Muscle mass and height can attribute to weight too. I know a lot of riders over 200lbs that are super strong and I’d be surprised if...
Muscle mass and height can attribute to weight too. I know a lot of riders over 200lbs that are super strong and I’d be surprised if most elite DH or enduro riders over 6ft aren’t close to or over that.
I am 210 due to pizza, beer and cake less than gym time, but that’s not everyone.
How many World Cup riders are 200+, in your estimation? I’d say zero.
How many World Cup riders are 200+, in your estimation? I’d say zero.
Richie Rude is 92kg
How many? I have no idea, there isn't a lot of info on elite athletes and their weight ranges, but it isn't hard for someone muscular over 6ft to break 200lbs or be close. They aren't bumping 220, 230, etc, but approaching or over 200lbs isn't unreasonable for a 6ft tall or taller athlete especially in a discipline requiring as much gym time as DH or enduro.
Richie Rude is 92kg
How many? I have no idea, there isn't a lot of info on elite athletes and their weight ranges, but it isn't...
Richie Rude is 92kg
How many? I have no idea, there isn't a lot of info on elite athletes and their weight ranges, but it isn't hard for someone muscular over 6ft to break 200lbs or be close. They aren't bumping 220, 230, etc, but approaching or over 200lbs isn't unreasonable for a 6ft tall or taller athlete especially in a discipline requiring as much gym time as DH or enduro.
Richie Rude is 92kg
How many? I have no idea, there isn't a lot of info on elite athletes and their weight ranges, but it isn't...
Richie Rude is 92kg
How many? I have no idea, there isn't a lot of info on elite athletes and their weight ranges, but it isn't hard for someone muscular over 6ft to break 200lbs or be close. They aren't bumping 220, 230, etc, but approaching or over 200lbs isn't unreasonable for a 6ft tall or taller athlete especially in a discipline requiring as much gym time as DH or enduro.
With zero press or fanfare (that I noticed), this new (v4) AXS pod showed up on Sram's website.
Has anyone touched it yet? I'm a fan of the Rocker Paddle (v2), I was was kinda ambivilent toward v1 which I think maybe this is trying to emulate. I don't get along with the first pods (v3).
2021 bike check on Pinkbike lists Bruni as 75kg. So not close to 200lbs /90kg.
That was a few years ago now, I don't study mountain bikers physique year to year but a few off seasons in the gym will would get him up there pretty easily
With zero press or fanfare (that I noticed), this new (v4) AXS pod showed up on Sram's website.
Has anyone touched it yet? I'm a fan...
With zero press or fanfare (that I noticed), this new (v4) AXS pod showed up on Sram's website.
Has anyone touched it yet? I'm a fan of the Rocker Paddle (v2), I was was kinda ambivilent toward v1 which I think maybe this is trying to emulate. I don't get along with the first pods (v3).
The other site has an article with a bit of an update on why they think Bernards Pivot broke. A comment from the main Pivot guy.
„… the main Pivot guy“
I see what you did there
It’s basically like we speculated. Chris states galvanic corrosion as the suspected reason for the failure. He thinks that the surface treatment of the alloy lugs, prior to bonding, failed and as a result the adhesive didn’t create as firm of a bond. Bonding aluminum to plastic successfully and permanently is always quite difficult. I wonder why they didn’t stick to alloy tubes and went with carbon in the first place. The minor weight savings are totally negligible for a DH bike IMO.
Also, the wireless Blips now work standalone without having a controller or blipbox hidden somewhere: https://bikerumor.com/sram-wireless-blips-can-now-be-paired-w-o-shifters/
Could be nice to have one on each side for up...
Also, the wireless Blips now work standalone without having a controller or blipbox hidden somewhere: https://bikerumor.com/sram-wireless-blips-can-now-be-paired-w-o-shifters/
Could be nice to have one on each side for up...
Also, the wireless Blips now work standalone without having a controller or blipbox hidden somewhere: https://bikerumor.com/sram-wireless-blips-can-now-be-paired-w-o-shifters/
Could be nice to have one on each side for up...
Could be nice to have one on each side for up and down
"The Wireless Blips are not rechargeable and need to be recycled with other electronics when they stop working. SRAM estimates their battery life at up to two years, with more frequent riders likely getting a little over a year out of them."
a.) planned obsolescence much? And b.) the EU will have something to say about this if I understand correctly (removable batteries requirement and all)
Also, the wireless Blips now work standalone without having a controller or blipbox hidden somewhere: https://bikerumor.com/sram-wireless-blips-can-now-be-paired-w-o-shifters/
Could be nice to have one on each side for up...
"The Wireless Blips are not rechargeable and need to be recycled with other electronics when they stop working. SRAM estimates their battery life at up to...
"The Wireless Blips are not rechargeable and need to be recycled with other electronics when they stop working. SRAM estimates their battery life at up to two years, with more frequent riders likely getting a little over a year out of them."
a.) planned obsolescence much? And b.) the EU will have something to say about this if I understand correctly (removable batteries requirement and all)
its like the red powermeter reloaded, obsolete when the chainring is worn
its like the red powermeter reloaded, obsolete when the chainring is worn
I've had that conversation with someone (triathlete) about a year after they launched the new RED.
"My gears are slipping"
'Your inner chainring is really badly worn and chain wear is waaay past 1%'
"oh ....I've only done 8k on it" (seemingly without ever cleaning it)
'and it's one piece with the outer ring and power meter.....but SRAM do a trade in service at 50% discount'
"oh that is a relief I thought it was going to be expensive!!"
'Well the original price is £800, so it's still £400 plus a chain and a cassette at £350 and labour'
It took about 35 minutes for them to calm down including threatening to call trading standards and the police.
About 6 months later they came back complaining about their brakes making a funny noise.......worn through the pads,the backing plate and into the pistons.
That was a few years ago now, I don't study mountain bikers physique year to year but a few off seasons in the gym will would...
That was a few years ago now, I don't study mountain bikers physique year to year but a few off seasons in the gym will would get him up there pretty easily
It *could* but he's on-record saying he was planning to drop 12kg for this season (no idea if he's done it tho...)
I've had that conversation with someone (triathlete) about a year after they launched the new RED.
"My gears are slipping"
'Your inner chainring is really badly...
I've had that conversation with someone (triathlete) about a year after they launched the new RED.
"My gears are slipping"
'Your inner chainring is really badly worn and chain wear is waaay past 1%'
"oh ....I've only done 8k on it" (seemingly without ever cleaning it)
'and it's one piece with the outer ring and power meter.....but SRAM do a trade in service at 50% discount'
"oh that is a relief I thought it was going to be expensive!!"
'Well the original price is £800, so it's still £400 plus a chain and a cassette at £350 and labour'
It took about 35 minutes for them to calm down including threatening to call trading standards and the police.
About 6 months later they came back complaining about their brakes making a funny noise.......worn through the pads,the backing plate and into the pistons.
even back when i was a shop mechanic in the mid 00s, dealing with triathletes was the absolute worst. i can't imagine how insufferable they are today.
I've had that conversation with someone (triathlete) about a year after they launched the new RED.
"My gears are slipping"
'Your inner chainring is really badly...
I've had that conversation with someone (triathlete) about a year after they launched the new RED.
"My gears are slipping"
'Your inner chainring is really badly worn and chain wear is waaay past 1%'
"oh ....I've only done 8k on it" (seemingly without ever cleaning it)
'and it's one piece with the outer ring and power meter.....but SRAM do a trade in service at 50% discount'
"oh that is a relief I thought it was going to be expensive!!"
'Well the original price is £800, so it's still £400 plus a chain and a cassette at £350 and labour'
It took about 35 minutes for them to calm down including threatening to call trading standards and the police.
About 6 months later they came back complaining about their brakes making a funny noise.......worn through the pads,the backing plate and into the pistons.
I've had that conversation with someone (triathlete) about a year after they launched the new RED.
"My gears are slipping"
'Your inner chainring is really badly...
I've had that conversation with someone (triathlete) about a year after they launched the new RED.
"My gears are slipping"
'Your inner chainring is really badly worn and chain wear is waaay past 1%'
"oh ....I've only done 8k on it" (seemingly without ever cleaning it)
'and it's one piece with the outer ring and power meter.....but SRAM do a trade in service at 50% discount'
"oh that is a relief I thought it was going to be expensive!!"
'Well the original price is £800, so it's still £400 plus a chain and a cassette at £350 and labour'
It took about 35 minutes for them to calm down including threatening to call trading standards and the police.
About 6 months later they came back complaining about their brakes making a funny noise.......worn through the pads,the backing plate and into the pistons.
How many World Cup riders are 200+, in your estimation? I’d say zero.
Richie Rude is 92kg
How many? I have no idea, there isn't a lot of info on elite athletes and their weight ranges, but it isn't hard for someone muscular over 6ft to break 200lbs or be close. They aren't bumping 220, 230, etc, but approaching or over 200lbs isn't unreasonable for a 6ft tall or taller athlete especially in a discipline requiring as much gym time as DH or enduro.
Bruni probably isn't far off either.
2021 bike check on Pinkbike lists Bruni as 75kg. So not close to 200lbs /90kg.
Stay on target boys! We are drifting into Weight Rumors and Innovation territory.
With zero press or fanfare (that I noticed), this new (v4) AXS pod showed up on Sram's website.
Has anyone touched it yet? I'm a fan of the Rocker Paddle (v2), I was was kinda ambivilent toward v1 which I think maybe this is trying to emulate. I don't get along with the first pods (v3).
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/ec-axs-podr-c1
The other site has an article with a bit of an update on why they think Bernards Pivot broke. A comment from the main Pivot guy.
That was a few years ago now, I don't study mountain bikers physique year to year but a few off seasons in the gym will would get him up there pretty easily
There is supposed to be a "v2" left paddle. That would be my pick if i went down the transmission etc ecosystem. (I like my v2 shifter)
Also, the wireless Blips now work standalone without having a controller or blipbox hidden somewhere: https://bikerumor.com/sram-wireless-blips-can-now-be-paired-w-o-shifter…;
Could be nice to have one on each side for up and down
„… the main Pivot guy“
I see what you did there
It’s basically like we speculated. Chris states galvanic corrosion as the suspected reason for the failure. He thinks that the surface treatment of the alloy lugs, prior to bonding, failed and as a result the adhesive didn’t create as firm of a bond. Bonding aluminum to plastic successfully and permanently is always quite difficult. I wonder why they didn’t stick to alloy tubes and went with carbon in the first place. The minor weight savings are totally negligible for a DH bike IMO.
I think they make carbon tubes in house and can make them bent if need be. It's not as easy to bend aluminium tubes.
Atherton Aluminium launch today?
Dangerholm approves
Only if they can be colour matched to prosthetic limbs.
"The Wireless Blips are not rechargeable and need to be recycled with other electronics when they stop working. SRAM estimates their battery life at up to two years, with more frequent riders likely getting a little over a year out of them."
a.) planned obsolescence much? And b.) the EU will have something to say about this if I understand correctly (removable batteries requirement and all)
its like the red powermeter reloaded, obsolete when the chainring is worn
I've had that conversation with someone (triathlete) about a year after they launched the new RED.
"My gears are slipping"
'Your inner chainring is really badly worn and chain wear is waaay past 1%'
"oh ....I've only done 8k on it" (seemingly without ever cleaning it)
'and it's one piece with the outer ring and power meter.....but SRAM do a trade in service at 50% discount'
"oh that is a relief I thought it was going to be expensive!!"
'Well the original price is £800, so it's still £400 plus a chain and a cassette at £350 and labour'
It took about 35 minutes for them to calm down including threatening to call trading standards and the police.
About 6 months later they came back complaining about their brakes making a funny noise.......worn through the pads,the backing plate and into the pistons.
It *could* but he's on-record saying he was planning to drop 12kg for this season (no idea if he's done it tho...)
S.170.1 - £5,999
S.170.2 - £5,500
S.170.3 - £4,800
Up on the atherton site: https://www.athertonbikes.com/bike/s170-enduro.html
Frame only - £2,799
Not a personal attack but the fact that sram has us using the term “ecosystem” makes me wanna barf all over.
Ant BS newspeak makes my skin crawl. When people use it at me I have to squash the urge to stop them and ask what it means everytime.
Here it is in all its glory: https://www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/atherton-bikes-launches-fir…
even back when i was a shop mechanic in the mid 00s, dealing with triathletes was the absolute worst. i can't imagine how insufferable they are today.
New Lapierre definitely looking Spicy
Cannondale called, they want their Jekyll back....
Wait, Rocky Mountain going VPP?
We had to introduce a "piss charge" of $100 for hosing the tri bikes down before the techs worked on them. IYKYK.
Washing tri bikes before I would touch them was the role of the youngest kid in the shop.
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