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iamamodel mikekazimer's article

Jul 14, 2026 at 20:54

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First Ride: Canyon Lux Trail - Light, Slack, and Ready For Long Rides

@basic-ti-hardtail: Ditto everything you said about Specialized. My Epic 8 was the best XC bike ever. And it had SWAT. If I had held on to it for a only two weeks more I would have seen the 9 and kept the 8.

iamamodel edspratt's article

Jul 13, 2026 at 21:08

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Race Analysis: Late Attacks & Final Lap Drama at the 2026 Andorra XC World Cup

@Henchman21: Absolutely it is about the timing of the photo. I'd bet the next frame would show the suspension compressed and the tyre decompressed, which would make someone think the suspension works really well. It's quite rare to see that phenomenon so clearly (tyre squashed flat before the suspension has time to react). Curious about your fork. I have a SID Select+ and it's working as advertised. Is it new? I serviced mine the other day and there was no splash oil in one leg and almost none in the other. Unimpressed. I was thinking it's a conspiracy by RockShox to makes up replace worn forks more often.

iamamodel mikekazimer's article

Jul 13, 2026 at 18:28

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Review: Stinner Romero MT - A US-Made Steel Trail Bike That's Better With Mixed Wheels

I was thinking the same thing. When has a 'trail bike' had Assegais? A little less suspension and knock off two kilos and then let's start talking.

iamamodel mikekazimer's article

Jul 13, 2026 at 18:26

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Review: Stinner Romero MT - A US-Made Steel Trail Bike That's Better With Mixed Wheels

@red-don: When I see C-3PO whizzing past me on a trail I'll listen to what AI says about what makes a bike ride nicely.

iamamodel edspratt's article

Jul 13, 2026 at 15:32

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Race Analysis: Late Attacks & Final Lap Drama at the 2026 Andorra XC World Cup

The photo of Boichis in the roots is interesting. His tyre is squished nearly all the way to the rim, but his fork has barely moved. This is exactly why Schwalbe invented ProCore because in testing they watched slow-mo footage of Sam Hill and his tyres would hit the rim before the suspension could react. They found that higher tyre pressure was detrimental to everything that plays into good grip, so ProCore helped them go to lower pressures with fewer problems. https://www.pinkbike.com/news/sam-hill-bike-shwalbe-procore-tires.html

iamamodel jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 12, 2026 at 17:14

2 days

Opinion: Handlebar Width is the Most Overlooked Element of Mountain Bike Fit

@mtbcrosscountry-com: Yes, not just masturbating, but masterbating. The difference is the second person has a lot more experience with it. An 'old hand', if you will. [Sorry, couldn't help myself with your funny typo/misspelling].

iamamodel edspratt's article

Jul 11, 2026 at 17:21

Jul 11, 2026

Results: Elite Finals at the Andorra DH World Cup

Class act from Jordan when Lachy crashed. Crikey, what is Jordan William's middle name? McLaren?

iamamodel jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 10, 2026 at 17:45

Jul 10, 2026

Pinkbike Poll: Do You Suffer From Arm Pump When Mountain Biking?

@andeh23: LOL! Better get myself some Mavens, huh?

iamamodel jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 10, 2026 at 17:40

Jul 10, 2026

Pinkbike Poll: Do You Suffer From Arm Pump When Mountain Biking?

Yeah. You can watch multiple riders go past and their body language says exactly what is on their mind, be it "Oh shit!" or "Wheeee!!!".

iamamodel jessie-mmorgan's article

Jul 10, 2026 at 17:31

Jul 10, 2026

Pinkbike Poll: Do You Suffer From Arm Pump When Mountain Biking?

My double was better brakes and training for better grip strength. I think Triactine could help for the training needed to reduce arm-pump, but not arm-pump itself.

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