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Mar 17, 2026 at 13:54

Mar 17, 2026

The Aventon Current eMTB Offers Serious Performance at Half the Price

I think one of the biggest stigmas to overcome for China to achieve broader acceptance in western markets is the perception of China as a state that supports terrible working conditions for its people. Suicide nets surrounding Apple manufacturing facilities is a look that won't be easy to shake. While there has been some good media in recent years, the perception that your $6k carbon framed bicycle has likely been produced by virtual slave labor using grey market chemistry in factories that vent their pollution straight into the sky is going to be incredibly difficult to overcome. Like everything, these observations exist on a continuum, but that's what I see as the hurdle once a baseline for quality has been established and the moniker of "cheap Chinese garbage" is eliminated.

LiveFreeorDie edspratt's article

Oct 19, 2025 at 18:54

Oct 19, 2025

[UPDATE] Adolf Silva Sustains Serious Spinal Injury Following Double Flip Crash at Rampage

That was literally the worst crash I've ever witnessed live. It will be a miracle if Silva ever walks again. And when it happened, I said to myself that I can't support this anymore. The consequences are too high and the likelihood of life changing injury grows every year. And then perspective set in and I realized that every year I follow the Isle of Man TT. Every year someone dies at that race and some years it's multiple fatalities. I think the worst year to date saw five men perish. But I look at those guys like they're warriors from a lost age. And it's not fair and I know it. So I'm just kinda lost and kinda bummed and really hoping to hear any kind of good news come out about today's wreckage.

LiveFreeorDie seb-stott's article

Sep 2, 2025 at 8:51

Sep 2, 2025

First Look: DT Swiss Introduces Heavy-Duty FR 571 Rims

@Pelmenium: didn't Tinker Juarez win a couple 24 hours of Moab on those? What a time to be alive!

LiveFreeorDie mikekazimer's article

Apr 19, 2024 at 10:11

Apr 19, 2024

Haro Shows Off New Aluminum Trail & Enduro Bikes

I'm willing to bet good money that it comes back something like this; "while we did enjoy the way it handled the downhill, the weight and pedaling performance was lackluster. If you're into this kind of thing, this might be the bike you're looking for." Or some variation thereof with a lot more words that would get a passing grade from a freshman English professor.

LiveFreeorDie mikekazimer's article

Jul 11, 2023 at 21:59

Jul 11, 2023

Transition Issues Voluntary Recall of TR11 Alloy Frames

Could you guys get a hold of specialized and let them know this is how to build brand loyalty? Love you guys!!

LiveFreeorDie edspratt's article

May 21, 2022 at 11:44

May 21, 2022

Qualifying Results from the Fort William DH World Cup 2022

@Pmrmusic26: I'm a fan of Gwin but it seems like the slow fade away is real. I don't blame him, it's just that his tactical approach to racing a track is now apparently being channeled into a tactical approach to a comfortable retirement. It's a weird feeling watching it and understanding it, but wishing it was different.

LiveFreeorDie mattbeer's article

Feb 18, 2022 at 11:00

Feb 18, 2022

Check Out: A Portable Fire Pit, Waterproof Duffel Bag, Extra Protective Handguards, & More

I personally know the man behind the Treelines brand and these fire cans are 100% legit manufactured and hand assembled in the PNW. As a side note, the "rust patina" is how steel ages and it's why it's become increasingly popular among fine home builders as cladding on high end homes. Because it lasts generations.

LiveFreeorDie jamessmurthwaite's article

Jan 14, 2021 at 18:35

Jan 14, 2021

Video: Danny Hart Charging Hard on his new Cube Downhill Bike

I hope Danny comes out and crushes on that bike this year! Stone cold, that one. Absolute trail murderer.

LiveFreeorDie dirtbagluvin's video

Mar 20, 2018 at 17:18

Mar 20, 2018

No shit. Just came across this scrolling through Joel’s favs. Can’t believe I haven’t seen it till now. Killed it bro!!

LiveFreeorDie mikekazimer's article

Sep 7, 2016 at 19:18

Sep 7, 2016

21 Bikes From Eurobike 2016

Brilliant idea.

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