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madpixl
- Member since Oct 22, 2006
- Male / 61
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Guilford , Connecticut - 5 Followers
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madpixl mattbeer's article
May 26, 2026 at 4:55
May 26, 2026
Industry Nine's V2 Alloy Rims are Designed to Fight Pinch Flats & Burping
Late to the discussion, but I got a set of the trail V2 rims on J-USA with DT 240s hubs for $549.
I was thinking that the rims could last a couple of seasons, and that would be fine because the DT hubs will last 10 years before changing the grease ;0). I am selling my M1700s 25mm after 6 seasons, and although they are narrow, and have dozens of rock scratches, they are still mostly true with only 1 tiny dent. J-pull spokes on the new set. Wondering, should I pull the decals and rebrand with DT decals? Would that make them stronger? If I ever come across this thread again, I'll post an update. First time with i9 so not knocking until they get the full test.
madpixl Dario-DiGiulio's article
Apr 21, 2026 at 4:15
Apr 21, 2026
Brembo Launches GR-PRO Mountain Bike Brake System
Perfect if you ride a Porsche mountain bike, lol. Another popular bargain with the bike community.
madpixl mikekazimer's article
Feb 24, 2026 at 4:09
Feb 24, 2026
Review: Norco's New Sight VLT TQ - High-Pivot Meets Mid-Power
I still question the entire sport if I'm spending 10k to go out in the woods and shred. I mean, I started riding on a $500 Schwinn Sierra Comp full rigid in a foam helmet on many of the same sketchy trails we take all sorts of tech down now, tied to my bike with bear trap clip pedals, and I dont remember it being $10,000 less of a thrill. Not saying I don't appreciate droppers and discs etc. But the sport is dying under the weight of focus on the few riders who want to spend ridiculous amounts to look the part.
madpixl seb-stott's article
Jan 31, 2026 at 5:28
Jan 31, 2026
Big Wheels, Big Claims: 32" Wheels Are Actually Faster (According to Science)
2 thoughts:
1. So bigger wheels will be faster over specific terrain. Over my woods, I bet they will be more likely to fail, warp, and collapse. They will be heavier do to more material, and more expensive due to same. Tires will cost more as well. This will boost margins, and service at shops.
2. They will appear faster if the bike industry wants to push them due to reasons above plus innovation factor and novelty. Result: they will re-style the UCI courses to favor advantages of big wheels. When those running these wheels start winning the races, we all point to that as proof. In a few years, they'll be on the sale rack with the mid-fats.
madpixl edspratt's article
Jan 16, 2026 at 13:56
Jan 16, 2026
The UCI Releases the 2026 Mountain Bike Racing Team Lists
The sport is going the way of Irish Road Bowling
madpixl mikekazimer's article
Nov 16, 2025 at 17:09
Nov 16, 2025
The MTB Tech Innovations We're Still Waiting For | Pinkbike Podcast
Forks with built in shock pump and adjustable psi check valve, so you can just dial the psi and the check valve stops adding air when the pressure matches the checkvalve resistance psi.
madpixl edspratt's article
Sep 20, 2025 at 15:09
Sep 20, 2025
XCC Photo Epic: 2025 Lenzerheide XC World Cup
Am I the only one who loved to watch 4-cross? Where has that gone?
madpixl seb-stott's article
Sep 10, 2025 at 4:02
Sep 10, 2025
SRAM Reveals Limited Edition 1987 Groupset
How old is Zuckerberg? He can afford it.
madpixl seb-stott's article
Sep 10, 2025 at 3:58
Sep 10, 2025
SRAM Reveals Limited Edition 1987 Groupset
I didn't really look at the components as some inscriptions and stickers esp. on MTBs would not impress me. The timelessness is in these here comments.
madpixl edspratt's article
May 1, 2025 at 4:14
May 1, 2025
[Update: Bike has Been Found] Jolanda Neff's Cannondale Scalpel Stolen in Switzerland
The motor alone has to be worth 10k
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