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willdabeast410
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I own and operate an mtb/ suspension focused bicycle service shop in Bellingham. Just living the dream
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willdabeast410 edspratt's article
May 12, 2026 at 15:18
May 12, 2026
Cube Issues Recall for "Suddenly Detaching" Pedal Insert on Carbon Crank Arms
You are the outlier... we used to have literally piles of those in for warranty... They all fail eventually (if you ride hard)
willdabeast410 edspratt's article
May 12, 2026 at 15:13
May 12, 2026
Cube Issues Recall for "Suddenly Detaching" Pedal Insert on Carbon Crank Arms
@tripleultrasuperboostplusplus: They will break eventually; remove those deathtraps ASAP for you health ;)
willdabeast410 jessie-mmorgan's article
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:28
Apr 1, 2026
The Ride 886 TopHat Adds a Two-Stage Air Spring to Fox Forks - Taipei Cycle Show 2026
@jalopyj: only for 180mm ...
willdabeast410 Dario-DiGiulio's article
Mar 27, 2026 at 15:42
Mar 27, 2026
Paragon Machine Works is Closing up Shop - A Great Loss for People Who Make Bikes
Truly gutting news... RIP PMW. Sad day. It's worrying that they could not navigate the current situation we find ourselves in. Not much hope of someone else filling that void... Good luck to all the frame builders reliant upon PMW parts
willdabeast410 seb-stott's article
Mar 17, 2026 at 17:18
Mar 17, 2026
First Look: Fox Updates Float X & DHX Shocks
@Dougal-SC: The Float X is just a better made Bomber... The tune kits are super cheap ($12USD per compression/ rebound tune for all of the needed shims) and they can be acquired as needed (I run a suspension service shop and revalve Float X's all the time).
TLDR; everything you said is total BS
willdabeast410 mikekazimer's article
Nov 21, 2025 at 16:11
Nov 21, 2025
Pinkbike Poll: Do Your Hands or Arms Hurt When You Ride?
@ohio: Sounds like you have weak wrists. work on that. A hang board is very different from using rings. Rings are very dynamic and engage muscle groups in a slightly different way. You are also not limited to pulling exercises and can do some pushing as well. Unlocking the muscle up on the rings is when I felt my wrists really get strong. I guess I could have elaborated on my routine, but it can be summed up with using basic calisthenics movements on the rings and lifting heavy things often.
This plus lots of stretching and a proper bar/ lever setup (levers closer to flat and pull close to the bar) are what ended the pump for me. Consistency over time is the key
willdabeast410 mikekazimer's article
Nov 21, 2025 at 12:19
Nov 21, 2025
Pinkbike Poll: Do Your Hands or Arms Hurt When You Ride?
None of these things helped me as much as intentionally training forearm/ grip strength. I just put some gymnast rings in my garage and started hanging from them daily. It took a few years, but now arm pump is no longer a thing I experience (and I can do a lot more pull ups/ isometric holds). The benefit of this goes beyond simply negating arm pump and I would encourage all to give it a try.
willdabeast410 TransitionBikeCompany's article
Sep 25, 2025 at 15:09
Sep 25, 2025
Transition Refreshes the PBJ Dirt Jumper with Aluminum Frame & Updated Geo
which is also what kept a lot of people from buying the bike. It felt like a confused trail bike instead of a big BMX. Never was a fan of the size lrg at 6'2" ... felt way too long for a DJ bike. 420 reach is perfect for people my size who actually dirt jump their dirt jumper
willdabeast410 TransitionBikeCompany's article
Sep 25, 2025 at 15:02
Sep 25, 2025
Transition Refreshes the PBJ Dirt Jumper with Aluminum Frame & Updated Geo
I guess this is an unpopular opinion, but at 6'2' I love a 420 reach on a DJ. I hated the old PBJ geo... Always felt too long and not nimble compared to every other bike in the category. This bike has some proper DJ numbers which tells me they actually listened to people who dirt jump... not just the masses who buy one and ride around the pump track barely ever leaving the ground... the comment section is really telling of people skills, clearly a lack of BMX backgrounds here...
willdabeast410 mikekazimer's article
Jul 18, 2025 at 13:15
Jul 18, 2025
The World's Biggest Drop, MTB Festivals, & Newfoundland Riding | Pinkbike Podcast
Riding switch foot is a thing with the BMX kids these days; gets all the bonus points in the street competitions. Honestly is super impressive to witness people confident with either foot forward. It feels so wrong to anything but cruise that way.
