Tristanssid on Pinkbike

Tristanssid mikekazimer's article

Jul 24, 2026 at 7:36

Jul 24, 2026

5 New SPD Trail & DH Pedals Tested: Can Anyone Beat Shimano?

@owenbfoster: can you guys make a pink colour and make some valves so I can colour match my bike please?

Tristanssid OneUpComponents's article

Jul 22, 2026 at 10:34

Jul 22, 2026

OneUp Announces New 157 Hubs

Also I think DH will go 148, but with the slim DH XD driver. So this hub becomes relevant for DH bikes as well

Tristanssid jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 12, 2026 at 12:46

Jul 12, 2026

Pinkbike Poll: Do You Suffer From Arm Pump When Mountain Biking?

Grips made a big difference, use ergon grips. Braking less but harder helped. Running forks firmer and getting the air spring set up right (volume spacers). Going to Ohlins was a bonus. Good tyres with suitable pressures. Riding style helped, learning to get out of the attack position into a more stood up position more. Bedding in brakes procedure was also key to getting good strong brakes, as important as a good bleed, rotor size, lever position and alignment

Tristanssid darktideusa's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 14:20

Jul 9, 2026

DarkTide Releases USA-Made Flat Pedals

$240 is not cheap. Wow. Look nice thought and glad you're still alive after such a major crash

Tristanssid jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 14:02

Jul 9, 2026

Opinion: Handlebar Width is the Most Overlooked Element of Mountain Bike Fit

Can we have a survey of height and bar width? 188cm with 785mm

Tristanssid mattbeer's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 13:17

Jul 9, 2026

Review: Berd Hawk 30 Gold Wheels – Ultra-Light and Subtly Forgiving

I always wondered if at 72kg, nearly half the weight limit (88kg in kit and including bike), how aggressive can I go on lightweight wheels. I find "Enduro" spec overly stiff.

Tristanssid seb-stott's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 13:09

Jul 9, 2026

Gates Patent Application Shows a CVT Gearbox For Non-Electric Bikes

I think they should gear it up, spin it super fast, use Centrifugal clutch from a 50CC moped and then just use a small to big belt. Having said that this design was used in F1 and banned, however was faster. I suspect losses are greater than gains, but one way to find out

Tristanssid mikekazimer's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 11:36

Jul 9, 2026

What Does the Ideal Park Bike Look Like?

Basically a Kona Process 167!

Tristanssid mikekazimer's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 11:23

Jul 9, 2026

What Does the Ideal Park Bike Look Like?

425mm chainsaw, 650b, 180F/170R, pedal kick back something, coil rear, 64 degree HA. Quick release no dropper, 12 speed. Basically an long legged enduro bike, with a short back end and small wheels

Tristanssid jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 3, 2026 at 1:05

Jul 3, 2026

Alyssa Secreto Hit By Car During Tour Divide, Sustains Severe Injuries

Such an awful incident. I'm sure all of us are sending positive healing thoughts to Alyssa and hope for a full, speedy recovery.