Comments for Bikerumor

Comment on Privateer e161 is a New Well-Priced Enduro eBike by José

José — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:24:48 +0000

This first entry into the eMTB market with a 630Wh battery is simply not enough for harder rides over 2 hours. There’s a reason Santa Cruz and Pivot which are third gen EMTBs are over 720Wh. Anyone who’s spending the $$$$ needs to have an eMTB that can go the distance.

Comment on Cheaper, Lighter, Cooler: Specialized S-Works Torch Shoe Gets Lace-up Treatment by Tom

Tom — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:09:00 +0000

Came here for the comments and wasn’t disappointed. Hilarious how much hand wringing road riders will do over a pair of shoes. Next up, a long and vicious debate over the height of socks…

Comment on Reynolds Rolls Out Deeper, Lighter 60mm Aero Road Wheels by Brent

Brent — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:12:57 +0000

In reply to Kevin. Cause 28mm tires (labeled 28) will be 31mm once installed, 32mm will be at 34+. labeled sizes are for the narrower rims of the norm.

Comment on The Grand Tour, Battaglin’s 1st Custom Italian Steel Endurance Road Bike Fits All-Road Tires by Velo Kitty

Velo Kitty — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:50:16 +0000

I’d rather have exposed cables than that head tube.

Comment on The Grand Tour, Battaglin’s 1st Custom Italian Steel Endurance Road Bike Fits All-Road Tires by Fake Namerton

Fake Namerton — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:35:28 +0000

In reply to Robin. Have you been to the optometrist lately? May need to update your eyeglass prescription? Also might need to stop by the DMV and turn your license in on account of your legal blindness.

Comment on Reynolds Rolls Out Deeper, Lighter 60mm Aero Road Wheels by Rob

Rob — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:41:21 +0000

In reply to Kevin. From the third paragraph: “The rims max out at a very broad 34.25mm width about 1/3 of the way down the rim from the tire bead, then curve inward toward the tire with a constant arc.”

Comment on KMC Gears Up for Cassette Production, Teases New Chainrings as Well by nooner

nooner — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:37:45 +0000

In reply to OdRb. Winner! Winner chicken dinner!

Comment on Deviate Downcountry Prototype Paves Way for Future UK-Made Ti-Carbon Frames by Zach Overholt

Zach Overholt — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:32:34 +0000

In reply to Seraph. @seraph, can you not see any stories after this one?

Comment on Clever Standard’s Bacon Bullet Tire Plugs are Brilliant, Reusable, and Won’t Pull Out by name

name — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:46:44 +0000

In reply to Fake Namerton.

You can just use glue when plugging road tyres and wait after that for a few minutes.
I recently replaced my front 32mm tyre. It has 23 plugged punctures and it held 5 bars well.
But for my experience it depends on type of a rubber and casing used in tyre. Some tyres holds glued ropes well, some blew them off.

Comment on Reynolds Rolls Out Deeper, Lighter 60mm Aero Road Wheels by Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:38:34 +0000

If these are 34+ mm wide then aren’t they aero optimized for up to 32mm? Why only saying 28mm?

Comment on The Grand Tour, Battaglin’s 1st Custom Italian Steel Endurance Road Bike Fits All-Road Tires by Robin

Robin — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:33:41 +0000

The beer can head tube just looks so wrong, so out of place.

Comment on KMC Gears Up for Cassette Production, Teases New Chainrings as Well by Grillis

Grillis — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:13:47 +0000

In reply to nooner. YBN

Comment on KMC Gears Up for Cassette Production, Teases New Chainrings as Well by Dan

Dan — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:57:42 +0000

In reply to nooner. KMC guy here and easier to work with in the service area.

Comment on KMC Gears Up for Cassette Production, Teases New Chainrings as Well by OdRb

OdRb — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:50:23 +0000

In reply to nooner. KMC makes them both

Comment on KMC Gears Up for Cassette Production, Teases New Chainrings as Well by nooner

nooner — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:41:28 +0000

Who makes a better chain, KMC or Shimano?

Comment on Deviate Downcountry Prototype Paves Way for Future UK-Made Ti-Carbon Frames by Seraph

Seraph — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:05:18 +0000

What’s up with BR? This is the newest article? June 22nd? I guarantee new stuff has come out since then.

Comment on Deviate Expand Project Tilander to 145mm Titanium High-Pivot by Andrew M

Andrew M — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:21:19 +0000

Rad. This is progress that I dig and hope others are paying attention. That XC bike looks great too.

Comment on Scarab Cycles Santa Rosa Disc Integrated Road Tells the Story of Colombia by Slim

Slim — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:20:37 +0000

*Colombia, not Columbia 😉

Comment on SRAM Announce Budget-Friendly Bronze Stealth Code & Level Brakes by Technician

Technician — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:02:38 +0000

Hayes Dominion V4. That’s all you need to know about brakes.

Comment on All-new Canyon MTB Flat Pedals, Serious Grip on 2 Platform Sizes: Ridden & Reviewed by Justin

Justin — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:20:06 +0000

Why would they have a “rider plus bike weight limit? Pedals don’t hold up the bike, only the rider…

Comment on Factor Shows Off New O2 VAM – Its Fastest Climbing Bike Yet by Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:12:28 +0000

It would be tremendous if there were a somewhat less expensive yet still relatively lightweight non-VAM version

Comment on Whyte Bikes Shows Off Prototype Light Weight Trail eBike by Deputy Dawg

Deputy Dawg — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:09:51 +0000

Sometime in the next two years, I want an e-bike with a Bosch SX motor and a 600 Wh internal battery. Moderate power and big range, while still being able to carry a water bottle, would suit me nicely.

Comment on SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Drops T-Type at $1,099 USD | First Ride by Deputy Dawg

Deputy Dawg — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:07:18 +0000

I’m curious of complete groupset weight, GX AXS vs. GX Transmission.

Comment on New Specialized P.Series DJ / Pump Track Bikes include 20, 24, 26 & 27.5″ Wheels by ZigaK

ZigaK — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:04:32 +0000

Any more info on the 148mm singlespeed hub? Specifically the LR flange to center measurements
but if it’s a formula hub then never mind

Comment on Clever Standard’s Bacon Bullet Tire Plugs are Brilliant, Reusable, and Won’t Pull Out by King

King — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:34:06 +0000

already existed: https://www.standardsreformers.com/prodotto/type-1-side-olographic/

Comment on SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Drops T-Type at $1,099 USD | First Ride by blahblahblah

blahblahblah — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:57:17 +0000

i just wish they would put a button on the front of the shifters

Comment on Rapidé Tigré 29 is a steel hardtail MTB for single-speed or downcountry adventures by CMAX

CMAX — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:56:26 +0000

The bike rides really well on technical trails. The harder you push it the more it rewards.

Comment on Factor Shows Off New O2 VAM – Its Fastest Climbing Bike Yet by Robin

Robin — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:36:36 +0000

In reply to SteveT. I see you're geographically challenged, too. Taichung is in the northwestern part of the central region of a country called Taiwan. Maybe my assumption about geographic ignorance is wrong. Maybe it's racism that makes your comment so pleasant.

Comment on Factor Shows Off New O2 VAM – Its Fastest Climbing Bike Yet by Robin

Robin — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:31:47 +0000

In reply to SteveT. With a statement like this, "...you clueless easily marketed to gullible clowns." I'm going to assume you have no clue how to prove your statement. So try to prove the following:

Bikes make no meaningful difference to race results
The sum of marginal gains cannot make a difference to race results.

Your proofs should be based on science, not opinion since opinion is not proof.

Comment on Cheaper, Lighter, Cooler: Specialized S-Works Torch Shoe Gets Lace-up Treatment by Robin

Robin — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:24:45 +0000

In reply to tech9.

Is it petty to have a personal preference, an aesthetic preference? Someone not sharing your tech and/or aesthetic tastes does not mean that someone is petty.

As for your analysis of laces vs BOA, it’s not as conclusive as you suggest. Ben makes some good counterpoints.

Was Taylor Phinney petty for using Giro Empires? What about the other pros that have and do use lace-up shoes?