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BrianBuell Added a reply to 2026 Race Talk
1/8/2026 3:49pm The way in which it was presented "Built by the people it shaped" got me stoked as I wanna know more about who's behind the return while also figuring out ways in which I can support the series that raised me as a rider and racer. Stoked!
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BrianBuell Added a comment about video The Future of Downhill with ROOTED MTB
2/4/2022 1:48pm
Getting old eh... way to pivot and put your energy into giving back to this awesome sport by supporting the next generation!
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BrianBuell Added a comment about photo No Visor, No Problem
1/19/2022 11:36am
Wow, we've come a loooooooooooooong way, love seeing this! I got to ride up there after the chairlift, 2003 or so, still had some north shore features to send. Loved it up there on my Santa Cruz Bullet.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about News Story Neko Mulally Will Race Handmade Alloy DH Frames by Frank the Welder
1/3/2022 7:59pm
The internet told me his reach should be longer and his chainstays should be shorter.
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TRex Liked a reply to forum topic Gwin not representing US at World Championships? (WTF?)
8/8/2021 1:21pm
There's a few different ways to look at this, and given Gwin's response to not being named, it seems like this was just an oversight on his part. USAC is following their own rules, which is a good thing, and they are being consistent and clear. Also a very good thing. For the comments like "We need to remedy this" or "Fix this" I can't really agree with that. Of course, Gwin is one of the best in recent memory, but he hasn't been flat out the best American in the last three or so years. I blame the move...
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BrianBuell Added a new video EVOLVE | A LOCAL QUEENSTOWN MTB MOVIE
4/23/2021 7:30am
2 years in the making and its finally here! Witness why so many people love riding in Queenstown and shred the insane trails it has to offer. Created by local film makers with local riders. Evolve MTB film follows the concept of the constant changing aspects of bikes to best suit the environment they are in. From Downhill bikes to enduro its got it all. See the famous spots Queenstown has to ride from the Gorge Road trails to the big jumps of Dream Track. I decided challenge myself from creating small MTB edits and deep dive into a movie...
BrianBuell Added a new Blog Post EVOLVE | A LOCAL QUEENSTOWN MTB MOVIE
4/21/2021 1:56pm
BrianBuell Added a comment about feature Women Going Fast on Mountain Bikes
3/8/2021 10:38am
Courtney Steen FTW! The VitalMTB behind the scenes silent assassin. Thanks for all you do!
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ballr Liked a comment about Feature Charlie Sponsel - The Inside Line Podcast
2/26/2021 2:04pm
Charlie comes by "being difficult" quite naturally.
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BrianBuell Added a comment about feature REVIEW - 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad - Go Anywhere, Do Anything
12/15/2020 8:13pm
Slayer would hit it?
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BrianBuell Added a comment about video Building and Riding a $12 Million MTB Trail
12/15/2020 1:39pm
Insane amount of planning and work on that one, lots of explosives too! I don't know if I can even call myself a trail builder anymore.
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BrianBuell Started a new thread $2000 Banshee Rune w/ Ridefast Racing Carbon Wheelset
11/23/2020 2:24pm • Ridefast Hotline Carbon Wheelset with BRAND NEW rubber, Maxxis Assegai 2.5 MaxxGrip DD front/Maxxis DHF 2.4 DH MaxxGrip rear • SRAM XO Eagle drivetrain, NX shifter, 50-10 cassette 34 tooth chainring, XO carbon 175mm cranks • SRAM Guide RSC brakes, NEW Lever Bodies, 200mm front/180mm rear rotors w/ relatively new brakepads • MRP suspension, Raze coil rear w/multiple springs/...
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BrianBuell Added a comment about feature Trail Building, Back Injury and Downhill MTB - Steve Wentz of Momentum Trail Concepts - The Inside Line Podcast
11/11/2020 10:29am
Looking forward to this when I head out to sling some dirt. Wentz taught me how to gate start, coached me to a D2 Collegiate National Championship, had the sickest photo sequence from Durango sending it off the drop and has been an inspiration not only as a rider, but as an entrepreneurial trail builder and bike tester. Love ya Steve!
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BrianBuell Added a comment about video Maribor World Cup DH Timewarp
10/18/2020 5:35pm
Timewarp shall now be a thing at every WC in addition to RAW
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BrianBuell Added a reply to Should the UCI do more double headers? (in non-pandemic years)
10/17/2020 4:20pm As a fan I love it! Almost too difficult to enjoy all the coverage. Good problem to have. As a rider, especially as someone who has tried to be competitive as a privateer it would be much more difficult to keep the bike running, however, I always loved having multiple DH races, maybe a chainless, to usually try and right...
BrianBuell Added a comment about video The Hardest Downhill Race Ever? | Winning Runs at Downhill World Championships in Leogang, Austria
10/12/2020 7:25am
Shame they didn't have Reece on the full broadcast, would have been amazing to watch the full wood section!
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BrianBuell Added a comment about video The Hardest Downhill Race Ever? | Winning Runs at Downhill World Championships in Leogang, Austria
10/12/2020 7:20am
haha, you calling Jeff a cakeeater?
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Jakers Liked a comment about Feature GETTIN' IT WHILE WE CAN - 2020 World Championships DH Action
10/8/2020 10:34pm
Beautiful work... are the slideshows with interviews no longer?
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rockchomper Liked a comment about Feature Thank you, Brandon Turman
9/24/2020 8:43pm
Thank you Brandon for some truly awesome reads and videos! You will be missed. As for you Vital, DONT you dare think this lets you get out of reviewing DH bikes. We the people want more DH bike reviews!
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taldfind Liked a comment about Feature Thank you, Brandon Turman
9/24/2020 8:42pm
Brandon, thanks for all the work you did here at vital that I have been able to benefit from. And best of luck with where you are going from here. Also, I second the motion to keep DH bikes and related products a regular part of Vital's reviews and move that Vital be the place where riders who love big bikes are never ignored, all in favor?
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