Pinkbike's Ultimate 2023 Bike Nerd Quiz

Dec 29, 2023 at 8:44

by Ed Spratt

As we reach the end of 2023 let's take a look back through a wild year of racing events and new tech. To test your knowledge of the past twelve months we have put together 20 questions on the racing and new tech from 2023. How much can you remember?

1. Which new drivetrain was leaked on Craiglist?

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2. How many different elite male winners were there from DH World Cups & World Champs this year?

Gold in them hills ladies and gentlemen.

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3. Who won the elite women's DH World Cup test event at Lourdes?

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4. Which of these DH World Cup race bikes had the lowest weight in Ed Master's 'Weigh In' video?

Matt Walker's Pivot Phoenix

Tahnee Seagrave's Canyon Sender

Luca Shaw's Canyon Sender

Ryan Pinkerton's GT Fury

ANSWER

5. Who joins Rob Warner as co-hosts for Red Bull's 'Beyond the Line' post-race show?

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6. Before Richie Rude returned to World Cup DH this year how long ago did he last attend a World Cup or World Champs DH race?

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7. Which brand helped build the V2 Grim Donut?

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8. How many laps did Mathieu Van Der Poel finish at the 2023 XC World Champs?

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9. What was Emil Johansson's winning score for Red Bull Joyride at Crankworx Whistler?

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10. What does Shimano say CUES stands for?

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11. Can you name this product launched in 2023?

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12. What has WTB named its new wheel size?

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13. What is the difference in dollars between the prize money for a World Cup win and a win at the US Open? WC-?

Your men s elite podium - Jackson Goldstone Ethan Craik Loic Bruni Bernard Kerr and Gaetan Vige

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14. Who received the most votes in Pinkbike's unofficial poll for who should have won Rampage?

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15. Who set the fastest time on race day at the Australian national championships?

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16. How much does the SR Suntour electronic suspension cost?

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17. What percentage of riders in Pinkbike's State of the Sport survey were found to earn between $0-$5,000?

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18. How many flat pedal riders were on elite podiums at the EDR opening round at Maydena?

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19. What was the weight of Dangerholm's custom Scott Lumen eRide 900 SL in trail mode?

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20. Can you name this bike launched in 2023?

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How Many Did You Get Right?

Zero to five: Spends too much time riding to be geeking out on bikes
Six to ten: A good effort
Eleven to fifteen: Very impressive
Sixteen to twenty: A true bike nerd

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39 Comments

142 0

themadcarver (Dec 30, 2023 at 16:49)

I must really be wasting time here because I’m on this site all the time and retaining next to nothing.

devinkalt (Dec 31, 2023 at 5:45)

I knew the grim donut was Pivots collab because they are the only well known bike manufacturer in my home state AZ

ro-bert (Jan 8, 2024 at 11:02)

Same, on the site nearly everyday and got 4 correct.

69 0

TheR FL (Dec 30, 2023 at 17:42)

I’m gonna count “dildo seat” as correct and a point toward my final score. I don’t care what they really call it.

27 0

FaahkEet (Dec 30, 2023 at 18:35)

The Pump Track Punisher

14 0

gc-likes-to-bike FL (Dec 30, 2023 at 18:40)

the saddle seducer

12 0

mi-bike (Dec 30, 2023 at 20:16)

Business in the front, party in the back.

lagunabeachbikepark (Dec 30, 2023 at 20:40)

All I know is, make sure you get that post maxed to 300psi for best performance.

11 1

danstonQ (Dec 31, 2023 at 2:46)

The Prostaddle®

archibaldbarisol (Jan 2, 2024 at 8:02)

Saddildo

davosaurusrex FL (Jan 2, 2024 at 11:44)

The Hole Enchilada

archibaldbarisol (Jan 4, 2024 at 8:43)

@davosaurusrex: chapeau!

22 2

steviestokes FL (Dec 30, 2023 at 19:21)

The silhouette at the end, the answer is Filing Cabinet.

13 0

rojo-1 (Dec 31, 2023 at 2:56)

I was really disappointed that the grim donut 2 didn't get some proper ride reviews and timed laps. All that engineering effort yet so little follow up.

11 0

samdaman1 FL (Dec 30, 2023 at 18:55)

The Richie Rude answer is incorrect, he won junior worlds in Pietermaritzburg in 2013, which was 10 years ago, not 12 years ago

generictrailrider (Dec 30, 2023 at 19:40)

Hmmm interesting

edspratt FL Editor (Dec 30, 2023 at 23:24)

Good spot you're correct. I've updated that answer now.

thebrucetrail (Dec 31, 2023 at 0:13)

www.rootsandrain.com/rider13629/richie-rude/results/filters/dh

thebrucetrail (Dec 31, 2023 at 0:16)

@edspratt: Also multiple Crankworx DH, US Nationals, Australian Nationals. He won Oceania Champs DH. There are only 4 years in the last 10 he hasn't raced DH.

14 2

devinkalt (Dec 30, 2023 at 18:07)

“ How can we generate more clicks? “

RonSauce (Dec 31, 2023 at 3:27)

Comment engagement is more valuable than "clicks".

devinkalt (Dec 31, 2023 at 5:44)

@RonSauce: ridiculous, what about auto play videos and ads in videos ?

RonSauce (Dec 31, 2023 at 6:09)

@devinkalt: would you belive auto play is just a way to capitalize on you returning to a conversation in the comments?

jeffrocx (Dec 30, 2023 at 18:26)

"Remember that comment where they said that Greg would get Jackson on weekends ha ha comment of the year or what?"

Answer (yeah)

thomasjkenney1024 (Dec 31, 2023 at 11:31)

Psshhhaw! All this is trivial. Name the top-selling coaster brake supplied with all Huffy 20" bicycles in the US during the 1980s.

buckshot45 (Jan 2, 2024 at 15:41)

Bendix??

thomasjkenney1024 (Jan 2, 2024 at 17:19)

@buckshot45:

Indeed! Have a point.

14pslope (Jan 2, 2024 at 9:50)

I once "leaked" the Shimano Saint group when it first came out. I posted a pic on NSMB and quickly recieved a PM asking for my number so that Shimano can call me. I gave them my number and they called me to ask where I found the pics.

bushbush (Dec 30, 2023 at 17:39)

All this new content. It's just like the month before GCN got canceled. Too soon?

orbiep (Dec 30, 2023 at 19:26)

Click MASTER bait

CSharp (Dec 31, 2023 at 11:27)

Damn, I need Eh Aye for all this sheeeeit! All I can answer were:

1) SRAM XX(x) Tranny

11) Dildo seat for the SRAM Tranny

Happy New Year Eh, Aye!

NikolaiB (Jan 2, 2024 at 16:28)

I know for sure every single person got the answer correct for question number 14…#brendoggotrobbed

basalt FL (Dec 30, 2023 at 19:51)

last pic is of a high school welding project, or a filing cabinet.

mior Mod (Dec 30, 2023 at 22:18)

do i have to take this quiz too? i believe i already submitted my application

Doomage (Dec 31, 2023 at 9:57)

It should be available painted in rainbow

nevertoofast (Jan 2, 2024 at 8:34)

I bet all these downvoting nerds ride the dildaddle

likeittacky (Dec 30, 2023 at 17:22)

The saddle belongs on the Grim Donut with them Pink wheels.

nfa2005 FL (Dec 31, 2023 at 12:06)

The answer is 29”er

Mtbdialed (Dec 30, 2023 at 16:53)

the pic of Richie was the best/worst answer......SO HELPY!