tipsword
- Member since Aug 16, 2013
- Male / 61
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Canby , Oregon - 1 Followers
- 48 Trailforks Points
Just a guy that likes to ride as much as my crazy life will allow.
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tipsword BRMBA's article
May 12, 2023 at 14:32
May 12, 2023
BRMBA is Raffling a Bike in Support of the Blackrock Trails
If you've had a chance to ride this park or work with the folks at Santiam Bike, both are awesome. I've been a customer of theirs for over 20 years and ridden Black Rock for about 12 yrs.
tipsword mikekazimer's article
Apr 28, 2023 at 13:31
Apr 28, 2023
Staff Rides: Mike Kazimer's Coil Shock Trek Fuel EX
Nice bike, I've been wondering though... Why don't they just do a 27.5" front and a 29" rear "nullet" and manual over everything?
(I'll just go now... )
tipsword seb-stott's article
Apr 21, 2023 at 12:15
Apr 21, 2023
First Look: Atherton AM.170
@jessemeyers: downtown or out on the strand near BUDs?
tipsword seb-stott's article
Apr 19, 2023 at 10:36
Apr 19, 2023
First Look: Atherton AM.170
Silly question maybe, has anyone actually seen an Atherton bike in the wild?
tipsword mattbeer's article
Apr 12, 2023 at 17:11
Apr 12, 2023
Bike Check: Josh Lewis' SCOR 4060ST With 27.5" Wheels
@nickfranko: I've ridden both 27.5 and 29" bikes. I live near a couple of bike parks (Black Rock and Alsea Falls) and ride a variety of trails. Neither large wheel size provides enough of an arguement to spend several thousand dollars to change platforms. If I were to go up it would be 27.5" ~ the 29" wheels with decent sized tires are wagon wheels, and not at all fun for my style of riding (that and I'm short 5'7" - big wheels and a small frame, I'll pass).
tipsword dariodigiulio's article
Apr 12, 2023 at 15:35
Apr 12, 2023
First Look: Forge+Bond's New Thermoplastic Wheels
Somewhere a dentist just got a little moist...
tipsword mattbeer's article
Apr 12, 2023 at 10:31
Apr 12, 2023
Bike Check: Josh Lewis' SCOR 4060ST With 27.5" Wheels
It's been interesting to watch the wheel wars over the last few years. I'm an old guy, been riding MTBs regularly since 1987, and haven't bought into the industry dictating what works for me. I personally don't care what the latest greatest enduro / DH / free ride person is riding as it's pretty much a guarantee their gear is driven by their sponsor and they make it work (even if they don't like it). None of my bikes are "new" tech (my last MTB was an end of model year 2013 Yeti SB66 that I got for 1/2 price) and all are still 26" and I have as much, if not more fun now at nearly 61 yrs old riding as I did when I was 25 (I just don't send it hard anymore).
tipsword edspratt's article
Apr 2, 2023 at 11:58
Apr 2, 2023
Slack Randoms: Attempting to Break SRAM Transmission, the Smallest Functioning Bike & More
I'm betting the Fabio trick video that will provide the socks for:
2. Brian Z, Canada -- Lightly used Fabio Wibmer socks :)
tipsword mikekazimer's article
Mar 31, 2023 at 14:42
Mar 31, 2023
Pinkbike Poll: How Often Do You Ride Instead of Drive?
I live in Oregon, I'm literally 1.5hrs from any trail network and have to drive whether I want to or not. I will say, the drive is worth it being able to ride Black Rock, Alsea Falls, Post Canyon, Sandy Ridge, Mac and Dunn forests etc. - If I want to go 2 to 3 hrs, I get Oak Ridge and Bend too :)
tipsword pinkbikeaudience's article
Mar 29, 2023 at 9:20
Mar 29, 2023
Win It Wednesday: Enter to Win A SR Suntour Durolux 38 Suspension Fork
Is this the "white elephant" gift you never knew you needed and are secretly snickering that you got because its no joke?
