Recent content by skinnyboy

Riding bicycles off road for nearly 50 years, motorcycles slightly less. Former pro motorcycle enduro racer. I ride hard on emtbs almost always, since if I'm not riding at or near my limit there is no chance of inducing the "flow state". It's not predictable when it will occur, all you can...

100% agreed on the Ergotec products, good stuff and they recognize the need in the market. Definitely the way to go for an extender for more than just testing. Unfortunately difficult to source here with shipping from Europe being expensive, and still something of a bodge. Cheers.

Higher bars do absolutely work, taller stacks will be the next geometry must have. Unfortunately in recent years "manufacturers" have the steerers on new bikes cut at the factory to look cool and racy on the showroom floor (see also cables through headsets) and save the shop the hassle of...

Look forward to what you think of them since you like HRs. Cheers.

Wasn't trying to offend! Glad it has worked for yourself. Just wanted to advise anyone not familiar with standard practice. https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/torque-lubrication-effects-d_1693.html Cheers.

"and as an anti friction lubricant on threads to help ensure the correct torque setting is achieved."-Mikerb In almost all cases (can't remember an exception off hand) this will lead to over torqued fasteners. Clean and dry for fasteners to allow correct torque. Cheers.

http://corduroyenduro.ca/blog/?page_id=2 Emtb's on Friday. (y) Cheers.

I really like my Decoy, but the DVO suspenion on the Norco is nice, it's what my bikes usually end up with. The 900 wh battery too, if you accept the weight penalty on an already heavy bike. Cheers.

Agreed, I'm 6' and 450-460mm keeps the front end really planted. It's a geometry figure that seems to get lost in the shuffle with all the other numbers (since the whole "the shorter chainstays, the better" thing blew over). 10mm makes so much difference here, especially considering the...

This: Especially if you are looking to downhill later. Geometry can't be upgraded. So it's something you need to think about at the start, when you get a new bike. From the figures posted it has a 500mm rear centre (RC/chainstay length), which is very long. Given the wheelbase (and front...

Not wishing to belabour the countersteering point, but might be pertinent, (please feel free to correct me). Above walking speed leaning is how two wheelers (of all types) turn, aside from brake or power sliding, or utilizing a berm. Counter steering initiates the lean and steering into the...

Yeah, it sounds like something else might suit your trails/riding style more. I have adjusted my Shimano EP8 to more closely mimic the Dyname, just better dynamics for our area. Cheers.

What d3ftone said. If you prefer to soft pedal a different drive would suit you more. If you are willing to put in the effort the Dyname is far more powerful and intuitive. Works especially well if ridden like an analogue bike, where you get out of the saddle at low cadence. The assist does...

I never use it while riding, takes up too much mental space. Been a godsend for the last couple of years getting on the bike though :) . Cheers.

Shorter cranks would likely help as well. Less distance between TDC and BDC and you can raise your seat the same amount that the cranks are reduced. Cheers.