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adude Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 World Cup Downhill / EDR - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
5/17/2025 5:06pm
https://youtu.be/p-E54cN2PbM?si=kuDU1Xgk43roJwby&t=674 Carlson states that it is the B line but the course markings are vague.
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bman33 Liked a comment about Feature Eddie Masters Thinks the UCI Is Suffocating Downhill Racing
10/26/2020 12:28pm
While I agree with your sentiments on UCI giving close to zero f*cks about DH, it can be argued that without Redbull, UCI could very well reduce DH even further or remove it from overall broadcasts. With all it's faults, Redbull has done a lot for our sport many other potential sponsors and even UCI have dismissed.
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noox Liked a reply to forum topic Are Global DH Bikes Sales Falling?
10/20/2020 3:47pm
I live within 1.5 hours to Schladming, Leogang, Saalbach and other parks. I had downhill bikes since 2006 (and raced "downhill" back in the 90s on modified XC-bikes). But starting about 5 years ago almost all of my friends got rid of their downhill bikes. I'm 45 years old now - so not the typical downhill rider. But also much younger friends (like 30) sold their downhill bikes. The parks and mountain bike regions wanted to bring more people to their parks and regions - not only the "hard core downhill biker". And they had to build tracks to combine...
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Roots_rider Liked a reply to forum topic Former Trek Executive's Open Letter to Bike Industry About E-Bikes
2/7/2020 2:33pm
An eMTB may not do as much damage per compared mile, but more per compared time. Say you have a 1hr long lunch to go for a ride. On your normal ride on a normal bike, you’d do one loop. Now on the eMTB would you be able to fit two laps in during that time? Are people going to ride based off of distance or off of how long they feel like being out regardless of the bike they are on? I’m personally for eMTB use on any motorized trail, and any non motorized trail that the local riding...
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sspomer Liked a comment about Feature The Inside Line Listener Response - The Bermification of Mountain Biking?
1/27/2020 1:06pm
awesome comments and response from all of you! thanks so much. i even had a couple audio responses sent as well as some email responses since this went up. re: derby photo - that trail looks so freaking fun and it's a rad shot from sven that illustrated a machine-built trail. no way am i implying that trail isn't fun/good/etc. pinkrobe and losifer bring up some great points about what a flow trail actually is (not all flow trails are "easy", but generally speaking, they are often aimed at entry- or intermediate-level riders). keep it up!!
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BikeBlur Liked a comment about Feature On eMTB's and Mountain Bikes
11/1/2019 8:35am
I've been mountain biking for quite awhile now (1988). I've owned many different bikes over the years, DH, Freeride, Enduro, trai, etc. I recently bought an Ebike and I will never go back to a mechanical/traditional mtb. I've found climbing to actually be creative and FUN now!-having the ability to pop off of everything on the way up is amazing. Other than occasionally enjoying a random, easy-ish climb when your mind wanders and blends with the meandering undulations of the climb, Climbing SUCKS! (for me at least) Ebikes have turned this SUCKS into FUN!. Additionally, I've found descending, jumping etc...
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yetimike2019 Liked a comment about Feature On eMTB's and Mountain Bikes
11/1/2019 8:34am
Feels like a rant that was a long time coming. I am not going for popularity on Vital here, any pro ebike comments gets knocked pretty quickly online. I believe pedal assist ebikes are simply not a problem. Sure they are not as fun, most days I agree with that, and that’s why mine hasn’t been ridden even once in months. Occasionally like when I’m sick, injured, or just super lazy I would say ebikes are way more fun, at least more fun than not riding. They aren’t real MTBs? They sure aren’t motorcycles, at least not class 1 pedal...
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funkyfunpuff Added a comment about feature Mick Hannah - The Inside Line Podcast
10/4/2019 9:44am
Truly excellent!
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onenerdykid* Liked a comment about Feature SPOTTED: Electronically-Actuated RockShox Reverb Dropper Post
10/31/2018 3:08pm
Judging from the ratio of up-votes to down-votes you have, I would say that it's you who is out of touch with the MTB industry and what end users are looking for.
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TRex Liked a comment about News Story Trump Approves Tariffs on Chinese Goods Including $1 Billion in Bike Products
9/18/2018 8:30am
'Democrats, or Republicans' was not mentioned. I hope you do see the relevance of the cost of cycling goods to a cycling site though. News that will most likely affect everyone should just be seen as that, news, not bias. Plus, this article had good arguments for and against, which should be the standard of quality news. Better to be educated than insulated.
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bman33 Liked a comment about Press Release GT Introduces the New Fury
8/10/2018 8:47am
Well Damn! First GT I am actually interested in riding/testing out in 20 years! Kudos
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funkyfunpuff Added a comment about feature The Inside Line Podcast - Erik Saunders, Brand Manager, VP Components
7/19/2018 10:48am
Awesome podcast...
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funkyfunpuff Added a comment about feature The Inside Line Podcast - Rob Warner
4/4/2018 1:33pm
Great work! So good...
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funkyfunpuff Added a reply to Have You Gone from 27.5 to 29er But Then Back to 27.5?
12/13/2017 4:03pm I am in the same boat (29" to 27.5" - sold the 27.5" and went back to riding my 29"). Bikes: Evil Following / Evil Calling Height: 6'3"
funkyfunpuff Added a comment about video Sven vs. Enduro World Series Whistler - Take No Prisoners!
8/11/2017 11:59am
Haha - "Double rim job"
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funkyfunpuff Added a comment about slideshow Smashy, Smashy - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH Action
8/4/2017 8:32am
Slide two – Scott Gambler suggestion?
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funkyfunpuff Added a comment about feature Nico Vouilloz and Fabien Barel Discuss 29ers in DH
5/2/2017 10:03pm
I know that wheel size is a bid deal and could give someone a slight advantage, but I am curious why no one is concerned or up in arms with the fact that there are different rear travel bikes in DH? I am curious why we are all focusing on one aspect of the bike. Ya might say that brake rotors should have a limit in size too. Just tossing out ideas as I am frustrated with all wheel discussions.
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funkyfunpuff Added a comment about feature Vital MTB's The Inside Line Podcast - Episode 3, Craig Stikman Glaspell
2/8/2017 2:50pm
Awesome job. Thanks so much.
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funkyfunpuff Added a comment about slideshow 2016 World Championships Downhill Race Action
9/11/2016 10:28pm
Another awesome slide show. Thanks for the super sweet coverage.
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