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NoahColorado Liked a comment about Feature Vital MTB's Favorite Mountain Bike Rides in Sedona, Arizona
1/13/2019 10:08am
Amazing place. Can't wait to go back.
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glaw Liked a comment about Feature Slow Motion Action of The Message Front Linkage Suspension System
1/13/2019 9:23am
I believe your thinking is correct. In some situations like the video, a telescopic fork won't absorb the initial hit as well or smoothly as the Message but will dive to absorb the landing so the combination of the 2 events sometimes feels harsher on the Message. However under many, or from my experience, most situations the Message is superior. This is especially true under braking. In situations where your braking hard into corners where the braking bumps are more like bomb craters the Message is absorbing the hits and tracking the ground but not diving under the braking force...
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glaw Liked a comment about Feature Slow Motion Action of The Message Front Linkage Suspension System
1/12/2019 1:27pm
I have a little over 200 miles on my Message on a large variety of trails. I replaced a 140mm Pike on my Rocky Instinct and have ridden it with 29er and 27.5+ wheels and with and without headtube spacers. Setting up the Message is different than a traditional fork. Because it does not dive, cornering performance is much less sensitive to air pressure. I found I could set it up very soft and have it feel VERY plush but easy to blow through the travel, or set it up as recommended where it felt harsh but supportive. In either...
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eRod Added a comment about feature Slow Motion Action of The Message Front Linkage Suspension System
1/12/2019 7:25am
I can’t disagree with you there. On the following mb the axle to crown of the Message works well. It’s right on par with what I had on there ~535mm. I mounted it on an Offering and it worked also but that bike was too big for me. I’d need to go to a small and try again. I don’t see how it could work well on a ripmo or sentinel where a 160mm fork is recommended. Not because of the travel but because it is just a much shorter fork axle to crown so you’re bb is going to...
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eRod Added a comment about feature Slow Motion Action of The Message Front Linkage Suspension System
1/11/2019 8:23pm
I have had almost every iteration of forks over the last 10 plus years and for me this fork is a game changer. Period. It replaced a fox 36 140mm on my following mb, which is arguably an awesome fork and really made that bike very capable for only being 120mm. With the Message you can literally place your front wheel anywhere and it simply tracks. I’ve taken lines here in Sedona that I would have never taken with this bike prior. The axle path really makes a huge difference. Braking or mashing on the pedals do not make it...
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eRod Added a comment about video Riding the Island of Mallorca's MTB Treasures with Amir Kabbani
12/1/2018 7:22am
would love to know where this is exactly in Mallorca. anyone?
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eRod Added a comment about feature The Inside Line Podcast - Kathy Sessler, Manager of the Santa Cruz Syndicate
11/28/2017 1:51pm
Great interview. We all abuse the term "legend" but I think Kathy deserves it.
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eRod Added a comment about video Is This the 2018 Losinj, Croatia World Cup Track?
11/15/2017 3:27am
couldn't agree more. bring on the DHWS!!!!
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MPH24 Liked a comment about video Is This the 2018 Losinj, Croatia World Cup Track?
11/15/2017 3:27am
That urban finish looks horrible....
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darrenspink Liked a comment about video Is This the 2018 Losinj, Croatia World Cup Track?
11/15/2017 3:25am
I really can't see that being used, not exactly world class standard trails, and that ending could work if it was a typical urban downhill section but its more like a pedal to the shops.
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JonHans8n Liked a comment about Feature The Inside Line Podcast - Sven Martin, Photographer, Storyteller, MTB Superfan
9/14/2017 7:03am
Worth the wait. Such a good podcast. Thank you Sven for all you do. And thank you Spomer for creating this podcast. Makes my day go by so much better at work. Thanks!
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Hristo_Tanev Liked a comment about Feature The Inside Line Podcast - Sven Martin, Photographer, Storyteller, MTB Superfan
9/14/2017 7:03am
Another awesome episode! Thanks for this guys! I am always waiting for the slideshows to come, because they are THE BEST and most insightful coverage! Really glad to hear all the colourful stories of Sven! Cheers!
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malle Liked a comment about Feature The Inside Line Podcast - Sven Martin, Photographer, Storyteller, MTB Superfan
9/14/2017 7:03am
just want to say how much I appreciate this podcast series, fantastic work! Especially getting to know what drives these mtb personalities from all different angles of the industry personally and how they got to be where they are now is super fascinating and creates amazing charactes surrounding the racing scene.
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Ahab Liked a comment about Feature The Inside Line Podcast - Sven Martin, Photographer, Storyteller, MTB Superfan
9/14/2017 7:03am
Best one yet. And they've all been good.
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eRod Added a comment about video 40 Seconds of Fury with Andreu Lacondeguy
9/26/2016 11:49am
would love to see him race dh again
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pancakeflatted Liked a comment about video Sam Hill at Crankworx Whistler Enduro World Series 2016
8/17/2016 2:02pm
Sam Hill racing enduro feels so....right! It's inspiring to see him doing something different and challenging...maybe even more rewarding. Who knows...I hope he finds continued and long success. He was/is the epitome of DH for me...so it's kinda surprising to feel this way. So rad. Maybe it's that it all seems so much more approachable....
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5/4/2016 12:49pm
Pininator Liked a comment about News Story The 5 Top Scoring Runs From Rampage 2015
10/19/2015 7:31am
It just goes to show that the one thing that nobody can debate is that Remy Metailler put down the faster time.
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eRod Added a comment about video Andreu Lacondeguy Pinned!
7/7/2015 8:00am
Earthed 3 had a great part on him and his bro killing it. that's when they were racers.
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