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bluefire
- Member since Oct 7, 2013
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Pasadena , California - 18 Followers
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bluefire jessie-mmorgan's article
Aug 12, 2026 at 11:37
Aug 12, 2026
Review: The Outlier Metronome Self-Leveling Flat Pedal is Superior, & Frustrating
pleased to see the username checks out
bluefire stephanepelletier's article
Aug 11, 2026 at 8:10
Aug 11, 2026
First Look: Moots Updates the Womble Titanium Hardtail
With no real agenda, I note that the made-in-US, carbon, shock-including Ripley SL frame costs $4500. But I don't see too much cross-shopping.
bluefire Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 4, 2026 at 6:57
Aug 4, 2026
First Ride: Santa Cruz Updates the Blur - More Travel, More Weight, More Fun?
@vinay: Ah, haha. Now I see what you meant in your first comment. Fair point, but I think that war is lost. It's ironic that the only bikes offering external routing these days are bikes like that Zink, or Raaw, bikes where weight isn't a consideration.
It's hard to argue that standard internal routing has real advantages over well-executed external routing. That's why I find the ubiquitous smug "cable tourism" comments a little performative. Putting cables through the headset may be a bridge too far, but I figure >70% of enthusiast bike revenue is spent on vanity, not performance, whatever we tell ourselves.
bluefire Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 4, 2026 at 5:15
Aug 4, 2026
First Ride: Santa Cruz Updates the Blur - More Travel, More Weight, More Fun?
@vinay: The previous Blur didn't have guided routing for the rear brake and derailleur - just a hole. This one has molded-in tubes, which add weight.
bluefire mikekazimer's article
Jul 31, 2026 at 11:46
Jul 31, 2026
Check Out: Galfer's Shark Rotors, Leatt's Lightweight Full Face, & Giro's New Trail Shoes
Well, since the Sharks are 2.0mm, the Shimano rotors might actually be 110%.
bluefire mikekazimer's article
Jul 31, 2026 at 11:44
Jul 31, 2026
Check Out: Galfer's Shark Rotors, Leatt's Lightweight Full Face, & Giro's New Trail Shoes
Interestingly, the 180mm Shark Evo is actually 33g heavier than the full steel Shark; usually I'd expect a two-piece option to be lighter. The 223 and 203 Evos ARE lighter though - for sure, the weight savings scale as the alloy carrier gets bigger - just surprised the 180 is that much heavier. Maybe it's the rivets.
bluefire jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 28, 2026 at 6:40
Jul 28, 2026
The 27.5" Front Wheel Is Dead And I'm More OK With That Than I Ever Thought I Would Be
Idly, I wonder what % of these comments will be left by people who only read the headline.
bluefire stephanepelletier's article
Jul 24, 2026 at 8:27
Jul 24, 2026
Check Out: $225 Zipperless Duffels, E-Bike Rated Carbon Wheels, Mini Pumps, & More
On group rides, someone invariably needs to address their tire pressure (it's never me). My electric inflator makes that whole process quicker and less painful. I'm fine with just the inflator on a road ride, but on dirt where there's the risk of a hike out, I carry a CO2 as well. Since I switched to tubeless 10 years ago, I think I've had a grand total of zero flats on MTB, so I think the inflator, CO2, a spare tube and a loaded Dynaplug are enough. As far as weight - all of this fits in or on my frame, and my Topump TB2Pro is quite compact.
Selling
Jul 20, 2026 at 7:13
Jul 20, 2026
OE Matte Black - Fox 34 SL Factory GRIP SL 130mm
$1000 USDI'd call it a take-off, but it's never even been installed. Fox doesn't offer aftermarket Factory forks with matte lowers, so if (like me) you're picky about your finishes, this is your opportunity to get one.
Includes fork with axle and hose guide, 3x volume spacers, starnut, and a Fox manual and box. Local pickup or shipping paid by buyer.
bluefire mikekazimer's article
Jul 16, 2026 at 15:39
Jul 16, 2026
First Ride: Canyon Lux Trail - Light, Slack, and Ready For Long Rides
@iamamodel: My money's on the return of the Camber. Between the departed Epic Evo and SJ15, there was already a conspicuous 36SL-sized gap in their line. The Epic Evo sold fantastically well, and they can't possibly expect people to replace those with Epic 9s.
