All posts by Marco Toniolo
[Test] Yeti SB 5.5 After One Year of Riding
Today I’m wrapping up my thoughts on the Yeti SB 5.5 after a year of intensive use with which it hosted many different components for various reviews. Needless to say, it is one of my favorite bikes of all time, and I found myself riding very comfortably … Continue reading [Test] Yeti SB 5.5 After One Year of Riding
[Video] The Extension of 8 Dropper Seatposts
During the review of the Race Face Turbine R an idea popped into my head: A nice comparison on the speed of extension of the dropper seatpost. In practice I put an energy bar on the saddle and I watched as eight different products behaved, … Continue reading [Video] The Extension of 8 Dropper Seatposts
[Tested] Race Face Turbine R Dropper Seatpost
Race Face has two dropper seatposts in their range: the Turbine, mechanically operated, and the Turbine R, with hydraulic operation. The first one is based uses the brake that the 9point8 brand uses, while the second one is identical to the Fox Transfer, apart from some … Continue reading [Tested] Race Face Turbine R Dropper Seatpost
Unno Dash: From Barcelona With Love
Today we received a box from Spain, specifically from Barcelona, home of Unno Bikes . Most of you should know the name of this brand as it is very exclusive. Beyond the components, the interesting thing is that the frames, entirely made of carbon, … Continue reading Unno Dash: From Barcelona With Love
Nino Schurter’s custom Scott Spark RC for Lenzerheide Worlds
Nino Schurter will ride for the rainbow jersey in front of his home crowd, tomorrow in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Situated only 30 minutes from his hometown Chur, the track is rather technical and it will probably be wet because rain is forecasted … Continue reading Nino Schurter’s custom Scott Spark RC for Lenzerheide Worlds
[Tested] FOX Live Valve – Electronic Suspension
After many, months of speculation, today FOX is finally unveiling their electronically controlled suspension platform, dubbed Live Valve. At the end of the official event held in early June in North Carolina, FOX was kind enough to send us back … Continue reading [Tested] FOX Live Valve – Electronic Suspension
[Racing] La Bresse XC World Cup – Schurter Beats Kerschbaumer
The 2018 World Cup season ended today with an epic race in La Bresse. Nino Schurter has already cinched the so-called “overall” with early dominance throughout the season, but today marks his 30th World Cup win. Today’s race is 4.1 km … Continue reading [Racing] La Bresse XC World Cup – Schurter Beats Kerschbaumer
Crank Brothers Presents the new “Easy” Cleat
Crank Brothers pedal lineup has undergone many changes and improvements in recent years. The Californian brand has produced products that are functional and long-lasting, but very different from those we were used to previously. We’ve tested the entire range, from the Mallet E to … Continue reading Crank Brothers Presents the new “Easy” Cleat
[Racing] World Cup XC: Kerschbaumer Beats Schurter in Vallnord!
After the big race in Val di Sole, Vallnord sees Nino Schurter battling with Gerhard Kerschbaumer. The South Tyrolean and the Swiss were involved in a battle for two ended with Kerschbaumer winning by over a minute. This all went down on the dry, … Continue reading [Racing] World Cup XC: Kerschbaumer Beats Schurter in Vallnord!
[Racing] Val di Sole XC: Schurter Beats Kerschbaumer by 6 Seconds
Gerhard Kerschaumer put on an amazing effort here in in Val di Sole, but Nino Schurter still managed to break away from him only during the last descent, crossing the finish line a few seconds in front of the Italian … Continue reading [Racing] Val di Sole XC: Schurter Beats Kerschbaumer by 6 Seconds