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dave-f dariodigiulio's article

Aug 23, 2023 at 12:27

Aug 23, 2023

Review: RockShox Vivid - Shock Week 2023

@DylanH93: I'm super glad no one has implemented a climb switch for brakes, retract the pads for climbing, put them back for the descents . . .

dave-f mikekazimer's article

Aug 7, 2023 at 12:11

Aug 7, 2023

Review: 2023 Propain Tyee CF

Before deciding I'd have to know how the cable for the dropper is routed past the shock. Maybe the electronic dropper is on there for a reason.

dave-f Starlingcycles's article

Jul 25, 2023 at 9:49

Jul 25, 2023

Starling Cycles Announces New MegaMurmur - More Travel, Longer Swingarm

Why are the chainstays so short?

dave-f pinkbikeoriginals's article

Jul 18, 2023 at 10:05

Jul 18, 2023

Video: Are We Finally Ready for the Automatic Groupset?

Next up: automatic shifting for singlespeed

dave-f mattbeer's article

Jul 7, 2023 at 10:36

Jul 7, 2023

First Look: Pole Bicycles' Four New Long-Travel Models

@Upduro: you take the spare chain along pre-threaded thru the spare derailleur

dave-f dariodigiulio's article

Jul 4, 2023 at 13:10

Jul 4, 2023

First Look: The Berria Bravo is a 28mm Travel Hardtail

Berria? as in Lavrentiy Berria?

dave-f dariodigiulio's article

Jun 30, 2023 at 12:28

Jun 30, 2023

Pinkbike Poll: How Much Does Your Bike Actually Weigh?

The bike I ride the most is the commuter. Never weighed it.

dave-f henryquinney's article

Jun 15, 2023 at 22:07

Jun 15, 2023

First Look: Airdrop Release Updated Fade Dirt Jump Bike & Wheels

Öhlins forks have a long A to C for a given travel. The frame specs call for a 480mm fork length, something like the Pike DJ or Manitou Circus with 100mm travel. Choosing a 10mm higher fork (@90mm travel) should make a notable difference in the way the bike handles.

dave-f henryquinney's article

May 8, 2023 at 12:02

May 8, 2023

Review: 2023 Bold Unplugged - Tracloc, Hidden Shock, & Two Smoking Barrels

"It at times can feel like a half-baked version of luxury." A succinct and fitting description.

dave-f edspratt's article

May 1, 2023 at 8:41

May 1, 2023

Slack Randoms: Boat Camper Bikes, Chainless Champs, Rocket Kart Fires & More

Plant pot or pot plant, decisions, decisions