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Greg9A3QLc pinkbikeoriginals's article

Jul 24, 2026 at 9:30

Jul 24, 2026

Video: Friday Fails #413

#10 - keep walking, that is going to sting for awhile. #26 - that friend/significant other that didn't keep that gal from falling off the skinny is in some serious trouble.... #37 - does your bike have brakes? Why are you using your feet?!?! Total panic mode! Some serious OTB action this week!

Greg9A3QLc mattbeer's article

Jul 15, 2026 at 8:17

Jul 15, 2026

First Ride: Norco Fluid A1 - Don't Mess With a Winning Recipe

I like that they added a size for this version - 5 sizes instead of 4. As a 5'10" rider that always seems to be between M and L, that S3 is a M/L size that looks like a perfect fit.

Greg9A3QLc Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 6:32

Jul 9, 2026

Head to Head: 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy vs. 2020 Norco Optic

I have no experience with coil shocks. I assume the spring needed is based on the riders weight and riding conditions?

Greg9A3QLc Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 6:31

Jul 9, 2026

Head to Head: 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy vs. 2020 Norco Optic

@Junkbox: Thanks for the feedback Junkbox, I appreciate it. Someone has an Optic for sale with that shock, I might need to reach out to them!

Greg9A3QLc Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jul 8, 2026 at 4:25

Jul 8, 2026

Head to Head: 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy vs. 2020 Norco Optic

Anyone try a Cane Creek Coil IL Short Travel Shock on their Optic? If so, how did it ride? Thanks!

Greg9A3QLc Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jul 7, 2026 at 8:29

Jul 7, 2026

Head to Head: 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy vs. 2020 Norco Optic

Comparison of these 2 bikes to the '21-'24 Stumpjumper (non-evo) besides the Stumpy being a flex-stay. Thanks!

Greg9A3QLc Dario-DiGiulio's article

Jul 7, 2026 at 8:14

Jul 7, 2026

Head to Head: 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy vs. 2020 Norco Optic

Awesome review thanks! Like to see these comparisons of old (still relevant geo) vs new bikes.

Greg9A3QLc mattbeer's article

Jun 17, 2026 at 11:50

Jun 17, 2026

Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window

@slayersxc17: Thanks for chiming in. Yeah, I really couldn’t go wrong with either bike, everyone seems to love both.

Greg9A3QLc mattbeer's article

Jun 17, 2026 at 11:47

Jun 17, 2026

Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window

@bmied31: Thanks! That is really helpful. I’m in the Twin Cities area and also ride the CAMBA trails a lot, so not a lot of sustained chunk. I do some long days on CAMBA trails and also enjoy jumps and features, but nothing too crazy.

Greg9A3QLc mattbeer's article

Jun 16, 2026 at 20:38

Jun 16, 2026

Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window

@bmied31: I’m got a line on a 2023 Optic and 2023 Stumpy (non evo) and am trying to decide which one with only a parking lot ride. Could you please compare them? I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Midwest rider as well, btw.

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