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kubikeman
- Member since Nov 16, 2012
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Allentown , Pennsylvania - 1 Followers
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kubikeman jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 28, 2026 at 7:19
Jul 28, 2026
The 27.5" Front Wheel Is Dead And I'm More OK With That Than I Ever Thought I Would Be
I disagree. I recently switched back from a 29er to a 27.5 Pivot and I love it. Over here on the East Coast, the trails are tight and twisty. Tech is slow and the features are just smaller overall. I'm not racing anyone, I'm not filming myself for the next highlight reel, and I'm not buying the latest and greatest innovation every year. I just ride. But here's the issue, your preferences and my preferences are both totally valid, but the industry keeps telling me mine is slow and outdated. Then they stop making bikes and parts and soon I may not be able to enjoy my preferences. Maybe I'm just becoming a suborn old man and that's my bias.
kubikeman mikekazimer's article
Dec 26, 2025 at 13:12
Dec 26, 2025
Pinkbike Poll: How Many Days Did You Ride in 2025?
Ditto, friend. When I feel like riding, I go for a ride. I'm not into setting an arbitrary goal for the sake of completion.
kubikeman TEBP's article
Oct 13, 2025 at 6:50
Oct 13, 2025
Day 2 Randoms - Bespoked Show Dresden 2025
Balfa Cycles was just ahead of its time...
kubikeman seb-stott's article
Sep 4, 2025 at 7:45
Sep 4, 2025
Opinion: Six Ways The Mountain Bike Industry Could Make Biking Better (For Free)
Adding to the point about tires... can we simplify compounds and features? I'm looking at you Schwalbe. I know we all have preferences, but why are there 47 different tread patterns with 3 sidewall types, with or without reinforcement, in 6 different widths, and 5 different compounds?! And to top it off, your local shop doesn't have the one you want.
kubikeman seb-stott's article
Jul 23, 2025 at 12:25
Jul 23, 2025
First Ride: The Crossworx Dash 290 Shines on Steep Climbs
@scoon: You're welcome!
kubikeman seb-stott's article
Jul 23, 2025 at 10:05
Jul 23, 2025
First Ride: The Crossworx Dash 290 Shines on Steep Climbs
Speak for yourself! I was just looking for the perfect coverup for all my trail bruises and boom, what pops up? An ad for Covergirl clean fresh blurring skin tint.
kubikeman stephanepelletier's article
Jun 6, 2025 at 13:28
Jun 6, 2025
Panhandle Bike Ranch Permit Revoked 10 Days Before Opening
A conditional permit doesn't mean that it's temporary. A conditional use permit means you have permission to use the property for something not normally intended under it's current zoning classification, but as long as you meet certain conditions of the permit, then you're good. An example of this might be running a bakery out of your home under the condition that you deliver your baked goods so you don't cause traffic issues in your neighborhood.
kubikeman ethirteen's article
Apr 29, 2025 at 11:42
Apr 29, 2025
e*thirteen Release New Helix Race Alloy GR Cranks & Chainring
@Marky771: I mean, nobody is perfect. But the cups say drive side and non-drive side on them. They also have a directional arrow and I've got the right socket and torque wrench. Should be relatively idiot-proof.
kubikeman ethirteen's article
Apr 29, 2025 at 9:04
Apr 29, 2025
e*thirteen Release New Helix Race Alloy GR Cranks & Chainring
I got a set of Helix cranks last year for only $150 USD. Even at that price... never again. The bottom bracket came with cheap plastic spacers that you could easily deform. The thread on the cups was mangled and their tolerances across their own products is crap.
kubikeman konaworld's article
Feb 14, 2025 at 9:29
Feb 14, 2025
Video: Kona's In-House Filmmaker Shreds His eMTB in 'Chasing the Sun'
Nice old-school edit and style. Love it. Just a dude shredding his bike as the bike gods intended.
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