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Fondaw Added a comment about bike check Norco Torrent S

3/31/2023 8:02am
Looks like a beast. How does it ride on tech? Thinking of building something simialer
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Fondaw Added a comment about bike check Deviate Highlander

11/7/2022 7:37am
How do you like your tenet bar and stem? Also what color is the saddle?
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Fondaw Added a comment about bike check Marino 130 29er

11/6/2022 6:30pm
Looking currently at building a custom frame from Marino. How was the experiance? How much was shipping?
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dolface Liked a reply to forum topic This may be stupid

11/6/2022 4:09pm
Plug the numbers in here and see what ya get: https://madscientistmtb.com/bike-geometry-compare/
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Fondaw Added a comment about bike check Custom Marino Mullet FS 165

11/5/2022 9:39pm
So now that you have had the chance to actually ride, how does it feel? Like the other dude, i want to run basicly the same build, shock and all. How does the coil feel?
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Fondaw Started a new thread This may be stupid

11/2/2022 9:51am
So im on the market for a new bike frame and im looking at the Status. only problem is i only have 27.5 wheels. Now i plan on getting a 180mm travel fork which would make the bike work, but until then would i be able to ride the Status with 27.5 up front? or would i have major problems...
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Fondaw Started a new thread Does the glove fit?

10/31/2022 6:31am
So this thread has nothing to do with gloves but it has everyhting to do with sizing. I'm on the market for a new frame cause ive grown out of my current one. I have a 2017 Banshee Rune V.2 in a size large (in todays standards its a medium). Im 6'2 and im looking at a new Banshee Rune...
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Fondaw Started a new thread Buying a new frame

10/1/2022 12:44pm
So i have a 2017 Banshee Rune V2 and its a size large. Now in todays geo its a Medium. I found a Banshee rune V3 in a size XL and i think i might trying to get it(the frame) my plan is to transfer all the parts on my current bike to the new frame. Would that work or...
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Fondaw Added a reply to size matters...Or does it

9/29/2022 8:14pm
im so confused. i measured again, but this time i also measured the reach. i got 19-21 inches for reach some how(bb to headtube so you know i know) but i measured and got 17.7 inches for seatube length. im so utterly confused.

Fondaw Added a reply to size matters...Or does it

9/29/2022 7:33pm
also, i may need to check the size again. when i measure the reach i get 19 inches but when i measure the seat tube i get 18...

Fondaw Added a reply to size matters...Or does it

9/29/2022 7:31pm
Thanks so much for your advice, for me the bike feels amazing! especialy with wide and high bars. See i live in Memphis Tn where the highest elavation may be 70 feet. so having a smaller bike is nice for the many dirtjump and skateparks. Might try to go with a slopduro bike build. What is the sizing for the...

Fondaw Added a reply to size matters...Or does it

9/29/2022 2:12pm
holy crap thanks for your input! what do you mean change the wheelbase? what would that require me to do? Whats an angle set? Also i wanna go with mathing title stem but it only goes to 35mm so would a longer wheel base even that out or should i go with a diffrent stem?

jasbushey Liked a reply to forum topic size matters...Or does it

9/29/2022 12:02pm
I think for making something "bigger" you have a couple options. But it depends what you want to "make longer". Do you want to increase your seated position because you feel cramped, your standing position when descending, or your wheelbase for more stability. I.e. what feels small? I think it would be good to know if it is an XL or L. Measuring the seat tube should tell you. if its close or less than 18" its a L and if it s 19" its a XL. Also, do you have a 160 or 170mm fork? How long is your...
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