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slugkiller
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slugkiller jessie-mmorgan's article
Jul 24, 2026 at 8:09
Jul 24, 2026
Kali’s New Kru Full Face Helmet Has a Titanium Chin Bar, & It Looks... Different
I hate it, but it's probably a good move toward full face safety with half shell comfort.
slugkiller Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 15, 2026 at 7:48
Jun 15, 2026
Shimano Reinvents Deore Group With New Brakes & Cable-Actuated Drivetrain
You could use the new Microshift XD 11 speed cassette. Pretty sure that's linkglide compatible.
slugkiller jessie-mmorgan's article
May 29, 2026 at 23:19
May 29, 2026
Pinkbike Poll: Have You Upgraded Your Handlebar?
Hudski Longhorn 16 deg 50mm and Hunter Smooth Move 15 deg 75mm are all I use.
slugkiller HotBars's article
Apr 15, 2026 at 7:03
Apr 15, 2026
HotBars Introduces the World’s First Heated Bicycle Handlebar
I struggle a lot more with a frozen pointer finger from my aluminum lever blade when it’s cold.
slugkiller pinkbikeoriginals's article
Feb 17, 2026 at 19:55
Feb 17, 2026
Asa Vermette vs. An Average Rider - How Much Faster is a DH Pro?
This was a fun video
slugkiller mikekazimer's article
Aug 8, 2025 at 15:30
Aug 8, 2025
Pinkbike Poll: What MTB Upgrades Do You Regret Spending Money On?
GX AXS Transmission. Less than a year old. Derailleur pogo pins failed. Shit doesn’t work and you can’t easily fix it. I threw a tiny copper wire sandwiched in there to make it work. But what a shitty design. SLX mechanical on my other bike still trucking along no problems.
slugkiller mikekazimer's article
Jun 20, 2025 at 9:30
Jun 20, 2025
Review: SRAM Maven Base Brakes - Light Lever Action & Lots of Power
I didn't realize my Code RSC's weren't powerful enough until I moved to an area that had steep enough and long enough descents. When I lived on the east coast, the Codes were awesome. I moved out west and was getting lots of arm pump from the steep and long descents here. Tried my friend's TRPs and Hayes and then it became super clear. I'd say if you don't feel like like your brakes aren't keeping up with your riding, then you probably don't actually need to upgrade. It's 2-3k non-stop very steep descents that truly show where these very strong brakes shine. Otherwise, I really liked my Codes quite a bit and never had to fuss with them at all.
slugkiller Dario-DiGiulio's article
Jun 4, 2025 at 12:56
Jun 4, 2025
Review: Shimano's XTR Drivetrain Finally Goes Wireless
Mechanical Deore/SLX with an XT shifter!
slugkiller OneUpComponents's article
Apr 9, 2025 at 7:29
Apr 9, 2025
OneUp Announces New V2 Carbon Handlebar
760, 50 rise, 16 degree backsweep and I’ll have these on all my bikes
slugkiller mattbeer's article
Jan 14, 2025 at 12:59
Jan 14, 2025
Race Face Releases 160mm Era & Turbine Cranks
Suntour Zeron for those looking for the cheaper side of things. Disclaimer: I've never tried them.
