expiredPriceTheory posted Oct 18, 2021 04:09 PM
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expiredPriceTheory posted Oct 18, 2021 04:09 PM
Costco Members: Intense 951 Trail Mountain Bike (Various Frames Sizes)
+ Free Shipping$3,250
$3,699
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Brakes are TRP Slate T4 4-piston brakes. Never used them, but reviews are positive--take shimano 4-pot pads, perform well, preferable to the SRAMs that would probably be specced on an NX bike. Retail for $120 each (without rotors).
One other downside I just noticed is that it uses the SRAM PG-1230 cassette, which means it is coming with a hyperglide freehub and not a newer XD driver. If you want to upgrade wheels, you'll have to buy a new cassette if you don't want to buy outdated wheels. That said, a new cassette is also an easy way to shave weight and a cassette will eventually wear out anyways.
I do still think however that what makes this a screaming deal is availability. But still, look at something like a Stumpjumper Evo Comp Alloy--$3800 for an aluminum frame, full NX, and a Rhythm 36 fork. Even if you could find one in stock somewhere, you're paying 550 more for better tires and a pinch more travel but an alloy frame (same Hyperglide cassette even).
And unlike an overseas D2C brand, you've got Costco's return policy and a 5-year frame warranty from Intense (which is located in California).
I'd reckon about one mile [caloriesburnedhq.com] per nugget [fatsecret.com]
Also, I'm trying to get exercise. No hate on e-bikes in general, but I have zero interest in a motor when it comes to recreational mountain biking.
Seems like a good price for the parts, but pretty outdated geometry (68 degree headtube angle!) like most Bikes Direct bikes. I highly doubt anyone in the market for the Intense 951s would even consider it.
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For $3200 it better be able fly like the ET bike.
Also, some people *enjoy* peddling uphill, it's part of the sport. I've also heard it referred to in some circles as "exercise"
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go watch a jeff kendall-weed video, if you ride like him and are tossing the bike around all the time, sure, go down.
if you aren't going for a PR and don't jump off every bump on the trail, you might be better served going up for stability.
Basically, slacked out headtubes and lower BB give the bike more confidence descending, short chainstays make it feel lively and steeper seat tubes help on climbs. As for the 1x, that's been the de facto standard for about 5 years now. It's lighter, easier, and less to break. Crank is designed so that it doesn't throw the chain and even the rear derailleurs are designed to keep more tension on the chain to keep it engaged and to stop it from slapping around. The 1x drivetrain and the dropper seat post are the best things to ever happen to MTB.
I used Lowes Amex.
The top of her head reaches my elbow.
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Also, some people *enjoy* peddling uphill, it's part of the sport. I've also heard it referred to in some circles as "exercise"
You must be the only person I know who "enjoy" peddling uphill. Its part of the sport....but can't say I "enjoy" it.
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