2025 Norco Range VLT C1 - nsmb.com
Sep 27, 2024 · My makeshift swat compartment, courtesy of a modified Crankbrothers S.O.S. TS18 TUBE STASH TOOL KIT has come in very handy. I have rarely needed to bring a pack riding this bike as a result. Here I have a small jacked packed in a Stasher silicone ziplock attached but it carries a tube and some accessories easily as well.
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Ibis Ripmo 3 Review - nsmb.com
Sep 16, 2024 · Setup. Ibis suggests 25-30% sag for the rear shock and after some experimentation, I settled on 30%. Starting from the recommended damper settings, the Float X only needed a touch more rebound damping to feel spot on.
Shimano SLX M7100 Four-Piston Brake Review - NSMB.com
Sep 1, 2020 · SLX M7100 Four-Piston Brakes. The SLX M7100 brakes are available with two or four-piston calipers. Shimano shipped the four-piston test brakes with their finned resin pad but there is also a non-finned resin option.There are finned and non-finned metallic options as well.
2023 Santa Cruz Nomad Review - NSMB.com
Mar 17, 2023 · I got the Nomad one afternoon during Crankworx. The Santa Cruz guys set up the bike based on their suspension setup chart recommendations, set the tire psi and seat height and voila, the test began. I made a few adjustments of my own: cutting down the Santa Cruz 35 carbon bars from 800 mm to 760 mm, swapped out the WTB Silverado Ti saddle for my favourite, the Specialized Bridge, inserted ...
The R7 Pro Fork - Manitou's Magic Toothpick - NSMB.com
Jan 16, 2023 · Actually, said lithe rider would likely have an experience upgrade with the 32mm platform beyond the weight savings. That's thanks to reduced friction resulting in a smoother fork because of less surface area of seals and bushings, and also a more compliant chassis.
45NRTH Ragnarok BOA winter boots reviewed - NSMB.com
Dec 14, 2023 · The construction of the Ragnarok BOA is designed to work comfortably down to -4c (25F). For people hoping to put wide tires on the white stuff, this is probably borderline too casual, but for us Sea-to-Sky folk, this promises a great deal of winter riding comfort.
Ibis Ripmo AF Long, Long Term Review* - NSMB.com
May 23, 2023 · A long-assed time on the same bike. Cockpit - Required. The cockpit that showed up on this bike was fine. The house brand bars and stem did the job, and the Lizard Skins grips provided a lot of grip.
2023 Santa Cruz 5010 Review - NSMB.com
Dec 21, 2022 · The Santa Cruz 5010 or SOLO as it’s referred to in some circles, has always been a smaller-wheeled, short-travel play bike. A bike that is made famous by the likes of "Handy" MacAskill, Loosedog Lewis and Ratboy, each throwing it around in effortless fashion.
Banshee's Enigma Aluminum Hardtail Frame - NSMB.com
Jun 12, 2023 · VS. V2. The front-end geometry of the V2 and Enigma may be twins like Joel & Benji but once the rear-center measurements are taken into account the bikes sit in a 'twins' category more like Arnold & Danny.It's a fitting comparison when judging the characteristics of two rigid bikes with a 45mm difference in chainstay length between them.