i´ve got this on my last 2 bikes, and it has been awesome.
havent had to replace a hanger/dropout yet.
havent had to replace a hanger/dropout yet.
Worst mechanical designs still seen on bicycles
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Threadless headset.
That looks like the gearbox is above the bb.
This ugly ass thing. While not terrible in it's mechanical layout, it's certainly horrible to look at.
Are those actual new Ellsworths in boxes that people are going to buy? At any rate, it's probably too many of them.This ugly ass thing. While not terrible in it's mechanical layout, it's certainly horrible to look at.
Bonktown needs something to sell....
I picture the same guy that buys Ellsworths, and being the same dude who a.) has one of those wide single skis, b.) hardshell boots and a 300 snowboard c.) Well tell you endlessly about why the mechanics of what he's into are awesome.
He'll also tell you on the climb up motivational things like "you've gotta earn it" or he'll tell you dropping your seatpost is cheating. But you'll have to almost smash into him on the descent because he's going 4mph with his seat 36 feet in the air.
He'll also tell you on the climb up motivational things like "you've gotta earn it" or he'll tell you dropping your seatpost is cheating. But you'll have to almost smash into him on the descent because he's going 4mph with his seat 36 feet in the air.
and he'll be wearing full lycra, with hard shin and elbow pads over it
shoot on sight.
Anything WTB related.
And I swear I can't kill my old laser disc DHs, my front has over 100 northstar days on it, and I'm far from gracefull
The WTB Weirwolf 2.55 LTs are the best tire I've ever used. Can't wait for the new version in 26".
^^^
Really?
I'm no WTB hater, but when I tried the weirwolf a few years ago I found that it was one of those tires that will dump you in the dirt with no warning at all.
I did like the Prowler (forget which model) on rear wheel.
Really?
I'm no WTB hater, but when I tried the weirwolf a few years ago I found that it was one of those tires that will dump you in the dirt with no warning at all.
I did like the Prowler (forget which model) on rear wheel.
+1 on that. I had the opportunity to get a couple extra for cheap and I never did. I am still kicking my self for that mistake. Just hope they dont over think the new version and screw it up.
The LT version is different than the regular Weirwolf. Big, balloony, rolls fast and grabs onto everything. I picked up a regular weirwolf and don't like it nearly as much.
I was on the LT. The shoulder nobs were so tiny!
No need to be coy, you can just say "alpine slug".
As for p!ss poor designs, I have to include bikes with tiny, undersized pivot bearings...Drives me nuts.
How about using regular ball bearing cart bearings for pivots on the first place..... ACB bearings would work soooo much better. Still cannot belive the mountian bike world has not figured this out
You had to run the pressure much lower. I washed out several times because I was running them to hard. Once I dropped the pressure they were awesome.
dissent's 2.3 single ply i have had since the beginning of the last summer are only halfway worn and they've seen tons of pavement. that 50a durometer is really good and best of all, they only cost me 45$ a pair. best hardpack rubber i've ever ridden (haven't tried the minion or hr yet though).
these don't seem to be on the wtb website. link anyone?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=48994
i believe these are it but they are more expensive on crc than in my local shop. i run a stripe in the rear (i simply cut off the sidewalls off a continental city contact 2.1 and crammed the tread stripe inside the dissent) to prevent pinch flats, works surprisingly good.
i believe these are it but they are more expensive on crc than in my local shop. i run a stripe in the rear (i simply cut off the sidewalls off a continental city contact 2.1 and crammed the tread stripe inside the dissent) to prevent pinch flats, works surprisingly good.
I'm surprise no body talk about any of the Canondale specific/fit only on one of their bike parts. Like we didn't have enough different standards....
you mean like the Lefty's steerer diameter or the integrated stem?
Say what you will about Cannondale's system integration but it works. Really well. I'm hard on my bikes and my 2005 Prophet still has the original bb, hs, Lefty Max, and front wheel (along with seat post, stem, cranks, and all the pivots). And I'm not one to do much maintenance or cleaning. The only thing I grease is the chain and cables. Also, Cannondale isn't the only one using 1.5" hs and bb30. They just pioneered/developed them.
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What woodsguy said.
I would tend to agree that cannondale's proprietary stuff is BS, BUT, it works great, they are on top of the service, and every cannondale only sort of frame feature (1.5 headtube and BB 30) as woodsguy said, are not standard
I would tend to agree that cannondale's proprietary stuff is BS, BUT, it works great, they are on top of the service, and every cannondale only sort of frame feature (1.5 headtube and BB 30) as woodsguy said, are not standard
Cannondales are not 1.5"
They are their own, distinct size.
I know I'm a bit late on this, but why does everyone hate on Kenda tires? I love my small block eights. They are the fastest, lightest tires I've ever run and they grip perfect on almost everything. Plus they're pine scented! They're the only kendas I've ever run though. Maybe I'm missing something..
They're fine if you only like to go in a straight line on dry hard-pack. Have you ridden OVT or Warrior Creek with them ?
Actually they work great for racing dual slalom and 4X which is why I bought them. Dirt jumps too except they're pretty prone to pinch flats, but that's to be expected with tires that light. I still run Minions for DH/FR. I don't do much trail riding anymore though, I haven't had a trail bike built up in a while.
No, leftys and head shocks have a special steer tube size, every single cannondale has a big ol 1.5 on it some where
Why does it make a difference? I get that you can preload them as they wear but what other advantage is there?
I love the small block 8 but...
They will wash and destroy you if there is even a little dust in the corners. I can run 8's front and rear for DJ but when it comes to DS I have to throw a Larsen on up front for extra bite.
PS the 8 is the only Kenda that I will use.
Non-DH casing Nevegals have absolute $hit sidewalls. Way to thin. The DH casing Nevegal's are much better, but the weight penalty isn't necessarily worth it. The old Stick-E Kinetic's were a good front tire, but they stopped making them.
DTC Kenda's suck even worse. Thin sidewalls AND $hitty grip. I have a UST DTC Nevegal on the rear of my Trance right now, and it's coming off as soon as I have time to swing by Milford Bike for a Specy Clutch or Butcher.
Really? I just threw away 4 brand new ones. Couldn't give those things away. One of the worst tires I've ever used.