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jgusta
- Member since Nov 8, 2009
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Portland , Oregon - 9 Followers
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PNW rider
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jgusta edspratt's article
Jul 6, 2026 at 19:30
Jul 6, 2026
Video: Jackson Goldstone's 3rd Place POV from the 2026 La Thuile DH World Cup
Track does not look that fun to ride. Torched conditions too. Amazing he kept it together top to bottom. I would of been blown out on first turn
jgusta mikekazimer's article
Feb 17, 2026 at 22:33
Feb 17, 2026
Specialized Updates Levo 4 eMTB With Up to 22% More Power
Mine went in under 1 month. Was about 14 miles or so deep and high in the backcountry when she went. It sucked. Spesh did replace it fairly fast in like 2 weeks. I got over 14 months of heavy use on Gen3 before she went. So, quality control an issue I believe, especially on early Gen4’s. Frame chasis has been bomb proof however. Definitely feels stronger, more solid than my Gen3 that broke twice within 2yrs
jgusta mattbeer's article
Oct 25, 2025 at 23:45
Oct 25, 2025
Review: Maxxis' New Dissector Tire is Fast & Versatile
My initial thoughts as well. Like Forekaster II. Traction or bust these days. HR III is only decent looking Maxxis to me these days
jgusta whytebikes's article
Sep 15, 2025 at 21:37
Sep 15, 2025
Video: Chris Akrigg Makes the Impossible Look Smooth in 'Up & Over'
Sums it up well and why ebikes are so rad in allowing for even more freedom to almost go anywhere up and down. Regular mtb’er of 25 years here and why I like them so..more flow and freedom, especially on stuff and terrain that rarely sees bikes. Has opened the door for myself for sure. “Regular” mtb trails become to wrote at times, so the deep woods/mountains I go
jgusta seb-stott's article
Aug 29, 2025 at 23:21
Aug 29, 2025
Burning Question: What's The Future Of E-Bike Motor Power?
Hikers are cooler than mtb’ers in my neck of the woods at least. Hikers usually dont care at all as long they are aware you are approaching, while regular mtb’ers often grumble and whine when you want by, even when courteous. Lots of frail ego “dirt roadies” out there in my domain it seems. I prefer to ride where regular mtb’ers dont frequent, cause I dont want to have to deal with them. I am sure they are happy to not have to see another emtb in trail as well. So a win, win. A lot of Mtbers have become whiners these days, like the woke society. I dont care for most of them myself. Will take a Hiker interaction any day here these days
jgusta ralf-hauser's article
Jul 24, 2025 at 19:29
Jul 24, 2025
First Ride: YT Decoy Core 4 2025 – Different Motor, Same DNA
Bike looks great with dialed part spec and geo and travel for rowdy riding. Hope YT pulls through as this Decoy looks like ripper!
jgusta mikekazimer's article
Jun 23, 2025 at 23:22
Jun 23, 2025
PNW Components Releases Loam Dropper V2
Great company and good products, but their travel bushing shim design needs to be changed since the little travel stopper notch wears out fairly fast. Also, not the best seals in the game, so keep away from bad weather riding/water and have to up the maintenance intervals to keep it smooth. OneUp V3 for me
jgusta mattbeer's article
Apr 17, 2025 at 21:38
Apr 17, 2025
Review: Amflow PL Carbon Pro eMTB - Blitzing Trails & Bending Rules
Components, especially tires that most swap out when buying new bike not really worth mentioning with bike reviews in my opinion. Obviously the bike company going for light weight package. Just wish bike reviewers talked most soley about how bike handles/performs in various terrain and conditions. What it excels at specific to the frame and suspension kinematics/performance and what makes it overwhelmed or perform not as well in.
jgusta Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 31, 2025 at 20:14
Mar 31, 2025
First Ride: Fox's Fully Redesigned X2 & DHX2 Shocks
Make it easy like Rockshox as far as external adjustment goes. No need to constantly tinker with clickers, out back especially.
