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voodoobike
- Member since Jun 15, 2013
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voodoobike dan-roberts's article
Jul 6, 2020 at 12:30
Jul 6, 2020
Bike Check & Interview: Evan Turpen's High Pivot Steel Beauty
I have a feeling there there is more advanced kinematics beyond the usual anti-squat/anti-rise standard limited knowledge mantra. I see the front chainwheel being the MAJOR hurdle to mainstream acceptance for many reasons, like what if someone wants a 28 or 30t chainring? Weight, increased complexity and cost for the linkage and frame. Simplicity is always important on so many levels.
voodoobike brianpark's article
Jun 8, 2020 at 8:32
Jun 8, 2020
Interview: Trek's Travis Brown On Experimenting With 32" & 36" Wheels
Sounds like kinda a waste of money. That said I have a 32 inch wheel Genesis Walmart bike and it does roll really nice on the pavement.
voodoobike mikekazimer's article
Nov 19, 2019 at 16:32
Nov 19, 2019
Banshee Announces Updated Prime, Phantom & Spitfire Frames
Seems like an aluminum frame for the cost of carbon. Regardless I like the design.
voodoobike brianpark's article
Aug 21, 2017 at 17:38
Aug 21, 2017
Why Pinkbike is Covering eMTBs This Week
High power it's a motorcycle, you can already buy an electric motorcycle now. Pedal assist is not about wattage. Try one eh.
voodoobike brianpark's article
Aug 21, 2017 at 17:25
Aug 21, 2017
Why Pinkbike is Covering eMTBs This Week
I was thinking, wow not some trollish buffoon spouting off on why they are gonna destroy the sport and typically with zero experience riding one. And then I see it's Vernon of course. Everyone here can learn that it's OK to not know about something and NOT OK to sound like you know everything with zero knowledge on the subject. But I can type until my fingers are bloody and it will make zero difference. Thanks Vernon for the voice of reason.
voodoobike brianpark's article
Aug 21, 2017 at 17:16
Aug 21, 2017
Why Pinkbike is Covering eMTBs This Week
@t-stoff: EMTBs can be a very strenuous depending on what power lever you have it set to. You have to pedal to make one go which is obvious if you bothered to even ride one, because clearly you have not. Maybe golf or motor racing is not a SPORT then. Tell that to anyone using a motor, which likely you've used to get to the ride, eh. And nobody is forcing you to ride one either. Besides, they are coming anyway so best to not be so stressed out about it. Perhaps North Korea is more worth worrying about.
voodoobike brianpark's article
Aug 21, 2017 at 17:10
Aug 21, 2017
Why Pinkbike is Covering eMTBs This Week
You cannot expect "the industry" to manage itself, since basically the market is about capitalism. That said there are many industry related people and groups working on a federal (USA) regulation. Land managers also are putting up notifications, the most common is the no ebike sticker to fit on a Carsonite sign. So I would say at least in the USA I know of quite a bit of advocacy going on and it can be found if you look for it.
voodoobike brianpark's article
Aug 21, 2017 at 17:04
Aug 21, 2017
Why Pinkbike is Covering eMTBs This Week
Not all EMTBs ride the same. Some handle poorly and some ride pretty well. Reliability is not really an issue either. The category is fairly new, yet many brands have recently solved the problems you mention. Many early full suspension models just last year were pretty bad.
