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WEBNSMB.com - Authentic mountain bike media with an irreverent edge. North Shore Mountain Biking. 2025 Norco Range VLT C1. Schwalbe Tacky Chan and Big Betty Tires. DVO Onyx D1 38 SL. Fox Live Valve Neo. RockShox Pike vs. Fox 34. Hidden Gems: Powell River.
Formula Cura 4 Brake Review - NSMB.com
WEBFeb 21, 2020 — The Cura 4 system combines Formula's first 4-piston caliper with the same master cylinder used in the Cura 2, which is the Italian brand's 2-piston version. Same bleed kit and process, same mineral oil brake fluid, and Formula’s first new brake pad in a long time. The system is simple, with a minimal number of parts that are all replaceable.
Min-Maxed With The Magura MT Sport - nsmb.com
WEBMay 13, 2019 — Two-Piston Trail. Punching in as Magura's lowest-priced brake is this MT Trail at 80 USD per wheel.* Magura combines the same injection-molded Carbotecture master cylinder found on the MT Trail Sport setup I've tested previously, and the 4-piston MT 5 brakes that I've owned for years, with a basic 2-piston caliper which, quite remarkably at this price, is still a one-piece unit.
Trek Top Fuel Review - NSMB.com
WEBJul 22, 2022 — Back to the Trek Top Fuel Review. I did a First Look at the Top Fuel here, covering all the changes from the previous Top Fuel, model range options, spec, geometry and hopefully most of the boring nuts and bolts questions you might have.The short version is it’s a 120mm bike Trek says is built for 60/40 uphill/downhill and retails for …
Santa Cruz Bronson gets revised in 5th generation - NSMB.com
WEBAug 20, 2024 — The Santa Cruz Bronson is back with the 5th version for all riders seeking rowdy, on the edge, grin-inducing riding. Bronson has always been a play bike. As speeds incresed on trails and bike parks worldwide, the fun-loving Bronson had to evolve. Bigger forks and a 29" front wheel later, riders had access to a bike that could pedal all day long ...
Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon - NSMB.com
WEBJan 13, 2023 — Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon. Often here at NSMB, we follow a bit of a formula: bikes in for review get a ‘first look’, typically after a pretty limited window of riding. This gets the nuts and bolts out of the way - geometry, components, some limited ride impressions, and that’s about it. Depending on a number of variables some ...
Transition Spire Ridden and Reviewed - NSMB.com
WEBFeb 16, 2022 — Transition claims a bike weight of 33.3 lbs for the medium, I measured the XL at an impressively light 33.5 lbs with a heavier-duty Super Gravity front tire, bottle cage and pedals. With the Climb Switch on, and with the lighter, harder compound Schwalbe tires, the Spire feels almost effortless to move around.
Deore M6100: (Almost) The Only Drivetrain That Matters
WEBFeb 16, 2021 — EAGLE and SHI-12 are battling for supremacy at the high end of mountain biking, but performance per dollar in a current 2021 drivetrain, my experience says that M6100/6120 is still the only drivetrain that matters. Tags: Shimano 12-Speed, Teardown, Deore M6100, Shimano, Deore M6120, Min-Max, Min-Maxing. Posted in: Components - Drivetrain, Gear ...
CushCore XC Tire Insert Review - NSMB.com
WEBJan 20, 2020 — Works with Inner rim widths between 22 and 32mm wide. Weight: 155g (vs. 274g for the “Pro” or original). Both 29-inch versions. MSRP: $149 USD (CushCore Pro ranges from $114-149 on Competitive Cyclist) The Cushcore XC insert (left) is thinner, making it easier to manipulate and fit to the wheel.
2019 Yeti SB 150 Reviewed - NSMB.com
WEB2019 Yeti SB150 Reviewed. The SB150 is the Yeti many riders have been waiting for; more travel, 29" wheels, a proper water bottle placement, a shorter seat mast, longer, lower, slacker, with a steeper seat angle and it comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame. The SB5.5 is a great riding bike but it lacked everything I just mentioned, and ...