1997 Klein Mantra Kona Satori 29er Full Suspension Reviews Product Description The Buddhist term for enlightenment, what's considered a first step toward nirvana, Satori epitomizes the sensation you'll get from our new 130mm travel 29er dual suspension mountain bike. Using a swing link version of our legendary 4-Bar linkage, we're able to create an aggressive all-mountain trail bike with relatively long travel for a 29er, while still keeping a short wheelbase and compact chainstays for quick acceleration, great trail handling, lots of standover and awesome rider fit. Featuring a stiff 142x12 rear axle, tapered headtube, ISCG 05 tabs, direct-mount front derailleur and cartridge-sealed bearings, take the Satori step. User Reviews Submitted by Patrick a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: August 18, 2013 Strengths: Great descending prowess, perfectly balanced suspension and solid parts. Weaknesses: Very rear-weighted geometry, not good for technical climbs. Bottom Line: I took this out as a rental for a 4 hour ride in Durango, Colorado. Bike Setup: Stock
Bicycle Components Technical Specifications M5 hydroformed tubing, 29" geometry, tapered HT, PF30 BB, ISCG ’05, Command Post routing, 142mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm travel Custom Fox Triad II with AUTOSAG, custom on-the-fly 3-position compression switch 1) Lock out 2) Open 3) ProPedal, rebound adj., 197x48mm Fox Evolution F130 RL, open bath damper, tapered steerer, LO and reb adj., 15mm thru-axle, 130mm 1-1/8 and 1-1/2" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2" lower, cartridge bearings Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, S: 60mm, M: 75, L:90, XL:105mm Specialized XC Mini-Riser, 7050 butted alloy, 720mm wide, 10mm rise, 10º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, HS-1 rotor S/M:180mm, Others: 200mm Custom Avid Elixir 7 SL, hydraulic disc, alloy backed semi-metallic pad, HS-1 rotor S/M:160mm, Others: 180mm
Best Clip-in/clipless Pedals For Mountain Bikes By MBUK, WMB and BikeRadar | Wednesday, January 30, 2013 11.51am A good pair of pedals can transform your riding, whether you prefer minimalist clip-in race pedals, are prepared to sacrifice weight savings for stability with one of the latest trail pedals, or want to push your limits downhill on flat pedals combined with sticky-soled shoes. Here's our pick of the best mountain bike pedals we've tested since the start of 2011. We rate the best by three categories: cross-country, trail and flat. Buy mountain bike pedals now from: Halfords | Cyclestore | Evans Cycles | Wiggle Best clip-in cross-country pedals Shimano M520 The M520 has become the benchmark by which all other pedals are judged. Click here to read BikeRadar's full review of the Shimano M520. Time ATAC XS Carbon Riders (often with dodgy knees) in pursuit of more ‘float’ when riding tend to favour the Time system of lateral bars to clip into. Click here to read BikeRadar's full review of the Time ATAC XS Carbon. From: Crank Brothers
Stumpjumper FSR vs. Enduro I've been putting in time on both bikes and thought that I'd put together some notes comparing the two. If there are any of you trying to make a decision on the two, I thought this might help. First the Stumpy: This is a 2010 XL Pro carbon. With its current set up (pictured above) it's just under 25 lbs. Next the Enduro: This is a 2011 Carbon pro in a large.
Trail:Middle Fork Snoqualmie River - Evergreen Trail Guide Trail Overview This trail is open to bikes on odd-numbered days only, between June 1 and October 31. This trail follows the Snoqualmie River, rolling along on the opposite side of the river from the MF Road (FR56). FR-56 and the trail connect in four places: At the main trailhead ("Middle Fork TH") (bridge); at the Dingford Creek trailhead (bridge); near Goldmyer hot springs (bridge); at the upper trailhead (near Dutch Miller). You can do this trail in a number of ways: Ride out-and-back, as far as you want. If you go all the way to the upper TH it's well worth going the extra few hundred yards to the DMG TH, great lunch spot by the river. When is it open? Trail is open to bicycles June 1 through October 31, on odd-numbered dates only. How to find it I-90 Eastbound to Exit 34. You'll need a NW Forest Pass. Beware of Car Break-ins: a few car break-ins have been reported at the main trailhead. It takes a solid hour to get to the trailhead from Seattle. Typical Conditions Current Conditions Press
2013 Salsa Horsethief 3 Complete Bike As 29ers gain acceptance, we're seeing them move from a cross-country favorite to a trail bike essential. Modern geometries and new industry standards are encouraging a long-travel movement, and bikes like Salsa's 120mm travel Horsethief 3 are paving the way. The combination of smart component packaging with a technology rich frame enable this Horsethief 3 to offer a trail experience usually reserved for bikes costing twice as much. Key to this is a mix of hydroformed and shaped tubing that is custom spec'd with aggressive riding in mind for strength and durability. But that doesn't mean this 'thief is a porker -- the heat-treated 6061-T6 aluminum results in a sub-seven pound frame, and that, combined with Salsa's progressive geometry, offers a lively and rewarding ride. This translates to reduced wear on both the bearings and the rear shock. Instead of bearings, Salsa uses deflection (about five millimeters) of the seatstays to allow smooth suspension action.
Salsa Horsethief - First Ride Split Pivot Salsa The obvious question is why Salsa chose Weagle's Split Pivot system over his highly regarded dw-link. While there are likely a few reasons for the decision, the main point boils down to the absolute exacting tolerances required by the dw-link design to have it function as intended - Weagle told us that having a pivot location only slightly out of place (we're talking millimeters) can have an adverse effect on its performance. This is less of an issue when producing carbon frames that are created using an expensive mold, thereby ensuring relative perfection for every one manufactured, but much more of a challenge when welding up a completely new frame design. The Split Pivot moniker refers to the bike's rear dropout pivot that rotates concentrically around the axle, with the brake caliper mounted close to the pivot in order to limit its effect on the suspension when the rider is on the binders. www.salsacycles.com