Flat pedals for me on MTB, and my road tourer. Just convenient being able to wear walking shoes/hiking boots. I had 25 years of spd's on road bikes and tried them initially on my mtb here in the Alps. After a few crashes leading to several visits to the hospital I changed over to flat pedals...
Really pleased to read this. Having dumped a load of cash on a 2020 Turbo Levo Comp which is to be delivered next week, I read the threads on this forum relating to their products and I was also getting a little nervous... But seriously, having used their road products in the past I have...
The question is 'Am I an elite level athelete that is racing? Do I know exactly what I need to achieve my optimum racing style?' If not, I reckon you will be fine. I think you will find that Rockshox products have satisfied many world champions over the years...
TBH you can expect a huge amount of wear from the Emtb assistance. Not a surprise really. On a standard bike if you live in extreme mountain conditions they will not last any longer.... Even with my modest watt output... Are you living in South America?? You are climbing 30hm with every...
I can only comment on the Austrian (Zillertal) Alps. I live at 1200m so as soon as I get out the door I am in them. I can ride to 2500hm and descend down to 500hm. This is why I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Turbo Levo Comp.
The trails are varied from singletrack, full on downhill...
That looks an incredible package!
Not sure of any clear benefits of carbon on an emtb though, I am pretty hard on all my machines - all steel and aluminium. I am sure some of the crashes I have had on my fully would total a carbon frame ....
The issue for me, as others have mentioned, is the...