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ratedgg13
- Member since Oct 3, 2012
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Ottawa , Ontario - 19 Followers
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Non Euphemistic Rim Dinger.
Trail designer / builder. Ride ambassador, and guide. Former PMBI instructor.
Member of Team RideAround - the worst enduro team you've never heard of.
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ratedgg13 mattbeer's article
Jul 9, 2026 at 12:20
Jul 9, 2026
Review: Berd Hawk 30 Gold Wheels – Ultra-Light and Subtly Forgiving
Or any of the Chinese manufacturers. Light Bicycle Helios-XC928 for instance, $1200 USD and 1050g.
ratedgg13 mattbeer's article
Jul 1, 2026 at 11:47
Jul 1, 2026
16 Rare and Funky Finds from the Pinkbike BuySell
@totaltoads: one testicle
ratedgg13 edspratt's article
Jun 27, 2026 at 5:59
Jun 27, 2026
Hope's New Six-Piston Brake Caliper Stolen from Eurobike Booth
Looks like there will be a Chinese version on AliExpress in about two weeks.
ratedgg13 stephanepelletier's article
Jun 26, 2026 at 16:17
Jun 26, 2026
UPDATE: VHS Founder Alleges Corporate "Sabotage" in RideWrap & Dyedbro Dispute
@dkendy1: Specialized will also file suit. They aren't sure what about yet, but they'll find something.
ratedgg13 seb-stott's article
Jun 25, 2026 at 9:28
Jun 25, 2026
Seb's Day 2 Randoms - Eurobike 2026
Rotor UNO was a 1x13 hydraulic groupset, released back in 2019 no less.
ratedgg13 TEBP's article
Jun 25, 2026 at 8:35
Jun 25, 2026
First Look: The Novibe Handlebar System offers Multidirectional Damping - Eurobike 2026
@allbiker: This is a bad take. Just because a product isnt design for WC DH racing has nothing to do with whether someone should make the product. The needs of WC dh racers, versus the needs of anyone of this forum has very little overlap - and I'd guess there are FAR more average riders that need these products, than there are WC dh racers.
ratedgg13 mattbeer's article
Jun 9, 2026 at 15:50
Jun 9, 2026
Review: Shimano XT 8220 Brakes - More Consistency, Same Value
@gregnangatang: I'm not a chemist, or engineer for that matter so I can't comment in depth, only from experience. I do think its a synthetic oil. I have been using it in my XTs after completely replacing the existing mineral oil (full flush). No issue with seals after 5ish years of use, though im sure this voids warranty.
ratedgg13 mattbeer's article
Jun 5, 2026 at 13:41
Jun 5, 2026
Editors' Picks: Our Top Clipless MTB Shoes for 2026
@Larsey: I believe Lachlan Morton hacked some of these into existence for his alt tour a few years back...
ratedgg13 mattbeer's article
Jun 2, 2026 at 11:19
Jun 2, 2026
First Ride: Specialized’s New DH Bike Has a Wild Drivetrain & a Lot to Prove
@DuelingBanjos: its definitely one of the bikes of all time.
ratedgg13 jessie-mmorgan's article
May 29, 2026 at 13:25
May 29, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Have You Upgraded Your Handlebar?
@sanchofula: amazing, thank you
