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mattbeer

Matt has been a Pinkbike reader since the site's early days. He discovered mountain biking in Newfoundland, where a small community of dedicated riders and trail builders set him on a path to earn two Canadian National Downhill Championship titles.

Now based in Squamish, BC, Matt works as a tech editor for Pinkbike, specializing in gravity-focused mountain bike reviews, tech, and racing coverage.

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Jul 14, 2026 at 9:50
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Interview: Lief Rodgers - The Privateer Plumber Making Waves at the Enduro World Cup
Cheers! That was a fun piece.
mattbeer mattbeer's article
Jun 26, 2026 at 11:02
Jun 26, 2026
Spotted: Yeti's New 6-Bar Enduro Bike
@mrclownshoes: Bravo!
mattbeer mattbeer's article
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:04
Jun 18, 2026
Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window
In the saddle, the pedalling performance from both bikes is excellent. There's a hint more movement from the Reya's suspension if your pedal circle looks more like a square.
mattbeer mattbeer's article
Jun 18, 2026 at 10:51
Jun 18, 2026
Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window
That's rad!
mattbeer mattbeer's article
Jun 18, 2026 at 10:49
Jun 18, 2026
Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window
@pushiesrule: That's rad!
mattbeer mattbeer's article
Jun 18, 2026 at 10:46
Jun 18, 2026
Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window
I found the effective top-tube length of the S3 to work well and the climbing position to be comfortable. Compared to other bikes in this travel category, and in size Large, a lot of the Reya's wheelbase is made up of the chainstay length. That pushes the front end down, which might mean sliding back on the saddle (or move the position altogether) to gain more traction.
mattbeer mattbeer's article
Jun 16, 2026 at 11:05
Jun 16, 2026
Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window
That was a cool build!
mattbeer mattbeer's article
Jun 16, 2026 at 9:28
Jun 16, 2026
Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window
That's a 40cc Wolf Tooth Encase pump.
mattbeer mattbeer's article
Jun 16, 2026 at 9:26
Jun 16, 2026
Review: The Forbidden Reya Throws Conventional XC Geometry Out the Window
I've only ridden the previous Element model, and that was a few years ago. I did enjoy that bike a lot. Unfortunately, it's impossible to ride every bike out there!
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Jun 15, 2026 at 17:24
Jun 15, 2026
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