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topfuel564 jessie-mmorgan's article

Jan 3, 2026 at 8:57

Jan 3, 2026

Pinkbike Poll: How Do You Inflate Your Tires?

Reserve valves can and will clog if you fill them through the valve. I used nothing but orange seal endurance and one of my valves clogged within a year of use.

topfuel564 pinkbikeoriginals's article

Apr 25, 2025 at 8:30

Apr 25, 2025

Video: Does Wrapping Your Mountain Bike Frame Actually Make a Difference?

I had my new bike last year ride wrapped at a RW dealer and after one year I am not impressed. It is a last gen Stumpjumper never ridden, with the full custom kit. It has a satin finish. Lots of lift of on edges, with dust underneath. It definitely does not protect as well as they would like you to believe. Any small rock strikes will peel it off. Customer service was lacking when I had a question about sticking the edges back down. I bought the kit direct and they told me to just go back to the dealer instead of just answering a simple question. I'll not be wasting my money on Ride wrap again.

topfuel564 mikekazimer's article

Apr 3, 2025 at 21:48

Apr 3, 2025

Yeti Releases Limited-Edition 40th Anniversary ASR

Chris King did not kick off the whole 3D violet adonizing. Their first headset was silver only while companies like Ringle and Grafton did kick off the whole thing. I had a 1990 Wicked Fat chance with every purple part that I could find.

topfuel564 Dario-DiGiulio's article

Mar 6, 2025 at 6:58

Mar 6, 2025

Review: Industry Nine Hydra 2 Hubs - 870 Points of Engagement & Increased Durability

I've ridden the originals for 4 years, over a 1000 miles per year. I'm at 225lbs riding weight and I never had a single issue. I did upgrade to the new axle version, just in case.

topfuel564 stephanepelletier's article

Mar 5, 2025 at 12:51

Mar 5, 2025

Intense Launches New 'Frame First' Program to Deliver Customizable Builds Through QBP

Intense are pretty good bikes. I have a 2018 Primer that I upgraded just about everything except the suspension. It was the lower grade frame that they used to make. It's 31 lbs complete with pedals, pump, cage and garmin mount. I built up a last gen stumpjumper frame that I bought for $1750 last year, XT drivetrain, brakes, King headset, BB, and handbuilt wheels, and a full set of better bolts and it's less than 6 oz difference in weight to the intense.

topfuel564 stephanepelletier's article

Feb 12, 2025 at 6:51

Feb 12, 2025

Pivot Cycles Announces "Premier" Lifetime Warranty & Courtesy Bearing Replacement Program

Lifetime warranties are the lifetime of the company not the part or the owner.

topfuel564 mikekazimer's article

Jan 22, 2025 at 16:19

Jan 22, 2025

Review: Formula Cura X Brakes - 2 Piston Consistency

I wanted to try Formulas when I built up my last gen Stumpjumper frame, but with where the caliper sits at a 45 degree angle between the stays, it's a no go with no banjo fitting.

topfuel564 seb-stott's article

Nov 21, 2024 at 7:07

Nov 21, 2024

The Internet's Most Common MTB Tech Questions Answered

@groghunter: I use the green Dumonde Tech and I only have lube the chain every 2-3 months in AZ.

topfuel564 sarahmoore's article

Nov 6, 2024 at 6:43

Nov 6, 2024

The Pro’s Closet Returns Under New Ownership

@ridingsteeps: Really shouldn't be selling weed behind the police station even if it is legal now.

topfuel564 Dario-DiGiulio's article

Aug 16, 2024 at 14:15

Aug 16, 2024

Review: Specialized Eliminator / Butcher Tires - Great Performance at a Reasonable Price

@Dogl0rd: Terrible braking and not much better at climbing.

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