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Stickman1029
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Stickman1029 stephanepelletier's article
May 28, 2026 at 22:53
May 28, 2026
KHS Bicycles Announces It Is Shutting Down
Never had a KHS, but I had a Free Agent back in the day. Rad bike!
Stickman1029 mattbeer's article
May 22, 2026 at 17:36
May 22, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: What Bike Technology Advancements Do You Dream About?
@wakemitch: show me a bike shop where the labour is earning the money. Last time I checked our local shops pay their techs next to minimum wage but one of the shop owners drives a lambo.
Yet everyone is like SuPpOrT LoCAl. Screw local, pay your employees.
Stickman1029 mattbeer's article
May 22, 2026 at 17:35
May 22, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: What Bike Technology Advancements Do You Dream About?
@dunnem8: it's cheaper to do a full suspension service, and full service on my dirtbike, than it is for my bicycle. That includes having to disassemble the rear swingarm to get at the shock. It's not much less, but it is. $600 vs $700ish the last time I looked at a MTB full service.
I haven't serviced my MTB since 2022. I also don't ride as much having young kids but it's been fine and I'm not doing it until there's a problem. Two services would me more than just buying a new fork.
Stickman1029 xfusionshox's article
Apr 7, 2026 at 2:06
Apr 7, 2026
XFusion Launches New Youth-Focused Roamin Fork for 20" and 24" Wheels
Why would you have a tapered steerer on a 20" or a 24" bike, when almost every frame uses a straight steerer, and most bikes in this range are still QR? Even frames that are thru axle are straight steerer, and almost none are boost, it's usually 15x100.
I'm actually trying to get something for my little guy, but it's frustrating how little options there are. You are pretty much forced into using Suntour in the 20" range, which isn't a great way to grow this sport. Unless you want to spend $4k on a 6 year olds bike, who has been riding bikes for a grand total of about two seconds, and is still learning the basics. Which is of course what these people want $$$$$$$$.
Selling
Mar 20, 2026 at 14:15
Mar 20, 2026
Stickman1029 seb-stott's article
Mar 7, 2026 at 21:19
Mar 7, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: What Do / Would You Use An eMTB For?
@Stinky-Dee: I enjoy the banter personally. Who actually really cares? Ride your ride. Whatever that is.
Stickman1029 seb-stott's article
Mar 7, 2026 at 21:18
Mar 7, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: What Do / Would You Use An eMTB For?
@Bro-LanDog: I would argue this. I also have a dirtbike, and that thing is 20 times the workout on a trail ride vs a mountain bike. Emtb or not.
Stickman1029 seb-stott's article
Mar 7, 2026 at 21:14
Mar 7, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: What Do / Would You Use An eMTB For?
@Brett198: what if you are under 65, but still have a disability?
The ebike is the difference for me between riding and not riding anymore. It doesn't make me faster. I certainly don't ride harder or better. It just levels the playing field. I don't have to have my friends escort me down anymore in scary situations.
Stickman1029 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Dec 26, 2025 at 21:34
Dec 26, 2025
2025 Pinkbike Awards: eMTB of the Year Winner
Pinkbike has totally turned into Mountain Bike Action magazine.
Stickman1029 stephanepelletier's article
Nov 30, 2025 at 16:46
Nov 30, 2025
5 Black Friday Deals That Don't Suck
There's no way I paid that for that EDC pump setup. Am I losing my mind, or was that thing like half that price five years ago?
