cthorpe

dh is my passion, but have been focusing more on all-mtn/enduro style riding these last few years. I used to race with sponsorship. But only do occasional races for fun now. I ride Moto almost as much as bikes.

Founding board member of Mount Shasta Mountain Bike Association (MSMBA).

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cthorpe edspratt's article
Dec 23, 2023 at 10:43
Dec 23, 2023
Nerding Out: The Fastest World Cup Race Bikes of 2023
Article title is "fastest" bikes and not winningest bikes. I was expecting speed trap data. I wanna know what bikes have the fastest clocked speeds on track.
cthorpe mattbeer's article
Sep 13, 2023 at 8:38
Sep 13, 2023
Review: Specialized Dissident 2 Helmet - Downhill Safety at an Enduro Weight
"Screw function and safety. D rings are inConVENinT." Said the failing society.
cthorpe mikekazimer's article
Aug 15, 2023 at 15:00
Aug 15, 2023
Fox Patent Shows Hollow Fork Crown for Increased Air Volume
Wake me when the air fork can double as a bike pump for tires...
cthorpe Mandownmedia's article
Aug 7, 2023 at 17:42
Aug 7, 2023
Bike Check: Mike Huter's Gamux Prototype Downhill Bike
With the painters tape the front triangle has the vibe of the old Turner DH bikes.
cthorpe pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jul 18, 2023 at 18:17
Jul 18, 2023
Video: Are We Finally Ready for the Automatic Groupset?
If others want this, great. But I don't. Shifting should be 2nd nature for most of us that ride. If anything its part of the dynamic experience of mastering the bike. Plus, when Earth gets hit by the next massive solar flare, I want my bike to still work. Ultimately I think I'm just not for power electronics making their way into the bike to this degree.
cthorpe mikelevy's article
Feb 28, 2023 at 10:14
Feb 28, 2023
First Look: Push Industries' Updated ElevenSix Shock
Last year I stumbled upon a used one, freshly serviced, and for the frame I have. For $600. Even with the expectations, it is surprisingly good. Once dialed in its easily the best shock I've ever had. Only downside is now I'm left wanting more out of my front end.
cthorpe ericolsen's article
Dec 16, 2022 at 13:45
Dec 16, 2022
Pinkbike Poll: Who Taught You How To Mountain Bike?
Had always ridden a "mtn bike" around the area as a kid. Dirt roads, gravel pit, commuting to the local lake, etc. Kid stuff. Wasn't until many years later in highschool times that a friend said "theres this trail, lets go", and we rode our first "mtn bike trail". Proceeded to destroy our bikes and ourselves. Immediately found and watched our first bike film (NWD2)and that was that, we were hooked. Looking back as kids we were riping down steep lines at the local gravel pits, not unlike modern big mtn just much smaller. That was 28 years ago. I think it was an inevitable outcome.
cthorpe pinkbikeaudience's article
Dec 13, 2022 at 16:49
Dec 13, 2022
Enter To Win a Smith Helmet & Glasses or Goggles - Pinkbike's Advent Calendar Giveaway
I won a Pink Bike hosted giveaway about 8 years ago. They messaged me through Pink Bike inbox. I had zero recollection of the raffle and thought it was a scam at first. It worked out in the end.
cthorpe mikekazimer's article
Nov 28, 2022 at 12:19
Nov 28, 2022
Review: 2023 Santa Cruz Nomad - Yes, It's Very Good
I absolutely love my Nomad 4 CC. My only gripes over time is that it feels a tad short at higher speeds, and I was jealous of frame storage. But that price, good lord. I literally paid less for my new '22 KTM XCF350.
cthorpe mikekazimer's article
Nov 25, 2022 at 14:56
Nov 25, 2022
Pinkbike Poll: Are You Shopping for MTB Deals on Black Friday?
Every Black Friday I Hope to see articles calling it a complete financial flop for big box stores, like Walmart etc. People fighting and even dying over overpriced consumer goods is just gros and needs to not be seen as acceptable in any way.
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