moabRover
- Member since Mar 12, 2011 O+
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Sammamish , Washington - 4 Followers
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moabRover jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 17, 2020 at 15:00
Dec 17, 2020
Knolly Bikes Suing Intense for Alleged Patent Infringement
Interested to see an example of a better patent system. Based on your experience, patent offices produce better results?
moabRover jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 17, 2020 at 12:38
Dec 17, 2020
Knolly Bikes Suing Intense for Alleged Patent Infringement
@bartender: First, don’t believe every documentary you see just because it’s a “documentary.” Second, I’ve been a practicing patent attorney for over 20 years, and I have helped many clients protect their intellectual property, bring products to market and create successful companies in the process. Like every profession there are bad apples, but the vast majority of patent attorneys are just trying to make a living doing something they enjoy, while also helping their clients succeed.
moabRover jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 17, 2020 at 12:27
Dec 17, 2020
Knolly Bikes Suing Intense for Alleged Patent Infringement
@ermoldaker: Couldn’t be farther from the truth. The US patent system has a “non-obvious” requirement. If fact, it’s often the biggest hurdle that patent applicant’s have to overcome. Articles about patent suits rarely convey the reality of the patent coverage, and with mechanical patents, there is often a design around. Also, the European Patent Office has plenty of blind spots. They’re imperfect systems run by people.
moabRover mikelevy's article
Aug 19, 2020 at 23:12
Aug 19, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
@bongpill: I’m mixed about the travel on the dropper. I’m on a size L - 150mm.
I’ve ridden it on some long, fast downhill trails, including today, which was about 9 miles up and about 11 miles down some classic Rocky Mountain single track. .
When it was down. I noticed the saddle more than I do on my Enduro, but it also never really felt like it was in the way. It didn’t keep me from finding jumps, popping off trail features or getting in some little manuals here and there.
I might try a longer travel post, but it’s definitely not necessary to ride fast and hit all sorts of features along the way. It’s such a great bike!
moabRover mikelevy's article
Aug 19, 2020 at 23:02
Aug 19, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
@iamamodel: Yep, I bought the orange and it’s a beautiful bike - great metallic color in sunlight.
moabRover mikelevy's article
Aug 18, 2020 at 14:55
Aug 18, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
@rlsedition: Luckily, I didn't have to order it. My LBS had one in stock.
moabRover mikelevy's article
Aug 18, 2020 at 12:48
Aug 18, 2020
Field Test: 2021 Specialized Epic EVO S-Works - The Most Versatile
I just bought the Epic Evo Expert. I'm more of a gravity oriented rider, but this is one of the funnest bikes I've ridden. Light, efficient, pops over trail features, and loves to rip turns. If you want to have fun while covering ground (not just on the downhill), this bike is a riot.
Selling
Sep 8, 2018 at 19:40
Sep 8, 2018
Demo 8
$4500 USDSWorks Demo 8 in great shape. I'm the original owner and have ridden it for two seasons. It was built up last year with all new components. Frame protected by full Invisiframe kit from day one.
Fox 40 recently serviced and tuned by PUSH.
Formula RO brakes with new pads and recently bled.
Race Face Atlas 35mm stem.
Deity Holeshot bars (also have Race Face 6C bars cut to 780mm).
Cush Core inserts.
Specialized Roval DH wheels.
SRAM XO DH carbon cranks.
SRAM GX shifter, derailleur, and cassette.
Ergon DH saddle.
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