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pdon Added a new Feature REVIEW: Alchemy Argos Au Titanium Hardtail
7/14/2025 3:18pm
Hardtail mountain bikes come in several flavors, from mile-crushing cross-country bikes to long and slack "hardcore hardtails." The most common frame materials are aluminum, carbon fiber, and steel...
pdon Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/6/2023 3:24pm For what it's worth, people spotted a few Evil vans testing prototypes at a badass trail near Leavenworth, WA a couple of weeks ago. What the hell would I know, But that doesn't seem like a company that is dissolving.
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mwmiller3 Liked a comment about product review REVIEW: Alchemy Argos Au Titanium Hardtail
4/6/2023 6:02pm
Getting my lotto numbers ready!
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pdon Added a product review for 2023 Alchemy Argos Au SRAM XX1 AXS Bike
7/14/2025 - 3:19pm
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about Feature TESTED: DT Swiss FR541 Rim
3/16/2023 3:25pm
Looks like another quality DT product, I'm just glad you dented it. A DH rim test without dents is a sham.
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pdon Added a reply to Shimano components sold on Ebay
3/13/2023 2:08pm I second, or third, this. I bought some Deore brakes for my fat bike through one of these sellers this winter. If you PM me, I can look up the sellers name
pdon Added a reply to Is an offseason good?
1/3/2023 6:23am My riding season is about 9-months long. Sure, I would love to ride year-round, but I think a little bit of a break can be beneficial even if it isn't ideal. After a long riding season, I think a little time off can recharge the stoke. During the spring/summer/fall riding becomes part of the routine. Over the winter you are...
pdon Added a comment about bike check Devlin Jester 150 Enduro Race
12/28/2022 6:45am
Really cool
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philphun1 Liked a bike check Canfield Jedi Adirondack Park Edition
12/26/2022 8:29am
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pdon Added a reply to 2023 Eastern States Cup Team Rumors
11/27/2022 5:41pm Mount snow is about as old school as it gets. I
pdon Added a reply to MRP - Questions if you have ridden them
11/23/2022 3:28pm My Canfield Lithium came stock with the Hazzard. It was great. Quiet, reliable, plenty of adjustment. I ended up switching to an air shock on that bike but I should have kept the MRP. I’ve also had the MRP Raven and Ribbon over the years. Both solid forks
pdon Added a comment about bike check 44 Bikes Marauder Single Speed
11/23/2022 6:29am
Bike Of the Day selection has been incredible lately. So many unique and interesting bikes
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pdon Added a comment about feature REVIEW: Sage Titanium Flow Motion Hardtail
10/14/2022 7:56am
I loved the Stanton Switchback as a do-it-all shredder. You can ride that thing pretty damn hard. If I was to pick one as a second bike in the quiver, the Nimble 9 is so much fun, that thing is an absolutely razor blade in terms of handling and precision.
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pdon Added a new Feature REVIEW: Sage Titanium Flow Motion Hardtail
10/13/2022 12:18pm
When we think about frame material for hardtail mountain bikes, a few usual suspects come to mind. Aluminum offers an attainable price point and a solid strength-to-weight ratio. Carbon fiber is light...
pdon Added a reply to New England Downhill Trip
9/7/2022 10:31am If you can pop over the border, Bromont in Quebec is super cool. I have a soft spot for Sugarbush. It’s not the most polished , but the stuff in the “Eden” zone is really really fun classic New England loam and roots
pdon Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
9/2/2022 1:10pm I heard something interesting recently that suggested manufacturers are directing the bulk of their focus "downcountry" and enduro bikes these days. As a result, everything in between the two ends of the MTB spectrum hasn't received nearly as much attention. I do think this sort of thing is a little cyclical...my guess is that sooner or later we will see...
BHowell Liked a product review Tested - Reynolds Blacklabel Trail Expert Wheels
8/22/2022 1:04pm
There are a number of ways to improve the handling of your mountain bike. Perhaps the most noticeable is in the wheels. A solid set of hoops with quality hubs can make even an entry-level rig feel race-ready. When it comes to racing, Reynolds has the pedigree with their Blacklabel line of wheels. Vital took on the Blacklabel Trail Expert wheels this spring and after months of riding, we're ready to share our findings. Highlights MR5 Carbon rims 29 and 27.5-inch rim offerings (mixed-wheel tested) 32mm Inner Width Ringle Super Bubba X hubs 4-degrees engagement (6-pawl) Centerlock brake rotor mount...
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Brevard_Bikewrench Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
7/8/2022 8:07pm
Crazy theory, but what if the “demo” platform fin Iles is testing is actually the new enduro? The upper link looks a little short and seeing the specialized gravity story, it doesn’t look quite like 200mm of travel. Seems to be running a full 29 as well. Specialized has done this before with the previous version of the demo being partially developed from the enduro evo.
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pdon Added a product review for Hustle Avery REMtech Pedal
6/23/2022 - 7:54am
pdon Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
6/11/2022 2:27pm That Marz shock is super intriguing. Assuming it is extremely competitively priced like the Bomber CR, it could be a great option for a lot of riders. In a world of $700+ shocks, it would be awesome to see a decent air shock that can take some abuse at a significantly lower price