Comments for MTBGearTech.com http://mtbgeartech.com/blog Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:55:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Register, Post and Win a Set of Tires! by bsmith87 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/30/register-post-and-win-a-set-of-tires/#comment-633 bsmith87 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:55:19 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=4065#comment-633 Cool deal Cool deal

]]> Comment on There is still room for innovation… by Sean http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/28/there-is-still-room-for-innovation/#comment-620 Sean Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:53:41 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=3993#comment-620 That's what I'm talking about. Carbon has been around forever but it's now to the point where the public is accepting/trusting the material and the manufacturing processes for serious DH applications. That’s what I’m talking about. Carbon has been around forever but it’s now to the point where the public is accepting/trusting the material and the manufacturing processes for serious DH applications.

]]> Comment on There is still room for innovation… by Pslide http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/28/there-is-still-room-for-innovation/#comment-615 Pslide Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:54:03 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=3993#comment-615 Yes, the Lapierre has a carbon swingarm. But carbon bikes have been around for a long time. I had a carbon swingarm on my Proflex 12 years ago! I will say that 2010 will be the year that carbon was fully accepted by downhillers, thanks to that very impressive V10 shown above - and the Santa Cruz Synidcate. I think the doubt is slowing being erased from people's minds... Yes, the Lapierre has a carbon swingarm. But carbon bikes have been around for a long time. I had a carbon swingarm on my Proflex 12 years ago! I will say that 2010 will be the year that carbon was fully accepted by downhillers, thanks to that very impressive V10 shown above – and the Santa Cruz Synidcate. I think the doubt is slowing being erased from people’s minds…

]]> Comment on There is still room for innovation… by Sean http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/28/there-is-still-room-for-innovation/#comment-609 Sean Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:25:58 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=3993#comment-609 Great examples of innovation. The floating BB that causes the suspension to seek the sag point under pedaling power on the Lapierre is very interesting. Materials and manufacturing technology is progressing as well. This year we saw the release of legitimate carbon downhill frames like the Santa Cruz V10c and the GT Fury. Advancement in materials and manufacturing means lighter bikes that don't sacrifice strength, I'm all for that! <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CAXB2T0FEzk/S-Ki6DdBJXI/AAAAAAAAD3U/ENHUIsEkAak/s1600/SCB10_000621.jpg" alt="" /> <img src="http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/gt-fury-2010-zoom.jpg" alt="" /> That Lapierre has a carbon swingarm doesn't it? Great examples of innovation. The floating BB that causes the suspension to seek the sag point under pedaling power on the Lapierre is very interesting. Materials and manufacturing technology is progressing as well. This year we saw the release of legitimate carbon downhill frames like the Santa Cruz V10c and the GT Fury. Advancement in materials and manufacturing means lighter bikes that don’t sacrifice strength, I’m all for that!

That Lapierre has a carbon swingarm doesn’t it?

]]> Comment on Snowshoe/Powerade Race 2 Video by Sean http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/20/snowshoepowerade-race-2-video/#comment-490 Sean Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:04:58 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=3918#comment-490 Why do the road gaps look so easy in the videos LOL? This course looks fun, the "wild zone" is no joke. It isn't hard to ride because you can hit it slow but you'll really need to blaze it to be a contender which is easier said than done. The rock garden before it and the switchbacks after it are just as difficult. Big props to the Trail Crew!! Why do the road gaps look so easy in the videos LOL? This course looks fun, the “wild zone” is no joke. It isn’t hard to ride because you can hit it slow but you’ll really need to blaze it to be a contender which is easier said than done. The rock garden before it and the switchbacks after it are just as difficult. Big props to the Trail Crew!!

]]> Comment on 7Springs Downhill Bike Park by Sean http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/19/7springs-downhill-bike-park/#comment-489 Sean Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:30:21 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=3824#comment-489 Thanks! I totally agree with you. 7Springs is sinking money into improving the park and the Trailbuilders are creating some great stuff there. If you're nearby get over there and help the place prosper. I was told that they are seeing increased numbers and profits this year which is really great news. I'm hoping that trend continues and that the park continues to expand on its already awesome foundation. Thanks! I totally agree with you. 7Springs is sinking money into improving the park and the Trailbuilders are creating some great stuff there. If you’re nearby get over there and help the place prosper. I was told that they are seeing increased numbers and profits this year which is really great news. I’m hoping that trend continues and that the park continues to expand on its already awesome foundation.

]]> Comment on 7Springs Downhill Bike Park by Pslide http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/19/7springs-downhill-bike-park/#comment-488 Pslide Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:17:44 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=3824#comment-488 Nice review - everyone needs to visit and spend some money there. It's never too busy - which is what scares me. Support your local lift accessed trails! They've made improvements this year, let's hope it keeps on improving, there is still a lot of untapped potential at 7 springs. Nice review – everyone needs to visit and spend some money there. It’s never too busy – which is what scares me. Support your local lift accessed trails! They’ve made improvements this year, let’s hope it keeps on improving, there is still a lot of untapped potential at 7 springs.

]]> Comment on Blech! by Sean http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/08/blech/#comment-485 Sean Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:39:32 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/08/blech/#comment-485 Nice! Still a bit warm but I'll be there with a huge smile on my face! No complaints about a sunny dry day from me. Nice! Still a bit warm but I’ll be there with a huge smile on my face! No complaints about a sunny dry day from me.

]]> Comment on Blech! by miragebass http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/08/blech/#comment-484 miragebass Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:45:27 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/07/08/blech/#comment-484 Supposed to be 79 in Donegal, PA for Sunday. Should be awesome! Supposed to be 79 in Donegal, PA for Sunday. Should be awesome!

]]> Comment on Banshee Rune Review by Banshee Rune Review | MTBGearTech.com Get Pivot http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/01/24/banshee-rune-revisited/#comment-483 Banshee Rune Review | MTBGearTech.com Get Pivot Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:59:15 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=2462#comment-483 [...] rest is here:  Banshee Rune Review | MTBGearTech.com By pivot | category: pivot, pivot bikes | tags: also-optimized, brake-squat, [...] [...] rest is here:  Banshee Rune Review | MTBGearTech.com By pivot | category: pivot, pivot bikes | tags: also-optimized, brake-squat, [...]

]]> Comment on Antidote LifeLine Preview by MTBGearTech http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/06/29/antidote-lifeline-preview/#comment-479 MTBGearTech Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:09:56 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=3488#comment-479 Me too. I love new designs, especially those that are as well though out as this. I have a couple of nitpicks and questions on the frame though: It looks difficult to adjust the shock when mounted in the frame. Do you have to use a proprietary chainguide? Will there be clearance issues with the chain and the support that links the chain stay and seat stay near the seat tube? I'm still totally stoked on this frame regardless. Me too. I love new designs, especially those that are as well though out as this. I have a couple of nitpicks and questions on the frame though: It looks difficult to adjust the shock when mounted in the frame. Do you have to use a proprietary chainguide? Will there be clearance issues with the chain and the support that links the chain stay and seat stay near the seat tube? I’m still totally stoked on this frame regardless.

]]> Comment on Antidote LifeLine Preview by bsmith87 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/06/29/antidote-lifeline-preview/#comment-478 bsmith87 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:56:58 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=3488#comment-478 Man thats an interesting design and looks incredibly sick. Hope you get your hands on one soon. Man thats an interesting design and looks incredibly sick. Hope you get your hands on one soon.

]]> Comment on Cove STD Design and Build Specs by Cove STD Design and Build Specs | MTBGearTech.com Get Pivot http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2009/10/04/cove-std/#comment-467 Cove STD Design and Build Specs | MTBGearTech.com Get Pivot Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:53:09 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=1214#comment-467 [...] the rest here:  Cove STD Design and Build Specs | MTBGearTech.com By pivot | category: pivot, pivot bikes | tags: already-fantastic, checkout, custom-built, [...] [...] the rest here:  Cove STD Design and Build Specs | MTBGearTech.com By pivot | category: pivot, pivot bikes | tags: already-fantastic, checkout, custom-built, [...]

]]> Comment on Preview: 2010 RockShox Lyrik SoloAir DH 170mm by MTBGearTech http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2009/12/18/preview-2010-rockshox-lyrik-soloair-dh-170mm/#comment-455 MTBGearTech Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:44:05 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=1880#comment-455 Just a little update to this post. I replaced the Lyrik with a Totem for no other reason than I felt I needed the burliest single crown fork available for the riding that I will be doing this summer. The Lyrik was very nice while I had it and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a super light all-mountain/light FR fork. Just a little update to this post. I replaced the Lyrik with a Totem for no other reason than I felt I needed the burliest single crown fork available for the riding that I will be doing this summer. The Lyrik was very nice while I had it and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a super light all-mountain/light FR fork.

]]> Comment on Corsair Maelstrom Review by MTBGearTech http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/blog/2010/05/31/corsair-maelstrom-review/#comment-452 MTBGearTech Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:42:20 +0000 http://mtbgeartech.com/blog/?p=2801#comment-452 I would consider the Maelstrom to be more in line with the Demo 7 than the SX Trail. The Maelstrom is more descent oriented than it is a climber. If you're looking at bikes like the SX Trail you might also consider the Banshee Rune, Cove G-Spot, Knolly Delirium or Giant Reign X. They are all lighter and more capable of climbing than the Maelstrom. If you want a hardcore freerider like the Maelstrom you might also consider the Cove STD, Giant Faith, Knolly V-Tach or Banshee Scythe. The good thing is that there are a ton of great bikes to choose from right now. One of the bikes that I'm really excited about is the Trek Scratch line. I had a chance to ride one briefly and I was extremely impressed. I would consider the Maelstrom to be more in line with the Demo 7 than the SX Trail. The Maelstrom is more descent oriented than it is a climber. If you’re looking at bikes like the SX Trail you might also consider the Banshee Rune, Cove G-Spot, Knolly Delirium or Giant Reign X. They are all lighter and more capable of climbing than the Maelstrom. If you want a hardcore freerider like the Maelstrom you might also consider the Cove STD, Giant Faith, Knolly V-Tach or Banshee Scythe. The good thing is that there are a ton of great bikes to choose from right now. One of the bikes that I’m really excited about is the Trek Scratch line. I had a chance to ride one briefly and I was extremely impressed.

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