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I would gladly go single speed again. This just re lit the fire to convert my sb66 to single speed.

Interval training does wonders, even if it's just on the trainer.

I remember hearing Steve Smith say something to the effect of "I'm here to win races. If it's faster I don't care what size the wheels are." I think it was a few years ago, and a lot has happened with long travel 29ers in the past few years. Additionally, ... more »

I think direct comparisons would be very helpful, whether it be comparing the bike as a whole or specific components (i.e. "while xxx component has a solid reputation for consistency, we've found xxy to be a better match for this bike's intended use"). ... more »

Over shooting it sure beats coming up short here. Catching his rear tire would have sent him face first into the ground. He's one talented and lucky guy.

edson, I think this is the first time I've heard any negativity toward Saints. What happened?

I mentioned this elsewhere, still a bit bitter. Ha. Out of my usual riding buddies I'm usually the only one that I trust to have tools/gear. Everyone else has gotten use to it, so I've turned into the go-to guy for tubes, a pump, patch kit, food, and ... more »

I caught a glimpse of it at Canyons last week. Didn't catch that it was carbon into seeing it on pinkbike. Looks way good. I think there's a certain appeal about something you can't get as readily as you can an Enduro. Not that the Enduro isn't an extremely ... more »

I get more excited seeing a Spartan than I do a Enduro.

Where are these $2 tubes you speak of? Some shops around me have the nerve to charge $12 for a single tube!

Best: 1. 5.10s 2. Lyrik RC2DH 3. RaceFace Narrow Wide chainring 4. Zee rear der 5. Minion DHF Worst: 1. Blur LT (Should have gotten the Nomad. Think I'm one of the few that didn't get along with it)