Edge Pro Apex rounded spine knives hack

Edge Pro Apex rounded spine knives hack

Sharpening knives with a rounded spine on Edge Pro Apex can be tricky sometimes. This is especially true for knives with longer blades that need repositioning to reach the whole blade. I've come up with a simple DIY hack that makes sharpening curved spine knives easy, precise and repeatable with exceptional results.

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RCS Titanium spring for Ibis Mojo HD

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Two years ago, I've switched to a coil spring shock on my Ibis Mojo HD and never looked back. I always wanted to upgrade it to a Titanium spring, but it was kind of difficult to find one compatible with RS Vidid at the required length. Recently I've changed my shock to Fox RC4 and found one spring available in an online auction.

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Mechanix M-Pact gloves MTB review

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There are many reviews on Mechanix M-pact glove, but none of them mentions their use as a MTB glove. 6 months ago, I had a nasty crash that ended my season prematurely. I took away 2 things: 1. pushing for one more ride in a bikepark when it's raining and you are really tired isn't a good idea; 2. 5cm (2") L-shaped scar on my left palm resulting from an open fracture.

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Prefestka road/commuter bike

Prefestka road bike

2015-03-18: Bike is for sale. Shoot me an email if you are interested.

This beautiful short frame was restored by guys at Urbanvelo unlimited as a tribute to Mr. Hrubý, who built it in the nineties and now creates bikes at festka.com. Thus the name Prefestka. Read more...

Ibis Mojo HD EVO V2

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This is my 2013 Ibis Mojo HD build. I have modified the geometry little bit compared to my previous Ibis Mojo HD build for 2012 .

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My basic MTB Kettlebell workout

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This is my basic Kettlebell routine that I do 3-5 times per week, depending on the number of rides I can get in. I've started with this Kettlebell routine 3 months ago as my new year resolution, and so far I'm pleased with the results. The first couple "spring" rides (it's still snowing outside) were much better than I expected. I was able to do 30+km rides with over 1000vm of elevation straight away and I felt really good on the bike.

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7 tips to become a better rider

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I've started riding 4 years ago, but at the begging I was struggling to make any signifficant progress. While there are many online resources, it can be quite difficult to apply all of those advice to the trail. However, these are the verified essentials that helped me to improve more in couple months, than I have previously managed to improve in years...

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Why single chainring is enough for trail and enduro riding

Single chainring drivetrain on Ibis Mojo HD

Exactly 1 year ago I bit the bullet and I have converted my Ibis Mojo HD to a single chain ring drivetrain. After those 12 months I can honestly say that 9 gears (10 respectively) is all I need. I would like to share my experience with you and summarize what it costs you and what can you gain from it.

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Biking on the Greenlandic Ice Cap

Ibis Mojo HD with Cane Creek Angleset

Ibis Mojo HD with Cane Creek Angleset Another step to my dream build is a 170mm Marzocchi 55 RC3 Ti fork with Cane Creek -1° Angleset. I've decided to go with ZS44 / ZS49 version (S.H.I.S. ZS/44/28.6 - ZS/49/30) and use the straight 1 1/8" steerer, to reduce the bottom stack height. Read more...