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rybrentd Liked a product review Compromise between HR2 and Aggressor yet better than both?
4/1/2020 9:54am
Ican't believe the reviews for this tire are so few and far between. I have the 2.4 EXO Maxxterra (27.5) that I put on the rear in November of 2019 and having ridden many tires from the Maxxis lineup (which is my basis for comparison) including DHF, DHR2, HR2, and Aggressor, I will compare this to their other rear tires. I feel like it has better climbing grip but slightly slower rolling speed than the aggressor (2.3, dc exo) but the braking, traction, and cornering characteristics closer to a HR2. You can punch into corners or drift into them...
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stepot Liked a product review Initial impressions
10/4/2018 12:44pm
Itook the plunge on these (a very spendy, especially for me, 90€ plunge) after trying a couple of contenders to start with; I started with a pair of Alpinestars Paragon knees as they were the cheapest. I really liked them as they were really breathable, as well as being pretty damn comfy. So much so that it almost felt like riding padless. The problem was that the silicone grippers started to fall off after a week of use. Sent them back and got a full refund. In their defense this could have easily been a one off, so don't...
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t.martin Liked a product review Reliable, long lasting, great grip (27.5 Tough/Fast Rolling)
4/2/2018 9:57am
Ican't say enough about how much I like this tire. It's phenomenal especially when things are loose. Sure on pavement and hardpack it's going to roll a little slower - but on most trails in Colorado and elsewhere, where conditions are usually anything but, it's the best tire I have ridden. I often run this tire on the front with a better rolling WTB on the rear, either a Breakout or Trail Boss. It has a ton of bite and is very predictable on edge. The standout feature to the Vigilante and the other WTB Tough casing tires is...
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Hollywood Gainey Liked a comment about Feature Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Heavy-Duty Disc Brakes
12/21/2017 8:50pm
I felt the same way when I first went away from Shimano brakes. It wasn't long though till I started to really see and appreciate a more linear brake feel for both racing and joy riding.
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bjenson Added a comment about feature Vital MTB Face Off: The Best Heavy-Duty Disc Brakes
12/21/2017 8:42pm
hollywood: pb's feature was pretty poor imo. despite their title they did not declare a winner or even rate the brakes. they also didn't try them back to back and each of their brakes were ridden by different testers in different parts of the world. how does that make sense in a comparison? i do agree that dyno measurements would have been cool for this feature. can't imagine lab tests like that are readily available or economical though.
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bjenson Added a comment about feature First Look, First Ride: SRAM Eagle 1x12 Drivetrain | The Front Derailleur Killer
3/25/2016 10:35am
doh.
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bjenson Added a reply to Fabien Barel on a Prototype Canyon DH Bike?
3/10/2016 7:53am
horst-link design with a carbon front and aluminum rear.
bjenson Added a comment about slideshow First Look: 2017 SRAM NX Drivetrain - The Most Affordable SRAM 1X System Yet
2/11/2016 9:32am
now that 1x11 has reached pretty much the lowest price point, a betting man would guess sram has something new on the way to the top of their line. gotta keep you hungry!
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bjenson Added a reply to Forum Hot Seat - Dave Camp, RockShox Design Engineer
11/19/2015 11:57am ever been to taiwan to oversee production of something? what was it like?
the high bb thing almost makes one wonder if the bike was originally designed to be a 130/140mm bike, then marketing got involved and said "we must have a long travel carbon enduro bike! i know, let's just put a longer shock in there." then all the engineers secretly shook their heads in the corner.
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or are you not comprehending what they are telling you? do you need your hand to be held on every purchase?
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bjenson Added a comment about press release Intense Cycles Seeking Next Generation of US Downhillers
1/24/2015 11:29am
seems a little late in the year for this.
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"notable sources have set the M6 as the benchmark in the enduro / trail category." consider your sources. have you seen those guys ride? have they ever raced an enduro event? where did they test the bike? imo enduro & trail are not the same thing. one is a race and the other is just riding. different demands for each. i doubt one bike can be the supposed benchmark for both.
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bjenson Started a new thread Photo of the Inverted Fox DH Fork!
8/18/2014 12:11pm Check this out! Inverted Fox fork spotted at the US Open on Gee's bike. 
- While the fork is currently without a name, it is part of Fox's Racing Application Development (RAD) program that, as the name suggests, consists of products developed specifically for competition. There are about 15 different projects that currently fall under the RAD program umbrella...
- While the fork is currently without a name, it is part of Fox's Racing Application Development (RAD) program that, as the name suggests, consists of products developed specifically for competition. There are about 15 different projects that currently fall under the RAD program umbrella...
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bjenson Started a new thread prototype adidas clip shoes
8/18/2014 10:46am
doesnt look like fiveten has influenced their designs yet
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bjenson Started a new thread 2013 specialized s-works carbon demo 8 photo
8/18/2014 8:11am looks hot 
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bjenson Started a new thread 2014/2015 Avid Guide Disc Brakes
8/18/2014 4:28am check out these new brakes. they use the same caliper as the current trail brakes but have a new lever and new rotors. looks like easier to adjust pad contact too. [i]With Family Guide, SRAM has brakes designed for a rather versatile use of cross-country enduro through the hike and all-mountain. Technology that wants to forget about the problems faced...
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bjenson Started a new thread 2012 Dorado changes
8/18/2014 2:47am a new color option and beefed up stanchion guards... 
also a shim kit that you can buy to tune it 
more details here: http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/08/09/2012-manitou-dorado-upgrades-tower-…
also a shim kit that you can buy to tune it more details here: http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/08/09/2012-manitou-dorado-upgrades-tower-…
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bjenson Started a new thread 2015 Rockshox Monarch+ RC3 DebonAir Shock
8/17/2014 6:49pm you know that all black rockshox monarch+ rear shock we've been seeing recently on pro bikes? I was browsing new shocks on the adrenaline bikes site when I found this. Looks like a new air can and more. could be good when you don't need a vivid air but want a bit more high volume than the current monarch+? [REMOVED...
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bjenson Started a new thread alex pro helped flip a car in the vancouver riot
8/17/2014 9:21am i see matching hats... 
looks like sponsors aren't too pleased http://www.facebook.com/OakleyCanada/posts/208661795843140 http://www.facebook.com/notes/evoc/alex-pro-and-vancouver-riots/2093051… what do you think should happen?
looks like sponsors aren't too pleased http://www.facebook.com/OakleyCanada/posts/208661795843140 http://www.facebook.com/notes/evoc/alex-pro-and-vancouver-riots/2093051… what do you think should happen?
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