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- Member since Oct 5, 2013
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Kamloops , British Columbia - 8 Followers
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kclw edspratt's article
Sep 18, 2026 at 6:28
13 hours
Video: First Laps of the New Soldier Hollow XC World Cup Course
And this the course that replaced MSA on the circuit. A truly worthy successor.
kclw mattbeer's article
May 21, 2026 at 18:25
May 21, 2026
Orbea's Stealthy XC Prototype Debuts at Nové Město World Cup
@wburnes: You have repeatedly said that everyone is copying the Supercaliber. The Supercaliber is a super unique design. Trek took some risks with a bike that prioritized stiffness over suspension performance, and they were very sucessful with it, in both competition and sales. Nobody else has made a bike with same design principles as the Supercaliber. Even the Epic WC had a completely different suspension philosophy.
Now, it is a fair arguement that companies are trying to catch up to Trek in the stiffness part. All of the new XCO bike I have ridden are noticably stiffer than the previous generation. And from what I have heard from test riders this also true with new Oiz.
kclw mattbeer's article
May 21, 2026 at 17:11
May 21, 2026
Orbea's Stealthy XC Prototype Debuts at Nové Město World Cup
@wburnes: Tell me you don't anything about FS suspension design without telling me you don't anything about FS suspension design.
Selling
May 4, 2026 at 6:24
May 4, 2026
Orbea Terra, XS
$1500 CAD2018 Orbea Terra.
Easton Carbon Bars, and Seatpost.
Stans Carbon Wheels.
GX/XTR drive train.
Stages Power Meter.
The bike has been well maintained and is in great shape.
kclw mattbeer's article
Jan 29, 2026 at 18:43
Jan 29, 2026
“I Started to Ride and Not Care”: Jesse Melamed on the Freedom of Semi-Retiring From Racing
@Fix-the-Spade: They are taught in school at nausium, you just slept through them.
Selling
Nov 22, 2025 at 6:13
Nov 22, 2025
Orbea Oiz TR, Size Medium
$3000 CADFOR SALE: Orbea Oiz – Medium – High-End XC Build
Selling my Orbea Oiz, size Medium. This is a lightweight, race-ready bike with premium suspension, an elite drivetrain, and a quality wheel setup. Meticulously maintained and fully functional—ready to ride or race.
Key Specs & Components:
Frame:
• Orbea Oiz, Medium (full suspension XC race frame)
Suspension:
• Fork: Fox 34 Step-Cast Factory (GRIP SL damper)
Drivetrain:
• Shimano XTR: Cranks, Rear Derailleur, Chain
• Shimano XT: Shifters, Cassette
Wheels:
• Front: Orbea Carbon Rim on DT Swiss 350 hub
• Rear: RaceFace Turbine SL Alloy Rim on DT Swiss 350 hub
Dropper & Cockpit:
• RaceFace Transfer SL dropper post
• RaceFace Next SL carbon bar
Condition:
Bike is in excellent working order with normal cosmetic marks from XC riding. No structural issues, everything shifts, brakes, and performs as it should.
kclw seb-stott's article
Aug 22, 2025 at 8:29
Aug 22, 2025
Nerding Out: Why Long Chainstays Might NOT Be for You
I don't get this.
Your tall and because of this you have this wonderful geometry that gives you a bucket load of rear wheel braking traction. But you want to make your chainstays longer so you will struggle for rear wheel grip like everyone else.
