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sandiegotrent
- Member since Jan 25, 2015
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Poway , California - 2 Followers
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sandiegotrent mikekazimer's article
Sep 25, 2026 at 12:48
Sep 25, 2026
Please Don't Dumb Down the Trails
@JSTootell: I know of you. You are a BEAST up and down any trail! I think one time I saw you climb and descend PCE almost as fast as I shuttle it. Lol
Sorry to hear about your roadie evolution. May no 10,000lb Hummer EVs take their eyes off the road 😬🙏🤞
Much respect.
sandiegotrent mikekazimer's article
Sep 23, 2026 at 22:04
Sep 23, 2026
Please Don't Dumb Down the Trails
This. It works both ways. Don't take a trail that's been there forever and put in a bunch of doubles because that's what you like. Don't sanitize the stuff that's been there forever because you suck.
Build something else, make some side hits, do something. Just don't hijack every trail as your own.
BUT, also, put in SOME EFFORT a few times a year and give your local some love. Trim, grade, drainage, shape, clean... Whatever. I probably put in 32 hours a year. Most people I follow put in zero. We're some selfish bastards!
sandiegotrent jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 27, 2026 at 16:35
Jul 27, 2026
Kali’s New Kru Full Face Helmet Has a Titanium Chin Bar, & It Looks... Different
ugh. Sorry to hear that. I am afraid of skinnies for so many reasons (lack of skill, being primary). This strap looks extra far back as well. I love tech, and I love ventilation, but TBNT on this one.
I hope you have recovered.
sandiegotrent jessie-mmorgan's article
May 20, 2026 at 19:53
May 20, 2026
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Pinkbike Tech Editors' Preferred Handlebars
I ride one up and just ordered a 50mm rise version. But if you like oneup, check out trail1 (Worldwide cycle guys). A little vague in corners initially but I found that I adapted quickly. Super comfy.
sandiegotrent mattbeer's article
May 1, 2026 at 14:22
May 1, 2026
First Look: Viral's $14,500 Optimist 145 Dream Machine
I respect a fancy whip. I don't have a bike under $10k new. For all the effort that went into this, 35lbs... And that's v3? it "feels" like it should be 31. The gearbox that heavy? I'd lean toward a v4 or v5 (usually prefer 495 reach) so I'm guessing that adds more lbs?
Sexy build. Not totally non compelling... I'd have to be really sold on why this vs my top of line Hightower with the warranty and bearings for life
Selling
Feb 25, 2025 at 12:05
Feb 25, 2025
sandiegotrent pinkbikeoriginals's article
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:41
Aug 14, 2024
Video: How to Stop Getting Dropped on Mountain Bike Rides - How NOT to Bike with Ben Cathro
So it's not because I'm fat and drink too much? Yessss!
