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Skinnyman rasoulution's article

May 13, 2026 at 0:06

May 13, 2026

Bike Republic Sölden Expands for 2026 with New Lines & Smart Connections

A smart connection with real added value strategically leverages an intelligent, data-driven solution that synergizes innovation and efficiency to deliver scalable, high-impact value across the mountain.

Skinnyman seb-stott's article

Oct 25, 2025 at 0:10

Oct 25, 2025

Check Out: A 6 Kg Belt-Drive Bike, Cushy Bike Trailer, Magnetic Goggles, Fall Lights, Gloves & Pants

@AgrAde: I also used to rave about their gloves and was only a bit unhappy about constant small changes to the cut. I was, in fact, so happy, that went all-in on POC for my protective gear, and that's when things have changed. After POC has deleted my 2-star review of their knee pads from their website, I have discovered that now there are a number of alternatives that are just as robust, more sustainable and for half the price. It's european companies in my case.

Skinnyman jessie-mmorgan's article

Aug 28, 2025 at 11:09

Aug 28, 2025

Comment: Fork Alignment & Friction in the Fox Podium Fork

@RadBartTaylor: You don't need to "compress the fork a couple of times to ensure that the lower leg has settled into its low-friction point" in the case of Intend, at least my user's manual does not mention anything like this, so I'm not sure how you would run the same test.

Skinnyman jessie-mmorgan's article

Aug 28, 2025 at 10:29

Aug 28, 2025

Comment: Fork Alignment & Friction in the Fox Podium Fork

@toast2266: I am not judging the spending behavior of others, I simply cannot comprehend it. If you think that marketing departments are never involved in reviews - fine. Intend does not have a dedicated marketing dept. btw., and they have openly communicated why they don't send forks out for review. More generally speaking, if you are interested in this specific kind of a product, there is a significant number of reports and reviews by other customers by now, along with tech info from Intend themselves. And if someone has any experience with RS/Fox/etc., I personally cannot comprehend why you would ever consider this thing that the article is about. Just blows my mind after the experiences that I have personally had with those and then with Intend.

Skinnyman jessie-mmorgan's article

Aug 28, 2025 at 9:34

Aug 28, 2025

Comment: Fork Alignment & Friction in the Fox Podium Fork

Why anyone would go for a mass produced fork when Intend is cheaper and with friction free performance out of the box is beyond my comprehension..

Skinnyman jessie-mmorgan's article

Jun 5, 2024 at 1:06

Jun 5, 2024

First Look: The 2025 Geometron G1 is More Adjustable & More Proportional

Brian Cahal on youtube/patreon is 6' 1" and did a review of the original G1, you might find that interesting.

Skinnyman mattwragg's article

Dec 22, 2023 at 10:14

Dec 22, 2023

Matt Wragg's 2024 Predictions

Did you study physics?

Skinnyman mkem's article

Sep 17, 2023 at 11:39

Sep 17, 2023

Video: The History of MTB in Finale Ligure with Miranda Miller

Dunno, I would personally disagree with the assessment that Finale "is not a bikepark". Shuttles are the option that 99,9% of the riders went for when I was there and trailheads are usually only accessible via those same roads that shuttles drive on. Pedaling in the clouds of diesel exhaust fumes was not fun. When taking a shuttle, I had an impression I was doing a disservice to those people that do not directly profit from tourism. With that said, it would be really interesting to know what kind of a rider is the target market and what the future holds in general, as the trails are very good indeed.

Skinnyman FRNZ's article

Jan 20, 2021 at 9:49

Jan 20, 2021

Destination Showcase: Wānaka, New Zealand

@VPS13: It's all relative really. You might have a lower environmental footprint than some, but also much higher than others. So the notion that everyone should mind their own business fits the individualistic paradigm of western societies, but is completely useless in achieving anything, as demonstrated by multiple environmental agreements that never had any meaning. The idea that I am supposed to live a local lifestyle and take no flights at the same time when everyday thousands of people fly all over the world just to kick or throw a ball (or ride a bicycle for that matter) just to advertise microplastic clown suits or sweatshop made bikes and shoes is pathetic, so the only reasonable way forward is controlling the lives of others. Which will never happen.

Skinnyman FRNZ's article

Jan 19, 2021 at 13:44

Jan 19, 2021

Destination Showcase: Wānaka, New Zealand

@Onetrickpony: Your point is clear. Where did I blame anyone? I'm stating a fact — people usually care only about money, even in the richest country in the world. The sole purpose for the commercial enterprise to exist is to generate profit. Assuming business owners are people, they too have choices in how they reduce emissions and whataboutism made little sense to me here.

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