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Someoldfart
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Someoldfart mikekazimer's article
Jul 23, 2026 at 8:57
Jul 23, 2026
5 New SPD Trail & DH Pedals Tested: Can Anyone Beat Shimano?
The pins on platform clip pedals are mainly to get a flat pedal type feel as many riders dislike the on ice float some pedals have. The pins are there to provide grip when not clipped in is mostly bullshit. I gave up on Saint pedals after several months because I kept having release issues and fell a few times being stuck in. I’d never go for a platform clipless again. They only add weight and a larger target for rocks from pedal strikes. I also wear a 39 or 40 shoe so support of a soft soled shoe isn’t anything I need.
Currently on Wolftooth ALT on one bike and CNTRL on the other. The Wolf tooth cleats are indistinguishable to me from Shimano. However the new Shimano cleats haven’t been working as well for me but I am getting used to them and I think after more break in time they will be the same.
Someoldfart mikekazimer's article
Jul 23, 2026 at 8:50
Jul 23, 2026
5 New SPD Trail & DH Pedals Tested: Can Anyone Beat Shimano?
And yet the vast majority of Shimano pedal users learned how to easily service and adjust their pedals so that last a really long time. Their little rubber seal often pops out when you tighten down the axle as the grease pushes out.
Someoldfart Mandownmedia's article
Jul 11, 2026 at 9:36
Jul 11, 2026
Tech Randoms II: Andorra DH World Cup 2026
At the World Cup XC races at Grouse mountain way back in the day. All the used XC tires had been slashed by the teams making them unusable. It was a waste but was it for liability reasons?
Someoldfart jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 10, 2026 at 12:22
Jul 10, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Suffer From Arm Pump When Mountain Biking?
I remember getting arm pump in 1983 on my Stumpjumper Sport. Mafac cantilever brakes a really soft foam grips. It was riding the BLT downhill race. But I think I developed a strong grip from riding North Vancouver trails in the rain with rim brakes. Never happens any more with the exception of riding Lord of the Squirrels a few years back. But that’s a really long descent. I never ride park either.
Someoldfart edspratt's article
Jul 3, 2026 at 13:27
Jul 3, 2026
Results: XCC Short Track - 2026 La Thuile XC World Cup
Keller on 29 again. 32 not good?
Someoldfart TEBP's article
Jun 25, 2026 at 8:18
Jun 25, 2026
First Look: The Novibe Handlebar System offers Multidirectional Damping - Eurobike 2026
I’m 68. Sag sets itself.
Someoldfart seb-stott's article
Jun 19, 2026 at 13:16
Jun 19, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Would You Buy A 32" Wheel Bike?
At 5’4" I doubt I would find a good fit. Sina Frei is only 4’11" so I can’t see her fitting one well so if the bigger wheels offer an advantage I can see the UCI banning big wheels for all.
Someoldfart pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jun 5, 2026 at 13:47
Jun 5, 2026
Video: Friday Fails #406
Coming to number 28, run away straps for shoes.
Someoldfart pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jun 4, 2026 at 9:27
Jun 4, 2026
Video: How Koroyd Geometry Has Finally Made Knee Pads Comfortable - Explain Explore with Ben Cathro
Koroyd chamois for hardtails? Might be a thing eh.
Someoldfart stephanepelletier's article
Jun 3, 2026 at 13:24
Jun 3, 2026
Dylan Tremblay’s Barefoot-Tested, Early-2000s Spec'd Dream Rig
When I started riding off road, there were Stumpjumper, Fisher Fat Trax and IRC Racer x1 tires. I think IRC also made the Ritchey tires later. The Cannondale team rode on IRC DH tires IIRC. wasn’t there a Missile tire for Giove? Maybe IRC made the Tioga Farmer John too.
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