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mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
May 13, 2024 at 20:43
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Review: Commencal's Meta Power SX Signature Packs a Punch for the Price
Do you have a T-type drivetrain? Where instead of using a derailleur hanger your derailleur is attached directly to the frame? Thats what this model isn’t compatible with. https://m.pinkbike.com/news/review-1000-miles-on-srams-new-eagle-transmission-drivetrain-2023.html
mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
May 13, 2024 at 11:26
1 day
Review: Commencal's Meta Power SX Signature Packs a Punch for the Price
@ethanrevitch, yep, it's just a magnet for the wireless speed sensor.
mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
May 13, 2024 at 11:25
1 day
Review: Commencal's Meta Power SX Signature Packs a Punch for the Price
I think it'll be fine - most of the trails are directional, so there's not as much issue with two way traffic, and the WMBC does a great job with trail maintenance and hosting trail work parties.
mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
May 13, 2024 at 9:21
1 day
Review: Commencal's Meta Power SX Signature Packs a Punch for the Price
There are still tons of great non e-bikes out there, and if I could only have one bike it wouldn't have a motor. Still, I get why people are interested in ebikes, and it makes sense those are the conversations happening in bike shops. I'll be curious how many people actually stop riding their regular bikes altogether after getting an ebike. I may be an outlier, but I need at least a few battery-free bike rides in my life every week.
mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
May 13, 2024 at 9:18
1 day
Review: Commencal's Meta Power SX Signature Packs a Punch for the Price
It may be because the more gravity-oriented crowd are looking for the most assistance while going uphill - that way the climbing experience is more like riding in a shuttle truck or sitting on a chairlift. Plus, it's nice to be able to get more than one or two laps in on a proper descent. Ideally, the full power ebikes of the future will be 10 pounds lighter, but still have the same amount of torque and battery capacity. That's still a ways off, but things are moving fast.
mikekazimer mikekazimer's article
May 13, 2024 at 8:36
1 day
Review: Commencal's Meta Power SX Signature Packs a Punch for the Price
Thanks, that’s corrected.
mikekazimer seb-stott's article
May 10, 2024 at 13:40
May 10, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Where Do High Pivot Bikes Make Sense?
@trillot, no, there's definitely more drag with an idler system. It's much less noticeable on the newer iterations, but it is there. Personally, I find the noise more distracting than any perceived loss of efficiency.
mikekazimer seb-stott's article
May 10, 2024 at 12:28
May 10, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: Where Do High Pivot Bikes Make Sense?
@wolftwenty1, there's no denying that idlers can add extra noise, though, and that's not going to be to everyone's taste, especially riders that constantly forget to lube their chains.
mikekazimer henryquinney's article
May 8, 2024 at 16:22
May 8, 2024
The Pinkbike Podcast: Martin Maes Reflects on his 2019 Ban, and What the Future Holds For Him
Did you actually listen to the podcast? I wouldn't say we're justifying it at all - there's definitely room for improvement. We address it around 6:16.
mikekazimer jessiemaymorgan's article
May 8, 2024 at 15:19
May 8, 2024
Bike Check: Joe Barnes' Custom Hazzard Hope HB916
There's a reason there are so many dropper length and bar width options - people come in different sizes and have different preferences. I'm 180cm and 150mm wouldn't be nearly enough drop on the trails I like riding, especially on a bike with a steep seat angle.
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