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AwkwardFormerRoadie
- Member since May 30, 2014
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Palo Alto , California - 1 Followers
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AwkwardFormerRoadie edspratt's article
May 24, 2025 at 18:26
May 24, 2025
2025 Nové Město XC World Cup XCC Short Track Results & Highlights
I’d love to know if there’s a correlation between BMX experience and performance on this course. I know Blevins competed in BMX at a high level for a long time. It looked like BMXers would have an advantage here.
AwkwardFormerRoadie pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jan 10, 2025 at 10:22
Jan 10, 2025
Video: Friday Fails #336
#7 Man Pants in Copper Harbor. That angle fails to do that feature justice. All things considered, that result counts as winning in my book.
Selling
Apr 23, 2024 at 10:41
Apr 23, 2024Santa Cruz Bronson CC XL
$1,900 USDThis XL Bronson CC is in fair condition cosmetically but excellent mechanical condition. RS Pike fork with update air spring internals and Fox Float X shock. Custom wheelset built with Light Bicycle wide carbon rims and DT 350 hubs. Brakes are awesome TRP Trail Evo. Drivetrain is a SRAM 11spd hybrid of an X01 shifter, GX derailleur, and an XX1 cassette. Renthal carbon bar, Crankbrothers dropper.
I've thoroughly enjoyed owning this bike. It's seen lots of mileage so you'll note scuffs on the downtube, scratches on the fork lowers, a tear in the downtube protector plastic, and some chips in the clear coat on the top tube. However, it's always been meticulously maintained and upgraded including the suspension and its ready to keep charging for a lot more miles.
(Note saddle will be changed to a WTB Volt and the pump will be removed before sale) Happy to answer any questions.
AwkwardFormerRoadie mattbeer's article
Feb 12, 2024 at 10:54
Feb 12, 2024
Review: 6 Months Aboard the Specialized Levo SL eMTB
Any rumors of an aluminum frame version any time soon?
AwkwardFormerRoadie SramMedia's article
Jul 18, 2023 at 18:33
Jul 18, 2023
Must Watch: Array ft. Brandon Semenuk
If you ride like a Superman ( and can do a Superman to knack knack) you’re allowed to wear a cape.
AwkwardFormerRoadie BCBR's article
Jul 14, 2023 at 8:59
Jul 14, 2023
10 Bike Checks from the 2023 BC Bike Race
Should have had a leaders jersey check from Katerina Nash. She’d taken that fancy Rapha jersey and slashed it on the sides almost like gills to provide extra cooling.
Selling
Dec 17, 2021 at 15:07
Dec 17, 2021Santa Cruz Highball Carbon XL
$2,000 USDThis the ultimate MidPen parks ripper. An older Santa Cruz Highball Carbon size XL with a newer, 130mm Fox 34, light, stiff carbon wheels make a light, fast, capable bike that's just right for the trails on the peninsula and beyond.
Frame: Santa Cruz Highball Carbon XL
Fork: Fox 34 130mm FIT4 damper (Recent lower leg service, last damper service 8/20)
Wheels: Light Bicycle 30.5mm IW rims, DT 350 hubs, custom build at The Bicycle Outfitter
Brakes: Shimano XTR Trail M988
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 11-speed
Cranks: RaceFace NextSL
Chainring: WolfTooth 30T
Seatpost: Fox Transfer 125mm
Dropper lever: Wolf Tooth
Bars: Renthal Fatbar Carbon Lite 35
Stem: Renthal 35
K-edge stem topcap Garmin mount
Tires: Ardent Race, Icon
I've owned this frame since 2014 and it's well-loved. There are numerous nicks in the clear coat from riding. There was an aluminum chainstay guard that fell off and I gave up trying to glue it back on (see the photos). There's also deeper chip near the bottom bracket that's been there since 2014 (see photos)
Everything else about this bike is great. The Fox 34 130mm has been a huge improvement to how this bike rides. (If you likd, you're welcome to the RS SID 120mm that it replaced too) The stiff, carbon wheels are great for us XL riders. I've upgraded the rear hub with the higher-engagement star ratchet. I've also replaced the rear QR with a thru-bolt to further stiffen the rear end. The older brakes work better than more recent Shimano brakes. This shifting is sharp and reliable. The dropper post has been trouble-free.
AwkwardFormerRoadie seb-stott's article
Apr 8, 2021 at 9:12
Apr 8, 2021
Zipp Updates 3Zero Moto Wheels With New Hub & Lower Price - Pond Beaver 2021
How well do these wheels work for rider at or above 200 lbs? I’m super interested in the design but worry the flex is tuned for lighter riders and these would feel noodley

