Mountain Biking articles for MTBers
@lepigpen.bsky.social
Los Angeles biker/surfer/recluse (former journalist/current rambler)
Welp, I guess it's not surprising but this platform isn't valid for... Things like MTBing. It's probly not even successful in general, given the decline in new users. People treated it like a fad and that's what it became. Thanks to everyone who joined me for a lil bit :) It was fun. ✌️👋
August 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Welp, I guess it's not surprising but this platform isn't valid for... Things like MTBing. It's probly not even successful in general, given the decline in new users. People treated it like a fad and that's what it became. Thanks to everyone who joined me for a lil bit :) It was fun. ✌️👋
Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure I link unto you... A new Brage Vestavik edit. #MTB #mountainbiking #ActionSports #Extremery #TheMostExtreme #AdrenalineActionExtremeSporting
Brage Vestavik | TROLLDOM
YouTube video by Brage Vestavik
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August 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure I link unto you... A new Brage Vestavik edit. #MTB #mountainbiking #ActionSports #Extremery #TheMostExtreme #AdrenalineActionExtremeSporting
Norco releases new Revolver. Looking like an outright 10/10 on paper, visually as well. Will be interesting to see reviews roll in but a lightweight, fun, peppy downcountry bike is a pretty safe bet. Nailing the frame paint and the build spec values is a start. #mountainbiking #MTB
August 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Norco releases new Revolver. Looking like an outright 10/10 on paper, visually as well. Will be interesting to see reviews roll in but a lightweight, fun, peppy downcountry bike is a pretty safe bet. Nailing the frame paint and the build spec values is a start. #mountainbiking #MTB
Hands down best youtuber in MTBing. (And one of the best youtubers in general.) JKW is a gem... #MTB #mountainbiking
BIKE on a PEDAL BOAT for an epic journey...
YouTube video by Jeff Kendall-Weed
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August 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hands down best youtuber in MTBing. (And one of the best youtubers in general.) JKW is a gem... #MTB #mountainbiking
Okay, I found something I actually liked from Bike Mag. It's hard to describe the biking culture as a teetotaler. All I know is I've almost cancelled my mailing list from SkyPark because they've been advertising their new alcohol bar nearly daily... 🙄 #mountainbiking #MTB
Why Booze and Bikes Are a Strange Mix - Are We Glorifying a Problem?
Beer and bikes have always had a symbiotic relationship, but I don’t like the glorification of alcohol and riding bikes.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Okay, I found something I actually liked from Bike Mag. It's hard to describe the biking culture as a teetotaler. All I know is I've almost cancelled my mailing list from SkyPark because they've been advertising their new alcohol bar nearly daily... 🙄 #mountainbiking #MTB
Sorry no industry posts lately. Been a mixture of many posts I don't care about and almost nothing that really moves the needle for me. Giant released some new bikes, they are at least better values than the new Treks. I am okay with boring, I guess, but hopefully not expensive boring lol #MTB
PANIC (at the disco) Trail
YouTube video by Medium MTB
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August 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sorry no industry posts lately. Been a mixture of many posts I don't care about and almost nothing that really moves the needle for me. Giant released some new bikes, they are at least better values than the new Treks. I am okay with boring, I guess, but hopefully not expensive boring lol #MTB
Sure, Orbea may have released the best #MTB of all time this year... But this bike is less than half the price of that Rallon right now. Insane value, 2500 for a Specialized Status 170. Lotta new bikes being released, including the cool Fuel line up concept from Trek... But they all fall short lol 🤔
August 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Sure, Orbea may have released the best #MTB of all time this year... But this bike is less than half the price of that Rallon right now. Insane value, 2500 for a Specialized Status 170. Lotta new bikes being released, including the cool Fuel line up concept from Trek... But they all fall short lol 🤔
Grabbed these rad pads on sale. Over 50% off. I will say as a former BMXer who hates pads, the fit and feel of the higher quality stuff is insane. I'm only learning this lifestyle now with the crazy post-covid sales. These feel like the best compromise between comfortable and protective. #MTB
August 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Grabbed these rad pads on sale. Over 50% off. I will say as a former BMXer who hates pads, the fit and feel of the higher quality stuff is insane. I'm only learning this lifestyle now with the crazy post-covid sales. These feel like the best compromise between comfortable and protective. #MTB
GF films MTBing better than I do... So US DH Nationals got kinda dicey for some lol #MTB #mountainbiking
Nationals got dicey for 517
YouTube video by MTBsquid
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August 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
GF films MTBing better than I do... So US DH Nationals got kinda dicey for some lol #MTB #mountainbiking
Well, if you've liked the world cup SleeperCo shreddits, you're in for a tasty treat. HARDLINE x SLEEPERCO (and with their NEW camera). Shots that let you see Hardline like you've never seen it before... #mountainbiking #MTB
RED BULL HARDLINE 2025 | SLEEPER SHREDDIT
YouTube video by SLEEPER
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July 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Well, if you've liked the world cup SleeperCo shreddits, you're in for a tasty treat. HARDLINE x SLEEPERCO (and with their NEW camera). Shots that let you see Hardline like you've never seen it before... #mountainbiking #MTB
Unfortunately this is about how my trip went at Summit Bike Park... To some extent I'm not even surprised at Summit, although saying this kinda shit behind a child riding is next level scumbag. #mountainbiking #MTB
Just another day at Summit #MTB Park... (feel free to call these guys out whenever possible)
YouTube video by Teddy Parker
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July 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Unfortunately this is about how my trip went at Summit Bike Park... To some extent I'm not even surprised at Summit, although saying this kinda shit behind a child riding is next level scumbag. #mountainbiking #MTB
the fun reddit game is halfway done, and i can't complain about the results! definitely agreeing with most things even though I think Trek Session was supposed to win best looking design but got looked over due to confusion. Also as ugly as it is, I'd love to try that haibike lol #mountainbiking
July 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
the fun reddit game is halfway done, and i can't complain about the results! definitely agreeing with most things even though I think Trek Session was supposed to win best looking design but got looked over due to confusion. Also as ugly as it is, I'd love to try that haibike lol #mountainbiking
ITS STARTED. Hardline. Wales. 2025. Some big names are missing due to world cup overall concerns but otherwise Asa is out there and many others such as Ronan are already swinging off it. BK is getting roasted left and right and the track looks great for now, let's see about that weather. #MTB
HARDLINE TRACK WALK AND FIRST HITS!!
YouTube video by Matt Jones
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July 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
ITS STARTED. Hardline. Wales. 2025. Some big names are missing due to world cup overall concerns but otherwise Asa is out there and many others such as Ronan are already swinging off it. BK is getting roasted left and right and the track looks great for now, let's see about that weather. #MTB
ibis releases the new Ripley/Ripmo models in aluminum versions, and they look very cool. and Henry Quinney starts a new channel for reviewing bikes using control components, called QuarterHP. Timing is silly, I almost feel like these events are inevitably tied in history... #mountainbiking #MTB
July 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
ibis releases the new Ripley/Ripmo models in aluminum versions, and they look very cool. and Henry Quinney starts a new channel for reviewing bikes using control components, called QuarterHP. Timing is silly, I almost feel like these events are inevitably tied in history... #mountainbiking #MTB
Less than a year into being a 'SRAM customer'. My G2s failed mid-ride, causing a crash. Thought they may have just had an issue needing a bleed, but shop confirmed part failure and warrantied them. DB6s I replaced them with have sticky pistons out the box... Same as the DB8s on my GFs bike 😂 #MTB
July 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Less than a year into being a 'SRAM customer'. My G2s failed mid-ride, causing a crash. Thought they may have just had an issue needing a bleed, but shop confirmed part failure and warrantied them. DB6s I replaced them with have sticky pistons out the box... Same as the DB8s on my GFs bike 😂 #MTB
Can't believe even this is above 100mb. Sorry guys. These little clips don't go on the youtube so... I dunno. I guess I could upload IMGUR links to post here? I dunno what embeds best that isn't youtube (due to their shorts/vertical thing) #MTB #mountainbiking
From the MTB community on Reddit: small win today... needed to find a new feature that required commitment to build confidence for the bike park.
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July 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Can't believe even this is above 100mb. Sorry guys. These little clips don't go on the youtube so... I dunno. I guess I could upload IMGUR links to post here? I dunno what embeds best that isn't youtube (due to their shorts/vertical thing) #MTB #mountainbiking
Well its hard to get files under 100mb without making it 480p... Anyways, fun lil video from this morning with these choice cycling architectures. The ol shared lane. On a large city street. Uphill. Buddy didn't want me on the sidewalk or the road... Wanted me dead 😂 #cycling #losangeles #MTB
From the BikeLA community on Reddit: Another one of those days where trying to make the safe/right decision punishes you... Twice
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July 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Well its hard to get files under 100mb without making it 480p... Anyways, fun lil video from this morning with these choice cycling architectures. The ol shared lane. On a large city street. Uphill. Buddy didn't want me on the sidewalk or the road... Wanted me dead 😂 #cycling #losangeles #MTB
Sorry for Reddit link but I'm not dealing with Bsky servers or YouTube uploads for this mornings clips lol... Basically wanted to practice for a bike park trip. Aaannd my confidence is shot ha. Gonna need some more practice... #MountainBiking #MTB
From the MTB community on Reddit: When you intend to practice for the bike park, but it dismantles your confidence instead...
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July 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Sorry for Reddit link but I'm not dealing with Bsky servers or YouTube uploads for this mornings clips lol... Basically wanted to practice for a bike park trip. Aaannd my confidence is shot ha. Gonna need some more practice... #MountainBiking #MTB
Welp, let's see how YT comes out the other end of this... During the mid-season break too? Does the DH team make it to the end of the season? #mountainbiking #MTB
A Message From Our CEO & Founder, Markus Flossmann
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July 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Welp, let's see how YT comes out the other end of this... During the mid-season break too? Does the DH team make it to the end of the season? #mountainbiking #MTB
:( 2 hits and some backyard footage... Not sure if he's just conceded they are gonna overlook him going forward. Especially given the Rampage criteria... I feel like this is seen as filler features in a Rampage run. Far from the tuck no hander MV/Wade drop :/ #mountainbiking #MTB
DYLAN STARK Rampage Video Submission 2025
YouTube video by Dylan Stark
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July 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
:( 2 hits and some backyard footage... Not sure if he's just conceded they are gonna overlook him going forward. Especially given the Rampage criteria... I feel like this is seen as filler features in a Rampage run. Far from the tuck no hander MV/Wade drop :/ #mountainbiking #MTB
Hot take... Backyard Battle is the new Fest Series since they turned it into 'Fest Sessions' and then seemed to turn into only 2 maybe 3 stops of almost unrecorded 'sessions' a year... :( #mountainbiking #MTB #keepfreeridefree
Backyard Battle 2025 | Stop 1: Veronique Sandler & Sam Hodgson
YouTube video by Monster Energy
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July 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hot take... Backyard Battle is the new Fest Series since they turned it into 'Fest Sessions' and then seemed to turn into only 2 maybe 3 stops of almost unrecorded 'sessions' a year... :( #mountainbiking #MTB #keepfreeridefree
Bitta drill slash DnB with a dash of grime liquid fusion track for the latest SleeperCo shreddit... Andorra was sick. Now time for the L O N G summer break! #MTB #mountainbiking
PUSHING LIMITS IN ANDORRA | SLEEPER SHREDDIT
YouTube video by SLEEPER
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July 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Bitta drill slash DnB with a dash of grime liquid fusion track for the latest SleeperCo shreddit... Andorra was sick. Now time for the L O N G summer break! #MTB #mountainbiking
I found a cut that fits on to Bsky!! Puzzling out a lil hip this morning. Low side feels better but lands straight into the bush... High side has a better set up but the lip is chunky rock. Swings n roundabouts... #MountainBiking #MTB #LosAngeles
July 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I found a cut that fits on to Bsky!! Puzzling out a lil hip this morning. Low side feels better but lands straight into the bush... High side has a better set up but the lip is chunky rock. Swings n roundabouts... #MountainBiking #MTB #LosAngeles
Yo my bike got Bike of the Day over on Vital MTB. My favorite place for Fantasy Downhill!!! #MTB #mountainbiking www.vitalmtb.com
the DE-mullet, dual 27 YT Jeffsy Uncaged 13
View Vital MTB member LePigPen's mountain bike check "the DE-mullet, dual 27 YT Jeffsy Uncaged 13".
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July 12, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Yo my bike got Bike of the Day over on Vital MTB. My favorite place for Fantasy Downhill!!! #MTB #mountainbiking www.vitalmtb.com
This has been a lot more fun than I thought. Day 2 the internet decided Pivot is the most overrated (but basically just saying its expensive/overpriced)... So far day 3 the best FS has been Stumpy, unsurprisingly. Def a popularity contest style format. #MTB #mountainbiking What's your favorite FS???
July 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This has been a lot more fun than I thought. Day 2 the internet decided Pivot is the most overrated (but basically just saying its expensive/overpriced)... So far day 3 the best FS has been Stumpy, unsurprisingly. Def a popularity contest style format. #MTB #mountainbiking What's your favorite FS???