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fast_bastard Added a reply to 2016 Racing Rumours

1/27/2016 10:36am
I believe its a conspiracy to ensure that anyone who says they ride "Enduro" is perpertually dressed like a dork. Although I actually really like that Troy Lee Lid ... damnit, does this mean I have to ride Enduro with half shell and goggles now???
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fast_bastard Added a reply to slack, long-travel, pedal-able 29ers?

11/22/2015 5:44pm
I've got an Enduro 29er, and I swapped out the yoke (the Y shaped piece) that connects to the rear shock. If you run the one from the 650b Enduro, it slacks out the bike ~ 1.5 degrees, and lowers the BB about 0.5 inches. So good. It cost me $30, and the improvement in handling is huge.
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fast_bastard Added a comment about news story Trek To Start Selling Bicycles Online

8/4/2015 10:35pm
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I really think bike shops are about to get squeezed out really hard by online retailers, particularly at the high end. I see two reasons for this: 1) Pricing: companies that offer consumer direct sales can offer more aggressive pricing, as they can cut out several layers of middlemen (distribution and shop). 2) Stocking: with the huge number of standards nowadays, it is very hard for shops to keep stock. With all the different hub standards, bb standards, headset standards, etc. shops are put in a bind. If they stock an item, there is a fair chance that they won't...
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fast_bastard Added a comment about press release YT Industries Releases the Capra AL1 in Extra Large

6/12/2015 10:54am
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Size L Giant Reign - Reach: 458 mm Size L Kona Process 153 - Reach: 460 mm Size L Trek Slash - Reach: 456 mm Size L Cannondale Jekyll Carbon - Reach: 458 mm Size L Canyon Strive Race - Reach: 468 mm
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fast_bastard Added a comment about press release YT Industries Releases the Capra AL1 in Extra Large

6/11/2015 9:56pm
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The REACH is very size L. I really, really want this bike. Being a dude who's 6'4" though, I'm not comfortable with this fit. My current bike has a reach that is 5 mm longer, and I feel cramped on my current bike. I want to upgrade, but I'm gonna go with something longer. Please YT, make a proper size XL bike!
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fast_bastard Added a reply to YT USA Support & Info

5/27/2015 10:46am
Are you able to share the geometry for the XL and Capra's and Tuesdays? I'm a tall guy, and am pretty picky on geometry. Are you able to offer preferred pricing if I order two bikes at the same time? Next year is new bike year for me for AM and DH.
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fast_bastard Added a comment about feature First Look: Bouwmeester Composites Carbon Wheels

12/28/2014 11:57pm
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I was running that setup on my last bike, and it worked great. Not sure why you'd be concerned? I was on a blunt35 (okay, internal is right at 30 mm) with HR2, and it was really, really good. The profile was fine, and I had unreal traction.
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