ballr

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 replies: 42

Comments: 149

Reviews: 4

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7/23/2009

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thegromit Liked a comment about video Vital RAW - Bruce Klein, Flying and Fun

11/2/2017 4:19pm

fuck your slow mo

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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about video MUST-WATCH Vital RAW - Matt Orlando in the PNW

10/9/2017 11:57am

Entertaining as always guys. I like how the fork and shock o-rings are bottomed in the photos.

This video has 5 comments.

ballr Added a comment about video MUST-WATCH Vital RAW - Matt Orlando in the PNW

10/9/2017 11:57am

So rad! Great riding and filming. Trail looks super fun too.

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ballr Added a comment about product review The Cloud MK2

3/27/2017 10:28am

Been on this saddle for a few months now and find it to be super comfortable and highly durable. 2 thumbs up from this guy.

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bturman Liked a product review Review - 2017 Specialized Enduro 650b from Vital MTB Test Sessio

3/23/2017 4:10pm

Hailing from a long legacy of trail and enduro performance, the 2017 Specialized Enduro brings some updates to a classic design. Available in both 650b (27.5) and 29/6Fattie (27.5+) versions, the new frame is longer, lower, comes in more sizes, and sports a little more travel. With 170mm of suspension and not-quite-plus 2.6-inch tires, the new Enduro is on the leading edge of new trends in an ever-changing category. We thrashed the Enduro Comp 650b down the loose and rocky trails of Tucson, Arizona during Vital MTB Test Sessions to see if this price point model can take a serious...

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ballr Added a reply to The Patent Thread - New and Wild Mountain Bike Inventions

2/23/2017 8:13pm

Keen-eyed observers could have seen this in the flesh last year at Crankworx, if they knew where to look. Same with new Spesh tires.

ballr Added a comment about product review Turbine R 30

12/13/2016 8:49am

FWIW, I've had good luck with the casing on Control tires over the years. Also, since Race Face bills these wheels as being appropriate for "xc/trail/enduro", I felt I should utilize a variety of tire casings in the test. Right with you on having a rounder tire profile.

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ballr Added a product review for Race Face Turbine R 30 Wheelset

2/5/2018 - 2:28pm

Tested: Race Face Turbine R Wheelset

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ballr Added a comment about video Vital RAW - Luke Strobel on the Evil Wreckoning

3/21/2016 4:00pm

Fuck Donald Trump...Strobel for president.

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Mr. P Liked a comment about Feature First Look: Patagonia MTB Apparel

3/13/2016 4:49pm

Patagonia has been a Gold Partner of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) for years. Their sponsorship helps SBTS build and maintain some of the trails that are on the Vital Bucketlist articles. Downieville, Lakes Basin, Mills Peak & a new 5000 foot descent Quincy trail. Patagonia puts their dollars into trails we ride. I can buy into that.

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ballr Added a comment about feature MTB Bucket List - 6 Places Nate Riffle Says You Should Ride Once in Your Life

2/23/2016 4:15pm

Everyone's an expert. Sheesh. Having ridden 5 of the 6 recommended, I can confirm everyone should go ride there. Some truly great riding. Must be winter time and people are looking for something to bitch about. Go change your damper oil, whiners.

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Stiksandstones Liked a comment about Feature MTB Bucket List - 6 Places Nate Riffle Says You Should Ride Once in Your Life

2/23/2016 4:14pm

Surprised he didn't mention the gay bath house he enjoys?

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ballr Added a comment about video Headed to New Zealand? Don't Miss Wellington's Mount Victoria Rides

2/12/2016 4:29pm

no #rodfather, no care.

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ballr Added a reply to Introduce Yourself

11/17/2015 5:21pm

I'm ballr. Not because I think I'm cool, but because in a former life I used to play a lot of football and my bike riding technique generally reflects that. Although I'd rather go by a different name these days, that's the confidential name I chose 14 years ago when some punk local kids were talking shit about me on...

ballr Added a reply to Official Lourdes World Cup Thread

4/8/2015 8:56am

That's the new Specialized Hillbilly. It's offered up in DH and Grid casings and rips pretty damn good in a wide range of conditions. I highly recommend it. It's on their site too.

ballr Added a comment about press release 2015 Pro GRT Receives UCI Status, Will Be Broadcast

11/25/2014 9:25pm

It's about goddamned time that USAC stepped up to offer UCI points at races here in the U.S. It's only about 15 years too late. Thanks to them ignoring the DH discipline here, they've almost killed the sport for us Americans. Thanks to Jill and Bryn for going to represent our sport at recent USAC meetings. Maybe they're finally starting to listen.

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ballr Added a reply to The Green Pulasky Award

9/1/2014 11:28am

Fucking A! THIS is a great post. I first rode at Eric's some eight or so years ago. Have been back several times since. Such a great guy. Always friendly and ready to dig. Thanks for recognizing him in such a public way. Much deserved. One thing…isn't it a pUlasky. I could be wrong.