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robw515
- Member since Feb 19, 2013
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New London , Connecticut - 6 Followers
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¡¡¡Real Bikes don't use Batteries!!!
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robw515 mikekazimer's article
Jul 2, 2026 at 16:37
Jul 2, 2026
The Future of Enduro, Trade Shows, and Mountain Bikes
I think it tracks with other hobbies and sports. DH is just so much more exciting to view than XC because of the speed, scale, and danger. Most car racing enthusiasts are driving Miatas, BRZs, and WRXs at autocross and track days, but F1 and NASCAR get all the views, not the Miata/MX-5 series. Most middle-aged baseball enthusiasts are playing in slow pitch softball leagues, but MLB gets the views. You want to watch the crazy stuff you can't do, not the tame stuff you can do.
robw515 Giacomo77's article
Feb 28, 2026 at 0:14
Feb 28, 2026
The Development of Kavenz's Lugged-Carbon Frame - Project VHP X
I don't care much for high pivot idler bikes but I wouldn't kick this one out of bed for eating crackers. If that prototype had an inverted fork on it I would be blushing over here adjusting my pants.
robw515 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Feb 25, 2026 at 6:11
Feb 25, 2026
Microshift's New 11-Speed Wide Range MTB Drivetrain is Only $230
I'll definitely be ordering these soon. I've put 3 advent X setups on 3 different trail/enduro bikes and all worked great! The Microshift price per quality/performance has been amazing. It's not the best stuff out there but it's not far behind either. 95% of the performance for 35% of the price.
robw515 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 24, 2025 at 9:32
Jun 24, 2025
Review: Fox Podium Fork - Heavy, Expensive, Upside-Down, & Excellent
To all the people trying to justify this vs a Zeb or a 38 based solely on a short spec sheet and price: That's not all that sells a product, that's not all people care about when choosing which product they like best. I drive by enough Cybertrucks everyday to prove that. I bet this fork will sell just fine to those willing to spend a few more dollars for something new/different.
robw515 seb-stott's article
Oct 31, 2024 at 7:31
Oct 31, 2024
Shimano Offers 'Race-Specific' Firmware For EP801 Motors (Updated)
Lol, nice. My favorite part of mountain biking is being on my laptop or staring at my smart phone beside the trail.
robw515 jessie-mmorgan's article
Oct 23, 2024 at 9:06
Oct 23, 2024
First Look: The Cotic Rocket is a UK-Made Steel eMTB
@dwbaillar: 100% thinking the same thing. The fit and finish of all the welds and pieces of this bike frame are incredible, every close up photo shows how refined these frames are, they look like one-off frames built by hand with pride. So I was very surprised when I scrolled down to the comments section to see people complaining about the looks, but after a minute it was obvious that all the complaints are because it isnt hiding that it's an empty. What a bunch of wankers, they're too soft to pedal a normal bike, but want to hide their eMTB as much as possible.
robw515 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 27, 2024 at 7:03
Aug 27, 2024
Bike Check: The Apogee One Comes to Market
Thanx, this should have definitely been included in the article.
robw515 mattbeer's article
Jul 29, 2024 at 10:54
Jul 29, 2024
Review: Privateer 141 - The Adjustable Wrench of Trail Bikes
@mtmc99: Going on the road, or anywhere, even to your closest local trail spot without a spare derailleur hanger in your bag is a real amateur move. Even if you could get to the closest bike shop, buy a hanger, install, and get back to the trail in a few hours, that still will probably ruin your ride for the day. Cough up the $30 for a spare, put it in your toolkit/frame storage/Camelback or where ever you keep your multitool and other stuff, and maybe the day you break it you'll be riding again in 5 minutes.
robw515 Mandownmedia's article
Jul 27, 2024 at 16:56
Jul 27, 2024
Bike Check: Emeline Detilleux's Rockrider 940 S
They're using hubs for rims and rims for hubs, bold strategy
robw515 mattbeer's article
Jul 20, 2024 at 16:07
Jul 20, 2024
Matt's Crankworx Randoms - Day 1
Wow, this joke was clearly a little too complicated for some based on the downvotes. I get it though, it does look like a medium-hard poo.
