Chris Chapman

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Chris Chapman Added a reply to East coast “downcountry” loop reccomendation

10 minutes ago

As someone who lives within a short bike ride of Camp Alpine, I can assure you those trails aren't what you're looking for. If I had to drive there, I’d skip them altogether. They can be fun local loops, but they’re unsanctioned legacy social trails with nothing special in terms of terrain or mileage. @longroadtonowhere I'm not sure what your...

bulletbass man Liked a reply to forum topic East coast “downcountry” loop reccomendation

6/26/2026 4:49pm

Port jervis is a good time. Not down country at all. But mt creek is an absolute blast and a must stop if you are in nyc imo.

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Chris Chapman Added a reply to East coast “downcountry” loop reccomendation

6/26/2026 3:49pm

Sterling Foest State Park and Ringwood State Park are both about an hour from the George Washington Bridge and offer the most contiguous singletrack in the immediate area. https://www.palisadesmtb.org/ is the local advocacy group for Sterling and just opened a fantastic new trail this month. Our hills top out at about 1200' but there is still plenty climbing and descending...

boozed Liked a comment about Press Release Crestline Bike Co | Latest Limited Release Drop Feat. 2 Bikes with NEW Bosch System and a Frame Kit Option

10/3/2024 11:29am

Somewhere in coastal central California, a mountain bike designer feels very confused but doesn't know why

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anotherbikerguy Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread

8/14/2024 3:33pm

VitalMTB's The Inside Brine podcast, coming soon.

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Chris Chapman Added a reply to Poll: Electric shifting vs mechanical shifting

7/27/2024 8:05pm

I'm sure I'm not the only one here with a cellphone constantly below 50% battery. I simply can't keep up with charging anything enough to justify batteries on my bikes anymore. My latest MTB build went back to being fully mechanical after running AXS since it dropped in 2019 and I couldn't be happier as a self admitted luddite. AXS...

jeff.brines Liked a reply to forum topic Poll: Electric shifting vs mechanical shifting

7/27/2024 8:01pm

Thanks to those who have chimed in and/or participated in the poll so far! What this comes down for me is something I can answer in a few simple questions. Does the technology improve the bike riding experience? If so, how much? With respect to electronic shifting, I don't see it. Its a nice to have, its sexy, it shifts well, but I don't find my on bike experience to be any better than a good mechanical system and its more expensive. I've had numerous rides when I had it where I had the battery crap out (or I left...

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thomas.gehrig Liked a reply to forum topic Definitely not toxic tribalism

7/26/2024 5:52am

Hubs with ridiculously high numbers of engagement points suck, and they always break

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Stewyeww Liked a reply to forum topic Slopestyle Riders Boycott Crankworx Rotorua Because of Low Prize Pay, Lack of Appearance Fee

3/22/2024 5:06pm

Weather they get what they want or not is not something that I will loose sleep over, but good on them for sticking together to prove a point.

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Verbl Kint Liked a reply to forum topic 2024 TEAM RUMORS

1/18/2024 2:16pm

Same sentiments for Dave Trummer. I really feel that the move to Mondraker set his career back at a time when he was arguably reaching his prime. It's a good thing for Austria that Andreas Kolb hit his stride but it could've been great to see more than one Austrian battling it out for podium places.

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Ben Strength Factory Liked a comment about Blog Post Video: Keep Riding Until You're 70

1/18/2024 2:11pm

Hey Vital Crew........ Feel free to drop any questions below. Thanks for watching. Cheers Ben

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Chris Chapman Added a reply to What to expect changing stem length/bar height

12/12/2023 10:18am

Also don't discount the impact of even 1 to 2 degrees of sweep between your old and new set up and its influence on reach numbers. I recently switched to a set of 12 degree backsweep handlebars after riding 8 and 9 degree backsweep bars for nearly my entire time on bikes outside of BMX. I went with a 38mm...

scarface Liked a comment about video Forget the Pack - The Story Behind Specialized SWAT Apparel

2/19/2014 5:17pm

if you don't show us the 27.5 prototype, imma send my personal SWAT team to make you do it. Say hello to my lil friend

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Chris Chapman Added a comment about video Forget the Pack - The Story Behind Specialized SWAT Apparel

2/19/2014 11:42am

I've been riding in the Giro New Road line recently which utilizes a similar bib short pocket system and its actually been amazing for ditching the camel back for rides. However I totally agree that throwing a water bottle in there makes you look like a total goon. I use it for snacks, tools and tubes on shorter rides when only a water bottle in my cage is necessary but I can't imagine it feels good to have the weight of an additional water bottle tugging down at the shoulders of your bib shorts, at that point I would just...

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