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xvrpzt
- Member since Jul 7, 2023
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Bellingham , Washington - 0 Followers
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xvrpzt pinkbikeoriginals's article
Aug 6, 2026 at 13:25
Aug 6, 2026
Factory Tour: Inside Polygon’s Bicycle Manufacturing Machine
@DirtBagTim: to add to that, I think what makes an aluminum (or any alloy) aerospace, or nuclear, or medical, grade, is of course its specific alloying elements and composition, but really, it's how traceable it is.
I believe that alloy vendors favor a higher count of virgin aluminum in those types, because traceability can be a little harder to obtain once you start recycling and melting things together. It exists, but it usually is a closed loop program within the above industries.
Don't buy parts where the vendor claims they're using aerospace grade aluminum, and you should be good!
xvrpzt Dario-DiGiulio's article
Aug 5, 2026 at 8:23
Aug 5, 2026
Enduro Bike Checks: The Setups That Win in Whistler
I did appreciate that he specifically said "with the stock rear end", the S5 seatstays offering slightly longer seatstays, I wonder if that's an option offered to team riders, or if there was some testing done.
From an old bike check, he's about 180cm.
xvrpzt pinkbikeoriginals's article
Aug 4, 2026 at 11:45
Aug 4, 2026
Factory Tour: Inside Polygon’s Bicycle Manufacturing Machine
I admire your optimism. Apparently, from this past week recent events, most of this website's audience celebrates throwing empty beer cans at each others, and is oddly attracted to giant gaz guzzlers. This little world doesn't really care about sustainability. To be fair, it is not the worst hobby to begin with, but I don't expect much communication on these practices.
Can't wait for a few "what about [...]" comments!
xvrpzt seb-stott's article
Jul 30, 2026 at 11:35
Jul 30, 2026
First Ride: Pole Hiisi With Maxon Air S Motor
What a quandary...
xvrpzt seb-stott's article
Jun 24, 2026 at 9:58
Jun 24, 2026
The Death Of Derailleurs? Avinox Announces Motor "Gearbox" - Eurobike 2026
The mondraker shows a belt. Looks like it is an option.
xvrpzt underpaidintern's article
Jun 15, 2026 at 8:03
Jun 15, 2026
Neuhaus Releases Production Solstice Hardtail
I have had one of those for about 4 years as well. Wonderful bike, the first one I haven't had the urge to replace in a long time, and the one I always want to ride.
Selling
May 29, 2026 at 10:08
May 29, 2026
Mavic Aksium Elite UST
$300 USDSelling a pair of Mavic Aksium Elite UST. Originally from a 2017 or 2018 canyon endurace.
700c
12*100 - 12*142mm thru axles
shimano 10/11s body
centerlock
19mm inner width
Comes with 160mm rotors and shimano 105 11-34t cassette. One newer rotor and I do not believe the cassette is original to the bike.
Will ship at buyer's expense from 98225, with insurance.
Selling
May 15, 2026 at 11:18
May 15, 2026
DT Swiss 350 - XR391 CX Ray 29 Boost MS/XD CL
$250 USDSelling a XC/light trail wheelset, with DT 350s and XR391. It handbuilt by a reputable shop back in 2021 or 2022, and retensioned a couple of times since. Good condition overall, but used! The rear rim has a little wobble and a couple of small dents, but still holds tubeless fine. They have a total of about 1,500 miles on them. They would be good for a light rider XC/gravel bike wheelset.
XR391, 29er, 25mm internal
DT 350, MS or XD (or both), centerlock. I have some rotors availbable, 180 or 203.
Boost front and rear (110-15/148-12)
Sapim CX Rays bladed spokes.
I can leave some basic valves on them.
I'll update pictures once I get a chance to clean them.
I would ship, but at buyer's expense, including insurance.
Contact only via pibkbike messaging.
Selling
Apr 17, 2026 at 14:31
Apr 17, 2026
Robert Axle Project x2
$50 USDSelling two Robert Axle projects, to set up QR bikes on clamp style trainers (we had a Wahoo Kickr)
L = 152 or 154 - 167, Pitch = 1.0mm. Refs: 36221 and 26018, both are TRA0217
One was on a 2018 Canyon Endurace and the other on a 2021 BMC URS. One of them has an extra spacer, I do not recall using it, or if they both came with one. Both of these bikes have a 167mm axle, which shouldn't require the trainer axle to be shortened. Please check your bike has a similar axle.
Price is 25 for each axle. 30$ shipped within CONUS, $50 for both.
xvrpzt stephanepelletier's article
Dec 19, 2025 at 8:20
Dec 19, 2025
9 Things I Loved in 2025: Stephane Pelletier
I have been eyeing those deals for a few weeks, the black frameset is also quite discounted right now.
