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Downtime Podcast Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/25/2025 6:31am If your definition of making money in a cushy fashion is 4 days work for minus £40 and comments like this, then I must be that hanger on using mountain bikers for my benefit. Just to be clear, this was my decision to do this interview and I'm not unhappy about doing that at my cost. YT just covered the bulk of the travel to enable us to do it in-person, which I think provides not only a better quality audio and video experience for you all, but also makes the conversation flow better. This doesn't in any way change...
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Downtime Podcast Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
11/25/2025 6:29am Thanks to those who've taken time to write kind words about Downtime. I was expecting to get some hate for this episode as there is definitely a lot of frustration out there on this topic and Markus appears to be a very polarising character. For what it's worth, I put in the time to understand the concerns of the MTB world as much as was possible from forums etc and I believe that all those key points were covered in this interview. I also took time to understand the mechanisms of Private Equity and just why growth is essential and...
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benporteous1 Added a reply to Repairing cracked aluminum frame
10/14/2022 6:09am Thanks for all the advice and discussion. I will ask around at some welding shops and see what they say about costs but ultimately it looks like a new frame will be the solution. Losing 30lbs might help as well. My warranty case is closed and currently Santa Cruz has not offered any options for crash replacement or buying a...
benporteous1 Added a reply to Repairing cracked aluminum frame
10/12/2022 5:17pm thanks for the replies. makes sense, in the meantime I might try some super glue or jb weld to try and slow the bleeding as the crack seems to be growing and getting worse.
benporteous1 Started a new thread Repairing cracked aluminum frame
10/12/2022 6:42am This might be a newb question but I was curious about getting my cracked frame repaired. I have a Nomad V4 aluminum that cracked on the seat tube weld. I was watching some of the Frameworks series and Neko was getting his frames repaired by Frank the Welder. Is this a thing that people are doing nowadays? Does anyone have...
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benporteous1 Started a new thread Enduro and DH timing with segments
10/5/2020 9:17pm I recently read this great thread over on vital mx (litpro vs. crossbox) about the different gps systems for timing in mx. Does anybody have experience using a higher end gps for recording their rides and comparing segment times? I have seen tech shots from the pros using them but Im curious to hear experience before I buy one to...
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benporteous1 Started a new thread FS:$3100 2012 Specialized Demo 8
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Large 2012 Demo 8 2. Boxer RC2 Coil fork w/ cane creek double barrel rear shock 350lbs spring Specialized DT front rim with DT hub and mavic 325rim with dt hub in the back Boobar bar and truvativ stem with odi lock on grips Avide Code R brakes (203mm front and 185mm rear) brand new XO 9spd derailleur...
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