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louiefriesen jake28's article

Dec 24, 2022 at 10:36

Dec 24, 2022

Pinkbike Update: Buysell Filters, Now on Mobile

Pinkbike wants us to use 29ers > : (

louiefriesen christinachappetta's article

Dec 22, 2022 at 11:13

Dec 22, 2022

Video: What it Takes to Win a Reality TV Show: An Interview with Pinkbike Academy Season 3 Winner

At least Specialized and Shimano picked up Tarmo.

louiefriesen dariodigiulio's article

Dec 21, 2022 at 22:29

Dec 21, 2022

What to Carry to Fix Most Things On Your Bike in the Smallest Toolkit Possible

@txcx166: The prairies do have plenty, but in BC we have a bit, but I legitimately can't tell the difference in terms of rolling resistance. I'm fine with that tho, because I like running the thickest tires I can with Tannus Armor inserts and tubes, and never worry about flats. Oval rings and 1x12s make a bigger difference for me. I have no problem with anyone using whatever treads, compounds, and casings they want as long as they don't have a DH casing mud spike on the back and a XC race tire on the front.

louiefriesen dariodigiulio's article

Dec 21, 2022 at 11:32

Dec 21, 2022

What to Carry to Fix Most Things On Your Bike in the Smallest Toolkit Possible

No, no, it's emergency food. Or something you give the bear so you can run away.

louiefriesen dariodigiulio's article

Dec 21, 2022 at 11:31

Dec 21, 2022

What to Carry to Fix Most Things On Your Bike in the Smallest Toolkit Possible

Honestly I can't tell a difference in rolling resistance. I replaced a buddy's worn out EXO dual compound High Roller II 2.3 with a DH MaxxGrip DHR II 2.4, and neither of us could tell the difference in rolling resistance, whether climbing, in the parking lot, or descending. Might as well throw in some inserts too just in case.

louiefriesen pinkbikeaudience's article

Dec 21, 2022 at 11:23

Dec 21, 2022

Enter To Win a Bell 4Forty Air Fasthouse Helmet - Pinkbike's Advent Calendar Giveaway

The only reason I entered this is because free stuff I can sell if I win. But these helmets look like costco helmets so I'd probably only be able to get $10 each. On second thought, not worth it.

louiefriesen pinkbikeaudience's article

Dec 21, 2022 at 11:20

Dec 21, 2022

Enter To Win a Shimano Saint Groupset - Pinkbike's Advent Calendar Giveaway

@trevor-bag: idk you might want to get some finned ceramic pads and 240mm rotors just in case

louiefriesen pinkbikeaudience's article

Dec 20, 2022 at 10:50

Dec 20, 2022

Enter To Win a Shimano Saint Groupset - Pinkbike's Advent Calendar Giveaway

@twonsarelli: i once bought spokes that were too long for my wheel build only to realize that they're the perfect length for 29" rims instead of 27.5", so i bought new reserve rims and a new yeti frame and a new fox factory fork to finish the build. this is how to solve such problems, right? /s

louiefriesen mikekazimer's article

Dec 1, 2022 at 13:30

Dec 1, 2022

Pinkbike Poll: Are You Shopping for MTB Deals on Black Friday?

I poked around on a few websites but didn’t buy anything other than a jersey, some Christmas gifts, and a pair of gloves on clearance for $8.

louiefriesen mattbeer's article

Nov 29, 2022 at 17:27

Nov 29, 2022

Review: O-Chain's Active Spider Adds Suppleness & Silence

People: AI will take over the world AI: “Lag in chain torque makes ratcheting through technical requires some acclimatization”