SDtumbleweed
- Member since Nov 30, 2020
- Male / 38
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El Cajon , California - 0 Followers
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At 8 years old, I saved for 4 years & bought a 1997 Specialized Hardrock from REI & rode it for 6 years. College/family happened, but I never lost my love for cycling, became serious about riding again in 2015. I like to mix it up with Enduro, XC & curly bars to keep things interesting.
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SDtumbleweed mattbeer's article
Feb 8, 2024 at 12:24
Feb 8, 2024
Burning Question: Where Do Wheel Component Manufacturers Stand on Tire Inserts?
I had 5 wheel failures (& tire) riding a local slab in 12 months time. I've run Rimpact for over a year now, rear tire only, ZERO failures wheel or tire. Prior to Rimpact, I had to maintain 28 PSI in the rear or I was risking a failure (I'm 165lb). Now I run 25 PSI and gasp....EXO casing front/back.
Rider weight, terrain, tire choice, all play into these comments and "experiential" anecdotes.
Running lower pressures (sub 25psi) for slab riding has immense benefits along with the added protection of an insert - take a poll from the locals in Sedona or Moab where you need the grip on exposure but the protection from brutal square hits as well.
SDtumbleweed sarahmoore's article
Feb 5, 2024 at 10:16
Feb 5, 2024
5 Key Takeaways From the Rónán Dunne Podcast
The header states he sustained a scaphoid fracture, but the transcript states it's his scapula... I think based on his description the scaphoid is correct
SDtumbleweed jakepash's article
Jan 19, 2024 at 12:12
Jan 19, 2024
Bike Check: UC Berkeley Students’ Handmade Carbon Mountain Bike
Curious why they decided to choose 120mm front/140mm rear? Was it a more simple design or genuine decision to beta test this format?
SDtumbleweed sarahmoore's article
Jan 9, 2024 at 12:00
Jan 9, 2024
Greg Minnaar Joins Norco - Full Interview
I'm impressed that Greg rides "quite a bit" on the road & gravel bike.
Once I started riding gravel, it completely changed how I used my brakes on all my bikes. Started cleaning sections on my Enduro I had really struggled with. Curious if Greg found mixing disciplines improved his DH riding or if he just gets in good exercise bc his skillset is already rock solid.
SDtumbleweed mikekazimer's article
Jan 5, 2024 at 12:41
Jan 5, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: How Many Days Did You Ride in 2023?
Whoever climbed over a million vertical feet is at least 5 standard deviations above the bell curve. Speaking of which, can we get a scatter graph of all these responses?
SDtumbleweed rasoulution's article
Dec 14, 2023 at 11:51
Dec 14, 2023
Must Watch: Gravel Riding Like You've Never Seen Before in Gabriel Wibmer's 'Gravel Mania'
For sale add reads :
"For sale, like-new custom Canyon Grizzle, ridden once. Super-ultra capable bike. Pedals and dropper post not included."
SDtumbleweed pinkbikeoriginals's article
Nov 17, 2023 at 12:33
Nov 17, 2023
Video: Friday Fails #299
Going with fail # 4
- concussion
- separated shoulder vs. fracture
- needs a new helmet
- large fine from Greenpeace for violence to tree
SDtumbleweed seb-stott's article
Oct 19, 2023 at 13:43
Oct 19, 2023
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Pinkbike Editors' Cockpit Setups
That Nukeproog Giga must be super ultra custom
SDtumbleweed dariodigiulio's article
Aug 10, 2023 at 13:57
Aug 10, 2023
Pinarello Releases New Dogma XC Hardtail
Supercaliber : "I am the ugliest XC ever!!!"
Pinarello: "Hold my beer..."
SDtumbleweed christinachappetta's article
May 15, 2023 at 12:24
May 15, 2023
Video: Why Beginner and Advanced Riders Love Blue Trails (and Intermediate Riders Don't)
New rider : "Hope I don't OTB!"
Intermediate rider : "If I don't OTB, I'm not pushing it hard enough!"
Experienced rider : "Can I manual this line? Who needs front wheels anyways..."