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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Feature Shimano's Latest XTR Group Delivers Class-Leading Performance
8/12/2019 2:44pm
@noahcolorado Though I did mention cost and weight I also specified my lap times likely wouldn't improve nor would my overall ability to ride my bike better. Moreover, I never said XTR sucked and nobody should buy it, I was however trying to articulate that I'm not sure its fair to give this a 5 star review when it doesn't do anything better, brings no new technology forward, and costs substantially more than value offerings from SRAM which are going to offer a rider the same range at about a weight penalty of that one air canister or scoop of...
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Feature Shimano's Latest XTR Group Delivers Class-Leading Performance
8/12/2019 2:43pm
I know I'm going to get some flak for writing this, but I don't see how this can be a 5 star product. Reviewing anything is obviously a relative thing. You have to compare the product to other products, either directly (compared to _____) or indirectly (by not mentioning a competitor) In the case of XTR, the price/performance ratio really has me scratching my head. Just some quick math: the shifter, derailleur and cassette costs $835 and weigh 724 grams. Though not a direct comparison in terms of where it sits on the showroom shelf, SRAM's GX group comes in...
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mwolpin Liked a comment about Feature Shimano's Latest XTR Group Delivers Class-Leading Performance
8/12/2019 2:41pm
I actually tend to agree with most of Jeff's comments below. I'd add the need to convert to MicroSpline as a key ding against the group, especially since Shimano is limiting access to a majority of the industry. Not only do I need to purchase all new wheels - or at least hubs - my choice in manufacturers is pretty limited.
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onenerdykid* Liked a comment about Feature Shimano's Latest XTR Group Delivers Class-Leading Performance
8/12/2019 2:40pm
I've never really liked the feel/ergonomics of Shimano's mtn shifters, so the drivetrain doesn't exactly appeal to me... but those brakes look seriously sex. Would try.
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Primoz Liked a reply to forum topic New Specialized enduro? Potato cam
8/11/2019 12:45am
I think that was the point he was trying to make, take the best design of each, designed for the DH bike, then spread it across your lineup.
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Big Bird Liked a reply to forum topic New Specialized enduro? Potato cam
8/11/2019 12:45am
So I see this design as a Spec copy of the ?Gen V10 design that's trickled down to the rest of the Santa Cruz line. Take a tried and true suspension patent that's now generally available and upgrade it by lowering the center of gravity. Good on Ya. I really wonder how patent law works. Are there physicists and engineers at the patent office?
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SharpieMTB Liked a reply to forum topic New Specialized enduro? Potato cam
8/10/2019 3:09pm
looks like a nomad/megatower
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piroloco Liked a reply to forum topic New Specialized enduro? Potato cam
8/10/2019 3:09pm
Another spoiler
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SharpieMTB Liked a reply to forum topic New Specialized enduro? Potato cam
8/10/2019 3:08pm
It's a demo"tower"
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Maxxis Launches the Dissector: Brosnan's Signature Tire
8/9/2019 6:39pm
GRRRR. DH casing with MaxxTerra or at least double down with MaxxTerra. Looks awesome.
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Roots_rider Liked a comment about Press Release Maxxis Launches the Dissector: Brosnan's Signature Tire
8/9/2019 6:39pm
Can get 27.5 and 29 dhf in maxx grip and dd, just not exo+ yet. Not that I’m personally sold on exo+ at this point. Maybe for the front but now I’ve got maxx terra up front and maxx grip in the back....
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Shrockie Liked a comment about Press Release Maxxis Launches the Dissector: Brosnan's Signature Tire
8/9/2019 6:39pm
MaxxTerra isn't too bad out back.. get a bit more life out of them, if it's rocky.. Wouldn't put it on the front tho.
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Maxxis Launches the Dissector: Brosnan's Signature Tire
8/9/2019 6:39pm
Yeah, yeah, but have you ever known me to be patient
? And yes, many hate MaxxTerra but the rolling resistance differential is massive. I love DH tires but can't justify the lack of speed for 99% of my riding.
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Maxxis Bicycle Liked a comment about Press Release Maxxis Launches the Dissector: Brosnan's Signature Tire
8/9/2019 6:37pm
Our WT tires are designed around 30-35mm rim widths. That means they’re ideally suited to those widths, not that they won’t work on narrower rims. We developed WT tires because of the trend toward wider rims in the market. As a world class athlete, Troy’s needs/demands on his equipment is much different than yours or ours.
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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic World Cup Downhill MTB Race Talk
8/5/2019 1:06pm
new section of track in lenzerheide. bowman was there early and snapped it. looks steep, straight and full of options. 
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RichardSherman Liked a comment about bike check Santa Cruz MegaTower Park
7/31/2019 11:57am
It just needs a custom gold lower link so that it can have 180 mm of travel...
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CapnBlueberry Liked a comment about bike check Revved Guerrilla Gravity Smash
7/30/2019 1:03pm
That is pure pornography
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Stiksandstones Liked a comment about video Ethen Roberts, on a Moto Strapped to the Roof of a Car Andy Bell is Driving, Jumps a 140-foot Gap
7/28/2019 2:03am
And some average joe mountain bike guy, that just bought a house, will get more views of himself building bike hooks....the world is broken. This was dope BTW.
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trytochaseme Liked a bike check 29" 170mm Zerode Taniwha
7/28/2019 2:01am
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T-Dawg Liked a comment about video Ethen Roberts, on a Moto Strapped to the Roof of a Car Andy Bell is Driving, Jumps a 140-foot Gap
7/27/2019 9:05pm
I just wonder if they got an insurance rider for this or is Pastrana blacklisted from all extended coverages
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