VitalBrad

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07/09/09

Liked a comment on the item Vital MTB Test Sessions: Five Slack, Short-Travel 29er Mountain Bikes Reviewed 2/25/2020 2:31 PM

I have this conversation with a lot of customers. In the PNW, these are 2nd/3rd/etc bikes. If you want one rig for everything, most of these brands offer a 140mm 29er, which seems to be the sweet spot. Unfortunately, the 140mm completes typically come with a spec...more

Added reply in a thread Santa Cruz Chameleon...what's next?! 1/20/2020 6:09 PM

I just spotted this on Facebook. Giant will have demo bikes at the Fullerton Loop this Thursday from 2-7. It sounds like you're a Santa Cruz fan, but it could still help you figure out the type of bike you want. https://www.facebook.com/events/1289350584570561/ ... more »

Added reply in a thread Santa Cruz Chameleon...what's next?! 1/16/2020 9:22 AM

You should try to demo some different bikes to find out what you like. The Path in Tustin often has Santa Cruz demos. I've seen Giant have a demo fleet right in the parking lot at the beginning of the Fullerton Loop. Look for demos on the websites of ... more »

Liked a comment on the item Orbea Factory Rider Tomi Misser Wins the World Title in Both Downhill and Cross Country 8/27/2019 8:33 AM

Regardless of age he's got to be one of the best all around cyclist in the world. This winter he also finished mid-pack (and didn't get pulled) against Van Der Poel and the rest of the elites at the Wachtebeke CX. That's remarkable for a guy in his mid 40's. Prior to that he did a few EWS...more

Liked a comment on the item Help Wanted: Marketing and Content Manager for Vital MTB 7/24/2019 9:52 AM

with the Marea cable transporting 160TB of data (71,000,000 HD videos) per second across the Atlantic, it's not that bad : )

Liked a comment on the item Help Wanted: Marketing and Content Manager for Vital MTB 7/24/2019 9:52 AM

when you say "peak" instead of peek, it puts us in a tough spot.

Liked a bike check Yeti SB150 - SRAM AXS 7/9/2019 7:41 AM
Updated bike check Just a test 1/29/2019 3:22 PM
Added a comment about press release Interbike Will Not Take Place in 2019 12/6/2018 4:22 PM

Not surprising, but still a bummer. I've been every year since 1991. Great place to catch up with old friends.

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Liked a comment on the item SPOTTED: Electronically-Actuated RockShox Reverb Dropper Post 10/31/2018 8:27 AM

That bike is pretty bad ass.

Liked a comment on the item SPOTTED: Electronically-Actuated RockShox Reverb Dropper Post 10/31/2018 8:22 AM

No cables, so far less maintenance.
No sh*tty cable routing.
Less effort on the shifter.
More accuracy that remains the same during its lifetime.
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Sorry but I can't find any downside except pricetag.

Liked a comment on the item ONE LAP - Rock-Pinging Downhill MTB in Brianhead, Utah 10/23/2018 2:46 PM

Only way to find out is to come ride it for yourself!

Added reply in a thread Bike Check Photo Uploader not working 7/13/2018 1:13 PM

I just tested it and had no problems. You could try a few different things: Try a different browser, turn off any browser extensions, try a different device, or try a different network. Good luck!

Updated bike check Just a test 7/13/2018 1:10 PM
Updated bike check Just a test 7/13/2018 1:10 PM
Liked a bike check World Famous Evil: Undead Nightmare Custom ONE-OFF 6/25/2018 1:57 PM
Liked a bike check Fresh SB4.5 6/25/2018 12:15 PM
Liked a comment on the item Canyon Torque 2018 - BikePark Edition 6/21/2018 2:11 PM

It's the Canyon France stairs

Liked a comment on the item Super Serious: Meet the All-New 2019 Pivot Firebird 29, Featuring Eddie Masters 6/20/2018 1:51 PM

was hoping it was 163mm

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