First Impressions Review Outlier MTB Pedals. You may have heard of the pedals with the hole in the middle - and there are two varieties, including one that sits an incredible 12mm lower than most conventional platforms.

Nov 7, 2024 · Radial tires? I originally thought they arrived in the 60s but, aside from a few models, most cars rode on bias plies into the 70s. Radials were originally patented as a design concept in 1914 but weren't actually manufactured until 1946 when Michelin took up the cause.

Nov 12, 2024 · The worst element of the rapid changes we've seen in mountain bikes over the last ten years is the increase in obsolescence. Wheel sizes, axle sizes, rear deraileur mount, headset sizes and seatpost insertion lengths are just a few of the changes that have made previously valuable bikes and parts that we own, either …

Nov 22, 2024 · Now that the sly brilliance of SRAM's patient bait-and-switch that was the Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH), which seemed like pure benevolence on SRAM's part, has begun to fade from memory, it's time to have a look at how the company's revolutionary new derailleur system has performed since it was launched.

Oct 25, 2024 · The Top Fuel’s 4-position flip-chip allows some geometry steepening and sharpening, as well as some ramping of the rear shock. After futzing with all four positions, I opted to leave things in the slackest, lowest and least progressive of the four settings. 30% sag, middle of the road low speed compression, and as the saying goes, Bob’s your uncle (but no real pedal bob to speak of).

Feb 24, 2017 · Hello Team NSMB The Mavens are great brakes, but not without their issues. So, instead of derailing tons of other threads I thought we could post all our tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the Maven brakes all in one thread.

Oct 13, 2023 · So let's dig into what I ended up with. Full spec is a little lower down. Trek Rail 9.9 X0 AXS T-Type Gen 4 Key Features. The Rail 9.9 is a carbon-framed, 150mm travel eMTB aimed at trail/enduro riding.

Jan 23, 2025 · Vancouver's North Shore has a fearsome reputation - a combination of geology, glacial history, and climate have resulted in a tilted mass of slippery roots and rugged rocks that's not particularly reminiscent of something most of the public would deem suitable for cycling.

Sep 16, 2024 · Setup. Ibis suggests 25-30% sag for the rear shock and after some experimentation, I settled on 30%. Starting from the recommended damper settings, the Float X only needed a touch more rebound damping to feel spot on.

Oct 8, 2024 · Motion Instruments System 2. Around the time I got that working, Motion Instruments announced System 2.System 2 is/was their next generation of data acquisition system. It was a different concept, and perhaps a touch more refined, dropping the slidey bits for a rotary sensor on the rear and an induction sensor on the front.