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transam711
- Member since Aug 8, 2006
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Portland , Oregon - 173 Followers
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A hit with the kids.
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transam711 stephanepelletier's article
Oct 9, 2025 at 9:38
Oct 9, 2025
First Ride: Transition Brings Back the Iconic Bottlerocket
This thing looks cool but I gotta say, I'm a little confused by what feels like the rewriting of Bottle Rocket history... The original BR was sold as a slopestyle bike, at 140mm it was decidedly shorter travel than any contemporary freeride bike... Transition was selling the Dirtbag (170mm) and Gran Mal (I think they were adjustable, 180-200mm) at the same time as actual freeride offerings.
None of this matters, the new bike looks rad, just as someone that remembers the original Bottle Rocket's launch well this doesn't feel like the same bike at all.
transam711 sarahmoore's article
Jan 8, 2025 at 12:57
Jan 8, 2025
Brett Rheeder Parts Ways with Commencal, Says He Will Launch New MTB Company in 2025
Seems like a scary time to launch a new company but I'm interested to see what he's got in mind.
transam711 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Nov 20, 2024 at 9:36
Nov 20, 2024
Field Test Review: 2024 Ibis Ripmo - The Revised Classic
I'm sure some people think the new frames + aesthetic are better, but the upvotes prove your opinion isn't too unpopular.
Ibis used to feel like a funky cult-classic boutique company (despite being mass produced + affordable), they've got a rich history and stood out amongst everything. Now it feels like a direct-to-consumer brand playing catch up. Straight tubes, common colors, and generic badging were all a misstep.
transam711 izzylidsky's article
Jul 24, 2024 at 14:52
Jul 24, 2024
Bike Roundup: Crankworx Garbanzo DH
(high) Pivot Sunday is sick
transam711 sarahmoore's article
Jun 20, 2024 at 9:48
Jun 20, 2024
Video: Cannondale Factory Racing's Charlie Aldridge, Alan Hatherly & Simon Andreassen Ride the New Crans Montana Course
it's gonna be carnage in the wet, we've already seen some bad crashes from practice, add exhaustion, and all the off camber roots in the rain... WILD xc course. I don't think I've ever seen a world cup XC course that actually looks like fun until this one. I hope there's no serious injuries because that'd obviously ruin the fun, but as a not-XC-guy this is one of the first times I'm very interested in watching an XC race.
transam711 mattbeer's article
May 15, 2024 at 8:36
May 15, 2024
Review: The Revel Rascal V2 is a Live Wire Trail Bike
I've got a v1 Rascal and it's been a damn near perfect bike for my area. Super fun little bike that made me think twice about just how long and slack everything has become.
transam711 mikekazimer's article
Mar 19, 2024 at 8:21
Mar 19, 2024
First Ride: Atherton S170 - Long Travel & Lugged Aluminum
DW link and a big gusset at the headtube? It's a Sunday to me
transam711 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 4, 2024 at 8:18
Mar 4, 2024
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: What Fenders Pinkbike's Editors Actually Use
I use a bolt on Mudhugger, and take it off over the summer. Every autumn I go for one wet ride before I remember to put it on, and it's incredible how shitty it is compared to having a decent sized fender up front. No idea how I survived my whole childhood of muddy rides without a fender.
transam711 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 28, 2023 at 9:18
Aug 28, 2023
Bike Check: Viral Optimist 160
woah, not normally into frames this boutique, but that's cool. That seat post mast is awesome.
transam711 pinkbikeoriginals's article
Jul 31, 2023 at 12:23
Jul 31, 2023
Video: 2023 Red Bull Joyride Highlights
re: your re: subscriptions comment, 100% agree, I live on the border of a state so having multiple territories download/sync'ed is critical, Trailforks is an awesome app that I don't mind supporting at all.
Just learned today that I get an Outside membership out of the deal too, but I have no idea how to watch the film on my TV? Anyone have any advice?
