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ChainsawDan pinkbikeoriginals's article
Aug 6, 2026 at 14:35
2 days
Factory Tour: Inside Polygon’s Bicycle Manufacturing Machine
Impressive manufacturing tech and QC for a brand known for affordability!
ChainsawDan mattbeer's article
Aug 6, 2026 at 14:15
2 days
Video: Braydon Bringhurst Attempts to Climb Squamish's Most Famous Slab Trail
I wouldn't be surprised a bit if Braydon eventually conquers this climb judging from what I saw him go through when he climbed The Whole Enchilada. He's the kind of guy that just needs to hear someone say it can't be or has never been done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liFHsc8h0hc
ChainsawDan mattbeer's article
Aug 6, 2026 at 14:11
2 days
Video: Braydon Bringhurst Attempts to Climb Squamish's Most Famous Slab Trail
I wouldn't be surprised if Braydon eventually conquers this climb. Judging what I saw him go through climbing The Whole Enchilada, I think he's got it in him. He's the kind of guy that just needs someone to say it can't or has never been done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liFHsc8h0hc
ChainsawDan jessie-mmorgan's article
Aug 5, 2026 at 11:29
Aug 5, 2026
Maxxis Introduces Aspen AT, New 32" Tires & 30% More Durable Maxx Terra Compound
There's more to consider than rolling resistance. Maxxis puts just as much concern into braking & cornering. The way most XC courses are getting with technical trail features, leaning too much toward just fast and not enough toward stable can lose you a race. It even applies more to the new Aspen AT. I look for tires that are a true 2.4 width, and just over 800 gm min. While that may not net me a super fast rolling tire, they roll fast enough and have enough width and meat on them to perform like a trail tire when you need them too. I have learned tires with super low rolling resistance are generally less stable on descents. In the PNW where I ride, you need a good balance. Also, top racers have the luxury of getting brand new tires every race from their sponsors if they want, us average joes need them to last. Taller lugs are going to last longer, and bite harder on climbs, corners, and descents. If superfast rolling resistance gets me less on any of that, I avoid them like the plague. It only takes 1 unnecessary crash to put you off super low rolling resistance tires.
ChainsawDan jessie-mmorgan's article
Aug 5, 2026 at 10:36
Aug 5, 2026
Maxxis Introduces Aspen AT, New 32" Tires & 30% More Durable Maxx Terra Compound
I recently bought the new Dissector II 2.4" size tires for my all mountain bike based on Matt Beer's very thorough review of them. While I DO think they make a good all mountain tire, I'm still searching for a bit lighter option that will bring me to my goal weight of 30lbs on this bike. Particularly since I plan on getting the new Super Deluxe Ultimate D1 shock to upgrade the Fox Float Performance DPS, which will weigh a good 150 gm more. The way I do all mountain is more like long trail rides with lots of elevation change, so I'm thinking the Aspen AT might suffice. I am very surprised the Aspen AT matches the Dissector II on rolling resistance, and is a bit better at braking and cornering. I'm not sure if Maxxis' ratings are across all disciplines, or only apply to the category the tires are intended for though. I've yet to see ANY reviews on the Aspen AT, so I'm hoping Matt Beers can do one on them, especially since the Aspen is such a popular tire in the XC category and the XC race courses are getting more trail-like. Matt is also very thorough and detail oriented in his tire reviews, so he's the perfect guy for it!
ChainsawDan stephanepelletier's article
Jul 27, 2026 at 17:58
Jul 27, 2026
Review: Commencal Meta Power SX Avinox
As far as the controversy of whether it should be allowed on public trails, just tell them, "What's the problem, Mathieu Van Der Poel can crank out that many watts all by himself!" LOL
Jun 28, 2026 at 14:32
Jun 28, 2026
Selling
May 18, 2026 at 14:16
May 18, 2026

2004 Hammerhead (Custom Titus Cycles Racer X) Med

$1500 USD
This bike was made by Titus Cycles (now Planet X UK). It's based on the Titus Cycles Racer X XC bike, but has gussets on the front of the DT and TT, a taller BB, and a more sloped TT for more stand over and a bit more rear travel. It's a custom model of bike Hammerhead Bikes (formerly in Tex, now in Mich) had made for them and built it up to my spec. Frame Geo is 71 deg head angle, 73 deg seat angle. Spec is Fox Float 100 RLT fork with upgraded wipers, Fox Float R Shock (roughly 93mm travel with sloped TT), Chris King Classic Hubs w/ 6 bolt rotor mounts, DT Swiss XR 1.4d rims, DT Swiss Supercomp tri butted spokes, Race Face Deus XC Crank/BB w/ 22-32-44T rings, XT front derailleur, SRAM XO rear derailleur and X5 9 sp shifters, Shimano XT CS-M760 34T cassette, SRAM PC 69 chain, Chris King headset, Thomson 120mm stem, Maxm MX-5 carbon bar, Oury grips, PNW Rainer dropper, WTB Rocket Ti saddle (Wide), Magura Marta SL brakes, Speedplay Frog pedals, Kenda Karma 2.0 tires. Originally I had it built with SRAM XO Grip Shift shifters, Thomson seatpost, and a WTB Rocket V Ti saddle (Med). The bike with original spec, which I'm including, weighs 25lb. With it's current spec it weighs 27.5 lbs. I have included a pic of the original shifters, saddle, seatpost, and two brand new SRAM PC 971 chains, as well as a set of SKS Shock (Blade, X) fenders, all of which are included. The Ti bottle cage it's shown with is included of course too. The mount for the front fender is in the fork steer tube. The bike has been ridden no more than a dozen short rides with less than 150 mi on it. I got out of mountain biking for some time and kept it stored indoors most of the time I've had it. The bike rides fine, it's just an older design that I've recently replaced with a bike that's slacker and longer. Part of me wants to keep this bike for flow trails because it really rails them, but I only have room for one bike. I've included pics of the serial number and invoice

ChainsawDan Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 19, 2026 at 14:01
Mar 19, 2026
Review: Hope Tech 4 V4 Brakes - Strong and Sensitive
If it weren't for the need to use DOT Fluid and the screeching, I'd probably buy these. I considered the TRP EVO Pro, but they require a 180mm rotor apparently as TRP says they're only to be used with their 2.3mm thick rotors, and they don't make those in 160mm. This is because I ride an all mt bike. I don't need the stopping power of an enduro bike and I'd like to keep the weight as low as possible.
ChainsawDan Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 3, 2026 at 10:22
Mar 3, 2026
The 2026 Specialized Levo R is in a Category of its Own
I can't help but think for as much as they're charging for these, for a lot less you could build a bike of the same travel with a no motor, no battery frame, and keep your heart, lungs, and legs in better shape. And without having to lift a near 50 lb bike onto/into your vehicle before heading out to or back from the trailhead. Seems ridiculous to me, Brage would facepalm this!
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