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Ian Collins Liked a product review Tested: X-Fusion RV1 HLR Fork

3/3/2014 7:05am
Review by Ian Collins // Photos by Fred Robinson and Ian Collins Over the last decade or so downhillers haven't exactly had an excess of stellar options when it comes to forks. There were the two solid options that everyone knows about; the RockShox BoXXer and the FOX 40. Marzocchi and Manitou have won a few hearts over the years and despite some struggles they've remained alternative contenders as well. It's only in the past couple of years that the competition has really started to heat up with the arrival of companies like BOS, DVO and even SR Suntour. Under...
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26griz Added a comment about feature Blue Ribbon Banter: Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

12/16/2013 2:45pm
Meanwhile, word on the streets is that Tara Llanes is making remarkable progress with her body. Who's talking about this? And furthermore, who is looking out for the athletes of this sport that disable themselves in competition? It's cool for women to be "feminine and fierce" these days but it takes warriors to live a life after bikes considering the reality of blunt trauma in our sport. Gender banter seems irrelevant considering the "bigger picture." Let's generate banter that will initiate progress for our athletes.
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26griz Added a comment about product review 951

11/5/2013 7:43am
Easily offended, I see. We're talking about a hand crafted aluminum bike here not carbon, Dirtstar. Ignorant? Negative. Since your comment has little to do with my review - I'd like to quiz your knowledge. How many MTB manufacturers continue to produce bikes in the USA and who are they? Next question (true or false) Did production of mountain bike frames in Taiwan begin as a result of an American capitalist traveling overseas with a Tom Ritchie handcrafted frame with the intent to knock it off for dirt cheap? Are the environmental standards in Taiwan the same as in the...
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26griz Added a comment about product review 951

11/5/2013 7:15am
Tommi, my pleasure. I can relate on small jumps, there isn't much of a difference there. In fact, small jumps felt smaller. When the gaps reach about 20-feet the timing felt different (I felt like I had to stretch for jumps that are typically brainless to clear) Also, getting the bike into a table top or whip required more effort which is to be expected - you're moving more wheel. Now that I'm used to the 951 EVO, I really like the way it jumps. It's very stable and whips are really smooth and fluid rather than fast and snappy...
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bturman Liked a comment about video EPIC FAIL CHATEL, FRANCE 2013

9/30/2013 1:20pm
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Don't miss the Lars and Pedro edition, courtesy of Bryn Atkinson:
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tsage your magical.... ha naw that was sick tho!
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26griz Added a comment about slideshow First Look: 2014 Giant Trance Advanced 27.5

8/1/2013 9:44am
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Unfortunately I forgot my tape measure, however I can confirm the BB height is in a nice place. The Trance SX stands slightly taller with a 160mm fork but felt really stable in corners (thanks to the sturdy front end) so the difference in BB height wasn't noticeable. The Trance Advanced 0 was the weapon of choice for our long rides - neither bike gave me anything to complain about and to be honest I've never been so attracted to a 140mm trail bike. PS, I was once a total skeptic of 27.5!
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