but not $20k
pelopidas Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 19, 2026 at 13:32
Aug 19, 2026
UCI & WBD Sports Cancel 2027 Enduro World Cup Season
Enduro was doomed to struggle the moment the UCI bureaucrats got hold of it. A pity.
