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BenLow2019
- Member since Sep 16, 2019
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San Diego , California - 10 Followers
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BenLow2019 drewstjr's photo
Sep 16, 2026 at 5:20
Sep 16, 2026
Photo is not from Green Mountain in Lakewood, CO. Way nicer looking.
BenLow2019 mikekazimer's article
Sep 4, 2026 at 13:15
Sep 4, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: What Would You Change About the Mountain Bike Scene Where You Live?
I haven't done any serious counting, but I've definitely witnessed the large increase of e-bikes on our trails. I used to see maybe one rider on an e-bike, but now I'm surprised when I see riders NOT on e-bikes. Same with bike parks: years ago, I saw a rider at the bike park on an e-bike and thought he was an odd-ball. Now you see them all the time at the park.
BenLow2019 AetherLabsMTB's article
Sep 3, 2026 at 13:40
Sep 3, 2026
Aether Labs MTB Launches Blade Guard Modular Frame Protection
It has a nice and neat appearance, unlike my old-tire-and-zip-ties downtube protecion.
BenLow2019 StansNoTubes's article
Sep 3, 2026 at 9:31
Sep 3, 2026
Stan's Introduces New Polar Drip Wax Chain Lube
I've actually tried this on a bike for a good while just as a test. It worked...poorly. The oil collected dirt quickly, required more frequent cleaning and re-lubricating and it contributed to accelerated chain wear. I assessed that it was not worthwhile for practical use.
BenLow2019 StansNoTubes's article
Sep 1, 2026 at 13:12
Sep 1, 2026
Stan's Introduces New Polar Drip Wax Chain Lube
@mikekazimer: I tried this one time with a KMC chain. Never again. That stuff on the chain was not a lubricant - it was a metal preservative. It attracted dirt and gummed-up everything in the nastiest way imaginable. Made the clean up a real PITA.
BenLow2019 StansNoTubes's article
Sep 1, 2026 at 13:05
Sep 1, 2026
Stan's Introduces New Polar Drip Wax Chain Lube
@LM-CZ: True. It'll get rusty if you don't dry it and properly lubricate it. I take the clean, wet chain and set it on the bed of the truck in the sun for a minute - flip it once - it dries right away. I used to use alcohol too and also acetone as well, but I found that the sun was just as effective without the extra cost.
