ballr
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About Me
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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Stories: 3
Followers: 21
Following: 21
Photos: 3
Videos: 1
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Forum topics started: 2
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Comments: 149
Reviews: 4
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CO, USA

Member Since:
7/23/2009
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SuboptimusPrime Liked a comment about video Logan Binggeli Takes On the Oakley Sender

10/4/2012 11:07am
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That is a sad noise coming from his bicycle...
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ballr Added a comment about product review Phoenix DH

9/29/2012 7:36am
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Great write-up, Griz. Always liked the looks of that steed. Nice work.
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ballr Added a comment about feature Trans-Provence 2012 - Daily Event Coverage

9/24/2012 8:17pm
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The montenbaik.com dudes in Chile have the same timing system. There's the same scanner at the end of the stage. It's up to the racer to scan their card for start and finish. got a chance to play with it a bit. pretty slick system, but expensive. big investment for promoter up-front. Great system for the promoter who's going to commit to proper enduro racing, for sure.
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ballr Added a comment about video Alex Bond - Short Travel

4/9/2012 11:10am
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Seriously!?!?! No one's gonna comment on this? That is what riding's all about, right there. Trail riding at its finest. Makes me want to get out and spin right now. Cool edit and great riding. Thanks for sharing.
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ballr Added a comment about news story Thank You, Gary Perkin

3/19/2012 10:28am
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Best of luck Gary. Will miss your wonderful work. You make our sport look so beautiful. Next question - who will vital find to put up with crazy-ass Sven (or match his quality of work)?
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ballr Added a comment about press release 2012 USA Cycling ProGRT Schedule

2/9/2012 1:18pm
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comical. who has enough money (at what's predicted to be $4/gallon by then) to buy gas across the country twice like that? Good luck to all regardless.
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ballr Added a comment about photo original_SCB12_00617.jpg

2/3/2012 8:30am
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FWIW, the xl frame was made for Minnaar and Peaty and they choose to run that 60mm stem. It's what they prefer.
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ballr Added a comment about photo Post Ride Pow Wow

2/3/2012 8:17am
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I'm sure long-term durability isn't even on the radar for this team. Those guys want the lightest, stiffest stuff to get them through a weekend. Stuff is easily, and readily, replaced as soon as it appears even a little worn.
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ballr Added a comment about photo original_SCB12_00617.jpg

2/3/2012 8:10am
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Beez, Both Peaty and Minnaar rock 60mm stems on their bikes. It's likely they haven't sourced new ones yet, so they just took the logos off the old ones for now. 60mm dm stems are kinda difficult to find. They should rock Burgtec ones.
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ballr Added a comment about slideshow Bike Check: Anka Martin's Santa Cruz Blur TRc

11/3/2011 3:21pm
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nice build Anka. Almost identical to the way I set mine up. Cant wait to see you and your hairy husband this weekend. Vital dudes, more content like this please. Dig seeing others' setups.
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