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qman11 mikekazimer's article
Feb 24, 2026 at 14:09
Feb 24, 2026
First Ride: SRAM Wireless 7-Speed XX DH Transmission
@mikekazimer: awesome, so I was right haha. I think that SRAM should word it a little better, I have seen numerous comments online (places other than pinkbike) where people are thinking its meant for a conventional 12x148 boost hub.
qman11 mikekazimer's article
Feb 24, 2026 at 10:21
Feb 24, 2026
First Ride: SRAM Wireless 7-Speed XX DH Transmission
This release and most others info about this cassette/driver body is a bit confusing because it makes it seem like they're talking about the compatability being with a standard boost 12x148 hub, which they are not.
After some digging on the interwebs, I believe it is meant for the even less common 12x148DH hub standard that only a few hub manufacturers even make (Hope), this hub standard has a wider spacing between the hub flanges. Why no media outlet really states this, is beyond me.
qman11 seb-stott's article
Aug 16, 2025 at 10:04
Aug 16, 2025
Pinkbike Poll: Do You Even Ride Park?
Riding park/DH is my favorite type of riding even though the closest bike park is three hours away. I had a baby last fall, so I decided to sell my park bike and go the one-bike route with a new Bullit. I knew I wouldn’t be able to sneak away to the park as much this summer (or the next couple of seasons), and having the e-bike has definitely pushed me to ride locally more than I normally would. I still enjoy the occasional park day, but for now that means using my Bullit. Having a second bike just for park laps, when it would only see 2–3 rides a season, doesn’t really make sense.
qman11 stephanepelletier's article
Jul 24, 2025 at 11:49
Jul 24, 2025
Matt Jones’ MAVRIX MTB Video Game Now Available in Early Access
Love Matt Jones, but this looks like a far worse version of the mountain biking in Riders Republic. Not sure why RR doesnt get mentioned much, I understand the game came out almost 4 years ago but the gameplay really wasn't that bad.
qman11 jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 18, 2025 at 14:41
Jul 18, 2025
Brett Rheeder Launches 'Signature' Apparel Line
This industry can be wildly contradictory. Riders constantly complain that big-name brands go overboard with loud graphics and giant logos. They say they want clean, low-key designs. But then, when a brand actually delivers a thoughtfully styled, minimalist lineup, the same crowd complains it’s too plain or lacking personality.
I totally get the frustration around pricing. That’s a valid gripe. But let’s be real, this gear isn’t aimed at the casual weekend warrior. It’s built for riders who want performance and aesthetic, the ones chasing that pro-level vibe.
If that’s not you, that’s fine. No one is forcing you to buy it. Just scroll on instead of trashing something that clearly wasn’t designed with you in mind.
qman11 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jul 15, 2025 at 13:08
Jul 15, 2025
Randoms From Bellingham's Northwest Tune-Up
Looks to be a re-etched Rockshox Turncoat topcap. Rockshox used to make them along time ago!
qman11 Ian-Collins's article
Mar 4, 2025 at 10:02
Mar 4, 2025
Ratio Components Introduces ‘Flux’ Air Spring Cap for RockShox Zeb
A lot of riders have complained about the Zeb being too harsh since they came out, but I really only remember this specific issue being talked about when the 2023 Zeb came out with the newly revamped air spring and Charger 3.0.
As someone who has a 180mm 2023 Zeb Ultimate - with zero tokens, I CAN'T bottom out the fork when I have the SAG set correctly (this is almost exclusively riding bike parks). I just ordered one of these caps, and judging by the Vital review, I'm hoping it'll make a big difference.
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