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nrloewen
- Member since Apr 19, 2018
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Tuscaloosa , Alabama - 2 Followers
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I ride mtb and park to the best of my (limited) abilities.
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nrloewen mikekazimer's article
Oct 22, 2026 at 8:52
Oct 22, 2026
The Age-Old Tech vs Flow Trail Debate
@pisgahgnar: Yep. I've only been riding mtb since 1988, but I've only seen people break their wrists, shoulders, and faces on flow trails in non-race scenarios.
nrloewen sarahmoore's article
Oct 20, 2026 at 7:58
Oct 20, 2026
Devinci Teases New DH Bike
@wpplayer18: I'm mid-50s and still waiting for the crisis to happen when my Pole Evolink finally cracks. Regrettably the crisis will have to wait a long time, since Leo got the design and QC perfect on the v4. :(
nrloewen seb-stott's article
Oct 15, 2026 at 11:44
Oct 15, 2026
Review: The Cannondale Bad Habit Is Actually Pretty Good
@PatMAE: HA! Now it all makes sense. :) Snowshoe is an 11-hour drive for me from Alabama. I went coz Loam Pass added it to their destinations. Prolly means I'll be headed back up that way next summer. I'm all ears/eyes if you have some other parks near WV with good jumps and tech (flow trails, not so much...) Cheers! :)
nrloewen seb-stott's article
Oct 12, 2026 at 16:57
Oct 12, 2026
Review: The Cannondale Bad Habit Is Actually Pretty Good
I borrowed a XL Sight for Snowshoe, and it was an incredibly capable bike that popped me wayyyy to flat of anything. So much fun!
nrloewen mikekazimer's article
Sep 23, 2026 at 19:14
Sep 23, 2026
Please Don't Dumb Down the Trails
Regrettably, the example of city’s local trails may be the exception. The trails were made decades ago. The place is nearly flat. The trails were straightened and roots removed by well-meaning coach/parents for the high school and XC races. I simply mash harder on my enduro bike’s the pedals to keep the Tuscaloosa trails exciting. Then I head to Alabama’s INCREDIBLE enduro trails and Ride BHM on the weekends.
nrloewen Charliecoq's article
Sep 1, 2026 at 12:13
Sep 1, 2026
Video: Average Rider & Wyn Masters VS Val di Sole World Championship Track (It Doesn't Go Well)
They both did! I loved seeing Wyn's coach-like guidance on line choice whilst riding his single-crown bike. We need a "bike check" for both Charlie and Wyn!!!
nrloewen Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 4, 2026 at 12:17
Aug 4, 2026
Enduro Bike Checks: The Setups That Win in Whistler
That's a good question. Last year I swapped out a 170mm Lyrik for a 180mm Zeb on my Evolink, which has 140mm travel. The stock fork config is 160. No downsides for trail/enduro riding. When I need to climb or pedal, the bike is ready. When I want to charge rock gardens, the bike is ready. Do any stock bikes come with these kinds of specs?
nrloewen mattbeer's article
Aug 3, 2026 at 5:03
Aug 3, 2026
Matt's Randoms: Crankworx Whistler 2026
@vinay: exactly. US safety standards ONLY apply to the occupants of vehicles.
nrloewen Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jul 21, 2026 at 18:57
Jul 21, 2026
Specialized vs Santa Cruz vs Carbon Wasp - We Review Each Other's XC Bikes
But, of course, without the xenophobic punch-downs de jour of TG. Totally boring on that. I’d prefer a Roadkill type situation. They nail the format.
