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@lepigpen.bsky.social

Los Angeles biker/surfer/recluse (former journalist/current rambler)

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Latest posts by lepigpen.bsky.social on Bluesky

This has always been known... But our industry needs to prop itself up by selling 'different' things to gullible customers somehow. If roadies, with their tasty sack of cash, can keep my delicate lil MTB companies afloat... They are doing the LORD'S work.

01.08.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
RED BULL HARDLINE 2025 | SLEEPER SHREDDIT
YouTube video by SLEEPER RED BULL HARDLINE 2025 | SLEEPER SHREDDIT

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

30.07.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The lack of self awareness complaining about speed on turtle pairs quite well with the garbage ideology. Sadly that guy is probably lost in society, he will never outgrow the issues he has. (As he kinda admitted on camera lol)

28.07.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Just another day at Summit #MTB Park... (feel free to call these guys out whenever possible)
YouTube video by Teddy Parker Just another day at Summit #MTB Park... (feel free to call these guys out whenever possible)

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

27.07.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

24.07.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's interesting that Jackson and Loic are so close, as Loic has killed qualifying and Jacko had some fumbles in qualifying early season. They are quite close despite the win numbers. We'll see if it gets more interesting latter half or if the deal is absolutely sealed.

23.07.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. Not sure what the convo would have been around not doing them in 2024. I know there is a sorta age limit (probably 16), which he would have surpassed. He was doing so well in world cups they probly wanted an overall, and thought better of it. Bu tough to say cuz he's in the mix this year also.

23.07.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
HARDLINE TRACK WALK AND FIRST HITS!!
YouTube video by Matt Jones HARDLINE TRACK WALK AND FIRST HITS!!

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

23.07.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

one of Henry's last Pinkbike productions was there last field test which saw multiple bikes perform 'poorly' due to component performance or just outright spec. one has to imagine this was the catalyst for this new idea. and its def more elegant than slagging off a bike because the shock is soft...

22.07.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

22.07.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice! Now bring back a single budget ally model of the Bronson at the very least.

22.07.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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 πŸ˜‚ #MTB

22.07.2025 06:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Somebody's gotta do it."

21.07.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

33,000 posts. brotha, i'd hope so lol.

21.07.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

i was really hoping Bsky would become a typical platform and outgrow its 'political roots' and what not. but that was optimistic thinking. its clear people have mostly abandoned it. id love some examples of successful accounts that arent political and arent large corporations.

21.07.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks ok but I hate how the back strap things are right on the edge of the back pad and basically sitting right on your ribs. Plus there are def options that seem better and for cheaper, for chest and back. Particularly Ion Arcon.

21.07.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

youtube is a joke. videos where you can get millions of views on instagram or reddit will get ~10k views on youtube. they dipped their hands too far into the algorithm. and even then you wont make money from youtube itself, but your own branding so you have to work even harder.

21.07.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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. Explore this post and more from the MTB community

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

20.07.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From the BikeLA community on Reddit: Another one of those days where trying to make the safe/right decision punishes you... Twice Explore this post and more from the BikeLA community

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 πŸ˜‚ #cycling #losangeles #MTB

18.07.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The really awkward thing is their US sector is 'doing ok' apparently... And I'm wondering if they will consolidate and shutter their EU sector to operate in US exclusively. Would be the wildest irony.

18.07.2025 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm bummed at our representation but it also speaks to how effective CORBA has been through out the years for such a large area with an insane population number.

16.07.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From the MTB community on Reddit: When you intend to practice for the bike park, but it dismantles your confidence instead... Explore this post and more from the MTB community

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

16.07.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. I am hearing this is 'EU YT' only... And that 'NA YT' is not affected. Obviously there's no way they are COMPLETELY separate, but also I am kinda laughing at the idea of them going insolvent in their home country, and then using the US of all places to continue operations. What a timeline...

16.07.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Message From Our CEO & Founder, Markus Flossmann
YouTube video by YT Industries A Message From Our CEO & Founder, Markus Flossmann

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

16.07.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
DYLAN STARK Rampage Video Submission 2025
YouTube video by Dylan Stark DYLAN STARK Rampage Video Submission 2025

:( 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

15.07.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Backyard Battle 2025 | Stop 1: Veronique Sandler & Sam Hodgson
YouTube video by Monster Energy Backyard Battle 2025 | Stop 1: Veronique Sandler & Sam Hodgson

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

14.07.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
PUSHING LIMITS IN ANDORRA | SLEEPER SHREDDIT
YouTube video by SLEEPER PUSHING LIMITS IN ANDORRA | SLEEPER SHREDDIT

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

13.07.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Literally me right now. Had to get new brakes installed from warranty, new ones are sticky piston, ladys bike is also sticky piston plus ebike rattling, her other bike has a stuck dropper, and I'm probly having the warrantied brakes go on my other bike since I already had to replace em. Jeez.

12.07.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

12.07.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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".

Yo my bike got Bike of the Day over on Vital MTB. My favorite place for Fantasy Downhill!!! #MTB #mountainbiking www.vitalmtb.com

12.07.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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