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I'm a father, husband, bike rider, trail digger/builder, friend, and dreamer.

I like cookies - a lot.

I value grit, determination, sincerity, loyalty, dedication, humor, and (most of all) honesty.

I am bad at saving money, riding bikes, and hiding my emotions.

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07/23/09

Liked a comment on the item HIGH-SPEED DOWNHILL! Vital RAW, 2019 Les Gets World Cup Day 2 7/12/2019 3:19 PM

the last huck that took out Rach is some Sean Burns nonsense!

Liked a comment on the item HUCKING MEAT! Les Gets World Cup DH Practice Slideshow 7/11/2019 8:33 PM

big applause to the photogs and mostly the riders that f-ed around doing this, at a WORLD CUP! Seems like the fun is back for a while now, keep it up world cuppers, this fun aspect of the PINNACLE of DH racing will get more kids involved and aspire to be...more

Liked a comment on the item A DH Racer’s Perspective: Unveiling the 2020 Specialized Demo 29 7/10/2019 7:16 AM

You're right, they just wing it when deciding on what to sell...

Liked a comment on the item A DH Racer’s Perspective: Unveiling the 2020 Specialized Demo 29 7/10/2019 6:54 AM

Fair point but in my experience wheelbase isn't something that creates a "good" or "bad" fitting bike. Its the byproduct of everything else. I could probably get away with 465mm reach, but why? I've felt a lot more comfortable somewhere in the 475-500mm range. Plus, I'm not that...more

Added a comment about product review A DH Racer’s Perspective: Unveiling the 2020 Specialized Demo 29 7/9/2019 5:03 PM

So, it's safe to say 29" Specialized DH tires exist now? What does that spell for the factory riders?

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Liked a comment on the item Long-Term Test: Marin Rift Zone 3 29er Trail Bike 6/28/2019 4:34 PM

An excellent write up there sspomer.

Liked a comment on the item e*thirteen Pedals Return! 6/27/2019 9:36 PM

I'm disappointed to see the large inboard bearing, you'll end up standing on it at some point in a race run and it will keep your shoes from full pin penetration. My favorite part of the old pedals was the uncompromising grip (with the longer than standard pins) no matter where your foot was placed and...more

Liked a comment on the item ColoRADo 6/13/2019 5:42 PM

I'll have to check it out sometime.

Liked a comment on the item WINNING BIKE - Amaury Pierron's Commencal Supreme DH 6/3/2019 6:14 PM

This dude mad at the doughnut man for putting out fresh goodies.

Liked a comment on the item WINNING BIKE - Amaury Pierron's Commencal Supreme DH 6/3/2019 6:14 PM

Bran wins the game of thrones and Iron Man dies.

Liked a comment on the item So Here Is Sam Hill's 29er Enduro Race Bike... 5/10/2019 9:30 AM

fair enough if we were talking about regular humans, but we're talking about sam hill. nothing currently defined by humanity could contain the disruption of sam hill riding clips. i stand by the world imploding from the inside out should he ditch the flats

Liked a comment on the item UP FOR DEBATE - Maribor World Cup Downhill Track Walk Slideshow 4/26/2019 9:29 AM

VITAL SLIDESHOWS!!!! Love it. Thanks Crew

Liked a comment on the item PIT BITS Part 1 - Maribor World Cup Downhill 4/26/2019 9:22 AM

shure not...there are no handguards ;-)

Liked a comment on the item Aaron Gwin Still Undecided on Bike Size for the Maribor World Cup 4/24/2019 5:25 PM

It's odd that the lord cant answer such a simple question for him? Maybe she's too busy having fun riding her ebike?

Added reply in a thread The First AMA-Sanctioned E-Mountain Bike Race with Kyle Warner 3/22/2019 4:49 PM

https://exhaust.racerxonline.com/2019/03/22/check-out-highlights-from-the-general-emtb-gncc

Added reply in a thread 2019 UCI World Cup Downhill Tech 3/19/2019 7:19 AM

You probably have a better idea of what's going on with those guys than I do.

Added reply in a thread 2019 UCI World Cup Downhill Tech 3/18/2019 5:34 PM

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