Chris Cocalis Interview. Chris Cocalis, the man behind Pivot Cycles , recently visited Dirt Rag headquarters. Before we treated Chris to the fine mountain bike trails out our backdoor, we sat down with him and talked about the Mach 5 review bike that we had just received, and about Pivot Cycles in general. CCF00282013_00000.pdf (application/pdf Object) Bangtail Bikes & XC Skis. Opinion: 26 vs 27.5 vs 29-inch Wheels. 26 vs 27.5 vs 29Back-to-Back WORDS Matt WraggPHOTOS SRAM/Simon CittatiVIDEO Alex Boyce/I-MTB So much for the plan.
It was a simple one, a good one, but some things just weren't meant to be. SRAM would come down to Massa Vecchia and bring their test bikes with 26, 27.5 and 29-inch wheels. We'd ride them back-to-back for a few days and make some observations. Lying on a sweat-stained bed, alternating between shivering and burning isn't the time to try and write words of great meaning. I first heard of 27.5-inch wheels in Taipei this year, where they were being touted as "650B", which sounds a bit too much like an MDMA-derivative for my liking.
Seeing the rise in interest in this new wheel size, SRAM built test bikes to help people understand the differences between the three. The Testing To test the bikes I invited a couple of friends who ride at different levels to bring in a wider range of opinions. Bad Science I rode the 26-inch bike first, then the 27.5 and finally the 29. 2012 - A Year in Review - Part One. January Pinkbike escaped winter Pinkbike's 2012 Predictions Hylands taught us the fundamentals Doerfling got it done.
The Argument for Long Travel Bikes - Opinion. You've read Mike Levy's article on why he feels shorter travel bikes make more sense for most riders, and now you can can read the flip side to his thoughts. Dylan Sherrard and Mitchell Scott collaborate on an argument about why long travel bikes trump their smaller stroke siblings. Remember, all of us here at Pinkbike ride for the very same reason that you do: fun. Despite what it might read like below, they are not trying to rain on anyone's parade.
With that in mind, the words beneath this disclaimer are a rebuttal to the recently aired 'Argument for Short Travel Bikes'. Have a read of Levy's Argument for Short Travel Bikes before taking in Sherrard and Scott's words, then weigh in with your own thoughts in the comment section below. Words by Dylan Sherrard and Mitchell Scott Talent vs. Big bikes exist for one simple reason - pushing limits. 2012 gift guide and staff picks - Adam's picks. By the Dirt Rag staff This is our first attempt at a holiday gift guide, and, in typical Dirt Rag fashion, we had to do it our way.
We’ll share a dirty little secret with you: most magazines’ gift/buyer’s guides are not created based on the recommendations of riders, but by the wants and desires of advertisers. Kona Hozo. Is the Kona Honzo the most badass of bikes?
Riley seems to think so… Photo ~ Dave Silver I’m sure most people who regularly use the internet have witnessed the ridiculous Honey Badger video on Youtube. The Argument For Short Travel Bikes - Opinion. Before you read this, you should know that all of us here at Pinkbike ride for the very same reason that you do: fun.
Some of us have enough fun by simply going out for an easy ride, others get the most enjoyment from progressing to bigger and bigger jumps and drops, and still others smile the most after a leg-burning, lung-exploding climb that leaves the taste of vomit in their mouths - different strokes for different folks. Despite what it might read like below, I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade.
With that in mind, the words beneath this disclaimer are intended to open a discussion on just how much sense downhill bikes make for the majority of riders. In the house: Kona Honzo. By Adam Newman Few new bike models seem to become household names as quickly as the Honzo has.
A serious heavyweight in terms of both design and well, weight, it has become the poster child for a new breed of 29ers that are pushing the limits of where you thought those big wheels could go. DJ , Pump Track plans. The Leelikesbikes "Welcome to Pump Track Nation" is written well, BUT . . the thing people don't realize is that it is primarily intended for backyards. if you have a lot of space, like a public park, do not build a small 30 ft.
X 70ft. oval or figure 8 pump track. that is not what mtb/bmx is all about !! . the more transition you have to land on, no matter how big the jump, the more the jumps will have flow. flat ground is your enemy. rythm comes from having back to back transitions. inclines, declines, curves.hope that helps.
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