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gadabout-garth Dario-DiGiulio's article
Sep 2, 2026 at 23:17
Sep 2, 2026
First Ride: Sour's 32/29" Mega Mullet Trail Bike
Linkedin CEO in the front, middle management assistant at the back
gadabout-garth seb-stott's article
Jun 22, 2026 at 6:08
Jun 22, 2026
First Look: Hope EVO V6Ti Brakes - Six Pistons Are Back
I had the same experience. Felt pretty miffed with my last set of E4s - having drank the cool aid. I gave the Tech4 V4s a shot after a very long time debating it, and it has been undoubtably been the best brakes I've used.
gadabout-garth edspratt's article
May 31, 2026 at 23:21
May 31, 2026
Race Analysis: High-Drama & Breakout Performances at the 2026 Loudenvielle DH World Cup
You can hear they're reading from their notes half the time and the other half just have no f-ing clue what to say, plus throw in those paid promotions for rock shox flight attendant.
gadabout-garth Dario-DiGiulio's article
May 19, 2026 at 0:59
May 19, 2026
First Ride: The 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy Has Been Fully Reinvented, But Remains a Joy
At least the top fuel has the cable routing figured out. SC still persist with that shitty routing over the bb area.
gadabout-garth Dario-DiGiulio's article
May 19, 2026 at 0:48
May 19, 2026
First Ride: The 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy Has Been Fully Reinvented, But Remains a Joy
@clarky999: I doubt that's the only reason. I think it's mostly a cost cutting exercise as the VPP rear triangle requires bigger and more expensive molds to produce. The VPP front tiangle with shock tunnel most likely further complicates the manufacturing process.
gadabout-garth Dario-DiGiulio's article
Apr 29, 2026 at 0:31
Apr 29, 2026
First Ride: Specialized Epic 9 - Unapologetically Race-Focused
@just6979: It can't be that difficult to have one central battery with conduit running trought the frame with terminals with short leads at the various points electronic controls are needed. But then again, this is the bike industry, and the only change is incremental and nothing is ever bigger picture.
gadabout-garth Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 12, 2026 at 7:57
Mar 12, 2026
Review: Hope Tech 4 V4 Brakes - Strong and Sensitive
Yeah, ran Tech3 E4s on previous bike and was so underwhelmed by lack of power and fading - made me hesitant to get the tech4 V4s...well, they're the best brakes I've had. Now I'm just waiting for my Code Rs to shit the bed on my other bike to upgrade to GR4s.
gadabout-garth seb-stott's article
Sep 3, 2025 at 0:38
Sep 3, 2025
First Look: Specialized's S-Works Levo 4 LTD Costs More Than a New Car
@DavidK4: Just checked online, Trickstuff set is EUR 1300 / USD 1400. Not even with trump taxes is it that much per brake.
gadabout-garth mattbeer's article
Aug 11, 2025 at 10:00
Aug 11, 2025
Review: Chromag's New Mid-Travel Reazon is a Singletrack Steamroller
It's like going onto fox news.