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codyolsen
- Member since May 4, 2012
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Twisp , Washington - 5 Followers
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codyolsen jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 10, 2026 at 12:27
Jul 10, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Suffer From Arm Pump When Mountain Biking?
The one factor they missed that I’ve noticed big changes in is bar roll. I used to get hand numbness while climbing and more severe arm pump. Rolled bars quite a bit further forward and eliminated numbness and helped a bunch with arm pump
codyolsen Mandownmedia's article
Jul 5, 2026 at 8:30
Jul 5, 2026
Tech Randoms: La Thuile XC World Cup 2026
@totaltoads: yep. I’ve never had a brake that runs exactly the same for a year plus with no bleed or any work at all. Once you do need to bleed them, they’re a pain, but it’s not a big deal. By far the most consistent and reliable brake I’ve ever run. I’ve gone back to Shimano because I can buy brake pads and parts at the bike shop and not get em online. Really the only reason
codyolsen Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 16, 2026 at 16:16
Jun 16, 2026
Intend Teases WonderNipple Concept
Wouldn’t the rim be trashed if you pop a wondernipple? No one wants a popped wondernip. Or put an o-ring one the nip so it seals? The world would be better place without rim tape
codyolsen mattbeer's article
Mar 19, 2026 at 9:40
Mar 19, 2026
First Look: The Forbidden Reya is Not Your Ordinary XC Bike
I'm on year 5 of my v1 Druid. I've NEVER kept a bike this long. But it rides so damn good and after sorting through it's little quirks in the first season I had it, it's been such an easy bike. Paint has been great for me, I fixed in frame cable rattle with foam tubing. I love the bike. I want a v2, but why when the v1 is still riding great and I won't be able to sell it for anything, so ride it til it dies I guess.
codyolsen mattbeer's article
Mar 13, 2026 at 8:08
Mar 13, 2026
Can MTB Brakes Stop a Honda Fit? We Tested 10 Four-Piston MTB Brakes
Wrong. The most unreliable, had to bleed the most brake I’ve ever owned is the Maven. They come on my wife and I’s ebike and I’ve bled all 4 brakes at least twice each. I did the piston massage, proper bleed, and tried new olives/compression fittings as I thought that may be the issue and they were letting in air. Nope. still just pull to the bar randomly and need a bleed. Seemingly out of nowhere. When they work, my god they’re powerful. But the inconsistency and constant maintained make them a failure, just like every SRAM/Avid brake I’ve ever owned. Never again!
codyolsen edspratt's article
Mar 9, 2026 at 13:41
Mar 9, 2026
Video: Ronan Dunne Gets Wild on the New Mondraker Summum
What a great example of how bad editing and music choice can ruin great riding and camera work. wowza.
codyolsen jessie-mmorgan's article
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:31
Dec 16, 2025
Shimano Patent Reveals a Co-Axial Brake Mount
This is pretty sweet. I’ve learned how to center a brake and eliminate rub, but is sometimes a long and frustrating process
codyolsen stephanepelletier's article
Mar 7, 2025 at 11:13
Mar 7, 2025
Podcast Round Up: Tahnée Seagrave on Speedsuits, Ken Roczen To MTB, Mike Levy Talks Scorpions, & More
Would love to see Roczen in Mtb. I’ve always been curious to see how a top tier moto guy would adapt and compare
codyolsen shimano's article
Nov 17, 2023 at 17:42
Nov 17, 2023
Video: Transforming Cascadia - Building Community Through Trail Advocacy
We held 2 of 4 TransCascadia Work Parties in Washington this year. One out of 25mile Creek in the Chelan/Entiat area and another in the Foggy Dew zone in the Methow Valley. Check in on the website for 2024, there will be more work parties in WA, hope to see you out there!
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