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Porkybob
- Member since Apr 20, 2017
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Whistler , British Columbia - 4 Followers
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Porkybob Mandownmedia's article
Jul 4, 2026 at 12:12
Jul 4, 2026
Tech Randoms: The New Yeti LT, Mass Dampers, & Silver Hubs at the La Thuile EDR
Because you can't. Otherwise it's not contaminated, just glazed or dusty.
And also because it's a race. The whole purpose of the bike and the rider is to perform now, not save a couple bucks when it matters the most.
Porkybob TEBP's article
Jun 30, 2026 at 22:41
Jun 30, 2026
Supplier Round Up: Meet the Brands Behind Your Bike - Eurobike 2026
@NoahColorado: forged carbon is such an... interesting concept.
It obviously plays on the know strength of carbon fibers.
It's a bit like selling nail clippings instead of hair to people looking at wigs. Technically similar in composition, not quite the same result.
Porkybob seb-stott's article
Jun 18, 2026 at 22:35
Jun 18, 2026
Pro Bike Secrets: World Cup Tech That Works vs. Marginal Gains
Yep, the main takeaway is that a lot elite racer are superticious by nature. Pretty much every top athlete in any sport has tics, "routines", superstious quirks. There is 0% chance bike setup isn't one of them.
Porkybob remymetailler's article
Jun 16, 2026 at 14:35
Jun 16, 2026
Video: The 2 Most Dangerous Features in Squamish with Rémy Métailler
@flipfantasia: Yep, yep, yep
Porkybob Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 21, 2025 at 22:55
Aug 21, 2025
Intrusive Thoughts: I Bastardized My Yeti SB160 Into a Strange Mullet Build
Yes! The new Shaven is the future
Porkybob pinkbikeoriginals's article
May 25, 2025 at 7:51
May 25, 2025
Video: 'Mini Park Bike' & Barspins | 5 Unique Bikes From Whistler Opening Week
Nope, same as last year. It won't be changed
Porkybob seb-stott's article
May 22, 2025 at 9:07
May 22, 2025
First Look: Hunt Proven Carbon Enduro H-Core Wheels Are Built For Toughness
Rim rarely break randomly, if your rim hit the ground, your pressure wasn't sufficient for the impact.
Porkybob rideformula's article
May 15, 2025 at 9:20
May 15, 2025
Formula Selva S Fork Updated With Low-Progression Air Spring
1. Trends. It'll change in a couple years and the cycle will continue back and forth.
2. Marketing has convinced every rider that bigger was better. Beefier bikes, more travel, stiffer forks etc. This leads to so many casual 150lbs riders on the stiffest racing oriented components on the market.
