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gbeaks33
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gbeaks33 Jessie-MayM's article
May 2, 2026 at 21:44
May 2, 2026
First Look: The Abus Targon Convertible Full Face Helmet
@gnarnaimo: agree, the visor boots are junk. Mine came out and I replaced them with metal fasteners and a black washer and that did the trick. On my second super dh the fasteners were much better and stayed tight
gbeaks33 Jessie-MayM's article
May 1, 2026 at 12:28
May 1, 2026
First Look: The Abus Targon Convertible Full Face Helmet
@islandforlife: yeah that's what I'm wondering if I should do. I do most of my rides in xc trails behind my house with my dog. Def don't need a full face. But I'd like to have one for more gnarly rides that include a big climb and big descent or on road trips. Thanks!
gbeaks33 Jessie-MayM's article
May 1, 2026 at 7:55
May 1, 2026
First Look: The Abus Targon Convertible Full Face Helmet
I've been using bell super dh helmets for years but I rarely bring the chinbar with me. I don't ride with a pack anymore (bib shorts rear pockets and swat box are adequate) and there isn't a great way to carry the chinbar. I tried those steered mounted half clips but they're garbage. Chinbar just flops around and the strap was wearing through the plastic after just two rides. Tried ski straps too, no luck. Anyone know of a gizmo that allows strapping a chinbar to a frame or something?
gbeaks33 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Apr 14, 2026 at 11:01
Apr 14, 2026
The Specialized Ambush 3 Helmet Has More Ventilation, More Adjustment
The ambush 2 was the cheapest helmet I've ever purchased (on sale), but the liner started to detach and move on me during rides within a month. It's very cheap materials and the velcro barely works. I replaced the velcro bits myself and superglued my own pads bought off of Amazon. Needed more pads anyways on the forehead part to soak up sweat. The padding on the top of my head would eventually move sideways and get very itchy so I had to secure those with more velcro tape. It works, but it's annoying that the liner was so poorly designed. At least for me.
gbeaks33 mikekazimer's article
Mar 3, 2026 at 8:11
Mar 3, 2026
Review: The New Transition Spur is Lightly Revised and Still Just as Fun
$7500 CAD and comes with novatec hubs that are guaranteed to fail.
gbeaks33 Jessie-MayM's article
Feb 20, 2026 at 8:45
Feb 20, 2026
Updated: YT Industries Reinstates Warranty Support in the US
@drua: I contacted those component companies and they said they can't process directly I have to go through YT Canada for RA's. Something about their Germany distribution model. Everything had to go through YT. My understanding is this was specific to the Canadian setup at the time. YT USA was different.
gbeaks33 Jessie-MayM's article
Feb 19, 2026 at 11:55
Feb 19, 2026
Updated: YT Industries Reinstates Warranty Support in the US
YT customer service in Canada was the worst I've experienced since I started mountain biking. One man operation. Things got taken care of by the time he got around to emails or calls but it was minimum 6 month turnaround every time. Brakes, dropper, and shock all needed warranty replacement. Ended up buying new options for all of them so I could ride my bike while waiting for replacement parts. Was not worth the slight discount going direct to consumer. Never again.
gbeaks33 mattbeer's article
Dec 22, 2025 at 12:07
Dec 22, 2025
10 Things I Loved in 2025: Matt Beer
I witnessed two massive grizzly bears square off on one another while in the chilcotins. Presumably over each others territory. I was a safe distance away, thank goodness. National geographic type stuff. Incredible. Would love to ride there again.
gbeaks33 mattbeer's article
Nov 25, 2025 at 7:23
Nov 25, 2025
Review: Cane Creek's Free Shock Tuner App
Yes I also had this app many years ago but seemingly abandoned by cane Creek. They didn't have my bike listed as an option and seemingly the only choices were bikes released like 3-5 years prior. I am guessing this article is just an updated version of the same thing.
