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Eoin Added a comment about feature Why Are Bike Prices Going Up? And Up?
6/18/2021 3:21pm
Yes and no, they may have only increased the prices 10% or less, but that is MSRP. Up until this year bikes could easily be bought for 5-20% under MSRP, and parts up to 50% off online. Now that that is over, the price hikes are much higher for most consumers than 7%. Examples: I bought SRAM GX derailleur and cassette last year for 80 and 90 respectively, just changed them for a heartbreaking 130 and 140. Bought a tyre for €28 weeks ago, it is now out of stock and online retailers are asking for €40 when it comes...
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Eoin Added a reply to WORLD CUP DH #1 - Leogang
6/15/2021 2:08am Awesome work as always Vital. But I would say (trying to be as constructive as possible): please do more "top 3 photos" and short interviews or stories from the photogs during the training/qualies ahead of the race. I love the slideshows, and clearly as this is the one format that the other site hasn't ripped you off on (yet), it...
Eoin Added a comment about news story FINAL RESULTS - Leogang World Cup Downhill 2021
6/12/2021 1:44pm
It's like he overheard someone saying "smooth is fast" and is aggressively focused on proving them wrong.
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Eoin Added a comment about video VITAL RAW - LEOGANG WORLD CUP DOWNHILL 2
6/11/2021 8:46am
Looks much better up top and a bit better in the woods, hoping another morning of sunshine makes it a good race tomorrow!
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Eoin Added a reply to Rx Riding Glasses.
6/9/2021 12:24am I have tried a bunch of things: Julbo glasses with prescription and photochromic lenses: really good but quite heavy so they can move around a little during rough sections. Oakley droppoints: these are big "lifestyle" glasses that I was hoping to use for both riding and around town. I got them with prism road lenses which I actually found a...
Eoin Added a reply to WORLD CUP DH #1 - Leogang
6/7/2021 12:33am Disagree, Leogang consistently has the best RAW training footage going way back (from Lehikonen's wheel exploding years ago to last year's root double crashfest) and the most memorable runs of all time: Gwin Chainless, Gwin Tyreless, Gee vs Chainsaw, Bruni vs Rat...
Eoin Added a comment about feature Transition's Biggest Bike Yet - Meet the New Spire
6/4/2021 6:28am
When I mulleted my 29er with not completely different geo, I got -0.7 on the head angle and -6mm on the BB. Things like reach, CS length etc will vary by 1-2mm, not worth worrying about.
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Eoin Added a reply to Do you NEED to be a good moto rider to be a great DH rider?
6/4/2021 1:06am Great point about rally, i think a lot of the top guys in these sports just have a really good feel for grip and line choice overall. Many people know Nico Vouilloz has numerous rally championship wins at a very high level, but do you know he is also the French Remote Controlled rally driver champion!
Eoin Added a comment about video Vital RAW - Schladming Not-a-Race - World Cup DH Primer
6/3/2021 11:59pm
Which is the trek rider wearing the red outfit, Vergier?
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Eoin Added a reply to Do you NEED to be a good moto rider to be a great DH rider?
6/3/2021 1:55pm I remember an interview with Rachel Atherton saying she was trying to convince the other DH girls to get into moto (presumably more enduro style moto than MX), because it was such a huge help physically and to be process the speeds. So definitely something to it, seems like one of the best cross training sports. That being said, i'm...
TRex Liked a comment about Feature First Ride - Transition Bikes' All-New Patrol
6/1/2021 9:17am
I’be heard that headset spacers are still available despite other bike part shortages.
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Eoin Added a comment about feature Return of the Goat - YT Introduces the All-New Capra
5/18/2021 10:33pm
Remember? I bought a ready race capra for 2500 just 2 years ago! Anyone remember when their special edition bike were these insane BOS and top end transmission hyperbikes... Those sold for around 3-4k...
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Richt2000 Liked a comment about Feature Nukeproof Giga Vs Mega Comparison
5/7/2021 10:02pm
Yea exactly what I did. Its incredible.... and rode the giga as 275 and also a mega 290... giga 275 mulleted (in progressive mode) with a EXT storia... weapon!
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Eoin Added a comment about feature Nukeproof Giga Vs Mega Comparison
5/7/2021 9:01am
So mullet up that 27.5 Giga for the win is what i'm hearing
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Eoin Added a reply to Will Lack of MTB Products Make You Ride More Cautiously?
5/7/2021 4:53am Quite the opposite, I recently bought a lighter than expected wheel which I expect to trash... But am assuming DT rims will be ok to find at any point. I recently bought a DT swiss m1700 rear wheel, I wanted an e1700 but it needed to be: rear 27.5 boost XD driver 30mm 6 bolt (it wasn't, but CL converters...
Eoin Added a comment about feature MYLES ROCKWELL - The Inside Line Podcast
5/7/2021 1:13am
Really cool perspective on MTB history!
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Eoin Added a comment about video Matt Walker, Charlie Hatton and Joe Breeden - Vital RAW
4/27/2021 8:11am
Mint
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Eoin Added a comment about video SAM HILL - Vital RAW
4/10/2021 12:01pm
Yes
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Eoin Added a comment about feature SAM HILL - The Inside Line Podcast
4/9/2021 3:24am
Such a shame he doesn't like doing interviews because he is such a laugh to listen to. Suprisingly tolerant answers regarding emtb and flow trails (considering how hardcore he is regarding pedals). Also does Sam live in a birdcage in order to speak with birds, so that he can ask the local wildlife for all the inside line tips when he gets to a new race venue?
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metadave Liked a comment about Feature SAM HILL - The Inside Line Podcast
4/9/2021 3:21am
He certainly Shattered the dreams of all the carbon demo fanboys.
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