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jacobsobczak edspratt's article
Jun 23, 2026 at 16:10
Jun 23, 2026
4 Things We Learned from the 2026 Lenzerheide DH World Cup
@stormracing: I don't disagree, but it doesn't seem like the demo's stack is crazy high. Maybe the old proto was lower?
Specialized Demo: 640-645mm
Commencal V5: 646-649mm
Mondraker Summum: 642.6mm
Santa Cruz V10: 633-642mm
Pivot Phoenix: 635mm
Scott Gambler: 639-648mm
Of these, the V10 and Phoenix are on the lower end- but the rest are more in less in line with the demo, if not higher. I'm leaving out some bikes here of course, but I'd still bet Finn is on a lower setup relative to other riders. Someone should ask him!
jacobsobczak edspratt's article
Jun 23, 2026 at 9:36
Jun 23, 2026
4 Things We Learned from the 2026 Lenzerheide DH World Cup
It's funny- Finn won in MSA back in 2022 on a 20mm rise bar, and now has won twice this year with a 20mm bar. Last year he was on a 30mm rise and seems to have gone back down. If it works, it works. I'd be curious to know how tall his bar height is relative to other riders.
jacobsobczak ethirteen's article
Apr 14, 2026 at 8:30
Apr 14, 2026
e*thirteen Announces Updated Sidekick 2.0
Is the Sidekick GR the same as the 1.0 Sidekick hub? Or did it also receive updates?
jacobsobczak 6DHelmets's article
Mar 17, 2026 at 7:44
Mar 17, 2026
Reece Wilson's Lid: 6D Unveils the All-New ATB-3 Full-Face Helmet
@thekaiser: I’d like to think helmet technology has improved in the past 14 years… but it was interesting. I remember people endorsing moto helmets, then strictly speaking against their use, and now they’re in this sort of grey area it seems. I’m not smart enough to answer what’s right so maybe my head isn’t worth protecting in an $800 helmet.
jacobsobczak mattbeer's article
May 15, 2025 at 23:31
May 15, 2025
Orbea's OOLAB Downhill Prototype Uncovered
I think it’s miscaptioned. You can see on the bar the code says “M177”- that’s a 31.8 bar w 30mm rise. M158 is the 35mm version. You can also see there is an absence of the “35” logo on the Fatbar graphic itself.
I think most DH Renthal guys are on 31.8. Bernard Kerr/Pivot and Vali Holl seem like notable exceptions.
jacobsobczak alicialeggett's article
Jan 24, 2022 at 20:33
Jan 24, 2022
10 More Bikes from Freeride Fiesta
Prototype Time flat pedals on Remy’s bike?
jacobsobczak davetrumpore's article
Aug 29, 2021 at 8:29
Aug 29, 2021
Photo Epic: Practice - Val di Sole DH World Championships 2021
You were correct.
jacobsobczak seb-stott's article
Jul 7, 2021 at 14:06
Jul 7, 2021
Review: Crankbrothers Mallet Boa Shoes
I have the Ride Concepts transition pedals for DH, and they’re fairly stiff. Not like BMX/Road racing carbon-sole levels of stiffness but they’re reasonable; with minimal flex other than in the toe area.
jacobsobczak henryquinney's article
May 28, 2021 at 4:23
May 28, 2021
Review: 6 of the Best Tire Inserts Ridden & Rated
I have the Evo HDs too, they literally feel like pool noodles. Far be it for me to assume how well they work, but honestly I can't help but be a bit disappointed with what I received for how much I paid for them.
I've yet to use them, but do they make a noticeable difference? I plan on testing them this weekend, hopefully my opinion can change about them.
