SprSonik
- Member since Apr 3, 2013
- Male / 52
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San Diego , California - 0 Followers
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SprSonik henryquinney's article
Jan 6, 2023 at 10:53
Jan 6, 2023
Berd Release 1400 Gram Enduro Ready String-Spoke Wheelset
@ocnlogan: I had a 1300gm Carbon XC wheelset on a hardtail that I beat the crap out of at 190 lbs. My 210 lbs buddy bought the bike from me and proceeded to slam the rear wheel into a curb at full speed and crack it...he kept riding that cracked carbon rear wheel for @ 3 months before selling the bike to someone. Really changed my opinion about the "catastrophic failures" people worry about.
SprSonik edspratt's article
Aug 30, 2022 at 12:26
Aug 30, 2022
Pinkbike Primer - The 2022 DH World Cup Wraps up at Val di Sole
@BiNARYBiKE: and we can't forget the World Champion gets the rainbow!
SprSonik edspratt's article
Aug 30, 2022 at 12:23
Aug 30, 2022
Pinkbike Primer - The 2022 DH World Cup Wraps up at Val di Sole
@DBone95: Mountain bikers are mostly really cool on the trails. Not so much online...
SprSonik edspratt's article
Aug 30, 2022 at 12:22
Aug 30, 2022
Pinkbike Primer - The 2022 DH World Cup Wraps up at Val di Sole
Could you imagine how much those riders would suffer if the season ran as long as more traditional sports? I don't think any of them would last more than a few seasons.
SprSonik mattbeer's article
Aug 2, 2022 at 10:20
Aug 2, 2022
First Look: Pivot's New Shuttle SL is a Flyweight eMTB
@armeniandave: more travel doesn't make people ride better ;) It just gets them in over their heads quicker. Scary seeing people with minimal skill on bikes that mask how bad they are until they hit their limit at 30% of what the bike can do. But marketing has done an awesome job of convincing people they need Enduro rigs for Green trails.
SprSonik mattbeer's article
Aug 2, 2022 at 10:17
Aug 2, 2022
First Look: Pivot's New Shuttle SL is a Flyweight eMTB
@Dangerhill: this is the SL. Regular Shuttle has the bigger battery/motor, 140mm rear, and 38x160 up front.
SprSonik mattbeer's article
Aug 2, 2022 at 10:14
Aug 2, 2022
First Look: Pivot's New Shuttle SL is a Flyweight eMTB
This bike can handle more than MOST riders will ever do. For the handful that can outride it, they make Enduro and DH rigs. Far too many people think the bikes is what matters, but really, the meat puppet riding it is far more important. My next bike will be one of these short travel ebikes.
SprSonik mattbeer's article
Jul 12, 2022 at 14:45
Jul 12, 2022
Review: Trek's 2023 Fuel EX-e Is Light & Nearly Completely Silent
@Muscovir: Pretty sure I am the target buyer for this. I've been riding since I was a kid in the 70s, dabble in Enduro racing, ride 4x a week, have zero issue with putting in miles and love to play hard on aggressive terrain, but want something that is light and agile but with enough power to take the edge off on longer days in the saddle, or maybe that 5th ride in a week. Also GREAT for recovery rides post-injury, or scouting new terrain where you have no clue what to expect and want that extra security of knowing you can still make it back to civilization. 55lb tanks are garbage for that...but this is perfect.
SprSonik mattbeer's article
Jul 12, 2022 at 14:32
Jul 12, 2022
Review: Trek's 2023 Fuel EX-e Is Light & Nearly Completely Silent
@jclnv: @jclnv: Do we have to set rider/bike system weight limits for trails now? A small person on the burliest ebike ever is still lighter than me just standing. So what is the weight cut off? Also, braking badly and poor line choice is what destroys the trails. The motor has nothing to do with those. Maybe we need to skill test everyone before they ride, and if they can't flow smoothly, they can't ride? Get real...
SprSonik BikeYoke's article
Mar 17, 2022 at 7:19
Mar 17, 2022
BikeYoke Announces New Barkeeper Stem
@BoneDog: i guess it is good that these guys went 2x harder on some tests than needed, and got a DH rating from a group responsible for standards.
