johnvalley666

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Filledwithfire Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

5/1/2025 12:48pm

Hi all. I've been a very long-time lurker of this site and have used VitalMTB extensively when researching bike geometries and parts lists. I made my account here today just so I could join some discussions since the other site's forum is trash. Anyways, I'm a tire nerd myself. I started making this spreadsheet last year when I was searching for new tire combos for my Spartan HP and my Felt Decree 1. I just started cataloguing weights, widths, and casings. Where I live, there's no need for some super-duper-hardcore-heavy-sticky tires. This list will never end, and occasionally I add...

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sethimus Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors

4/13/2025 8:22am

funny, same thing happens if i happen to stumble upon a post with your avatar next to it, coincidence?

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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors

4/11/2025 10:11am

haha you are right and I am sorry, I didn't mean to derail the thread so much. All I really wanted to do was defend Enduro as I agree with a lot that has been said above, it's mainly a perception issue, so I am trying to shift perception and bring some positivity into the discipline. That was the reason for the Jack/Sram comment and trying to make it less about Sram pulling Enduro funding, and also the Chris Ball comment, which did not go over well, but that one I'll accept and I will keep trying with him. I'll...

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johnvalley666 Added a reply to 2025 Race Talk

4/6/2025 1:09pm

What a race from Specialized and a nice touch that Forster and Schurter ran up to podium aswell.

jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors

4/2/2025 12:51pm

Technically I don't get paid by SRAM either. They support the Canyon factory team that I am a part of, who pays me. That isn't to say they don't support me, but I don't have a contract with them. Factory teams are generally bolstered by sponsorship deals to increase the budget they have. YT went the route of 'uncaged' which meant they were fitting the whole bill and allowing their riders to run whatever they wanted, not taking any sponsorship money so the riders weren't forced into anything. Or so I understand it. So Jack would still get paid as...

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jofish Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors

3/30/2025 3:37pm

I think it’s fair game to question Jesse. I’m no pro mountain biker but from my own professional experience I’d say it’s pretty uncommon to know exactly what kind of a deal the guy at the desk next to you is getting. That being said Jesse is a World Cup winner in the sport that we all love and frankly we’re lucky to have him here. Show the dude some respect

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Mr.Nally Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors

3/30/2025 3:37pm

The arrogance required to write this comment is off the charts.

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AndehM Liked a reply to forum topic Tire chat (nerds only)

3/30/2025 3:35pm

For the Schwalbe Radials, Trail is akin in thickness and weight to Maxxis EXO+ and Conti Enduro. Their Gravity is more like Maxxis DD or Conti DH thickness, but closer to Maxxis DH weight. Some actual weights to back this up for tires I've purchased: Albert Trail Pro Ultra Soft 29: 1,163g. Albert Gravity Pro Soft 27.5: 1,289g Magic Mary Trail Pro Ultra Soft 29: 1,170g. Magic Mary Gravity Pro Soft 27.5: 1,235g Conti Kryptotal Front 29 DH SS: 1,263g. Kryptotal Rear 27.5 DH SS: 1,198g Maxxis Assegai 29 DD MG: 1,284g. Maxxis Assegai 29 DH MG: 1,370g. DHR 27.5...

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Lacanuck24 Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Race Talk

3/28/2025 4:43am

Do a 20-30 minute deep dive into track cycling. It will surprise you. There is infrastructure for it in so many countries, even some you wouldn't expect. Korea is a good example. It isn't even on the radar for track, but I was shocked to discover how much track cycling infrastructure there is. There are velodromes of various sizes all over the country, even a few major stadium-sized ones. Serious competitions start at the middle and high school levels. Cities have track teams. There's even a Keiren series where guys are making surprisingly good livings. The Champions League was pointed...

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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors

3/25/2025 6:40am

If I can add my 2 cents here. I don't think Sram paid Jack, or the team, anything. That whole YT deal is that they run whatever they want because they don't take money from any sponsors. Now I think that was changing because the industry is struggling and they probably saw how much money they were losing out on. My best guess is YT asked Sram to pay to support the team and they said no, so YT doubled down on the TRP/Fox association they had already been building. Vali would be the only one I could see saying...

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jessemelamed Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors

3/25/2025 6:40am

That's odd. https://youtu.be/W1-9iJFJmpk?si=bI291D9uVPcT5csr&t=1042

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NoahColorado Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Team Rumors

3/24/2025 9:32am

Charlie Harrison un-retires and joins Ari Factory Racing. Max Beaupre also joins for eMTB. 🤘

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Mr.Nally Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Race Talk

3/12/2025 4:48am

Agree on the UX comment. The simplicity of the RBTV app is so good. I'd disagree on the timing comment as effective, accurate and consistent timing is a fundamental for DH racing. My point is that what we got from RBTV at Crankwork Rotorua is basically what we always got at world cups. No full top to bottom runs, less women and glitches on screen. Even though everyone keeps barking on about how RB was so much better. My point being RBTV offered an inferior WC broadcast but the attraction was it was free

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sspomer Liked a reply to forum topic 2025 Race Talk

2/28/2025 3:38am

North American Enduro Cup and USAC Enduro National Champs at Silver Mtn Kellogg, Idaho June 21-22 - Full PR The North American Enduro Cup to Host 2025 USA Cycling Enduro National Championships The Schwalbe North American Enduro Cup (NAEC) and USA Cycling (USAC) are excited to announce that the Schwalbe NAEC will host the 2025 USA Cycling Enduro National Championships and the E-Enduro National Championships at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho on June 21-22, 2025. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for enduro racing in the United States, and competitors will have a chance to earn a coveted...

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