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sempertubby
- Member since Apr 7, 2010
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Tucson , Arizona - 0 Followers
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sempertubby Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 10, 2026 at 18:27
Mar 10, 2026
Review: After 13 Years Shimano’s Saint Brakes Are Still on Top for Outright Power
I run Saint levers and Maven calipers for massive power and a better feel than the sram levers. This setup definitely has more power than the full saint I ran before. I want all power all the time, "modulation" just means that your brakes aren't very powerful.
sempertubby Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 30, 2025 at 9:58
Jun 30, 2025
Intrusive Thoughts: I Bought a 1999 Kona Stab Dee-Lux
That was a dream bike in my early freeride days! I ended up building a Stinky 6, that I turned into an 8" travel 24"x 3" wheeled beast with a monster T. I could huck stair sets all day, but loamy turns were kryptonite for the small wheels.
sempertubby seb-stott's article
Jan 9, 2025 at 11:12
Jan 9, 2025
Why Are Modern Mountain Bikes Getting Heavier?
@azdog: true story. Mt Lemmon/Flag/Hawes will destroy Exo on the first section of trail.
sempertubby seb-stott's article
Jan 9, 2025 at 11:10
Jan 9, 2025
Why Are Modern Mountain Bikes Getting Heavier?
@totaltoads: I'm 290lbs. I run dh/gravity cased tires with cushcore or Vittoria airliners for everything. I'll throw a paper thin exo off the rim or pinch it in a rock garden on the first run down the mountain. I'll take the weight penalty if it means I can run a tire through it's designed life cycle.
sempertubby mattbeer's article
Dec 26, 2024 at 11:20
Dec 26, 2024
2024 Pinkbike Awards: Product of the Year Winner
My takeaway, as a 280lb gravity oriented powerlifter who runs DH cased tires AND inserts just to keep the tire on the rim, is that radial tires are made for little people and they'd feel like gummy worms under me.
sempertubby mattbeer's article
Jul 12, 2024 at 18:24
Jul 12, 2024
Pinkbike Poll: How Far Are You Willing to Drive to a Bike Park?
The closest bike park is 5.5 hours away and the one I ride monthly is 7.5 hours. My daughter and I routinely leave the house at 3am, arrive at the park when it opens, ride all day, then drive back home. We're hitting Trestles for a few days next month and that's 12.5 hours away
Selling
Dec 28, 2023 at 18:39
Dec 28, 2023
Transition Patrol
$2200 USDAbsolutely amazing bike park and Enduro shredder. Bought new in early 2021 and every part has been upgraded from stock. Typical frame blemishes from desert and park riding but structurally immaculate. All pivot bearings changed each season, current bearings have less than 5 rides.
650# MRP progressive rate coil spring currently installed on rear shock, also have 500# RS metric spring. Extra wheel sets available for pickup, will not ship extra wheels.
Build:
Rockshox ZEB Ultimate 170mm fork
SuperDeluxe coil
XT derailleur/shifter on 10-52 GX Cassette
Shimano Saint brake levers with ZEE calipers (same exact power as full Saints)
Absolute Black 32t Oval Chainring
Absolute Black chainguide/bash guard
WTB KOM Tough i40 rims on DT SWISS 350 Hubs Boost Spacing
Cushcore Front/ Vittoria Airliner Rear tire inserts
Maxxis Aggressor Double Down Casing rear
Michelin Wild Enduro gravity casing front (3 rides)
SDG Tellis 150mm dropper
Brand new/unridden 35mm Race Face 780mm bars and 35mm stem
Shipping can be discussed. Can drive within reason in AZ.
