Sorry, but a 30t chainring coupled with a 52t largest cog cassette isn't "useless", at least where I live. I would be more than happy to spin up on that setup on some steep and loose fireroad climb.
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Owner of Abit Gear. Enduro MTB shorts that come in Slim Fit if you're lean through the seat, and Athletic Fit for more room in the butt and thighs. https://abitgear.com/products/enduro-mtb-short
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Liked a comment on the item We Ride the Not-So-Secret 2021 Trek Slash (and love it)
Liked a comment on the item Pro Bike Check - Greg Callaghan's Devinci Spartan
For me coil shocks have better midstroke support, but he is the Pro, what do I know
Liked a comment on the item The Ultimate Park Bike? Vital's Yeti SB165 Project
25 psi for a front tire with a dh casing and a 170 lb rider is soft?
Added a comment about press release Five New Constructions, a Revised Nobby Nic, and the Big Betty Returns - Schwalbe's Updated Line
Ultra soft Mary in Super Trail casing, please! Lots of us like to pedal a lot and live in places where it rains.
Same for you, Maxxis. There's a lack of gooey front tire options that aren't pushing 1200g.
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Added a comment about feature A Real-Time Wheel Build and Interview - Patrik Zuest of FSA - The Inside Line
Good one Patrick! Nice to hear the stories from one of our local boys.
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Added a comment about feature MTB Tire Test: Michelin Wild Enduro vs. e*thirteen LG1r EN MoPo
I kind of agree at the moment, but it'll change. Michelin was the stuff back in the early Whistler days. Schwalbe is falling behind, their snakeskin casings suck, and SuperGravity too heavy for big xc rides. Love 'em for the heavier wheelset.
The new e.thirteen Mopo rubber is really impressive, and their trail sidewalls are fantastic. They just need to get their knob patterns sorted. Too squared off (still!, you think they'd learn) unless you're on narrower rims, and the center knobs are too short to be a good PNW all-rounder. Great tire for Squamish, and N Shore where there's less wet duff. If e.thirteen makes an Assegai/Mary competitor in Mopo and trail sidewall, I'm all in.
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Liked a comment on the item Introducing Ochain - A Clever Chainring Spider Designed to Reduce Pedal-Kickback
I like the bike simple, so I think that low POE hub would serve this purpose the same way.
Added a comment about product review We Ride the All-New Transition Scout
They killed it on the parts spec. The GX doesn’t have a single throwaway component on it. Bravo for putting code RSC on this kit. I’d actually prefer the GX over the XO1 build for more durable/reliable parts.
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Added reply in a thread Overcoming Fear - How Do You Guys Do It?
Where in the PNW do you live? If Seattle area, a controlled spot like Duthie Hill is your ticket. Get really good at what you can do w/out freaking yourself out. It builds confidence. Then move to something one step harder and get confident on that. ... more »
Added reply in a thread What is the Best Air Shock?
How old is your shock? Is it possibly your damper is blown? What you describe in your latest post sounds like something is wrong if you're adding all that air + tokens and still eating up travel and harsh bottoming. I've had rear shocks blow in as little ... more »
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Added reply in a thread Why are so many "MTBers" A*holes when new things happen?
Nailed it! It's not MTBers, it's the internet commenters of the world. The only ones bothering to comment most of the times are the ones with really strong opinions. No one else gives enough of a damn to hammer away on the keyboard. Most MTBers area ... more »
Added a comment about press release Canfield Bikes Returns to Production for 2020
Added reply in a thread Fork oil discussion - brands, cold temps
Who's "we", sounds like you're with a mfr or something. I think we all know just doing maintenance on your lowers is what really matters, but hey, why not nerd out a bit when it's dumping rain outside! https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/MTB-Suspension-Q-amp-A-Session-Darren-Murphy-of-PUSH-Industries-on-The-Inside-Line-Podcast,2748 ... more »
Added reply in a thread Fork oil discussion - brands, cold temps
Well Maxima is the one brand that DVO says NOT to use. Seal swellers or something.
Added reply in a thread Handlebar Roll
Play around with it, lots of personal preference in here, and it needs to match to your bike fit and body. I found that bars rolled too far forward creates problem. I had elbow soreness for 2 years, mostly due to trail building, but riding was aggravating ... more »
Started new thread Fork oil discussion - brands, cold temps
Time for me to service my DVO Onyx sc damper and lower, and do a basic air can service for my SuperDeluxeAlanche. What suspension oil is has good lube properties, easily available, and not stratospheric price? Also thinking of going slightly lighter ... more »
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Liked a comment on the item Op-Ed - DON’T SPOIL THE RESULTS IN THE TITLE
Whether your opinion is right or wrong, there are a fair number of your readers who agree with Peter. We just don't act like dicks about it...
Liked a comment on the item Op-Ed - DON’T SPOIL THE RESULTS IN THE TITLE
Okay, this can't be even more click-bait-y, but I'll bite...
First of all, to get one thing out of the way - Peter is an ass. End of story. No discussion needed.
Now onto the real issue:
This has nothing to do with entitlement and everything to do with spoilers.
Yes, that simple. You might be a News...more
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Liked a comment on the item The Downduro Project: Dual-Crown and a Dropper Post, Öhlins DH38 m.1 Review 9/8/2020 10:02 PM
Downduro is just cultural appropriation of mid 2000's freeride