Tag: Eriksen
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Autumn Bike Updates
If you recall, I swapped the 2.1″ Ignitors on the Eriksen with some rather heavy 2.35s. A few weeks ago I raced the Ignitors (with Eriksen attached) at the AMTBC MT. Torrens enduro. Overall, the 2.35″ Ignitors performed well. More specifically, the 2.35s were noticeably slower on the climbs (it wasn’t me, really), but more than made up for any shortcomings on…
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Maxxis Ignitor Tyres
After about a year-and-a-half of consideration, I finally picked up a pair or two of Maxxis Ignitors. I’ve ridden a fair number other tyres (note that while some of these tyres were purchased in the U.S. as ‘tires’, I’m writing this in Australia, so they’re now ‘tyres’), but I haven’t been that happy with any…
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1×9 Update
I’ve been using the 1×9 drivetrain for about two months, and it’s time for some updates. I finally got around to weighing the Eriksen and the overall weight dropped from a 3×9 10.9kg to the now 1×9 10.3kg. The new Chain Keeper chain guide was initially jamming and rubbing. I tired realigning the guide with…