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alexdi
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alexdi Dario-DiGiulio's article
Sep 8, 2026 at 10:10
Sep 8, 2026
Review: The Quarry Rage Bait 32" Hardtail
Dario, 475 reach at 724 stack is the same as 520 reach at 625 stack for this geometry. I'm not surprised the bike feels less maneuverable, it's much bigger and you're even running a riser bar! Ditch that riser on the 32 and find an XXL 29er with 510mm+ reach (and jack the bar height up to the same place) if you want to actually compare wheel sizes.
alexdi Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 27, 2026 at 10:52
Aug 27, 2026
First Ride: The Yeti MT Aims to Do It All
@Pdrenth: The warranty should be a fixed number of years regardless of the original owner. It's ridiculous that I can buy a $15,000 bike (with no way short of X-ray machine to determine how well it was manufactured), sell it to you the next day, and if breaks because of a defect, they'll tell you to pound sand. It's a windfall for these brands to avoid the warranty obligation they've rolled into the sale price. It also says volumes that they aren't willing to stand behind their products.
alexdi mattbeer's article
Aug 9, 2026 at 9:58
Aug 9, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Are You a Brand Loyalist?
Two conclusions: we're aesthetic snobs about the obvious stuff (tires), and it's incredibly hard to create brand loyalty.
alexdi seb-stott's article
Jun 19, 2026 at 15:56
Jun 19, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Would You Buy A 32" Wheel Bike?
In a heartbeat because I have long legs. The rear center and stack are always too short. 32" forces both to increase. Can't wait for a ride tailored to me.
alexdi jessie-mmorgan's article
Jun 19, 2026 at 15:50
Jun 19, 2026
Check Out: Very Light Backswept Bars, A High-Rise Stem & The Dakine Slayer Helmet
There's something hilarious about a high-rise stem paired with a flat bar. You could have achieved the same hand position with a bog-standard riser bar.
alexdi mattbeer's article
Jun 16, 2026 at 12:14
Jun 16, 2026
Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window
> an XC for the new-school, where the downhill pace is just as important as the climb
There is no new school. You win on climbs in XC. If you can win on a downhill, it's an enduro.
alexdi Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 6, 2026 at 20:55
Jun 6, 2026
First Ride: Specialized Epic 9 - Unapologetically Race-Focused
@Muscovir: Has it occurred to you that taller riders are at a disadvantage with 29" wheels? Perhaps this is just leveling the playing field. When the major brands have invested enough in 32" to open the floodgates, the UCI won't be able to close the door.
alexdi Dario-DiGiulio's article
Apr 29, 2026 at 5:11
Apr 29, 2026
First Ride: Specialized Epic 9 - Unapologetically Race-Focused
It's a lovely bike. I do wonder about the resale value in two years when 32 becomes the status quo for XC.
alexdi konaworld's article
Apr 24, 2026 at 9:11
Apr 24, 2026
Kona Releases New Remote 160 CR: 20.8kg, Bosch SX Motor, & Automatic Shifting
This entire 'low-power eMTB' class doesn't make sense to me. The M2S motor is 2.6kg for 150 Nm. This Bosch SX is 2kg for 60 Nm and HPR60 is 1.9kg for same. Differences in battery design can consume nearly all of that difference, never mind that it only accounts for 3% of the weight of a 20kg bike. Bosch's superior support aside, why would anyone choose a low-power option when you sacrifice so little to have more? You can always dial back assist on a stronger motor.
I'm also becoming increasingly skeptical of any system that doesn't have a method to finely measure rear wheel position. DJI uses one to great effect to improve traction with the M-series. This SX is so low-torque it probably doesn't need it, but that's hardly an endorsement.
alexdi FeLuetti's article
Apr 22, 2026 at 8:03
Apr 22, 2026
612 Parts Release Die Bremse RS Brakes
The intro reminds me of the Lego movie. "I didn't have any background in hydraulics.. or any experience.. or a mentor.. and I wasn't a very good rider.. and my attention to detail lapsed in the second paragraph of my press release..."
