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CombatMutt Added a comment about video Mountain Bike Pile Up - When Groms Fall from the Sky
7/28/2014 4:03am
Man, a couple of them, bounced! Ouch.
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CombatMutt Added a comment about video #CFFest Slopestyle Course Preview with Kelly McGarry
7/24/2014 8:29am
Oh sure, no sweat.......
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CombatMutt Added a reply to Downhill Beginner - Help please!!
7/24/2014 8:20am Yes yes. I fully support the "park" option. It's how I got hooked!
sideshow Liked a comment about video Witness the World's Biggest Mountain Bike Front Flip
7/23/2014 11:07am
That was a looooooooong time looking at the sky.
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CombatMutt Added a comment about video Witness the World's Biggest Mountain Bike Front Flip
7/23/2014 11:07am
Wow that was truly incredible!
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jerryhazard Liked a comment about Feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/19/2014 3:16pm
A great deal, however; Domain fork, Code brakes, MTX wheels (not bad...) Kage shock, bash instead of a guide, and (probably single ply) Minons. Great deal, but not really comparable to what's being built here.
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CombatMutt Added a comment about feature First Look: 2015 Yeti SB5c with Switch Infinity Technology
7/17/2014 4:10am
$9000 for a trail bike? Yikes.
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CombatMutt Added a comment about feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/16/2014 12:15pm
What's the MSRP on that one?
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Nicholast Liked a comment about Feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/16/2014 12:05pm
Funny you say that because I feel the same about the 888; "people can't get over the name." But it goes to show how different our perspectives and tastes are. I prefer the Boxxer over the 888, but you prefer the 888 over the Boxxer. I guess it is not a bad time to be into bikes when there are so many good product choices out there - simply pick your flavor and buy it. :-)
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bturman Liked a comment about Feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/16/2014 3:12am
Yes, it's true that there are always deals to be had, just like we described above in the "Component Selection Criteria" section. The MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) doesn't change however. We needed to compare apples to apples, so MSRP values are what we listed.
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bturman Liked a comment about Feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/15/2014 6:20pm
"Failed mission?" I don't think so, and I'm sure others will agree. The components voted on for this custom build all represent good values, especially at market prices - and that's what we were shooting for here. We wanted to build a downhill bike that’s truly affordable, yet still very capable, durable, and reasonably lightweight. I think we'll achieve that, pending verification on the mountain. If you were to order each of the winning components online or through a local shop you're in tight with, you'd likely be able to save 10-18% off the total cost, bringing it down below...
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CombatMutt Added a comment about feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/15/2014 6:20pm
Ok I understand now. But, apples to apples, and all that.
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CombatMutt Added a comment about feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/15/2014 2:09pm
7 inch travel on that bike, and it's not dual crown. Thus price will certainly be different.
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Cougar797 Liked a comment about Feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/15/2014 9:03am
Haha welcome to the world of bike industry. When every piece of advertising you see on the internet tells you zee is the greatest thing since sliced cheese, consumer logic says it must be. It's good value yes, but I wanted to see a truly budget build.
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CombatMutt Added a comment about feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/15/2014 5:56am
Clearly, Shimano has done an excellent job of advertising their Zee brakes. The reason I say that is because they were the most expensive brake option. The Codes would have been perfectly fine, and the price would have been $290 compared to $500. The crankset was a little puzzling as well; Raceface could have been had for less cash, or for the same amount, could have gotten a bash guard as well.
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bturman Liked a comment about Feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/11/2014 2:59pm
Definitely interesting to see how things are shaking down. If anyone has questions about any of the components, post them up!
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CaseyBurrows Liked a comment about Feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/11/2014 8:01am
The nylon is fine, but the pins fall out immediately if you don't loctite them. Even with a full set of pins, they aren't grippy enough. Good luck if you live somewhere that gets ANY precip.
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CombatMutt Added a comment about feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/11/2014 3:43am
I've never used nylon pedals. How do they stand up to abuse compared to the aluminum flats?
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CombatMutt Added a comment about feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/10/2014 6:25pm
I was a little surprised at some of the frontrunners for this build.
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bturman Liked a comment about Feature Value DH Project Component Winners Announced: Building the Best DH Bike for Your $$$
7/10/2014 6:17pm
We considered this option as well, but felt as though a top guide and bash are still needed on a DH bike. Have you tried it yet?
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