SB130 Build Pics
Enjoy these SB130 build pics of our newest Yeti X01 Demo Bike. Continue reading SB130 Build Pics
SB130 Build Pics
Yeti SB130 Review, First Ride
Yeti SB130 Review, First Ride
Oh. Man. Not every new bike really stops me, but seeing the Yeti SB130 in the stand did. Deciding I would need to quickly get a Yeti SB130 Review posted I commandeered the first ride.
The first thing I noted about the SB130 was how long it looks. The low, extended lines of the frame have the bike visually seem much longer than it measures out. Especially if you see it without a seatpost in it. The new Yeti shapes just plain look mean! Continue reading Yeti SB130 Review, First Ride
Suspension Compression Tuning Basics
Suspension Compression Tuning Basics
So you’ve gone through our volume spacing and sag calculators – ready for the next step? Let’s go over some Suspension Compression Tuning Basics.
The compression circuit of your MTB suspension is one of the more misunderstood adjustments you have at your disposal. A good reason for this is frankly MTB suspension tends to be over compressed for the average rider. “I run my shocks completely open” isn’t an uncommon answer, particularly with stock suspension.
The compression circuit is designed to slow, well, compression forces. Compression forces literally compress the suspension. The Compression circuit is the opposite of the Rebound circuit, which controls the shaft’s return to equilibrium (just picture all of the things we’re going to go over in reverse for Rebound). Continue reading Suspension Compression Tuning Basics
BikeCo Full and Partial Fork Services
BikeCo Full and Partial Fork Services
For the best performance it is important to properly service MTB suspension. BikeCo Full and Partial Fork Services provide 3 options to keep suspension riding at its best.
Partial Fork Service from $40, Full Fork Service Level A from $125 and Full Fork Service Level B from $175.
These services maintain both standard and Pro Tune forks. Running a stock fork? Learn more about advantages of BikeCo Pro Tunes here.
Service interval recommendations are based upon mileage, riding conditions, riding style as well as preference.
BikeCo’s staff will help you define which service is best for your needs at time of drop off (for local clients) or over the phone for suspension shipped in. Continue reading BikeCo Full and Partial Fork Services
Giro Riddance Shoe First Ride Review
Giro Riddance Shoe First Ride Review
Riding flats I needed some fresh shoes – and the new Riddance from Giro jumped out at me. What do I think so far? Check out the Giro Riddance Shoe First Ride Review. Ok, first few rides if we’re being honest…
Why Giro Riddance
The Riddance is a notably light shoe and features a Vibram sole.
This is my first MTB shoe with Vibram but many of my hiking shoes were built around this rubber. I’ve found Vibram absorbs impact well comparatively per depth of sole and lasts a long time. I expect the Giro Riddance soles to perform similarly. Continue reading Giro Riddance Shoe First Ride Review
Back To Flats or, Flats For My Back
Back To Flats or, Flats For My Back
Back To Flats is a bit of a misnomer. I’ve occasionally rode flats over the years to avoid developing too many bad habits. But since I began riding it’s been on clipless pedals. Chronic lower back pain has me working on different solutions to stay on the bike. So Flats For My Back might be a more accurate title… Check out a blog: Back to Flats Riding Flat Pedals.
Don’t have back pain? Keep reading it’s about more than me getting old. What are the differences on trail? Beginner hits and misses. I enlisted BikeCo Pro Rider Kevin Aiello for some advice / insight. Continue reading Back To Flats or, Flats For My Back
Fork Volume Spacing Calculator with Sag
Fork Volume Spacing Calculator with Sag
We had a lot of click through, emails, chats, etc on the previous volume spacing calculator. We decided to produce second to help riders better understand tuning windows. Check out BikeCo’s Fork Volume Spacing Calculator with Sag.
Like the previous calculator this works best on a computer. It will work on a mobile device however the data will stack vertically. It is again based on the basic dimensions of a 160mm Fox 36 Float Grip 2 fork.
Expanding on the concepts in the earlier calculator this offers riders a chance to look at how adding or subtracting sag in correlation with volume spacing changes PSI. Use the calculator to gain a visual concept on how modifying volume spacing, sag or both will change a PSI ramp rate. Continue reading Fork Volume Spacing Calculator with Sag
Volume Spacing Calculator & Explanation
Volume Spacing Calculator & Explanation
MTB suspension setup is crucial for performance. Working with clients all over the world we hear a wide range of questions and theories. In this blog we take a look at setup offering a Volume Spacing Calculator & Explanation.
Let’s get some quick disclaimers and notes out of the way. We measured a 2019 Fox 36 Float Grip 2 29″ fork with 160mm of travel for the calculator. Measurements are fairly accurate – but I would not claim them to be exact. They are however, certainly close enough for the comparison theory we want to present. Continue reading Volume Spacing Calculator & Explanation
Progressive vs Linear MTB Suspension: Falling/Rising/Mixed Rate
Progressive vs Linear MTB Suspension: Falling/Rising/Mixed Rate
We had a lot of great questions today with the launch of the Yeti SB150 chassis. Riders want to know the difference of Progressive vs Linear MTB Suspension. So let’s take a look at mechanical falling, rising and mixed rate suspension design.
A picture is worth a thousand words – and we have a few of those – but let’s take a 2 1/2 minute quick reference on mechanical suspension design. You can read the details shown in the video below. Continue reading Progressive vs Linear MTB Suspension: Falling/Rising/Mixed Rate
Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com
Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com
Improve trail tracking and performance with Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com.
It’s possible to calculate the performance of your mountain bike wheels. To start look at the sum of the major parts. Hubs, Spokes, Rims. Then factor in the builder’s skill in assembly as well as tuning. Yes, wheel tuning is a thing – more on that later. Continue reading Purpose Built Wheels by BikeCo.com