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arandomJohn
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arandomJohn radicalbicycleco's article
Apr 30, 2026 at 16:43
Apr 30, 2026
Radical Bicycle Co Launches The Eastridge Titanium XC-Trail Hardtail
I'm over 50 now and had fun with some full squish bikes. Now I keep buying hardtails. My local trails don't have anything that really requires full suspension and I do 95% of my riding from my house. When I do travel I still do just fine on a hardtail. Recently hit Bootleg Canyon. Would it have been more fun on my Switchblade? Probably. Was it a blast on my Chameleon? Yup.
As for this bike? It is gorgeous. I would probably prefer something without fiddly dropouts (I never mess with them on the Chameleon even though I thought I would love the idea) and the top tube looks oversized to my eyes, but the welds are so clean and the silhouette is nearly the platonic ideal of a mtb.
arandomJohn mattbeer's article
Mar 20, 2025 at 7:50
Mar 20, 2025
Review: Khyber V1 Multi-Pivot Bike Rack
I've run a Recon since 2017 and never had an ejection and I've been on some pretty rough roads. The bungies can wear out over time so you need to get new cord after several years to keep the wheels tight. I guess if the bungie slips out a bike could come out since it is held in with friction. If you're worried slap a ski strap on the front wheel.
arandomJohn mattbeer's article
Mar 18, 2025 at 13:29
Mar 18, 2025
Review: Khyber V1 Multi-Pivot Bike Rack
This looks even more like a V1 Recon Rack (pre 1-Up purchase) than a Velocirax. I've had the Recon since 2017 and it is still as sturdy as ever. Too bad that Matt sold, but I hope he did well with the deal.
I'm happy to see another entry in the burly vertical rack market. Velocirax should reach out to PB and get a review.
arandomJohn jessie-mmorgan's article
Nov 23, 2024 at 23:23
Nov 23, 2024
Round-Up: Winter is Coming, Here Are 8 New Hardtails
@overconfident: I have a winter hardtail and a summer hardtail. Winter is 27.5x3.0, so not a fat bike but it handles mud better and I keep it set up with flats, bar mitts and lights.
arandomJohn swagmanracks's article
Mar 6, 2024 at 13:35
Mar 6, 2024
Swagman Announces Summit Vertical Rack
There are big differences. The old Recon racks hold up. New ones are not nearly as rugged. Velocirax are pretty solid. I have seen Alta racks fail. You want quality if you are loading up 6 or even 7 bikes on one of these.
arandomJohn swagmanracks's article
Mar 6, 2024 at 13:33
Mar 6, 2024
Swagman Announces Summit Vertical Rack
I have an old Recon rack. I don't drink, but have actually found the bottle opener it includes to be handy.
Also these look like the old Recon and the new Recon/1-Up rack got merged in a strange way.
arandomJohn VelouriaCycles's article
Feb 20, 2024 at 13:48
Feb 20, 2024
Velouria Announces Updated Sober Titanium Hardtail
@SATN-XC: Binary Maniac solves both problems for you!
arandomJohn henryquinney's article
Dec 23, 2023 at 23:05
Dec 23, 2023
Review: BMB Reverse Raise Stem - The Stem That Wants to Change Mountain Biking
I have run into two people riding these stems in the last couple of months. I asked if they have any complaints and they both said that there was no downside and it solved all sorts of problems for them.
I don’t think it is for me, but then again I still like barends.
arandomJohn henryquinney's article
Nov 23, 2023 at 17:16
Nov 23, 2023
Review: Berd’s Hawk 30 Wheels Use String Spokes for Impressive Compliance
Been riding mine for two years. No problems so far. Have never had to touch them. And the vibration killing is for real. Huge difference on my hardtail.
arandomJohn NorthShoreRacks's article
Jul 26, 2022 at 20:21
Jul 26, 2022
North Shore Racks Debuts 2023 Lineup of Racks
@Kato604:they have dimensions at the bottom of this page: https://www.altaracks.com/questions-answers/
