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bhalpin47 Added a reply to Central Valley riders!

10/24/2012 11:28am
No, although I've followed vital for quite a while I only just recently joined the forums. I wish I could have come and checked it out though! I will be in Oakhurst(Not far from there) this Sat-Tues. And plan on trying some more of the trails around Bass Lake! Too bad the China Peak Park is now closed for the...

bhalpin47 Added a reply to Are you feeling left out?

4/21/2016 10:22am
I want to start off by saying Vital is my first stop when my computer turns on to start my day. Especially on days when I will not be able to ride, because it provides that little adrenaline boost that I live for. I think everyone has touched on the same points and I agree with the fact that the...

bhalpin47 Added a reply to Silent or LOUD Hubs?

4/21/2016 10:22am
Assuming you weren't just joking: I don't think that would be a good idea. The pawls' shape and size are designed to mesh with the teeth in the freehub body and the spray on compound would change their dimensions, even a small change could have a drastic effect on performance... and if that stuff started to wear off and got...

bhalpin47 Added a reply to Silent or LOUD Hubs?

9/24/2012 10:59am
In terms of physics and conservation of energy.... any noise is energy lost from your forward momentum. Whether or not the energy loss is anything significant in comparison to rolling friction, and all of the other contributing factors is a different story. I prefer silent for that reason, but I think inefficiencies in pedal technique/stroke, body weight placement, and line...

bhalpin47 Added a comment about photo Poor Cops

9/24/2012 9:36am
There's a cop in Santa Cruz that rides an old Yeti 575... probably the only time I had respect for an officer. lol
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