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IllestT
- Member since Feb 7, 2010
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Manchester , United Kingdom - 14 Followers
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IllestT Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 18, 2026 at 9:37
13 hours
First Ride: The New Orbea Wild LT Uses a Heavily Modified Avinox Motor
On their website it says standard warranty period is 2 years, but can be upgraded for free to lifetime warranty on the frame simply by registering the purchase on their website. That sounds amazing, but I still wander what they're like to deal with when things do break.
This is from someone who has broken at least 50% of frames I've owned and I've owned a lot
IllestT Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 18, 2026 at 9:29
14 hours
First Ride: The New Orbea Wild LT Uses a Heavily Modified Avinox Motor
Very much considering buying one of these.
Anyone dealt with Orbea's warranty claims? How reluctant/amenable were they to swapping cracked frames?
IllestT Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 15, 2026 at 4:49
Jun 15, 2026
Shimano Reinvents Deore Group With New Brakes & Cable-Actuated Drivetrain
Just gotta wait 3 years for Shimano to re-introduce clutch mechs. Because they absolutely will
IllestT mikekazimer's article
Jun 12, 2026 at 11:24
Jun 12, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: What Made You Stop Caring About Enduro?
Too many riders that I've never heard of made it hard to stay interested.
When any 1 of 20 riders could win, it's interesting. I can learn the story of about 20-30 riders.
When any 1 of 200 riders could win, many of which only enter 1-2 rounds, it's close to impossible to get any feeling for who is who and like root for certain people.
IllestT commencal-bikes-skis's article
Jun 11, 2026 at 1:51
Jun 11, 2026
Commencal Shares Details on the Updated Supreme DH V5.2 Downhill Frame
Commencal will refuse to replace cracked frames under warranty anyway, so yes you will just have to pay RRP for a new frame when yours cracks
IllestT commencal-bikes-skis's article
Jun 11, 2026 at 1:49
Jun 11, 2026
Commencal Shares Details on the Updated Supreme DH V5.2 Downhill Frame
Commencal really need to address their (justified) horrific warranty reputation.
Buy a bike; it's misaligned and/or cracks; get told no-deal for warranty replacement. You can't just carry on like this indefinitely
IllestT commencal-bikes-skis's article
Jun 4, 2026 at 22:32
Jun 4, 2026
Bike Check: The Fox Podium Inverted Fork & 9° Sidekick Hubs That Won the Loudenvielle Enduro
1 guy on flats compared to 100 on clips.
Sheesh this again.
It's 2010 allover again
IllestT edspratt's article
May 31, 2026 at 22:19
May 31, 2026
Race Highlights: 2026 Loudenvielle DH World Cup
@BenPea: inability to speak properly has nothing to do with accent.
IllestT edspratt's article
May 31, 2026 at 11:22
May 31, 2026
Race Highlights: 2026 Loudenvielle DH World Cup
I can't help finding it really annoying that the main commentator can't say th.
Anyone with a tongue and a brain can learn to. Try harder
