nkrohan
- Member since Apr 22, 2014 O+
- Female / 41
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Hood River , Oregon
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Selling
Apr 1, 2023 at 13:00
Apr 1, 2023Pivot Switchblade
$4300 USDPivot Switchblade 12 speed
29er Size Size Small (ideal for a rider 5’4”-5’7”)
Travel: 142mm rear, 160 front
This is the current version of pivot’s do it all trail slayer, the Switchblade. It was purchased in March of 2020. But owned by a Mom with a 7 month baby means it hasn’t seen much dirt time in the past 13-14 months (and zero in the past 9). It features modern geometry with a 66.5 degree HA, 76 degree SA, and a 17.1” reach. A flip chip adjustment allows for a .5 degree steeper head angle and seat angle.
Custom Pandemic build kit with brand new drivetrain.
Fork: fox 36 with fit 4 (lock out)
Shock fox dpx2
Both serviced mid 2022 (2 months before baby)
Drivetrain: brand new XTR 12 speed rear derailleur, as well as brand new XT cassette, chain, and shifter, lightly used SRAM GX 170 crankset
Wheels: DT Swiss 1700 hub & rim with 30mm inner rim width (capable of mounting up to a 29x2.6 tire)
Cockpit: brand new Pivot branded carbon bar (780mm) and 40mm stem. SRAM reverb seatpost 150 mm drop, wtb Phoenix hightail pro saddle
Brakes: SRAM GS RSC 4 piston brakes with 180 mm rotors front and rear. These brakes offer reach and bite point adjustments—they’re one step below the ultimates, lacking only titanium hardware and carbon lever blades.
Tires: Maxxis minion dhf 29x2.5 WT front, Maxxis dissector 29x2.4 WT rear.
Extras: protective frame tape to guard against shuttle dings and scuffs.
Dings: rear chainstay “door” stripped out by an overzealous mechanic. Easy to electric tape that to prevent housing rattles and keep debris from getting in the frame, but not as clean as the original door
$4600 OBO
Pedals not included - buyer pays shipping. Venmo, cash or check.

Selling
Aug 9, 2022 at 7:51
Aug 9, 2022Evil Insurgent V3
$5000 USDEvil Insurgent 2021 V3.0 size M
180mm front, 168m rear.
27.5 wheels front & rear, not mullet. $5000 - price drop
Buyer pays shipping ($150 via bike flights). USA only. PayPal, Venmo or cash only.
Frameset purchased June 2021 Crow's Feet Commons bike shop, built from the ground up due to supply chain issues. It’s a great bike but living in Hood River it’s just more bike than is needed for my 14 year old son and the trails we have around here. So it’s looking for a new home.
Fork: ROCKSHOX Zeb Ultimate
Rear shock: ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe coil ultimate w/400 lb spring (for 160 lb body weight plus hip pack & water - or we can swap for a lighter weight)
Wheels: PZ built Onyx hubs laced to FSA Grid rims/Maxxis Assegai 2.5 front, Dissector 2.4 rear. Both 3c max terra with plenty of life left.
Drivetrain: XT 12 speed shifter/rear derailleur/SLX 170 cranks/wolf tooth 30 T chainring
Cockpit: brand new Raceface Atlas stem/Atlas alloy bars (scuffed up Next R carbon bars in photos—new alloy bars will be installed as soon as they arrive).
Brakes: Shimano XT 4 piston—some beauty marks from a shuttle on the rear brake. Both recently bled.
Seatpost/saddle: fox transfer 125mm (it’ll take a 150, but those were unavailable at time of purchase)/WTB volt
Bike has been ridden for 1 year, minus winter months—too snowy to ride. Fork & rear shock recently serviced. Brakes bled at the same time. Cable, housing, chain, and cassette recently replaced. There are a few beauty marks from being ridden, but nothing through the paint.

Selling
Jun 7, 2022 at 8:01
Jun 7, 2022Pivot Trail 429
$4500 USD2019 Pivot Trail 429 (small)
Build spec: Pro XT/XTR 12 speed
Fork: fox factory 34 x 130 fit 4
Shock: fox factory DPX2 (upgrade)
Drive train: 12 speed XT shifters/XTR rear derailleur/raceface Aeffect 170 crank/30T chain ring/XT rear cassette
Wheels: DT Swiss 1700 29er
Brakes: SLX levers mated to XT 4 piston calipers (better lever feel with zero weight loss gain ) w center lock ice tech rotors.
Seatpost: fox transfer
Tires: Maxxis 2.5 wide tread minion dhf front and dissector 2.4 wide tread rear.
Saddle: Pivot branded WTB saddle
Pivot hardware replaced this winter by Pivot. Some small dings. Super fun little bike that is perfect for PNW exploring.
Local pick-up or buyer pays shipping.
Venmo or cash

nkrohan nkrohan's article
Jun 3, 2022 at 8:53
Jun 3, 2022
Ridden & Rated: 8 Lightweight Jackets for Springtime Adventures
There is a table at the bottom where I note my favorite, second pick, etc… try reading the article before making ignorant comments.

nkrohan nkrohan's article
Jun 2, 2022 at 10:17
Jun 2, 2022
Ridden & Rated: 8 Lightweight Jackets for Springtime Adventures
We have these tall things called mountains in the PNW. They don't melt out until July most years. So yes, I carry a jacket in the summer, and really anytime I am riding more than an hour from home.

nkrohan nkrohan's article
Jun 2, 2022 at 8:49
Jun 2, 2022
Ridden & Rated: 8 Lightweight Jackets for Springtime Adventures
Agree. But for March through October I like something package and lighter.

nkrohan nkrohan's article
Jun 2, 2022 at 8:49
Jun 2, 2022
Ridden & Rated: 8 Lightweight Jackets for Springtime Adventures
Actually all these jackets are available in a mens version too so completely interchangeable.

nkrohan jamessmurthwaite's article
Dec 27, 2021 at 8:06
Dec 27, 2021
Pinkbike's Top Stories of 2021
Heck yah. Do you know how often I see people ask what riding pants to buy? A lot of people actually do come to Pinkbike for the reviews and not the drama.

nkrohan briceshirbach's article
Nov 2, 2021 at 8:49
Nov 2, 2021
Local Flavours: The Complete Guide to Riding in Hood River, Oregon
Maybe if 30 seconds of rowdy trail is your thing. For sure the only tech in post, but probably not why most people come and visit.

nkrohan nkrohan's article
Aug 5, 2021 at 17:09
Aug 5, 2021
Gear Guide: 10 Summer Riding Kits for Women
@gerhards: I switch up the brands every year. Last summers gear guide included at least two brands that carry a larger size range (above XL), and I put together the XL/ Plus Size gear review last fall. You are correct that most the major brands don’t have inclusive sizing, but I’m still tasked with reviewing their products.
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