rabidmonkfish
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rabidmonkfish ttemplin's article
Aug 12, 2023 at 2:41
Aug 12, 2023
First Ride: 2024 Trek Supercaliber G2
Have you ridden a supercaliber?. I have a G1 and it is the fastest most efficient bike I have ever ridden. In fact it's the only reason I purchased it in the first place. The frame has to be stiffer for the isostrut system as it adds more stress to the frame (or so I read) and the front triangle has to be strengthened more therefore it's not the lightest weight frame ever (it's far from heavy though) but the real benefit is how well it rides and carries speed. It's very impressive how fast this bike is. Also my 60mm travel G1 honestly feels like it has more like 100mm travel when I ride it but more for it's trail smoothing properties I mean because for its efficiency it feels like a hardtail.
rabidmonkfish ttemplin's article
Aug 11, 2023 at 5:56
Aug 11, 2023
First Ride: 2024 Trek Supercaliber G2
Claims there lighter than outgoing model's but all but the highest spec model are heavier than my 2022 9.8gx. My m/l version was actually lighter than claimed as well. 10.5kg with light pedals and invisiframe and a 20gran carbon bottle cage.
rabidmonkfish pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jul 19, 2023 at 1:59
Jul 19, 2023
Video: Are We Finally Ready for the Automatic Groupset?
Sorry I meant to link my earlier comment to something Stoaks mentioned but I accidentally linked it to Silas. I can't seem to edit this now it's posted.
rabidmonkfish pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jul 19, 2023 at 1:48
Jul 19, 2023
Video: Are We Finally Ready for the Automatic Groupset?
@Silas13: BMW and likely others have different drive modes for this very reason. Eco plus for fuel saving and a sport/sport+ at the other end and for everything in-between there's comfort mode. I personally think modern autos are awesome and I couldn't shift anywhere near as quick as my 8 speed auto can but on a bike let's be honest it's not the speed of the shift that holds me back it's when it's required and I am the only one best suited to that task. Not some electronic system.
Now if your on an e-bike it makes more sense as your not affected in the same way but for normal MTB's this is a bad idea.
rabidmonkfish Mandownmedia's article
Jul 9, 2023 at 1:07
Jul 9, 2023
How Much Do Pro XC Bikes Really Weigh? - Val Di Sole XC World Cup 2023
How is the supercaliber a softail?....it has a pivot and a shock so it's a short travel full suspension bike surely?
My gx 9.8 weighs 10.5kg with pedals, invisiframe and very light bottle cage. I can imagine the very top specs ones getting well below 10kg easily.
rabidmonkfish dariodigiulio's article
Jul 9, 2023 at 0:56
Jul 9, 2023
First Look: The Berria Bravo is a 28mm Travel Hardtail
Thus has already been done much better before with the trek supercaliber. How is this even supposed to compete against that?
rabidmonkfish mikekazimer's article
Jun 14, 2023 at 3:06
Jun 14, 2023
Specialized Releases Levo SL HT - An eMTB Hardtail for Kids
Hmm so they've listed the power as over 250 watts (suspect an imminent edit to hide this fact)
This means it's not only illegal for an under 14 year old child to use in the UK but anyone else will also need insurance and a license to legally ride this as this exceeds the max 250w of assistance allowable by UK law.
This therefore is likely true for all of specialized's Levo's etc. Hmm very interesting.
rabidmonkfish mikekazimer's article
Jun 14, 2023 at 2:40
Jun 14, 2023
Specialized Releases Levo SL HT - An eMTB Hardtail for Kids
This is illegal in the UK for the market they are aiming at. The law here is that they have to be 14 and over to use an e-bike.
rabidmonkfish nkrohan's article
Jun 13, 2023 at 9:07
Jun 13, 2023
Pinkbike Gear Guide: 10 Summer Riding Kits for Women
looks better than the guys stuff and the models are smiling but i guess they must have been laughing cos the photographer just told them the price of their kit.......those prices are no joke though.
rabidmonkfish nkrohan's article
Jun 13, 2023 at 9:02
Jun 13, 2023
Pinkbike Gear Guide: 9 Summer Riding Kits for Men
such boring drab colours and at laughable prices. i know its cool to seem rich and modern but im never buying any of this depressing looking gear and simply cant comprehend why suddenly these overpriced t shirts and shorts have increased in prices so much in like the last ten years but that goes for a lot of mtb things. i guess its our fault for spending 6+ grand on a mid level bike with nx groupset so a couple of hundred pounds on this junk seems ok to most.
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