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Kamloops , British Columbia - 8 Followers
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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.
Selling
Aug 11, 2025 at 14:32
Aug 11, 2025
Rotor 2-in power crank set
$400 CADRotor cranks set with Power meter
Chain rings: 50-34 oval rings.
Crank length: 170mm
Power meter has been absolutely bomb proof and test actually what my smart train shows.
