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srjacobs pinkbikeoriginals's article

Sep 11, 2026 at 12:43

Sep 11, 2026

Video: Friday Fails #420

Reminder to do your pushups!

srjacobs jessie-mmorgan's article

Sep 11, 2026 at 5:41

Sep 11, 2026

SRAM Patent Indicates a Future With Thru-Headtube Mounted Stems For a Lower Bar Height

Obviously the handlebars should just be integrated into the fork crown instead.

srjacobs jessie-mmorgan's article

Aug 20, 2026 at 9:06

Aug 20, 2026

Check Out: Flexible Flats, Alt Grips, a Geo-Adjust Saddle, & More

I'm worried about the beam shape causing it to be too stiff in the middle. Most saddles flex in between the rail attachment points, which accounts for a lot of the comfort they provide on long rides. I once had a saddle on a road bike that kind of "bottomed out" on the top of the post, and therefore didn't provide this tiny "suspension" benefit, and it was very noticeably uncomfortable on any rides over about 30 minutes.

srjacobs grazrcomponents's article

Aug 17, 2026 at 10:41

Aug 17, 2026

GRAZR Components Launch the Zone Pro, a High-End Singlespeed Tensioner

Finally! Something to make single-speeding as expensive as buying a whole 12-speed drivetrain. Here I thought half the reason to single-speed was to save money... What's wrong with some cheap-ass spacers and a used clutch derailleur? Probably performs exactly the same. 26 clicks of damping adjustment? Gimme a break.

srjacobs pinkbikeoriginals's article

Aug 17, 2026 at 9:50

Aug 17, 2026

Video: Sunday Saves #48

These would be a lot more entertaining if they weren't edited for language. Sorry kids, but uncensored reactions are just funnier.

srjacobs pinkbikeoriginals's article

Aug 14, 2026 at 10:13

Aug 14, 2026

Video: Friday Fails #416

Ha, sure sounds like him.

srjacobs pinkbikeoriginals's article

Aug 10, 2026 at 13:03

Aug 10, 2026

Video: Friday Fails #415

Every week someone comments "don't hit jumps if you don't have the skill" or some similar nonsense... well how many fails did we have this week of people going around the jump? See? You're never safe, so might as well hit the jump, haha.

srjacobs Mandownmedia's article

Jul 9, 2026 at 9:42

Jul 9, 2026

Tech Randoms: Andorra DH World Cup 2026

@blueninja: It's not disingenuous if they're paying full retail for the bike frame. That would be like saying it's disingenuous to wear a T-shirt with an Aventon logo on the front even though the shirt was made by Hanes or whatever. Nobody can see the Hanes tag, and nobody knows or cares who the screen-printer was that applied the logo to the shirt. Edit: in this case it's probably even less disingenuous since everyone who matters to Santa Cruz knows it's a V10 anyway.

srjacobs edspratt's article

Jun 30, 2026 at 5:01

Jun 30, 2026

2026 La Thuile DH World Cup Preview: Who’s Racing, How to Watch & What to Expect

Asa and Anna to win on America's 250th birthday!

srjacobs pinkbikeoriginals's article

Jun 17, 2026 at 8:26

Jun 17, 2026

Is It Selfish to Want to Watch Your Heroes? Ben Cathro Tackles the World Cup's Deadliest Rule

They weren't protected because they were "popular"... they were protected because they were the fastest throughout the rest of the season up to that point (or the fastest from the previous season). I like the idea of giving a few tokens, but limiting their usage to only those who are currently ranked top 10 in the current season.