Mountain Biking articles for MTBers
@lepigpen.bsky.social
Los Angeles biker/surfer/recluse (former journalist/current rambler)
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
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
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
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
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???
lol reddit did a little fun game in the #MTB forum and I'm so proud of the lil Kona Process 111 for winning most underrated! It's so true! Invented 'downcountry' before it was a thing... Good on ya, Kona! #mountainbiking So now what's the most OVERRATED mtb ever??
July 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
lol reddit did a little fun game in the #MTB forum and I'm so proud of the lil Kona Process 111 for winning most underrated! It's so true! Invented 'downcountry' before it was a thing... Good on ya, Kona! #mountainbiking So now what's the most OVERRATED mtb ever??
the face of a man who stole his GFs ebike to crush 20/2500 in under 2 hours on a Monday lol #MTB #mountainbiking maybe I will get myself one... in the future... one day... maybe
July 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
the face of a man who stole his GFs ebike to crush 20/2500 in under 2 hours on a Monday lol #MTB #mountainbiking maybe I will get myself one... in the future... one day... maybe
I have WAY too many photos from my Mammoth riding trip... Enjoy some doggos, fireworks, and the lakes... Will probably have actual riding stuff later next week :) #MTB #mountainbiking
July 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
I have WAY too many photos from my Mammoth riding trip... Enjoy some doggos, fireworks, and the lakes... Will probably have actual riding stuff later next week :) #MTB #mountainbiking
first beginner group #MTB ride in LA was a success... #mountainbiking
June 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
first beginner group #MTB ride in LA was a success... #mountainbiking
Also LOOK AT THIIIS boost bro photo from PB... BRO wow #MTB #mountainbiking
May 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Also LOOK AT THIIIS boost bro photo from PB... BRO wow #MTB #mountainbiking
You know the new Schwalbes are good when both winners in Poland were running them and one had to sharpie over the logo... 🤣 Amaury is gonna be walking around the pits in a trench coat dealing radial Dirty Dans on the CHEAP #MTB #mountainbiking
May 21, 2025 at 4:05 AM
You know the new Schwalbes are good when both winners in Poland were running them and one had to sharpie over the logo... 🤣 Amaury is gonna be walking around the pits in a trench coat dealing radial Dirty Dans on the CHEAP #MTB #mountainbiking
Jackson with some choice words for the broadcast team not including his run in qualifying lol... Ya love to see it #MTB #mountainbiking #downhill #JacksonGoldstone
May 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Jackson with some choice words for the broadcast team not including his run in qualifying lol... Ya love to see it #MTB #mountainbiking #downhill #JacksonGoldstone
Some interesting discussion on PB, reddit, and elsewhere about the new acquisition of Rocky Mountain (to avoid shuttering completely). Of course everyone is picking sides (far too early with not enough info). But it's always a concern (and a risk) with new ownership #mountainbiking #MTB
May 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Some interesting discussion on PB, reddit, and elsewhere about the new acquisition of Rocky Mountain (to avoid shuttering completely). Of course everyone is picking sides (far too early with not enough info). But it's always a concern (and a risk) with new ownership #mountainbiking #MTB
Yes, it's a fairly needless and overly complex product. Yes, I'm biased towards it because it's from my favorite BMX brand. No, I'm probably not gonna buy it (I think). But I love this kind of functional innovation. Even if V1 isn't a game changer, it certainly looks more interesting than foam #MTB
April 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Yes, it's a fairly needless and overly complex product. Yes, I'm biased towards it because it's from my favorite BMX brand. No, I'm probably not gonna buy it (I think). But I love this kind of functional innovation. Even if V1 isn't a game changer, it certainly looks more interesting than foam #MTB
Enough to bring a tear to a man's eye... GF sold her old bike to a kid and immediately got this video in our inbox the next day lol 🤟 #MTB #mountainbiking #thekidsarealright no better time to shred, start em early!
April 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Enough to bring a tear to a man's eye... GF sold her old bike to a kid and immediately got this video in our inbox the next day lol 🤟 #MTB #mountainbiking #thekidsarealright no better time to shred, start em early!
Interesting... So there were definitely grumbles about the 5 to 3 podium change for this season, but I didn't think much would come of it. The XC riders started the initial protest, and the DH riders piled on to show support. I'm wondering if anything will come of this, for a rather small change. 🤔
April 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Interesting... So there were definitely grumbles about the 5 to 3 podium change for this season, but I didn't think much would come of it. The XC riders started the initial protest, and the DH riders piled on to show support. I'm wondering if anything will come of this, for a rather small change. 🤔
Heavy hitters on the mens podium:
March 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Heavy hitters on the mens podium:
Oh and... Typical #santamonica things. Couple waymos passing each other as they shuttle their respective tourists around the promenade #excuseme #pardonme
March 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Oh and... Typical #santamonica things. Couple waymos passing each other as they shuttle their respective tourists around the promenade #excuseme #pardonme
Accidentally grabbing my best 'street' photography shot today. In reality I was just stuck here and couldn't move cuz of this crowd, after an unsuccessful street shooting day... So just started snapping the horde blockading me, did not even see this guy until now lol. LEGEND #streetphotography #r100
March 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Accidentally grabbing my best 'street' photography shot today. In reality I was just stuck here and couldn't move cuz of this crowd, after an unsuccessful street shooting day... So just started snapping the horde blockading me, did not even see this guy until now lol. LEGEND #streetphotography #r100
gf was kind enough to film my latest clear at the local... almost flubbed the entire pass but had to save it on the last hit. now to sus out the 3 'medium-biggies' at the every end... #MTB #mountainbiking #losangeles
March 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
gf was kind enough to film my latest clear at the local... almost flubbed the entire pass but had to save it on the last hit. now to sus out the 3 'medium-biggies' at the every end... #MTB #mountainbiking #losangeles
Big day for SRAM, eh? Looks like they seem to have read the room and Levels and Guides have been frankenstein'd into Motives, the new entry level brakes to sit below Codes/DB8s now. Making those base Codes mid range and Mavens the new enduro/DH stoppers. Sounds good to me. #mountainbiking #MTB
March 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Big day for SRAM, eh? Looks like they seem to have read the room and Levels and Guides have been frankenstein'd into Motives, the new entry level brakes to sit below Codes/DB8s now. Making those base Codes mid range and Mavens the new enduro/DH stoppers. Sounds good to me. #mountainbiking #MTB
SRAM has released mechanical T-type and all I can think is... How did we get here? Why are we going this direction? I truly thought innovation was going to go with less gears, less weight, and potentially less cost for the same/similar range and function. Not more weight and... More cost? #MTB
March 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
SRAM has released mechanical T-type and all I can think is... How did we get here? Why are we going this direction? I truly thought innovation was going to go with less gears, less weight, and potentially less cost for the same/similar range and function. Not more weight and... More cost? #MTB
this was from my ken hahn ride to finalize the route for the no drop group ride... more details on that coming soon(ish). thinking June, maybe. here's the strava route and the lovely halfway point resting spot for them viewsss
March 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
this was from my ken hahn ride to finalize the route for the no drop group ride... more details on that coming soon(ish). thinking June, maybe. here's the strava route and the lovely halfway point resting spot for them viewsss