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Added a comment about photo Jerry Vanderpool's Bicycle Fabrications 4/22/2013 9:04 AM

It's like a garden shed version of a izimu or 224

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Added a comment about video Ben Reid Pila Test Edit 1/25/2013 9:49 AM

That turn (you know the one) 1:46... Had to light up a smoke the first time saw it because I pretty much jizzed in my pants.

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Added a comment about feature 12 Things to Forget About 2012 in Mountain Biking 1/1/2013 8:50 PM

Can we please get one thing straight (not that it really matters, just saying) 650b is not the same thing as 27.5"!
650b = 27.1" get it right

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Added a comment about photo First Look at e.thirteen's Carbon LG1r Chainguide 11/15/2012 6:33 AM

Have you ever used a csixx? If you have you'll know it features woven carbon (less susceptible to abrasion damage) rubber on the guide to prevent chain-slapping-plastic noise and kevlar woven into the "taco" part of the bashguard which helps it slide off rocks rather than hook up and stop you dead. It's a better engineered product, and I don't even have to look at the Ethirteen to know this

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Added a comment about photo First Look at e.thirteen's Carbon LG1r Chainguide 11/14/2012 11:15 AM

Csixx is still better. Will bet all my money on that

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Added a comment about product review Tested: ONE Industries Vapor Pants, So Light You'll Jump For Joy 10/1/2012 9:29 PM

I still think this is the best looking kit on the market right now as well. Really want to get my hands on an outfit

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Added a comment about feature Win a RockShox BoXXer and TLD SE PRO Bike Kit - Vital OTB, 2012 Hafjell World Cup 9/14/2012 2:31 PM

Greg Minnaar 3:33.52
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Added a comment about feature First Look: Giant's All-New 2013 Trance X 29er 7/25/2012 11:37 PM

Utley06 if the FSR design is outdated crap as you say then why is it when paired up with the brain shock Specialized's Epic became the first ever dual suspension bike to win the XC world cup? I ride a Giant Glory and my father owns a Trance, and while their suspension is ok it's far from being even one of the top 10 suspension designs. To be honest I've never liked my Glory. It pedals ok and that's about it really. I'd rather have a bike that sucks at pedalling but is one of the best at everything else (Specialized) than one that pedals well jumps ok and sucks at everything else (Giant) if you want a bike that does everything well get a Morewood Makulu.

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Liked a comment on the item First Look: Giant's All-New 2013 Trance X 29er 7/18/2012 7:03 AM

Head angle too steep, seat angle way to slack, especially for taller riders. No ISCG and no ability to mount a guide, no thru axle. About two years behind Specialized.

Added a comment about feature First Look: Giant's All-New 2013 Trance X 29er 7/18/2012 7:02 AM

Tommy, are you for real? Giant aren't even close to Specialized. Specialized have made a name for themselves as the brand putting the most R&D into their bikes. You can't tell me Giant are on the same level let alone ahead of them if their top of the range Trance is lacking all things that have become common place with prop trail bikes. Thru axles ISCG tabs etc. Saying Giant are ahead because they are a bigger brand is like saying Toyota are better than Ferrari because they are bigger. It's about the technical know how not the size and money. How little you know son...

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Added a comment about photo Video: Sam Hill's World Championship Crash at Val di Sole 2008 5/29/2012 9:21 PM

Am I the only one who's always thought Sam was faster on his Iron Horse than on the Specialized?

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Added a comment about video Urban DH MTB Race - Red Bull Monserrate Devotees 2012 5/28/2012 10:00 AM

Can someone please explain to me how is it that even in Columbia everyone seems to ride these amazing bikes, but here in South Africa half of us can't even afford an entry level POS

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Added a comment about slideshow Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Prototype Scott Gambler 5/19/2012 2:47 PM

Capricorn, blue stripe signifies Schwalbe's "first ride" developmental rubber program. Only pro's and people with connections have them. Basically think MM but with Maxxis slow reezy compound

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Added a comment about photo Theo Erlangsen 2/5/2012 3:57 AM

Nice one Eric

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Added a comment about photo Greg Minnaar 2/3/2012 9:13 AM

So the lightest, most balanced frames with the fastest rolling wheels now just got better suspension, more powerfull brakes and even lighter. Please let all of these equate to a win for Greg. It's been a hell of a long time coming with way too many unlucky 2nd places...

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Added a product review for Leatt Adventure Body Vest 1/3/2012 8:45 AM

Good, but could be better

Rating:

The Good: Comfortable Not overly restrictive Leatt brace compatible Not too hot Good protection

The Bad: The sizing - I'm 75kg with broad shoulders and tried on the smallest size they had (which is meant for riders between 55 -65kg) and it fit me perfectly. Leatt really need to get a better sizing chart as rider weight isn't good enough especially seeing how completely out their recommended size was. They need to include more specific body sizes such as shoulder width, torso length and arm length (as iXS do). The back protection is of a lower standard than their full body armour (level 1 instead of level 2). Chest plate is too flat and doesn't wrap around the ribs as well as it could.

Overall:

Surprisingly comfortable, not too hot and fits perfectly with a Leatt. My only gripe is that the back protection is not the same level as the full body vest. Which is something I wanted in particular as I broke my back in 4 places not too long ago. However I figured I'd rather have less than optimum protection knowing I would wear it all year round rather than having the full body vest I could only wear in winter (South African summers are insanely hot). Great product all round.

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Added a comment about slideshow Ridden: The 2012 Trek Session 9.9 Carbon 10/7/2011 10:24 AM

First Specialized now Bontrager. Soon every tyre company will have their own copy of the minion.

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Added a comment about video North Shore DH World Championships 10/6/2011 9:57 AM

Yes we get it, you drink beer...