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Ru-tang
- Member since Aug 29, 2012
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Blacksburg , Virginia - 1 Followers
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Ru-tang HexagonComponents's article
Mar 20, 2026 at 11:40
Mar 20, 2026
Hexagon Components Launches Ti Pro 3D Printed Titanium Brake Levers for $109
Do these change the reach of the TRP levers like some of the aftermarket options? Or is it primarily about the texture?
Ru-tang Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jan 30, 2026 at 8:08
Jan 30, 2026
Intrusive Thoughts: How Much Can Modern Parts Improve My Old Bike?
I'm the first to comment, therefore I win. Everything in life is a race right?
Ru-tang mattbeer's article
Sep 5, 2025 at 16:18
Sep 5, 2025
Interview: How Does Virginia Tech Evaluate MTB Helmet Safety?
Hey Pinkbike, come to Blacksburg VA, tour the lab and then ride our trails!
Ru-tang Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 4, 2025 at 5:43
Mar 4, 2025
Smith Releases New Hardline & Forefront 3 Helmets
@mikekazimer: Y'all should send someone down here to tour the lab for an article. Good trails 5 minutes from campus as well.
Ru-tang pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jan 21, 2025 at 14:18
Jan 21, 2025
Video: Is Radial Really Radical? Understanding Schwalbe's New Sidewall
Question- I want new tires for my rigid mtb. Would the higher psi while still providing some supple give make my rigid bike have less deflections? Would the higher psi negate the need for inserts?
Selling
Jan 14, 2025 at 7:31
Jan 14, 2025
Whiskey no9 Mtn boost LT fork
$300 USDWhiskey no9 Boost LT fork
Steerer is 9-1/8", will come with original thru-axle and compression plug. I added a few stickers where it seemed my brake cable would rub on the legs. The fork was new when I put them on.
Original spec: https://whiskyparts.co/forks/no9-MTN-boost-lt#/
Will ship at buyers expense.
Ru-tang Jessie-MayM's article
Oct 23, 2024 at 10:36
Oct 23, 2024
First Look: The Cotic Rocket is a UK-Made Steel eMTB
Cotic- is there a chance of using this suspension layout for the other bikes in the line? I like the generous amount of space for my water bottles and various hipster sewn bags to carry my riding talismans.
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