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pedroll seb-stott's article
Mar 2, 2023 at 13:09
Mar 2, 2023
Opinion: Five Things The Bike Industry Could Do Better
The above is, among other reasons, why I do my research on serviceability and then usually just buy a frame.
pedroll dariodigiulio's article
Mar 2, 2023 at 8:54
Mar 2, 2023
Buying a Bike From a Shop Versus Buying Online
Price being similar, I'd always prefer to buy from a shop. However, the trouble is that it's nearly impossible to find a local shop that stocks some of the more exotic or boutique brand frames or parts.
pedroll mikelevy's article
Nov 25, 2022 at 8:42
Nov 25, 2022
Throwback Thursday: Opinion - The Argument For Short-Travel Bikes
Similar argument with cars. 30 years ago few people could keep a 300hp car on the road. Now, electronic nannies allow grocery getters to safely tame 500hp. I say let the market decide. Yes, shorter travel bikes, like cars w less nannies, are more engaging to drive. Yet, is you make a mistake your less likely to wind up seriously injured with the latest tech. Let people ride what they want.
Selling
Jul 3, 2022 at 18:48
Jul 3, 2022
pedroll COMMENCALbicycles's article
Jun 30, 2022 at 9:12
Jun 30, 2022
Commencal Releases Clash Park Edition
Maneuverability & agility. But if you want to explore your limits with a bigger safety margin for error, you're better off on a DH 29er.
pedroll Trickstuff's article
Jun 24, 2022 at 11:52
Jun 24, 2022
Trickstuff Announces New 4-Piston Brake Caliper
Recently switched to Magura MT7 - savage brake power w decent modulation. (Stronger than Codes, but don't modulate as well - IMO.) Much easier on my little girl hands. I.e. don't need to spend $1200 to get top stopping power.
pedroll alicialeggett's article
Apr 26, 2022 at 10:42
Apr 26, 2022
Field Test: 2022 Stumpjumper Alloy - As Versatile As Ever
Typical of specialized. Most, not all, of the bikes in their lineup are nothing special overall and generally come equipped with below average components, for the money.
pedroll jamessmurthwaite's article
Mar 2, 2022 at 10:05
Mar 2, 2022
Video: Pedro Ferreira's Winning Run from the Valparaiso Urban Downhill
Just when you thought regular downhill was crazy enough...
