robot
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Male / 38
Member Since: May 1, 2001
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Bike I ride: Giant Trance
Favorite Trails: Singletrack rippers
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robot commented under dave-m's photo ( Aug 3, 2011 at 14:30 )
Thanks, because I was going to replace them with pink spandex ones.

robot commented under dave-m's photo ( Aug 2, 2011 at 21:11 )
I only have red gloves Lee, and those ones were worn out because I used them for a couple of trail building sessions this past winter. And I've got a new xc jersey that I'll wear next time I see you, just because. Seriously though, I wear black because it's slimming.

robot commented under robot's photo ( Jun 16, 2011 at 20:13 )
Ha! The 'before' pic is more acceptable. http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/5942695/

robot commented under robot's blog ( Jun 16, 2011 at 12:42 )
Fair enough. I prefer your method too, but I still got decent results on these calipers with SRAM's recommended method.
robot commented under robot's blog ( Jun 16, 2011 at 9:24 )
@dirtydroog: I'm not sure why you think it's a gimmick. I've had mixed results with the CPS system in the past but, for whatever reason, it worked fine with the X0 brake which was what was under review here. I'm not convinced that CPS is an improvement on what's available from other manufacturers but it worked over and over in this case.
robot commented under robot's blog ( Jun 16, 2011 at 9:06 )
Well, the bb was 'a lil raggy' after five months of winter riding. I get about 3-4 months out of Shimano and RaceFace bottom brackets and I have a King bb that felt similar to the Truvativ one over a similar time period. Both the King and Truvativ units can be repacked easily.
robot commented under robot's blog ( Jun 16, 2011 at 8:56 )
The brakes used in the test were quiet with no pulsing at the rotors. I'm very familiar with this trait after running numerous different Avid brakes over the past few years, so I'd definitely have pointed it out had it been present.
robot commented under robot's blog ( Jun 16, 2011 at 8:55 )
I didn't have a Reverb and the remote was for the XX Revelation. It does need frequent bleeding (every few weeks) but the process takes under two minutes.
robot commented under robot's blog ( Jun 16, 2011 at 8:51 )
If you want to run a 2x10 + bash, you'll need to pick up the 3x10 option and run two rings on it.
robot commented under robot's blog ( Jun 16, 2011 at 8:49 )
The 10 speed debate is over. Every major manufacturer will phase out performance level 9 speed over the next year or two. As for the chain, there are lots of possible reasons for the failure and I replaced it with the lower grade chain to see how it would fare under heavy use. I wasn't disappointed by the 1031 and the price is much more palatable for the 'average joe' but it's still up to the consumer to make the purchasing decision.
robot commented under robot's blog ( Apr 7, 2011 at 22:09 )
Skid: The PsychoGenius in its 2.30" guise would make a good rear tire on a bike where climbing traction is a priority. The closely spaced knobs might pose a problem for you if thick mud is part of your riding routine though.
robot commented under robot's blog ( Apr 7, 2011 at 22:06 )
imaorobbie: The issues i had with the PsychoGenius rolling from the rim were a function of rim width, tire pressure, and trail conditions / terrain. The rim width and tire pressure elements are addressed in bunkey's response as is the terrain issue. Basically, I felt that the 'Psycho' knobs didn't offer enough 'grab' on specific sections of trail -- and, specifically, on off camber roots and rocks while descending -- that relied on the tire's side lugs to keep the bike upright.
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ninjaty wrote
Aug 12, 2010 at 9:56
goodstyle. have fun

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ninjaty wrote
Aug 12, 2010 at 9:20
umm about your review, I would just like to point out the actaul spec fo those tires are not nevegals but schwalby nobby nicks. and i believe that the dydnasis 10 speed from shimano requires a long cage derailure

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brule wrote
Aug 5, 2010 at 11:57
Blog will run next Thursday, thanks! Have a great weekend,

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brule wrote
Jul 29, 2010 at 14:16
Enjoy riding it!

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brule wrote
Jul 28, 2010 at 18:23
Nice bike! You got friends in high places handing out trial rides?

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brule wrote
Jul 21, 2010 at 19:49
Blog runs on Tuesday - thanks!


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