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astonmtb
- Member since Aug 23, 2009
- Male / 40
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Ruthin , United Kingdom - 909 Followers
- 308 Trailforks Points
Ex-DH racer, Enduro racer, Pinkbike Tech editor and brand ambassador/product developer.
Now I've bought a Bike Farm in Italy: to build a private test centre and workshop to deliver the most open and independent reviews online.
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astonmtb mikekazimer's article
Jun 7, 2026 at 5:55
Jun 7, 2026
Commenting on World Cup DH Commentary, Specialized's New Demo, & The DH Bar End Trend
It's funny that they use the eco-poles on the DH track to supposedly save plastic waste: The track is short and it's important that it is taped precisely for 10-12 runs per rider over the week.
Then the 4-6x longer enduro tracks that see 2x runs per rider have kilometres of traditional tape on them. I saw a truck drive by in La Thuile last year after they had been clearing the enduro trails, there was 100-ish bin bags full of tape on the back of it.
astonmtb mikekazimer's article
Feb 26, 2026 at 4:20
Feb 26, 2026
First Ride: 2026 Mondraker Summum - Longer, Slacker, and More Adjustable
@catamplifier: Nor me, 490mminimum
astonmtb ralf-hauser's article
Jul 24, 2025 at 23:33
Jul 24, 2025
First Ride: YT Decoy Core 4 2025 – Different Motor, Same DNA
@justanotherusername: I buy all the products, bro. And they are raffles, not auctions.
astonmtb seb-stott's article
Jun 20, 2025 at 8:14
Jun 20, 2025
This Teenager's Homemade Gearbox Enduro Bike Is Seriously Impressive
Awesome chainstay length #astonmtb approved
astonmtb mattbeer's article
Jun 16, 2025 at 1:53
Jun 16, 2025
Pinkbike Poll: What Trendy MTB Products Do You Want to Try?
@joni0001984: My back never felt so good until I got these bikes! You need more comp in that case.
astonmtb Mandownmedia's article
May 20, 2025 at 2:00
May 20, 2025
Bike Check: Hattie Harnden's Nicolai G1 GP1 & Gamux Sego
Woohooo! all the good stuff is finally going mainstream!
astonmtb cyclesdevinci's article
Apr 16, 2025 at 9:17
Apr 16, 2025
Devinci Shares Insights to their Chainsaw Recall
I tried my best!
astonmtb edspratt's article
Apr 9, 2025 at 5:52
Apr 9, 2025
Nino Schurter & Lars Forster Fined After Podium Protest at the 2025 Araxá XCO World Cup
They should just boycott the next race: no riders -> no sport
astonmtb mikekazimer's article
Apr 3, 2025 at 9:30
Apr 3, 2025
Yeti Releases Limited-Edition 40th Anniversary ASR
Celebrating 40years of head angles being too steep
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