Random Part 1/2

A collection of random shots. Some very recent, some a bit older. Check it out:

Lets start of with this little tool; The SKS Airchecker. The one I got had a defect and didn't work properly - this tire had an actual pressure of 2,1 bar. I have very little tolerance for defects, so here is my quick review: 

It Sucks.

Score:0/6 

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A small trip to the park. Its a quick fix, but can be alot of fun..and who doesn't like a quickie now and then.

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Jan hitting a new jump.

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Tokens for the RS Pike. Started with 0, upgraded to 2, and now im at 3. Still eating a bit too much travel, a bit too fast tho'.

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Testing.

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FiveTen Freerider Contact 2015 - also in the test, stay tuned.

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Why 650b?

So got the YT bike, and I'm happy. But I wented some scepticism regarding the 650b wheelsize a few times, This is what I wrote back in 2012 here:

".... But for 2013 and 2014, that extra 1,5" in wheel size is apparently a MUST have for any AM biker according to the bike industry. I am of course talking about the 650b or 27,5" standard. Pretty much every major player in the bike industry will focus on 27,5" bikes for their AM segment, and its kinda funny that they all get that idea at the same time...that must be coincidence right? *WINK WINK* 

Don't get me wrong, 29" tires makes a lot of sense for something like XC and trail riding, and I guess that 27,5" could find a spot somewhere between XC and AM, but to suddenly declare 26" to be obsolete and impotent, is making me think that somethings fishy in the bike industry.

I am asking you this; whats wrong with 26" for AM? Aren't we solving a problem that doesn't exist?"

So I ended with a 650b myself. Is that hypocritical? No, and let me tell you why;

Because the bike industry fucking showed it down my throat. The choice of options for a 26" carbon frame where pretty much non-existent. I tried to get hold of a Evil Uprising, but that never materialized. Tried to get a Nomad, but no frame in my size was available (unless you pay craaazy amounts of money via an import), so that canalized my "options" into the world of 650b. I know I sound a bit 26" puristic, but im actually not, I just want options! Options are good for all of us.

You won this time bike-industry. And you will probably win next time as well, roll in the 28inch wheel.... : /

Recent Riding

A fine little air session with the boys.

Henning and Kim standing on the run-in to the jump that broke Sørens collar-bone last time they where here, I'm sure that thought was motivating..

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..Everything was in control tho'

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Henning hitting a small gap on his Specialized SX trail.

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Tree-gap.

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Kim hitting the Tree-gap. He had to start all over again with the mind-fuck-game. But eventually stepped up.

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Still testing my Capra, and for that Mr.Madsens Bad idea drop is a great feature to do when it comes to how it handles hits. The pike and Monarch Plus is obviously in the test as well. 

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Bikepark Keynote Part 5/5

Rider: Drea
Place: Winterberg Central Hotel
Feature: The bed, after getting drunk.

Bikepark Keynote Part 4/5

Rider: Drea, in front of my wheels
Place: Willingen Bikepark
Feature: Upper Freeride

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Bikepark Keynote Part 3/5

Rider: Drea, in front of me.
Place: Winterberg Bikepark
Feature: Lower Northshore

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This is the gap we ride at 8sec in the vid. I dont know who that dude below is btw.
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Bikepark Keynote Part 2/5

Rider: Drea in the front, me in the back (did I just write that?)
Place: Winterberg Bikepark
Feature: The new "Flowshore"

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Bikepark Keynote Part 1/5

We just returned from another bikepark trip, these are the keynotes.

Rider: Drea
Place: Winterberg Bikepark
Feature: Roadgap

(11sec, no sound)

Healthy Ego

I am going to open a bottle of Le Ragose Amarone, and fuck a chair.

enjoy:

Preview: YT Capra CF Comp 1 2015

So I got a new bike. After nearly 5 years on my Canfield Brothers ONE, it was due time for a change. (The Canfield has done a damn good job btw) So say hallo to the 2015 YT Capra CF Comp 1, check out the specs HERE.

And here she is. 160mm front, 165mm rear, 650b wheels, head angle at a slack 65,2 °, and a seattube angle at 75 °. A low toptube and low bottom bracket. Just the way I like it.

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Back on a carbon frame.

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Rockshox Pike up front, Monarch Plus in the rear, SRAM X1 drivetrain, E13 TRS+ wheels.

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13.07 kg or 28.75 Lbs. I changed the following stuff on it allready; Bar, stem, both tires, grips and seat. Pushing it below 13kg will be relatively easy.

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Initial impressions are as follows (remember this is a preview);

The good:

-Climbs amazingly
-Pike is friggin amazing in its beginng-to-mid stroke.
-Low toptube and low bottom bracket
-Slack
-Surprisingly agile
-Fun to ride
-Bike feels stiff
-Quality and finish
-E13 wheels where actually easy to convert to tubeless *falls of chair*

The bad:
-Pike handles big hits poorly
-You sit on the bike, not in the bike
-Mornarch Plus is unimpressive


I will be doing a full review after some more testing. I need waaay more testing! Stay tuned.

Just the tip

Stay tuned..

Shiny new toy

So...got a box, and in that box is a new bike. I just got it, and it hasn't even been out in the woods yet. If the bike doesn't fit, its going back to the shop. 

I blanked out the bike in paint, as I am not yet sure if I'm am going to keep it. 

Speaking of paint, turns out its fun!

So, are these pictures random?

iBikepark Part 3/3

Last batch of pics:

Kim hitting a drop on his Status.

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Thomas_1

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Meet Christobella. So we have been dating a bit, nothing serious, sure its only been 6 months now, but I'm meeting her parents next week tho'. We had passionate sex this night, where we came at the same time. Afterwards we cuddled, kissed, and talked about future plans, I don't know...perhaps it IS getting a bit serious.

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Thomas_2 with a tad of overshooting ; )

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I think we all agreed that this was the most fun session we've had in months.

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That's it for this time, but some of us will return shortly..

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iBikepark Part 2/3

More shots from zeh bikepark:

Overshooting!? Think this is Kim, or is it Thomas_2?

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My DH bike isn't exactly the best choice for tables, but I managed to have lots of fun anyway ; )

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My jaw dropped when I saw I was the only one ordering a beer for lunch....kids these days... 

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Henning dropping in.

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Kevin, photographer and forest-bouncer at the same time ; )

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Stay tuned for more.

iBikepark Part 1/3

Back from a 3 day trip to Villingen and Winterberg, Germany. This particular photoshoot is from Villingen where we rode the freeride track. More particular we began to session the table-sections...And we had a blast doing it: ) Thomas_2 had a camera and began shooting.

Tables..who doesn't love tables?

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The table-session has begun..

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Thomas_2 

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"Did I just fly 7 meters?" - Thomas_1 asks. Yes sir, you did.

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Thomas_1 with a little sideways action.

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Kim is allways asking for tables, here he got it.

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Stay tuned for more.

Beyond injury

Im so happy to be back : )

Video: Ambivert

Some footage from a 3 day roadtrip to Germany.

Its short and hot: 55sec and with sound

Review: E13 LG1 pedal 2015 (generation2) (UPDATED)

E13 has put out a 2.generation of its LG1 pedal. And I have been testing it all summer. Lets take a look:

Huuge platform. Please land your aircraft here.. The inner body is alu, the outer is impact absorbing polycarbonate.

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Layers of  alu and polycarbonate

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At 471grams these are definately not the lightest pedals. Nor the thinnest. There is a Ti-Axle version available, thats about a 100grams lighter.

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Ahh the pins...Pins can make or break a pedal, and these pins are fahkin awesome! So one of the things E13 changed for the second generation of this pedal, is the size of the pins, they made them thinner to make them more grippy.

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The spin control lets you control how much resisitance the spinning is giving, I like that, as I like my pedals to pretty much stay in place when I lift my foot. The axle sits on self lubricating IGUS bushings.

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Besides 4mm pins, I bought these massive 7mm pins as well. However, the grip is so good with the 4mm pins, that I haven't had any incentive to try the longer pins...

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And this is after a few days of bikepark use.

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This is a really good pedal. These pedals stick like glue to five-ten shoes, They feel sturdy and have a high quality to them. They are big in both directions, and the pins are placed all the right places. They have taken the DH beatings without issues, and are going strong. The pin-system is great and easy to work with, the fact that you can switch between 3 sizes is neat, although expensive. The spin control gives the user control over just that; the spinning of the pedal, some like it tight, some loose, you decide.

These pedals are on the fat side, and are quite heavy, but even those factors doesn't take away the fact that these pedals are awesome, and highly recommended.

(UPDATE)
The pedals began to spin with a whole lot resistance after 6 months of use, to a point where they weren't usable. Even tho I adjusted the spin control. I'm currently warranting it and will see where it lands.
Because the pedals where unusable, I've given the pedals a final score of 0/6.

The Good
-Amazing grip! Even with the 4mm pins.
-Tough
-Smart pin system
-Huge
-Spin control

The Bad
-Heavy
-Thick
-Extra pins a expensive and hard to get by
-The pedals stopped spinning after 6 months of use, and ultimately lost all function.

Score 0/6

Welcome to 2015, YouTube.

YouTube finally made embedded vids auto-choose the highest quality. Lets be fair, it only took them 11 years.

*slow clap*

So from now on, the vids on this site will play in HD, no more cryptic codes that doesn't work anyway *facepalm*

Completely unrelated video:

Oldie but goldie #7

"Oldie but Goldie" series will be my tribute to the "old days". When 640mm bars where considered wide, carbon was fragile, and adjustable seatposts didn't exist. And I'm doing it, for the fun of it.


Finally found this little old gem.

A small tribute to Morten, first man to hit this feature. 15 sec. No sound. 240 FPS.