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dwhere Liked a reply to forum topic MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/29/2025 9:08am
Can I patent the ole one eye squint? For real tho, equalizing the gap on each side between the sanctions and bars is way easier than aligning the stem with the tire.
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banj Added a reply to MTB Tech Rumors and Innovation
5/29/2025 8:11am Me too, but I do it with no gap between crown and handlebar.
banj Added a reply to Anybody buying these enDHuro sub-200 dual crown builds? Are they valid or cheap fan service?
12/12/2024 9:49am I swapped out my 170mm 38 for a 190mm 40 on my Spire this summer. When sagged it works out to basically the same axle to crown. It was a big improvement over the 38, but I was never able to get the 38 setup quite right for me. It's my dedicated lift bike so I don't plan on changing...
banj Added a reply to 2025 Race Talk
10/2/2024 7:34am And this fan who's been complaining for years about how boring a race it is to watch!
banj Added a comment about feature STEERING ASSIST on a Mountain Bike? We Ride Canyon's Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV with K.I.S.
10/25/2022 7:51am
Pretty bold stealing part of the KISS acronym for this flaming turd.
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banj Added a comment about video SNOWSHOE - Vital RAW 1
7/29/2022 6:02am
I don’t know, chill and fast Amaury is kind of scary! Learning from the GOAT.
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banj Added a comment about video Bringhurst Bangin Bars with Barcia (and more) - SRAM Presents Shred All Ways
6/3/2022 8:20am
Might want to watch it again. Looks like a classic Barcia pass at 2:29! Haha!
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banj Added a comment about press release After Months of Speculation, Norco's New 2022 Range Has Arrived
6/24/2021 6:43am
Interesting, patent on the position of the idler specifically for horst link? There are lots of single high pivot models out there that don't have the idler concentric to the main pivot.
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banj Added a comment about feature Nukeproof's 2021 Giga Line Has Finally Dropped
1/27/2021 4:26am
You think Nukeproof came out with a 27.5" option to justify the Nomad? That's some interesting logic.
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banj Added a reply to UCI DH Rule Unclear - DSQ for Riding Over a Course-Marking Pole?
10/16/2020 11:59am Narc!
banj Added a comment about video Do You Lose Air When Removing the Shock Pump?
5/25/2020 9:19am
I get it, the air you hear coming out is from the pump not the shock. I was just questioning whether it's truly zero loss, and throwing a bit of Stevie Smith content for fun. IIt would be in the noise but is there a volume difference between when the valve core is open and closed?
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banj Added a comment about video Do You Lose Air When Removing the Shock Pump?
5/25/2020 5:15am
Is there really no loss though? This video reminded me of Nigel Reeve's pro tool box check where he talks about buying a fancy gauge that has zero loss which he says most don't have? https://www.vitalmtb.com/photos/features/Pro-Toolbox-Check-Nigel-Reeve-Stevie-Smith-Mark-Wallaces-Mechanic,10361/Slideshow,0/sspomer,2?mobile=false
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banj Added a comment about video Tomomi Nishikubo Just Blew Us Away With His Riding
3/27/2020 6:55pm
Sweet edit, but when are the redbull style canned guitar rock soundtracks going to die? They are ruining at least 50% of online bike videos these days. There is so much good music out there, please someone make these crap soundtracks go away!
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banj Added a reply to World Cup Downhill MTB Race Talk
8/12/2019 6:36am Almost as good as the Rob Warner one liner app. https://www.vitalmtb.com/forums/The-Hub,2/Freecaster-iPhone-App,5721
banj Added a comment about feature KS Lev Dropper Goes 27.2
7/9/2018 6:07am
Ummm, hasn't KS had a 27.2mm Lev for years? Pretty sure I have an old one in my shop somewhere that never worked very well. Maybe I'm wrong and it was a different KS model.
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banj Added a comment about video Kenny Smith, Gnar BC Shredding, Devinci's New e-Bike
6/15/2018 4:56am
Please don't make e-bike add/videos a regular thing here.
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banj Added a reply to New MTB design or monstrosity?
12/1/2017 7:27am That design looks scary to me. The only thing connecting the two crank arms is the chains and hub? Pedaling on flat ground may be ok but as soon as you have any impact force that you bottom bracket and spindle usually absorb is now being absorbed by the chains and hub. Maybe I'm missing something but that must be...
banj Added a comment about feature First Look: Eminent Cycles Haste
11/20/2017 8:01am
"Optimized leverage ratio for Air or coil shocks" Magic?
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banj Added a reply to Strava Shows Their Multi-Discipline Global Heat Map
11/2/2017 5:13am I'm looking into it, but I believe that Strava is adding the data from private rides to the heat map. I know of certain trails on private land that doen't show up on the regular strava map but show up on the heat map. I contacted them about removing the trails from the heat map and they said it wasn't...
banj Added a comment about feature New Five Ten MTB Shoes at Eurobike
8/31/2017 6:51am
Soles on my impacts have always lasted well for me. Usually get 3-4 years out of them using them for DH and 30 plus days of trailbuilding. I'm curious to try the new one out. I've been using the freerider contact for trail rides and commuting and the sole is lasting ok. I tried out the first generation freerider and killed the sole pretty quick.
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