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  1. I.van

    Neko's run- bike design rethink due?

    This is my experience as well. I think TrueScotsman has a point.
  2. I.van

    Taipei Intl Cycle Show 2014

    Erghh.... Pivot should just steepen their seat angle instead of using a specific seat. 71.5° on the Mach 6 is too slack for my liking.
  3. I.van

    Nothing can stop the CG!

    That was hard to watch, not because of the blood, but because of how intense that situation was. How many people survive a rupture to a major artery? Not that many i would guess. I have huge respect for the way CG and his riding companions handled that situation.
  4. I.van

    ...it's a YouTube extravaganza!

  5. I.van

    2014 World Cup schedule

    Pictures of the Cairns XC and DH track http://spokemagazine.com/2013/10/25/first-tracks-cairns-world-cup-course-preview/
  6. I.van

    Riding in Argentina?

    There may be one in Bariloche?
  7. I.van

    Formula Brakes oval rotor prototype

    ABS for bikes.
  8. I.van

    2014 World Cup schedule

    No-one knows, because it hasn't been built yet. The terrain is excellent though, and the track is being built pretty close to the site of the 96 worlds track. I think the giant shark lives in someone's backyard. Hopefully it makes a reappearance...
  9. I.van

    Lightweight DH wheelset building - DT revo spokes. Go or no go?

    I have a hope 2/Revo/Flow wheelset that I have used on my trail bike and tried on the DH bike, and I felt like there was too much flex. Maybe I need more spoke tension, but I didn't like the feel.
  10. I.van

    Exclusive Video: Bronson--Santa Cruz's New 650b Trail Bike

    Thanks Joe, that was what I was hoping to hear. The Bronson flavour of VPP is more like the Tallboy LT, rather than the older Blur LT.
  11. I.van

    2013 Norco Sight 650B Killer B Build and review

    Can you expand on that statement? I would be interested to here your thoughts on the differences between the Range and the Sight, and why other people convinced you to go with the Sight. I love the colour btw.
  12. I.van

    Exclusive Video: Bronson--Santa Cruz's New 650b Trail Bike

    Great video. Has there been any changes to the vpp for the Bronson?
  13. I.van

    Works components angled reducers

    I'm not sure how the sealing on these headsets compares to other headsets, but I had a bearing sieze in my WC headset, and before I noticed it managed to rotate the bottom cup a fair bit. I tried reinstalling the headset with a cleaned and lubed bearing, but the fit is now not tight enough to...
  14. I.van

    Sounds like socialism!!!!

    Nah, that's too hard. A smart rich guy can afford to lobby politicians to make sure he gets a favourable tax/law/economic environment.
  15. I.van

    Sounds like socialism!!!!

    The OP comment made me think of this recent article by Monbiot about neoliberalism. http://www.monbiot.com/2013/01/14/bang-goes-the-theory/
  16. I.van

    Hope Pro II 150x12 48pt - a little mod

    I've been thinking about doing this ever since I first heard of it. Thanks for the pic Udi
  17. I.van

    Totally clutch, or why I give a **** about 10 speed now

    I have two decent rides now on the unusual combo of 9spd X9 shifter and XT 9spd Cassette, and a new 10spd SLX Shadow+ Dérailleur. Shifting is good, and all the good things said about clutch dérailleurs already seem to be true. This setup did seem a lot more sensitive to hanger alignment...
  18. I.van

    the alternative personal transportation thread

    According to the internetz, there have been a few issues with the new Mazda CX-5 diesel consuming a lot of oil. If you google it you should be able to find more detail.
  19. I.van

    Secret Level Unlocked - 10000pt bonus

    That is nuts.
  20. I.van

    I need a tablet

    I have a Nexus 7 and and iPad 1. I don't use the iPad much any more since I bought the Nexus.