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TheR
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Colorado Springs , Colorado - 10 Followers
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TheR Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 30, 2026 at 22:34
Jun 30, 2026
First Ride: OneUp Launches $599 Aluminum Wheelset
@Bro-LanDog: Years ago, I had a Specialized Enduro with whatever stock wheels came on the bike. They had alloy nipples. I broke like three spokes at the nipple within two months. The guy at the shop rebuilt them with brass and the problem went away.
But since then, I’ve had two wheel sets with alloy and it hasn’t been a problem. So in my head, one of two things happened — alloy got better or the other two wheels were built by a better builder than whoever assembled those stock wheels.
Anyway, at this point, alloy isn’t a deal breaker for me, but I appreciate the explanation.
TheR Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 30, 2026 at 18:14
Jun 30, 2026
First Ride: OneUp Launches $599 Aluminum Wheelset
Ok, I’ll bite. What’s wrong with alloy nipples? I’ve had them on a couple recent wheel sets. They’re fine.
TheR jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 30, 2026 at 16:04
Jun 30, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Care What Your Bike Looks Like?
@saladdodger: Their bikes are usually really good deals, too.
TheR jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 29, 2026 at 17:05
Jun 29, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Care What Your Bike Looks Like?
@phops: No loss. I don’t ride e-bikes. And my enduro bike is about 34 pounds aluminum. Killer suspension, too. And it’s not ugly. Life is too short and bikes out there too good for ugly bikes.
TheR jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 29, 2026 at 13:17
Jun 29, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Care What Your Bike Looks Like?
@phops: Yeah, maybe. Suspension might be great. But I’ll never know because I’m not riding that ugly thing.
TheR jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 27, 2026 at 11:01
Jun 27, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Care What Your Bike Looks Like?
@vinay: I get why they look like they do. They are what they are. I think if I were into gravel bikes, it would be a good example of function over looks. But as an aesthetic, not a huge fan. But maybe if they had the anodized axle, you’re right.
TheR mattbeer's article
Jun 26, 2026 at 17:05
Jun 26, 2026
There's a Prototype 32" Bike in Trek's New Documentary
No prototype gearboxes, though.
TheR jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 26, 2026 at 13:25
Jun 26, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Care What Your Bike Looks Like?
A nice looking bike makes you stoked to ride it. The more stoked you are to ride it, the more you will ride it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but looks are important. Too many great-riding, good-looking choices anymore to settle for an ugly bike.
TheR jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 26, 2026 at 13:10
Jun 26, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Care What Your Bike Looks Like?
Their road and gravel bikes look killer, aside from the goofy suspension fork. But their full suspension mountain bikes are horrible -- and a simple single pivot to boot.
TheR stephanepelletier's article
Jun 25, 2026 at 10:30
Jun 25, 2026
UPDATE: VHS Founder Alleges Corporate "Sabotage" in RideWrap & Dyedbro Dispute
I just hope both sides have fun.
