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ejj mattbeer's article

Feb 6, 2026 at 9:47

Feb 6, 2026

Shimano XT Di2 Review: Great Shifting, But Where’s the Clutch?

Sounds like the shifter is a win. And Shimano cranks are solid. Let's assume SRAM is working on a new Transmission shifter with more tactile response? And perhaps a better Eagle90 shifter...

ejj mattbeer's article

Dec 11, 2025 at 13:37

Dec 11, 2025

Review: Salsa Blackthorn 125 - A Clever Design with Quirky Handling

I rented the Spearfish: great bike. This is a dying category--the short-travel trail is getting eaten away be the XC-Heavy category. Salsa has always seemed a little expensive for their product. I don't equate the company with Santa Cruz and Yeti, but they do...

ejj jessie-mmorgan's article

Apr 26, 2024 at 11:33

Apr 26, 2024

Pinkbike Poll: Riser Bar or Extra Spacers Under the Stem?

@RadBartTaylor: while this might be true, I think stack height is more closely related to saddle height and effective seat-tube angle.

ejj brianpark's article

Apr 13, 2023 at 12:04

Apr 13, 2023

The Pinkbike Podcast: What Should Bike Warranties Look Like?

As a consumer I like this idea. But the reality is that the warranty is a manufacturer cost item that is factored into the retail shop price.

ejj mikelevy's article

Nov 11, 2022 at 7:41

Nov 11, 2022

The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 151 - F1's Valtteri Bottas on How Bikes Make Him a Better Racer & Dealing with Pressure

Pretty great to hear F1 on the Pod. Pretty apparent what a serious competitor he is from general discussion. I.e. "Do you use a power meter?" He seemed nearly insulted! Reading between the lines, to be competitive at that level you need to pay attention to every detail. Also--reading the comments, two things become apparent: First, bikers that don't follow F1 don't really get it. Bottas as washed up? WTF. Second, before you think Bottas is a nut you need to visit Finland/meet some Finns to understand their humor.

ejj mikelevy's article

Sep 22, 2022 at 12:31

Sep 22, 2022

The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 145 - Ministry Cycles on Alternative Manufacturing, Gluing Frames, & Starting a Business

I remember Speedgoat! I also remember Chris's posts from Interbike--they were essentially the best info on new bike stuff each year with some fun insights. A precursor to Pinkbike, if you will.

ejj dan-roberts's article

Sep 14, 2022 at 9:02

Sep 14, 2022

First Look: DT Swiss Introduces New FR 541 Rim

Right? Classic Swiss move. Was in europe this summer--euro to USD is even right now.

ejj SQlab's article

Jul 1, 2022 at 17:15

Jul 1, 2022

SQlab Updates its Made In Germany 6OX Infinergy Saddle

I ride an SQlab saddle and love it. The foam looks similar to Ultraboost as marketed by Adidas. That stuff makes for some seriously squishy shoes. I’d buy this, but already have one.

ejj jamessmurthwaite's article

Mar 20, 2022 at 8:18

Mar 20, 2022

The UCI Won’t Ban Dropper Posts in Road Cycling Following Milan-Sanremo Win

Recent PB Podcast one of the editors basically said "dropper posts on everything." He doesn't sound quite as foolish right now.

ejj henryquinney's article

Mar 1, 2022 at 6:55

Mar 1, 2022

First Look: 2022 Pivot Shadowcat - A New 27.5" Trail Bike

@cpobanz: I think Pivot have gone superboost for all 29ers, RegBoost for all 27.5.

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