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MikeGruhler
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MikeGruhler edspratt's article
May 3, 2026 at 11:15
May 3, 2026
Results: Elite Finals at the South Korea DH World Cup
@owl-X: seen all the content you're talking about, more than aware of the aero advantage. Simply saying that giving up a faster bike and more upright position for slightly better aero wouldn't be worth it. Goldstone is one of the most upright guys right now though he does have less frontal area due to his size. There's obviously a balance but having negative reach, bit taller front and slightly longer rear should create a balance for riding through your legs while still creating the needed front grip. It's nearly impossible to not see the trend. Give it about 5yrs and Reese's setup will look pretty normal.
MikeGruhler edspratt's article
May 2, 2026 at 21:04
May 2, 2026
Results: Elite Finals at the South Korea DH World Cup
@wburnes: Sure, aero can make a .001-.1 difference but I would have to assume that geo, body position and potential wheel size increase would create a much higher reduction in time and be potentially safer not being hunched over the front. This coming from a guy who loves riding old school low and over the front. Would absolutely love to try one of those setups.
MikeGruhler edspratt's article
May 2, 2026 at 7:15
May 2, 2026
Results: Elite Finals at the South Korea DH World Cup
@bastard: this stem will be the future of DH in due time. Frame and fork design just need to catch up and it won't need to be so tall. Longer axle to crown numbers will bring the clamps down to a more reasonable spot. Dirt bikes are set up this way for a reason. Riders haven't been switching to a more upright position for no reason, once they dial everything in on geo riding thru your feet will be able to provide the right amount of grip front and rear. Still needs some time to fully develop.
MikeGruhler edspratt's article
Apr 27, 2026 at 12:35
Apr 27, 2026
Industry Digest: Sales Decline for Taiwan Bike Makers, Largest Bike YouTuber Becomes Brand Part-Owner & More
@amschroeder555: Exactly, "we" have been paying way to little for stuff for decades since manufacturing left for cheaper labor and higher profits. Our country got addicted to underpriced items and now can't handle the needle being taken away. We don't need new shit all the time. Your bike from 10+ yrs ago would still give you the same enjoyment if it was all you had. It's cheaper to keep'r.
MikeGruhler jessie-mmorgan's article
Apr 18, 2026 at 7:21
Apr 18, 2026
Stinner Frameworks Launches the Romero: A US-Made Steel & Aluminum Trail or Enduro Bike
Hard to tell for sure but the main gusset along the side appears to be thicker along the weld zone. At least it appears that way along the top edge, could be an optical illusion though. It would definitely be a reason to 3d print. It looks awful thin at the unwelded portions and that top edge looks considerably thicker.
MikeGruhler edspratt's article
Feb 3, 2026 at 14:07
Feb 3, 2026
New Jersey E-Bike Riders Will Require Licence, Registration & Insurance Under Newly Signed Law
@venturavin: stretch a little a further there guy. Take your TDS on down the the road. Don't give a damn about Trump, didn't vote for him or the other side. Not stupid like most in here to fall for this tribalism bullshit that everyone is being feed. No one is getting shot for carrying just because they are carrying and neither was Pretti. He put himself into a situation that he shouldn't have and what appears to be people bad at their job fucked up big time and took a man's life. 2 things can be true at the same time and that's exactly what happened here. All party's involved made bad decisions.
MikeGruhler edspratt's article
Feb 3, 2026 at 4:53
Feb 3, 2026
New Jersey E-Bike Riders Will Require Licence, Registration & Insurance Under Newly Signed Law
@venturavin: I carry myself, not saying a thing about restricting gun rights. Simply stating what/how someone who is a responsible CCW owner is supposed to operate. Personally I think gun rights are far to restricted as it is, so maybe try and show me where I said anything about more restrictions.
MikeGruhler edspratt's article
Feb 2, 2026 at 13:13
Feb 2, 2026
New Jersey E-Bike Riders Will Require Licence, Registration & Insurance Under Newly Signed Law
@Patrick9-32: Good job misrepresenting what I said, fully expected it from someone on here unable to understand the point. Had he followed the rules of concealed carry, he would not have injected himself into any combative situation. He would have stood back with his camera and not involved himself and he would still be alive. You literally don't even get in to verbal arguments with someone while carrying because that's what you're taught. You avoid and/or deescalate the situation, that's not what happened. The cop's didn't deescalate either unfortunately.
MikeGruhler pinkbikeaudience's article
Jan 31, 2026 at 5:54
Jan 31, 2026
Over 100 Memorial Rides Planned to Honor Alex Pretti
@lepigpen: How about doing some simple research. Florida and Texas do have ICE working in their state's and have the highest rate of detained and deported aliens. You don't hear about it because people aren't protesting like they are in Minneapolis. Police in FL are allowed to assist with ICE to keep any protests peaceful and allow them to do their job. As well people in FL have Constitutional carry, anyone and everyone can carry concealed or open without a permit...and we can run your ass over if you obstruct cars and start surrounding vehicles. When there's consequences to your actions things tend to stay orderly.
MikeGruhler pinkbikeaudience's article
Jan 29, 2026 at 15:22
Jan 29, 2026
Over 100 Memorial Rides Planned to Honor Alex Pretti
@bishopsmike: do you understand due process doesn't mean going to court? It definition is wide and varied depending on the situation. It simple means following a certain process for specific situations. Do you know a damn thing about immigration laws?
